MUSIC NEWS

50 Cent has partnered with the Sacramento Kings to establish the Kings and Queens Rise Co-Ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League through his G-Unity Foundation. We discuss it here!

Music legend Babyface delivered a top tier performance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk featuring Chanté Moore, Tank, and Avery Wilson! We discuss it here!

Trill Burgers, led by Bun B, celebrates the opening of its brick-and-mortar establishment in Houston's Montrose neighborhood. We discuss it here!

Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, where friends and family were there to accept the recognition on his behalf. We discuss it here!

Hip Hop star Lil Baby calls out for change at the funeral Bre’Asia Powell, a 16 year old girl who lost her life in a shooting in Atlanta. “What I do wanna say to the like the youth and the younger generation, as a we, because I’m with y’all. We gotta change.” We discuss it here!

Chuck D to narrate an Audible series celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary, exploring the birth of the genre in the South Bronx in 1973. We discuss it here!

‘All Eyez’ will be on Tupac as he will be honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. We discuss it here!

Future, through his Freewishes Foundation, has launched an innovative STEM lab in Atlanta, offering interactive classes and mentorship programs to empower Black and Brown students in pursuing successful careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. We discuss it here!

Brownsville, Tennessee announces plans to honor Tina Turner with a statue and preserve her legacy, paying tribute to the iconic Queen of Rock and Roll. We discuss it here!

Anthony Hamilton receives prestigious honorary doctorate from Johnson C. Smith University. We discuss it here!

Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll and one of the greatest performers in history, passed away at 83. We discuss her life and legacy here!

G Herbo's organization, Swervin' Through Stress, achieves nonprofit status as it tackles mental health concerns in the Black community. We discuss it here!

Rick Ross reveals his plans to run for mayor of Fayetteville, Georgia, following the rejection of his permit application for his annual car show. We discuss it here!

Oakland is set to rename a portion of MacArthur Boulevard to Tupac Shakur Way to honor the late rapper's legacy. We discuss it here!

E-40 receives honorary doctorate degree, delivers inspiring speech at Grambling State University graduation ceremony. We discuss it here!

Jay-Z's Roc Nation has submitted a proposal to establish a casino in Times Square as part of their bid for a gaming license in New York City. We discuss it here!

Minnesota pays tribute to the late pop superstar Prince with a seven-mile dedicated highway passing by his iconic Paisley Park estate. We discuss it here!

Hip hop icon Missy Elliott becomes the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a historic moment in music history. We discuss it here!

Berklee College of Music will award an honorary doctorate to Usher for his contributions to the music industry at their 2023 commencement ceremony. We discuss it here!

Join Alicia Keys on a musical journey like no other as she takes her fans on a memorable and captivating experience during her 'Keys to the Summer Tour'. We discuss it here!

Erykah Badu announces 'Unfollow Me Tour' a Badu summer 2023 tour that starts this June. We discuss it here!

Chicago rap star Lil Durk is gifting two Chicago students $50,000 towards tuition with the launch of the Durk Banks Scholarship in partnership with Howard University, Amazon, and his non-profit organization, Neighborhood Heroes Foundation. We discuss it here!

Queen Latifah becomes the first female rapper inducted into the Library of Congress, a significant milestone for hip-hop culture and female representation in the genre. We discuss it here!

Lil Baby announces 'It’s Only Us Tour' a 33 city tour that starts this July. We discuss it here!

NBA YoungBoy announces 'Don’t Try This at Home' album set to release on April 21. We discuss it here!

Larry June announces his massive 47-city 'Larry’s Market Run Tour' that starts this May. We discuss it here!

Three men were found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of rapper XXXTentacion. We discuss it here!

Bryson Tiller announces his "Back and I'm Better Tour," a 25 city tour that will start this spring. We discuss it here!

Hip-Hop duo Drake and 21 Savage announced dates to their upcoming "It's All A Blur Tour set to kickoff this summer. We discuss it here!

Eric Holder Jr., who was convicted of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle received 60 years to life in prison. We discuss it here!

What started as a song, from a generally unknown artist, turned into a social media hit. Erica Banks garnered national exposure with the “Buss It” challenge going viral around the world.

2021 is gearing up to be another dope year for Hip Hop releases. We take a look at some of Hip Hop’s most anticipated artists and projects for 2021!

2020 had some dope Hip Hop releases! Here are 15 albums that should be in your playlist!

