Sheriff Patrick Withrow says arrests in the deadly Stockton mass shooting could come within the next month.

Steven Hayes Jr. pleads guilty to orchestrating a stolen credit card scheme that bankrolled G Herbo's lavish lifestyle.

Saweetie's facing a $3 million lawsuit from a Japanese promoter claiming she ghosted four scheduled performances.

Cardi B secures six BET Awards nominations, leading the 2026 field with Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist behind at five each.

Latto confirms she's now a mother and retiring from rap after her final album “Big Mama,” revealing her first child is 21 Savage's baby.

Claressa Shields found herself banned from future MVP events after a tense confrontation with fellow boxer Alycia Baumgardner turned into chaos.

Alex Bruesewitz defends Nicki Minaj against claims she sought Trump favors, calling the allegations a "disgusting smear."

An Alabama rapper went nuts, killed the mother of his child and then took his own life in a graveyard after confessing to murders.

Drake's “ICEMAN” becomes the latest casualty in the White House's ongoing obsession with weaponizing Hip-Hop for political messaging.

Max B sparked a full blown generational Hip-Hop war after claiming his influence outweighs both Big Daddy Kane and DMX during a viral podcast appearance.

TORONTO – Drake sparked another wave of online speculation after appearing to preview unreleased music during a recent public appearance in his hometown. Clips circulating across social media quickly spread through hip-hop pages and fan accounts, with listeners debating whether the Toronto rapper was teasing a larger upcoming project or simply sharing a brief preview <p>The post Drake Hints At New Music During Toronto Appearance first appeared on Raptology.</p>

NEW YORK – 50 Cent became a major topic of discussion again after new rumors involving the Queens rapper, entrepreneur, and entertainment mogul began spreading across social media. The G-Unit founder appeared to address the online chatter in his usual direct style, sparking another wave of reactions from fans who have long followed his reputation <p>The post 50 Cent Responds After Viral Rumors Spread Online first appeared on Raptology.</p>

NBA YoungBoy fans flooded social media after the Baton Rouge rapper reportedly pulled out of Rolling Loud Orlando, sparking another wave of online conversation around one of rap’s most closely watched artists. According to posts circulating across hip-hop media pages, YoungBoy indicated that he needed time away from traveling and performing. The update quickly spread <p>The post NBA YoungBoy Fans React After Rapper Pulls Out Of Rolling Loud Orlando first appeared on Raptology.</p>

For independent artists trying to break through in today’s music industry, talent alone is rarely enough. Every day, thousands of songs are uploaded to streaming platforms, social media feeds move at impossible speed, and artists compete not only against major labels, but also against algorithms. In the middle of that chaos, visibility becomes currency. Attention <p>The post “The Indie Artist PR Blueprint” – Free Music Industry Guide Every Independent Artist Should Read first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Chinx was supposed to be one of New York rap’s next major breakout stories. Born Lionel Pickens, the Queens rapper had already built a loyal street-level following, sharpened his voice through mixtapes, and become one of the most recognizable members of French Montana’s Coke Boys movement before his life was cut short in 2015. His <p>The post The Killing Of Chinx And The Final Days Of Coke Boys first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Canadian artist Voltron is part of a new generation of musicians blending melody-driven hip-hop with emotionally reflective R&B influences. At 30 years old, the artist – born Khaleal Hill – draws inspiration from both his Caribbean roots and the modern wave of melodic rap that has reshaped the sound of young artists across North America. <p>The post Meet Voltron: Canada’s Rising Hip-Hop & R&B Artist first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Speaker Knockerz was only 19 years old when his story ended, but the sound he left behind still feels unfinished in the most haunting way. Born Derek McAllister Jr., the South Carolina-raised rapper and producer came up during a strange turning point in hip-hop, when YouTube, Vine, SoundCloud, and self-released videos were starting to build <p>The post The Sudden Death Of Speaker Knockerz And The Career That Never Happened first appeared on Raptology.</p>

In an era where genre boundaries are increasingly fluid and global sounds intersect with ease, DJ Lantan, also known simply as Lantan, has built a catalogue that reflects both the foundations and future of Caribbean-influenced music. A producer, songwriter, and recording artist working across reggae, dancehall, EDM, and pop, his trajectory is defined less by <p>The post DJ Lantan: The Transnational Pulse of Modern Dancehall and Beyond first appeared on Raptology.</p>

YVNG JIN, pronounced Young Jin, is a Filipino-American R&B and pop artist emerging from the neon glow of Las Vegas, Nevada. His music brings together emotion, melody, and atmosphere for a new generation of listeners raised on late-night R&B, cinematic pop, and personal storytelling. Inspired by artists like Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, and The Weeknd, <p>The post YVNG JIN Brings Las Vegas R&B Energy Into His 4EVER YVNG Era first appeared on Raptology.</p>

AWNDRAYUH (pronounced Awn-DRAY-uh) has built her music around honesty. Rather than relying on trends or surface-level aesthetics, the Washington, D.C. artist has carved out a voice rooted in vulnerability, emotional precision, and deliberate storytelling. Her work does not feel rushed or manufactured for quick attention; instead, it carries the weight of lived experience, with each lyric reflecting careful thought <p>The post Inside AWNDRAYUH’s World of Vulnerability, Precision, and Power first appeared on Raptology.</p>