May 22, 2026
Raq baby Bridges Regional Gaps on “30 Days”
Raq baby blends the grit of Chicago drill with Atlanta’s melodic haze on his latest single, “30 Days.”
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May 22, 2026
Veeze Returns With Surprise Mixtape
The Detroit rapper follows up the success of Ganger with a surprise drop that doubles down on his signature nonchalant brilliance.
May 22, 2026
6LACK Returns with 'LOVE IS THE NEW GANGSTA'
Moving beyond the late-night solitude of his earlier work, 6LACK enlists Young Thug, Mereba, and Leon Thomas for a record that redefines his sonic boundaries.
May 21, 2026
MGK and Wiz Khalifa Reunite for "Everything Tatted"
A decade after the mixtape circuit made them stars, MGK and Wiz Khalifa return to their roots—and their ink—on the lead single from their joint project, 'blog era boyz.'
May 21, 2026
BET Awards 2026: The Nominations Are In
With new categories for fashion and digital media, the 2026 BET Awards nominations reflect a culture that has expanded far beyond the traditional airwaves.
May 21, 2026
Devin Booker and Nike Pivot to the High Desert with the 'Sedona' Book 2
Moving away from traditional fast-food palettes, Devin Booker’s latest Nike collaboration pays homage to Sedona’s unique turquoise architecture.
May 21, 2026
The Bin 23 Series Returns via the Air Jordan 3
Jordan Brand returns to its premium roots with a 2,300-pair run of the Air Jordan 3 'Bin 23,' featuring burgundy suede and bespoke wooden packaging.
May 21, 2026
Vince Staples Subverts the Iconography of Home in 'White Flag'
Vince Staples returns with 'White Flag,' a stark visual and sonic statement that takes aim at the American mythos ahead of his new album, Cry Baby.
May 21, 2026
Stability AI pushes generative audio toward full-length composition
Stability AI's new open-weight models allow for six-minute tracks, shifting generative audio from short loops to full-scale composition.
May 21, 2026
Spotify Joins Major Labels in Support of Federal Anti-Deepfake Legislation
The streaming giant joins a unified front of labels and tech firms backing the NO FAKES Act to protect artist likeness from unauthorized AI use.
May 21, 2026
Prime Time Logic: Nike Unveils the Air Diamond Turf 2 ‘Colorado’ PE
Coach Prime continues to leverage his legendary Nike archive, outfitting the Colorado Buffaloes in a patent leather evolution of the Air Diamond Turf 2.
May 21, 2026
Nike Expands the Slip-on Roster With the Mind 001 Flyknit 'Hyper Royal'
Nike brings high-voltage energy to its most promising slip-on silhouette with a textured Flyknit upgrade.
May 9, 2026
Ludacris Joins the Black Music Walk of Fame
The Atlanta pioneer is set for induction into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame this June, cementing a legacy that spans from 'Word of Mouf' to global stardom.
May 8, 2026
Nike Formalizes the Alien Era with Wembanyama’s GT Cut 4
Nike’s latest performance silhouette translates Victor Wembanyama’s unprecedented game into a technical, positionless sneaker for the next generation.
May 7, 2026
Kelela Returns with the Atmospheric 'linknb'
Kelela's latest single 'linknb' pivots toward ambient R&B, prioritizing atmospheric texture and vocal restraint over dancefloor energy.
May 7, 2026
AZ Announces Doe or Die III
The Brooklyn veteran returns to complete the trilogy with features from Nas and Jadakiss.
May 6, 2026
FLO Announces Sophomore Album ‘Therapy at the Club’
The UK trio is trading Y2K nostalgia for 'dark, euphoric R&B' on their newly announced sophomore record, arriving this July.
May 6, 2026
Jordan Brand Finalizes the Air Jordan 12 ‘Bloodline’ After Years in the Vault
Official images confirm a May 23rd release for the long-delayed 'Bloodline' 12s, a masterclass in restrained color-blocking.
May 6, 2026
Petey Pablo’s “Raise Up” Could Become North Carolina’s Official State Hip-Hop Song
Twenty-four years after Timbaland and Petey Pablo defined the sound of the Carolinas, the state is moving to make 'Raise Up' a permanent part of its official history.
May 6, 2026
The Seven-Figure Bounty: Kenner’s 1979 Boba Fett Prototype Returns to Auction
A rare 1979 Boba Fett J-Slot prototype, once sold for $1.3 million, heads back to the auction block as the market for vintage Star Wars memorabilia reaches a fever pitch.
May 6, 2026
Isaiah Rashad Finds Clarity in the Chaos on ‘IT’S BEEN AWFUL’
The iconoclastic TDE rapper returns with a contemplative, vulnerable project that finds power in contradiction and quiet recovery.
May 6, 2026
UMG Disputes Salt-N-Pepa’s Bid to Reclaim Master Rights
UMG is fighting Salt-N-Pepa’s attempt to reclaim their 1980s masters, citing specific limitations in the Copyright Act’s termination provisions.
May 6, 2026
Big Bank and Lil Capp Deconstruct the Weight of Atlanta’s Hustle
A rare moment of vulnerability on Big Facts as Big Bank and Lil Capp discuss the necessity of emotional release and the reality of mental health in the rap industry.
May 6, 2026
Hardnard aka Fattsmaxk Signs with Atlantic Records
The Atlanta riser brings his high-velocity street rap to a major label home as he prepares for a national breakout.