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This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: July 10 July 10 is a date that holds special significance for lovers of hip-hop and R&B, and for good reason. This date has witnessed numerous iconic moments with far-reaching ramifications on… Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images July 10 is a date that holds special significance for lovers of hip-hop and R&B, and for good reason. This date has witnessed numerous iconic moments with far-reaching ramifications on the popular music landscape.

Sports in July are all about baseball, NBA Summer League games, the British Grand Prix, Tour de France, NASCAR races, some golf tournaments, the MLB All-Star Game, Wimbledon, and track and field events. Additionally, there were some other notable sports moments and stories from legends of the game. Let's take a closer look at these and more: Great moments in sport that occurred on July 10th include: 1920: Tris Speaker's 11-game hitting streak ends.

Big Meech blasted the hip-hop world back on June 21 after noticing that too few people stood up for Lil Durk. The Chicago rapper waits in jail on federal murder-for-hire charges. The Black Mafia Family co-founder spoke out during a Kick Stream, upset that so many artists had clammed up while the rapper stayed locked up. "Free Durk. Real ..., real stand-up dude," Big Meech said in the clip, as shared by Akademiks TV on X. "Free Durk, man. Ain't enough ... shouting him out.

Rico Nasty will drop her album RX on July 24. She released "Cupcake," too, with a video directed by Miggy. Kenneth Blume produced all nine tracks. The sessions happened while she filmed her AppleTV+ debut on Margot's Got Money Troubles and prepped for her 2025 Fall tour. The video places her in the desert. She dances. She drives a buggy. "Cupcake" serves as the first single from RX. Rico Nasty discussed reuniting with Blume. "I missed someone that was honest with me.

Erin Tidwell is a Detroit entrepreneur and founder of New Day Construction Services. In the wake of the pandemic, Erin teamed with the Michigan Black Business Alliance to offer job opportunities to the next generation of workers. Erin and Charity Dean discuss the summer internship program that made it possible, and how engaging Detroit youth with employment could help address the "teen takeover" problem.

Ice Spice has never been one to blend into the background. Whether she’s dropping catchy songs, rocking unforgettable looks, or making headlines online, the rapper knows how to get people talking. Her latest attention-grabber? A sparkling diamond tongue ring that is definitely not your average piece of jewelry. The 26-year-old rapper showed off the massive accessory through her jeweler, who goes by Benny The Jeweler online.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are adding another major achievement to their legacy. The Cleveland rap group will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 8, honoring more than three decades of contributions to hip hop.

The race for television's biggest prize is officially on, and if the Emmy nominations proved anything, it's that audiences have plenty to argue about before the winners are announced. From surprise snubs to breakout newcomers and returning favorites, the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations delivered plenty of headline-making moments. They also set the stage for what could become one of the most talked about acting showdowns in recent Emmy history.

Netflix revealed plans to showcase clips from big-name publishers starting on Aug. 3. This marks a shift into bite-sized programming for the streaming giant. Subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand will get material from Penske Media's PMX Brands, BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., and Tastemade. PMX includes Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Variety, Indiewire, and Eater. Billboard's 24 Hours With series is among the first batch.

Chief Keef is ready to remind fans why his live shows have become must-see events. After spending the past few years dropping new music and keeping listeners guessing about what comes next, the Chicago rap trailblazer is packing his bags for a nationwide tour that mixes fresh songs with the records that helped shape a generation of drill music. Chief Keef is officially heading back on the road.