Category : Music

1-800-TOMMY: The Rising Star from Miami Making Waves in the Music Industry

1-800-TOMMY, a versatile artist hailing from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, is quickly making a name for himself in the music scene. With a unique blend of raw talent and unapologetic creativity, 1-800-TOMMY is poised to leave a lasting impact...

This week’s ‘Hip Hop Hello’ radio show welcomes Classic Flow and Take 6

Episodes of “Hip Hop Hello” — a radio show on 103.3 KOBV Bentonville Community Radio — are reposted to the Arkansas Times. This week, we say Hip Hop Hello to Northwest Arkansas DJ/dance duo Classic Flow,...

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Honoring the Queens of Hip Hop

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s only right to shine a spotlight on the trailblazing women who have made an indelible mark on the hip hop landscape. From the early pioneers to the contemporary powerhouses, these female artists have sh...

Missouri Governor Refuses To Address Commuting Prison Sentence Of Andy Reid’s Son

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has refused to provide specifics on why he commuting the prison sentence of Andy Reid’s son, Britt. “No request, official or otherwise, was made on behalf of Mr. Reid for this commutation,” was the onl...

Kodak Black Shows His Lawyer Love After Securing His Release From Prison

Kodak Black spent the first few weeks of 2024 in prison. That came after he was hit with some possession charges when police found him passed out in his car. Though the charges were eventually dropped by the judge, Kodak remained in police custody....

The best street art and graffiti areas in Birmingham

Birmingham’s streets serve as a dynamic gallery, showcasing the city’s rich tapestry of street art and graffiti. This urban art form is not just a visual spectacle; it’s a medium of communication, capturing the emotions and messa...

Russ Helps Preview DJ Premier’s Upcoming Record With “Work This Out”

Russ and DJ Premier are legends in their own right. While people might be a bit more hesitant to give that title up to Russ, he has certainly worked his tail off, independently we might add. The New Jersey rapper has released so many singles and proj...

D.L. Hughley Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Silence On War In Gaza Despite His Palestinian Roots

D.L. Hughley recently spoke with Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked, and their conversation ranged across a lot of topics. However, one of the most salient and notable points of their interview emerged through the topic of DJ Khaled. Moreover, Hughley...

DJ Premier Recalls Convo That Inspired Gang Starr’s ‘Hard To Earn’

DJ Premier has shared the story behind the title of Gang Starr‘s Hard to Earn on the album’s 30th anniversary. In an Instagram post on Friday (March 8), the veteran producer said the project’s name came from a conversation with the duo’s other member...

Celebrating Top Books about Hip-Hop History and Culture for National Reading Month

March is National Reading Month and what better way to celebrate than reading about the music you already love? Check out our roundup of some of the best books about hip-hop history, culture, and the people who shaped it all! The Come Up: An Oral H...

Popular New Orleans street art in Marigny was whitewashed during citywide graffiti cleanup

In December, a work crew whitewashed a blocky antique building at the river-end of Elysian Fields Avenue. An elegant spray-painted portrait of a New Orleans blues artist was erased, along with murals that advocated for gay rights and the Black Liv...

Notorious B.I.G. ‘Would Be’ JAY-Z If He Were Still Alive, Says Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith is known for giving his opinion on the latest sports topics. But the host of “First Take” is also sharing his thoughts on some of the best rappers in the game claiming that the Notorious B.I.G. would have had a career like JAY-Z if...

History and evolution of hip-hop explored in new book by The Roots’ Questlove

The Roots’ Questlove is publishing another book. Hip-Hop Is History will explore the development of the genre from its origins through to the present day. It was written by the drummer, DJ and producer, real name Ahmir Thompson, together with...

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Film ‘New Jack City’ Premiered in Theaters 33 Years Ago

On this day, 33 years ago, the cult-classic crime thriller New Jack City arrived in theaters across America. The story of the rise and fall of Nino Brown and the Cash Money Brothers has continued inspired Hip Hop culture for a quarter-century and co...

Bakery inspired by hip hop, graffiti culture opens in Fresno with giant cookies

Bethany Clough March 8, 2024 at 8:30 AM Thickest. Fattest. “Doughpest” (as in dopest). That’s how new bakery Cookie Plug at The Square at Campus Pointe near Fresno State describes its cookies. The business serving unusually large cookies open...