Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... TrashAssMusic
A wild name and a major TikTok spike have this underground hip-hop act on our radar.
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1822 posts by this author.
Jul 8, 2026
Fabolous Breaks Down How Big Daddy Kane Inspired His Two-Decade Run
In a new interview with DJ Drama on Revolt TV, Fabolous explains how he keeps his pen sharp after two decades and why Big Daddy Kane is his ultimate lyrical blueprint.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... RXKNephew
RXKNephew is flooding the streets again, linking up with Harry Fraud for a wild new sound.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Khepri Luna
Bronx-bred editorial assistant Nori spots a sudden TikTok spike for R&B singer Khepri Luna's latest vibe.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Coyote
Hawthorne's brother duo Coyote secures B-Real and Shaq for their buzzing new single "Practice."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... evilgiane
Brooklyn's own evilgiane is making major underground waves with HEAVENSGATE VOL. 2.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... kortani
YouTube is waking up to the Jersey Club-infused sounds of rising artist kortani.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Armani West
LA-by-way-of-Ohio artist Armani West is starting to make major noise on the Apple Music charts.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... INJI
College radio is tuning into INJI's sharp dance-pop before her massive summer festival run.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... midwxst
Indiana's midwxst is kicking off the year with major playlist momentum for his new track "DON'T TRUST."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Terry Presume
Nashville's Terry Presume is breaking his two-year hiatus with a genre-blurring sound that has college radio and Spotify playlists buzzing.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Zaylevelten
Nigeria's Gen Z rap revolution has a new frontrunner, and his name is Zaylevelten.
Jul 8, 2026
Slayr Announces New 'Avant Nova' EP and Headlining Tour
Philadelphia's 19-year-old underground phenom Slayr is dropping his new EP 'Avant Nova' this Friday and hitting the road for his first North American headlining tour.
Jul 8, 2026
Fabolous Breaks Down How Big Daddy Kane Inspired His Two-Decade Run
In a new interview with DJ Drama on Revolt TV, Fabolous explains how he keeps his pen sharp after two decades and why Big Daddy Kane is his ultimate lyrical blueprint.
Jul 8, 2026
Larry June Is Dropping A New Album This July
According to a report from Ahmed of The Ears, Bay Area rapper Larry June is scheduled to release his next album on July 17th.
Jul 8, 2026
Luther Vandross' Voice Meets Alvin Ailey's Movement in New 'Power of Love' Ballet
The estate of the R&B icon is partnering with the legendary dance theater for a tribute production featuring Luther's original vocals.
Jul 8, 2026
Brooklyn Rockers Geese Sign Management Deal With Weekday Management
Rising Brooklyn rock band Geese has officially signed with Tyler Richman and Anna Spaulding of Weekday Management.
Jul 8, 2026
Rory Reveals He Suffered Multiple Strokes Prior to Surgery
The New Rory & Mal co-host underwent surgery after misinterpreting severe stroke symptoms during a Brooklyn event.
Jul 8, 2026
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18 Million Over Unpaid So So Def Royalties
Jermaine Dupri and So So Def are suing Sony Music for $18 million, alleging a systematic pattern of underpaid royalties on classic Usher and Mariah Carey albums.
Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 Sets Are Now Permanently on YouTube
Missed the desert? Both of Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 performances are officially staying on YouTube forever, alongside two new live albums.
Jul 8, 2026
Feds Fight AllStar JR's Release Ahead of Houston Shooting Trial
Federal prosecutors are fighting to keep Detroit rapper AllStar JR locked up until his August 31 trial for a Houston shooting.
Jul 8, 2026
Jim Jones Claims His Catalog Beats 90 Percent of New York Rappers
Harlem's own Jim Jones sat down on the No Funny Sh*t podcast and claimed his discography statistically clears the vast majority of New York rap history.
Jul 8, 2026
MC Sparky D, Battle Rap Pioneer and Roxanne Wars Legend, Dies at 61
Doreen C. Broadnax, the Brooklyn pioneer who helped shape the Roxanne Wars, has passed away.
Jul 8, 2026
Tyga Unveils New Alter Ego Starface With "Gave You Racks" Single
Tyga is back with a new single, a new music video, and a brand new alter ego named Starface.