When spinning the block goes right! In a heartwarming double revelation, Ashanti and Nelly have announced not only are they expecting their first child together, but they are also engaged. The lovebirds shared the engagement news exclusively with ESSENCE on Wednesday. “This new year of my life is such a …

Jelly Roll is thankful to have the opportunity to appear in a Super Bowl commercial, but he says he still can’t believe it. The country singer was spotted getting mobbed by fans in Vegas this weekend and has teamed up with Power to the Patients to “demand transparency in healthcare.” …

“You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far” – Notorious B.I.G. Hip-hop was born back in the 1970s in the Bronx borough of New York. With the help of DJ Kool Herc, dated August 11th, 1973, the genre made its official debut and expanded into four segments: DJing, …

21 Savage is making it clear that his lyrics are nothing but cap. The “Spin Bout U” rapper had a lengthy chat with Rolling Stone, where he dished on several topics, one of which is the validity of music lyrics. Since Young Thug’s RICO trial, many people have begun dissecting …

Star-studded celebrity gala, The Black and White Ball, hosted by St. Louis rapper Nelly, is officially making its return on December 3rd. From 2006 to 2016, Nelly would host his annual black-tie affair with the leading intention of giving back to his hometown. The 2023 event will take place at …

Remy Ma denies being pregnant despite the ongoing and widespread rumors online. During the Halloween weekend, Remy went live on Instagram while spending time with Fat Joe. When some fans implied that Remy might be confirming pregnancy rumors due to her choice of loose-fitting clothing, she took the opportunity to …

Stephen Curry reveals his initial response to Sexyy Redd mentioning his name in her song. In a recent interview, Curry disclosed that he discovered that his name had been referenced in more than 106 songs. He reminisced about his response upon hearing Sexyy Red mention his name in her viral …

Jermaine Dupri is making it known as the first rapper to make it rain. The producer appeared on Thursday’s episode of “The Estelle Show,” revealing that he was the first person to start the widespread strip club ritual. Dupri reminisced about taking Talib Kweli to Magic City for the first …

Uncle Luke is criticizing hip-hop historians for not properly acknowledging the contributions of Florida rappers during the recent 50th anniversary celebrations. Over the weekend, the 2 Live Crew founder utilized his Instagram account to express his discontent regarding the omission of Florida artists from the celebrations. “Hip-hop fans from Florida. …

DJ Khaled hosted a star-studded charity golf event at the Miami Beach Golf Club on Thursday, where he teamed up with famous friends and athletes to contribute to the South Florida community. The producer hosted a VIP reception at David Grutman and Pharrell Wiliam’s chic restaurant Swan in Miami ahead …

On Saturday, Kwame Grayson, the brother of DJ Kay Slay, took to Facebook to announce that the esteemed DJ will be remembered in the streets of New York City next month with a road bearing his name. As indicated on a poster, the renaming ceremony for the street will occur …

Rapper Remy Ma is celebrating turning one year older while managing to shave a few years off of her age. The “Conceited” MC turned up at her Prohibition-themed party Wednesday night with celebrity guests such as Fabolous, Fat Joe, TT Torrez, and more. Her husband Papoose hosted the glamorous shindig …

Though the Young Thug trial is far from over, Hulu couldn’t wait any longer to release its documentary highlighting the case. “Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial” is headed to the streaming platform on February 23rd. The doc will examine the controversial debate of whether or not prosecutors should use rap …

Remy Ma is addressing rumors revealed last year that Mike Tyson offered her a car if she spent the night with him. On this week’s episode of The Jason Lee Show, the rapper was questioned about the incident Fat Joe first revealed last year on Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast. “He offered—he …

Singer Donell Jones revealed he was recently in a car accident. On Tuesday, Jones shared on Instagram that he was involved in a car crash after falling asleep at the wheel. Luckily, the singer didn’t suffer any injuries but says he learned a “valuable lesson.” Jones showed images from the …

Remy Ma is set to host the first-ever all-female battle rap tournament. The Bronx native posted a clip to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal “The Tournament.” In the video, she said, “All-female, first-ever in battle rap history,” adding, “All b**ches can rap. It’ll be three rounds. Every round is 90 seconds. …

Trina will receive the “I Am Hip Hop” Award at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards. “I am honored to receive and accept the 2022 I Am Hip Hop Award presented by BET,” said Trina. “As a legend with over 20 years in the music industry, consistency and unity have contributed …

An elementary school art teacher in New Jersey has received widespread backlash from critics who say she should be fired for posting pictures of herself wearing tight, form-fitting clothes while teaching. The Pennsauken Township teacher came under scrutiny last week after her Instagram account went viral. People on her photos …

Wendy Williams says she is excited about the possibility of a new podcast and getting to the bag. TMZ reported that Williams is already putting television behind her in favor of podcasting and she’s already lining up big names to join her. According to her manager, Will Selby, Wendy is …

Summer Jam 2022 was full of surprises, fun performances, tributes, and little to no rain. With 9 straight hours worth of performances and entertainment, this year’s Summer Jam concert exceeded fans’ expectations. Roddy Ricch entered the Hot 97 Concert Stage to a hype crowd after being released from jail earlier …