Vegas rapper, Qweezy’, dropped a dope new mixtape titled One Of A Kind! Qweezy’ opens up about his personal life as he hopes to inspire others through his own story.

“I just wanted to let the next person know that it’s okay to be or feel different.”

Compton rapper 1TakeOcho dropped a dope new visual to his song “Pop My Shit”! The video comes after the recent release of his mixtape Undeniable!

West Coast rapper LijahT dropped a new single titled “Chu” and discusses his recent album “Playa Therapy”! Check it out here!

North Carolina rapper William Prize dropped one of the hottest projects of this year, titled Dirty Game! Check it out here!

“The name of this project is based on 2020’s vibes as a whole. It’s been a rough year… A lot of death, change, and setbacks so the name dirty game describes all of that I feel.”

Florida rapper WAASI Shade dropped a dope new visual to his single “Feel No Way”. The video features one central message, “Fight your demons.”

Compton artist 1TakeOcho dropped his debut mixtape titled Undeniable! The project features 10 tracks with some dope features from 1TakeJay, Chris O’bannon, Kyle Banks, and Azjah!

“If someone were to ask “who is 1TakeOcho” or “what type of music does 1TakeOcho make”, this project would answer all of that.”

Texas rapper Lona, dropped his new album titled “Heart Of The Summer”, featuring 20 tracks!

“I was inspired by a lot from heartbreak to personal adversity, the climate of the world, triumph, defeat; just a host of emotions and experiences to be honest.”

Florida rapper Waasi Shade discusses his new album Soulo II and navigating his career as an independent artist.

“SOULO is a combination of Soul and Solo. To me it defines a person on a journey by themselves to find out their purpose in life.”

Texas singer Nayome dropped her new EP titled Personal! This is her 2nd full project after dropping her 1st EP Recovered+ in 2018.

“My intention was to let people know that it’s ok to be vulnerable, whether it’s after being hurt or if you’re in love.”

Houston rapper Bun B took to instagram live to address the shooting incident between Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion. “This is why Black women are so hesitant to speak against Black men.”

It’s been 18 years since Jason Mizell also known as Jam Master Jay, was murdered inside his studio in Queens, New York, and finally 2 suspects have been arrested bringing closure to the case.

Social Media has been up in flames ever since Cardi B dropped her anticipated new single with Meg The Stallion, “WAP”. The video sparked immediate controversy over women’s sexuality in music, exposing double standards in Hip Hop.

We compiled some of the most motivational quotes from the hottest entertainers that will help you make the best out of life and strive to reach your greatest potential.

Kanye claims “Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had the slaves go work for other white people” during his first Presidential campaign rally in South Carolina.

Texas singer Lauryn Harris dropped a new single titled “Cocoon'“!

“The inspiration for this song is about having a crush so intense you just want to keep to yourself, enjoying the fantasy without any complications.”

London singer Lylo Gold dropped a refix to her song “Foreplay”, giving a sample of what’s to come on her forthcoming EP release of Open, which is set to drop this summer.

North Carolina rapper William Prize shines his light with his new 11 track album I Am Prize, Vol 1.

“In light of all the racial turmoil and inhumane treatment of blacks by this justice-less system, a must listen is the bonus track, “Ceiling Flows ll” featuring Cidy Pyramid’s.”

Tory Lanez took to social media to call out other entertainers to use their platforms to speak out on social injustices and to aid in protests.

Future released his new album “High Off Life” featuring 21 new tracks, after riling up fans on twitter.

Erykah Badu and Jill Scott share a history of shaping what our music of Neo-Soul sounds like today. These inconic singers were able to come together to uplift each other and give a backstory of how far they’ve come since the jumpstart of their careers in the music industry.

Texas singer Nayome, dropped her jazzy new single “Do You Mind”!

“I stemmed inspiration from wanting to experience someone on a deeper level. Knowing someone and really having fun in the process of discovering / experiencing them”

New York artist Jeh $inatra dropped his new album God Intentions! $inatra talks the creation of his album, cultural empowerment, and the importance of self awareness!

R&B singer Ray Lavender hit the music scene in 2007 with his hit single “My Girl Gotta Girlfriend”! After over a decade in the music industry, Ray discusses the building of his music career, lessons and sacrifices throughout his career, and what it takes to be a successful artist! Check out the interview here!

Los Angeles singer Jhamasa dropped a dope visual to her single “Blue Baby”! Check it out here!

London singer Lylo Gold dropped a seductive new single, titled “Foreplay” which is the second release from her upcoming project Open!

