Hip-Hop

Drake released three new albums on May 15 after initially planning just one. The drop includes Iceman along with Habibti and Maid of Honour for a total of 43 tracks.

May 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Chance the Rapper has announced a North American tour to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his 2016 mixtape Coloring Book. The Coloring Book 10 trek begins August 11 in Cleveland and includes more than three dozen dates.

Rick Ross and French Montana are scheduled to face off in a Verzuz battle at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles on May 7. The event will stream live on Apple Music at 9:30 p.m. ET, according to Complex. This matchup pits two rap collaborators against each other for the first time on the Verzuz stage.

April 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Jay Bryant pleaded guilty on April 27 to his role in the 2002 murder of Run-D.M.C. DJ Jam Master Jay. The 52-year-old faces at least 15 years in prison for helping the killers enter the Queens recording studio where Jason Mizell was shot. His plea came days before a scheduled trial.

Federal prosecutors in Dallas charged rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight associates with conspiracy to commit kidnapping after they allegedly held Gucci Mane at gunpoint in a music studio to force the release of a recording contract. The incident occurred on January 10 in Dallas, where the group from Memphis robbed victims of watches, jewelry, cash and other items. All nine defendants face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

March 26, 2026 Reported by AI

A trailer for the upcoming documentary 'American YoungBoy' has debuted, focusing on rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again's Make America Slime Again Tour. Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the film highlights his stage presence and personal life amid recent career milestones. It arrives as he holds the record for most Billboard 200 charting albums by a hip-hop artist.