Freddie Jackson's family mourns the soul singer and shares a loving tribute as his songs mark more than four decades of R&B.
Ben Crump and Nolan Wells' family demand federal investigation after medical evidence contradicts the grand jury's drowning conclusion.
A$AP Rocky's backing a full-tuition scholarship at the Roc Nation School, joining other major artists investing in the next generation's music education.
Drake forgoes Grammy entries for three major releases after years of objections to how the Academy classifies his music.
New Jersey rapper Brandin Tyrik connects personal reflection, spirituality and cinematic storytelling across his ambitious three-part album. Brandin Tyrik is building a career at the intersection of hip-hop, professional sports business and narrative storytelling. The New Jersey rapper, Rutgers University graduate and Madison Square Garden employee has released TIME CAPSULE: THE TRILOGY, a conceptual album that presents its story across <p>The post Brandin Tyrik Turns Memory Into a Psychological Thriller on ‘TIME CAPSULE: THE TRILOGY’ first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Maintaining large parking areas requires regular care. Find out how street sweepers help businesses improve safety and appearance.
Jamie Foxx tells LeBron James LA was too beige for him, roasting the NBA star's move to Philadelphia in his new Hulu special dropping Wednesday.
Offset says his explosive Paris casino confrontation over $20,000 blackjack hands and a supposed $200,000 win was actually an album publicity stunt.
Skilla Baby says surviving a 2025 shooting dramatically changed his outlook on street life, happiness, faith and his future.
Lizzo discusses her 2023 lawsuits and how they've shaped her journey, revealing she can't escape the narrative despite legal victories.
Eminem’s surprise appearance on Kid Rock’s Christian album has fans debating whether friendship should survive America’s increasingly unforgiving political divide.
An ocean separates Syracuse, Italy, from Syracuse, New York. On Piper & Rakai, European sibling duo AG€IST turns the shared name into the starting point for a song that brings ancient history, internet culture and drill music into the same story. The track links Rakai’s hometown of Syracuse, New York, with the Italian city Syracuse whose <p>The post AG€IST Connects Continents on New Drill Love Song Piper & Rakai first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Cincinnati rapper 500 BC draws on ambition, love and the pressures of everyday life on On the Come Up, an album released Sept. 18, 2026, through World WIDE Recordings. Born and raised in Cincinnati, 500 BC developed an early connection to music and came to see it as a path toward a different future. His <p>The post Cincinnati Rapper 500 BC Charts a Path Forward on On the Come Up first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Rap Hall of Famer Nelly has spent more than two decades being associated with huge rap hits. He has an unmistakable early-2000s style and a career that helped put St. Louis firmly on the hip-hop map. His life has included a fairly eclectic mix of hobbies and the occasional unexpected detour. He’s also followed in <p>The post Away From The Mic: Nelly’s Life Beyond Rap Music first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Gold has forced its way back onto portfolio screens after its second-quarter correction failed to end the broader investment case. Spot gold traded at about $4,611 an ounce on August 27, 2026, after reaching $4,696.18 two days earlier; the World Gold Council put the Q2 LBMA PM average at $4,506.29, still 37% above Q2 2025. <p>The post Why Investors Are Turning Their Attention to Gold Again first appeared on Raptology.</p>
The modern mainstream Hip-hop landscape is often criticized for being hyper-commodified, frequently profiting from the culture’s nuances while discarding the depth, struggle, and history that built it. It goes far beyond major music corporations; the outside world at large and everyday people routinely treat Hip-hop heritage as a temporary, exploitative costume. Society eagerly adopts the <p>The post Preserving the Culture: How Yungg Mic-T’s Self-Produced Epic ‘JUST FOR YOU’ Charts a Museum Tour of Hip-Hop History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Dubai has built a global image around ambition, luxury, nightlife, fashion, and larger-than-life experiences — themes that have long overlapped with modern hip-hop culture. For rap fans visiting the city, the appeal goes beyond skyscrapers and beaches. Dubai can feel like a real-world extension of the visuals often seen in music videos: futuristic architecture, high-end <p>The post Dubai Through a Hip-Hop Lens: Music, Style and City Culture first appeared on Raptology.</p>
2Dollarsigns performs at Richmond’s Chanze2Star Music Festival September 18–20, ahead of his September 29 album, Loss Taught Me Power. <p>The post 2Dollarsigns Sets Three Richmond Festival Appearances Ahead of Loss Taught Me Power first appeared on Raptology.</p>
The veteran emcee and producer reflects on more than two decades in music while preparing his third independent project of 2026. St. Ivan the Terrible represents a branch of hip-hop grounded in lyrical discipline, lived experience and respect for the culture’s foundations. The 51-year-old Bronx artist has carried his current stage name for more than <p>The post St. Ivan the Terrible Talks Bronx Hip-Hop Roots, Thee Elder Statesman 2 and Carmina Ex Catacumbis first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Monee is turning emotional conflict into atmospheric music that captures the complicated realities of modern relationships. Born Armonee Gordon, the 29-year-old artist chose a stage name derived directly from his legal name, reflecting his desire to remain authentic rather than invent a separate persona. Monee is Armonee expressed through music, with the same personality, experiences and <p>The post Monee Finds Clarity in Chaos With Melodic New Single “Sanity” first appeared on Raptology.</p>