Babyface and Teddy Riley broke the instagram live record in an iconic match-up on "Versuz". Recap the event here!

10 years ago, Wiz Khalifa dropped his classic mixtape Kush & OJ, which is arguably his best project to date.

Florida rap duo, WaasiKeso, dropped a new visual to their song “Poppin”! Check it out here!

“We just wanted to create a wavy vibe that people can play on some late night drives or riding down south beach. Something smooth for people to enjoy.”

Tory Lanez dropped his highly anticipated 5th studio album The New Toronto 3. This album marks the last album that Tory is contractually obligated to release through Interscope Records after creative differences with the label.

East Coast artist Jae Breeze dropped a new visual to his song “I Don’t Need”! Check it out here!

Nipsey Hussle is one of the few artists to incorporate true motivational messages with raw lyrics. Here is a list of 11 Nipsey Hussle songs that will keep you motivated during the times you need it the most!

Los Angeles singer Car*L.A. dropped a new single called “Mood”! Check it out here!

“I just wanted something relatable that people could bob their heads to. I’m not in the mood for drama or anything that doesn’t serve me well.”

North Carolina artist, Josh Cozy discusses the production of his new EP Black Smilez! Check it out here!

“We go through so much, and we always see pain = success and nah. Like, I wanted to show we can smile and win too.”

Oakland singer Lex Culture dropped a new single called “Respect”! “The Overall message is for anyone who is interested in me romantically, know that respect comes first.” Check it out here!

On his recent album, PTSD, we follow G-Herbo’s memoir reflecting on his past and present day traumas, including remembering and honoring all of his childhood friends who’ve passed away due to violence or other traumatic activities.

West Coast rapper dropped his highly anticipated EP Ocho II! “I feel like my first project was raw because I was just getting into the music scene. This project is more elevated as far as how it sounds.” Stream the project here and check out what he had to say!

2020 is set to be a great year for new music! We discuss the most anticipated hip hop releases coming this year!

West Coast artist Shawn Tuck dropped 2 new singles called “Now” and “Sacrifices!

“I’m trying to get the message out that just because someone tells you something, it doesn’t define you. Keep pushing and things will turnout for the best and they will love you for at least that!”

West Coast singer 1TakeOcho dropped a hot new track called “Pain”!

“It's for anyone that went through some pain with a relationship or a friendship. The message is to uplift each other while being in that relationship and not to bottle anything in.”

East Coast rapper, Kafar Myers, recently dropped his new mixtape Self Privilege! Listen here and check out what he had to say!

“This project really embodies the growth of someone on a journey and dealing with outgrowing people, and disappointments. The outside conflicts of the world.”

Pardison Fontaine dropped the INCREDIBLY fun album Under8ed. Sunday Morning Sounds recaps the album here!

Sina Wynne is a monster femcee and her new tape If I May is the concrete proof. Sunday Morning Sounds recaps her debut mixtape here!

Hip Hop has always been at the forefront of growing trends in America, with drug use becoming a major focal point in the last decade. The recent death of Juice WRLD raises the discussion of drug abuse In Hip Hop culture! We discuss it here!

Rhythm And Flow winner D Smoke, brings us an incredible debut with "IngleWood High". Sunday Morning Sounds recaps the album here!

The studio length mixtape "AI YoungBoy 2" from NBA YoungBoy is as emotional and open as it is gritty and hard! Sunday Morning Sounds recaps the mixtape here!

Georgia singer, Shamba, recently dropped her new EP called Recharged, her third project this year! Check out what she had to say and listen to the project here!

New Jersey Rapper Kafar Myers dropped a dope visual to his song "Self Privilege Freestyle #1"! Kafar is set to drop his new mixtape Self Privilege next week. Listen to the track here!

LA Singer Jhamasa dropped a new single called “Blue Baby”! Jhamasa Dropped her first EP eleven:11 earlier this year and a music video to her single “Bad Mamma Jhamma”. Check it out here!

Singer B.K. Habermehl dropped a hot visual to her debut single “Owe Me That”, which focuses on the theme of self love and healing! Check it out here!

West Coast rapper LijahT dropped his new mixtape “Real Negus Stories” which features a dope 7 track playlist! Check it out here!

Virginia Rapper Taz Tikoon sat down with us in an exclusive interview to discuss how she came up with her name, music inspiration, and her best projects to date!

