“Rob's music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten. Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives.”
For Veeze fans patiently waiting on the follow-up to 2023's acclaimed Ganger, you'll...have to wait a bit longer. But now you can bide your time with the Detroit rapper's surprise new mixtape Y'all Won, along with a video for the single "Wrong Place, Wrong Time," featuring cameos from Playboi Carti and Lil Baby. Check it all out below.
Now serving window number three. Welcome to the United States Immigration Center. Can I see your passport? Green card? Birth certificate, please? And what is your occupation, sir? A rapper? A rapper? OK.
Super7 has announced action figures of hip hop greats De La Soul. Their new ReAction Figures are inspired by the group's video for "Me Myself and I," with Posdnuos, Maseo, and the late Trugoy the Dove dressed as they appear in it, and each stand 3.75″ tall, with multiple points of articulation. Trugoy and Pos come with microphones, and Maeso comes with a record. Pre-order yours here, either individually or as a three-pack.
During their set, Hootie & the Blowfish brought out Public Enemy, transforming their performance into a medley that included Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" and Public Enemy's "He Got Game." This collaboration highlighted the intersection of alt-rock and hip-hop, delivering a potent message.
Mamdani began rapping in high school, releasing socially conscious songs in his 20s on subjects ranging from Indian flatbread to colonialism. He has described himself as a C-list rapper following in the footsteps of his childhood heroes, including the indie-rap group Das Racist.
Originally released in June 2004, To the 5 Boroughs is the Beastie's tribute to their hometown, reflecting on the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. In addition to the Hot 100 hit "Ch-Check It Out," the LP contains the heartfelt "An Open Letter to NYC."
Yeat and EsDeeKid have dropped a new song together, 'Made It On Our Own.' The track arrives alongside a video, directed by Director X, that they filmed at Drake's Toronto mansion (although Drake himself does not appear).
A deeply sensitive, unverified allegation is circulating in Hip-Hop after an interview aired on Doggie Diamonds TV, where a Staten Island woman identifying herself as Tai claimed she is related to members of the Wu-Tang family circle and described what she says was a traumatic, long-suppressed situation. Host Doggie Diamonds opened the segment sounding shaken, telling viewers: "In my whole 19-year career, I'm baffled." He added, "I don't even know what to say."
The 25-year-old performer, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was involved in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday on Interstate 85 south in Hapeville, Hapeville Chief of Police Bruce Hedley told TMZ. Then, he called his manager asking for advice. He explained to her that the car was still drivable, so she told Wheeler to meet her in a nearby parking lot at a Hilton hotel, the report said.
