Mia Ventura ditched her ankle monitor and was arrested again on a separate theft charge, and now she faces up to 11 years in prison.

Rumors are swirling after Chrisean Rock confirmed investigators contacted her about the death of ex-boyfriend Ronnie Doe.

Nicki Minaj's lawyers say 24/7 Productions used "sensationalized tropes" to brand her spoiled and entitled, firing back just four days after the hotel reveal.

Mahnam Navab Safavi, a 22-year-old Iranian rapper, has received a death sentence for writing protest slogans during January demonstrations.

Chris Brown's fighting to keep his tour money after losing a $13 million dog bite case to his former housekeeper Maria Avila.

Lil Uzi Vert missed Lollapalooza, but surprised fans with the birthday EP "Maverick Almost Forever," sparking speculation that an even bigger album rollout is underway

Keffe D maintains his innocence while his own memoir and interviews detail his alleged role in Tupac's 1996 murder.

Fergie Baby opens up about earning Cam'ron's support, working with Max B, A$AP Ferg and Rome Streetz, and why Harlem legends are finally passing the torch.

The Top Music PR Agencies in Hip-Hop (2026) From launching breakout singles to coordinating national album campaigns, public relations firms have become valuable partners for independent and major-label artists. The leading music PR agencies in hip-hop do considerably more than distribute press releases: they build narratives, pitch journalists, arrange interviews, guide release strategies and help <p>The post The Top Music PR Agencies in Hip-Hop (2026 Edition) first appeared on Raptology.</p>

At 19, rising artist TML JOJO is beginning his career with a message rooted in connection, positivity and the belief that music should move listeners both emotionally and physically. Born Joseph Brazelton in Detroit, TML JOJO spent most of his childhood in Colorado before relocating to Orange County, California, where he is currently based. His <p>The post TML JOJO Introduces His Sound With Debut Album ‘Too Much Love’ first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Akbar V broke down in tears during a heated livestream after Tia Kemp played Cardi B's new song "AH HA," reigniting years of tension.

Streamer Deen The Great faces felony robbery and misdemeanor battery charges after prosecutors say an alleged dispute aboard a Miami yacht turned physical.

At the height of his power, Marion “Suge” Knight controlled one of the most successful and intimidating record companies in American music. Death Row Records released albums that reshaped hip-hop, generated millions of dollars and turned Los Angeles gangsta rap into an international force. Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle and Tupac Shakur’s All <p>The post Suge Knight’s Criminal History: Death Row, Violence and Prison first appeared on Raptology.</p>

When federal prosecutors accused Lil Durk and five alleged associates of participating in a murder-for-hire conspiracy targeting Quando Rondo, the indictment appeared to confirm that the conflict surrounding King Von’s death had not ended outside the Atlanta nightclub where he was killed. The alleged retaliation surfaced nearly two years later in Los Angeles. Quando Rondo <p>The post The Bricc Baby Question: Lul Pab’s Murder, Lil Durk’s Federal Case and the Informant Rumors first appeared on Raptology.</p>

British rapper, YouTube personality and television presenter Yung Filly has taken the witness stand in his own defense, strongly denying allegations that he raped and violently assaulted a young woman following a 2024 performance in Perth, Australia. Content warning: This report discusses allegations of sexual assault and physical violence. The woman involved cannot be identified <p>The post Yung Filly Denies Assault Allegations During Perth Trial first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Queens-born artist Kevin Anglade is preparing to release “The Black Box,” a socially conscious album examining the systems, environments and cultural conflicts that shape life within marginalized communities. Set to arrive on all streaming platforms on August 21, 2026, the project finds Anglade addressing subjects that are often avoided in mainstream music. His work explores <p>The post Kevin Anglade Confronts Systemic Inequality on Upcoming Album “The Black Box” first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Most of us aren’t using music as the brilliant mindfulness tool it could be. According to Yale researchers, a good tune can be a powerful buffer against things like anxiety and depression. A study published in April of 2025 found that listening to music while performing mindfulness exercises targets neural and cardiac mechanisms in the <p>The post Music and More as Part of a Mindful Lifestyle first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Nigerian-born Afrobeats artist DRAZZ is preparing to enter a new chapter with DRAZZTIC, a two-song project scheduled for release on August 7. Featuring the tracks “Billie Eilish” and “Eject,” the project follows the emotional rise and fall of a relationship through two connected stories. The title DRAZZTIC is derived from the phrase “drastic measures,” reflecting <p>The post DRAZZ Takes “DRAZZTIC” Measures on His Upcoming Two-Song Project first appeared on Raptology.</p>

Picture the original distribution format: a park jam in the Bronx, one DJ, one MC, and a crowd whose reaction decided on the spot whether a routine lived or died. No uploads, no comments section, no waiting. The verdict arrived in real time, on faces, and everybody could see it. Fifty years later the genre <p>The post Hip-Hop Was Never Meant to Be Heard Alone first appeared on Raptology.</p>

It is no longer unusual for a soccer debate to unfold in the same online space as a hip-hop conversation. Fans can move from discussing a rapper’s latest release to analyzing an important match without seeing them as separate interests. It is interesting that soccer has become something that is not only watched but also <p>The post Why soccer betting has become a defining part of conversations in hip-hop circles first appeared on Raptology.</p>