West Coast rapper LijahT dropped a new song called “Sins Away”! The track features a sample of J. Cole’s song “St. Tropez”. Listen here!

West Coast singer Lamar Jay performed live at our first 247 Live Culture Fall Showcase at Late Sunday Afternoon in Los Angeles! Check out the full performance here!

West Coast rapper THEMOSTCRITICAL created a weekly visual freestyle campaign that has been going strong for over 30 consecutive weeks! Check out what he had to say about how this idea was put into motion!

Rapper T. Mason dropped a dope new visual for his song “Hard To Find” which is a single off his latest project Got Home Late! Check it out here!

We're giving you our 5th edition of 7 of the hottest new artists that may be flying under your radar! These are artists who are ready to change the landscape of hip hop and let their talents fly! Check them out here!

Los Angeles singer Jhamasa dropped a new visual for her song “Bad Mamma Jhamma”! Check it out here!

Houston singer Lauryn Harris dropped a new single called “Visions”! The track has a laid back vibe and is a sure feel good good song! Lauryn dropped a hot EP Inside My Head last September and is keeping up the momentum with new music early this year.

21 Savage recently talked about the border control issues on his song “A Lot” and is now facing his own immigration case. But why now? This case brings more light to just how corrupt ICE is.

Philly rapper Malcolm Taylor dropped a dope visual to his song “Protect” which is a track off his latest album Protect Your Energy. Check it out here!

We're giving you our 3rd edition of 7 of the hottest new artists that may be flying under your radar! These are artists who are ready to change the landscape of hip hop and let their talents fly! Check them out here!

2018 was a good year for hip hop with some dope projects being released. With the New Year, here are 10 rap albums you should have on your radar for 2019!

When the Surviving R. Kelly documentary premiered two weeks ago, it seemed like everyone all around the world was watching. So what happens now? Since we can no longer brush the abuse many Black women face under the rug.

R&B artist Trey Forever dropped a hot new project, “2 Days N”. We talked with this artist about the making of this prelude! Listen to the full project here!

Rising artist Joshua Sheeran dropped a hot new EP titled Only If You Knew! Sheeran compiled an 8 track EP that is full of good vibes! We talked with this artist in an exclusive interview, check it out here!

Rapper Antoine Banks dropped a new music video for his song Holding On, where he talks keeping faith and persevering through tough times.

We're giving you our 2nd edition of 7 of the hottest new artists that may be flying under your radar! These are artists who are ready to change the landscape of hip hop and let their talents fly! Check them out here!

Texas rap duo Liron Dayo and TZO dropped a hot new EP titled The Pink Room! We talked with the duo in an exclusive interview, check it out here!

The energy you put out will eventually be returned to you. Tekashi 6ix9ine being indicted on federal charges should send us all message…no one is unotuchable.

Drake made history again by breaking a 54 year old record previously held by The Beatles with his 12th top 10 single this year appearing on Billboard’s Top 100 chart! Is Drake the biggest artist of our generation?

Rihanna took a clear stance against the NFL by showing her support for Kaepernick and denying the invitation to perform at the Super Bowl! Black unity is the wave and other black entertainers should take notice!

We spoke with Houston rapper, Lona, about his new album release, 346! Read the full interview and stream the album here!

The beef between Drake and Pusha T has everything from pillow talking to fake friends, but just how deep is it going? There’s lessons to be learned from this.

Suge J. Knight claims that Tupac is alive and well and living in Malaysia. We’re tired of the conspiracy theories, what’s the truth?

After nearly 20 years of beef, 50 Cent still takes every opportunity to take shots at Ja Rule with no signs of slowing up!

Lil Wayne talks about owning Young Money and discusses a suicide attempt at 12 which he hopes will help people going through a similar situation get through it!

Bow Wow opens up about lean addiction and how it influenced him and Omarion during 2007 while working on their Face Off album.

John Legend is the first African American to earn EGOT status, an accomplishment that is raising the bar for all of black entertainment!

Drake and Meek Mill hit the stage together in Boston to squash a longtime beef! We discuss it here!

J Cole Posts Much Needed Message To The Music Industry In Light Of Mac Miller Death

Joe Budden takes shots at Eminem via the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast. We discuss it here!

R&B artist Nomi Sutton released her highly anticipated first EP titled “R E C O V E R E D +.” Listen to what Nomi had to say about her new project here!

We’re giving you a list of the some of the 9 best summer anthems of 2018! See if your favorite song the cut here!