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Quavo Is All About That ‘QRÖMELIFE’ Original
It’s been nearly three years since Quavo’s last solo album. The 35-year-old trap legend in the making is older and wiser now, with a clearer vision of what he wants his legacy to represent. As one-third of Atlanta’s groundbreaking rap group Migos, the bando bandit has helped create flows and cadences that have utterly influenced and shaped Southern hip-hop’s sound after the likes of Jeezy and T.I. And that’s just one of the many contributions Quavo has unselfishly gifted to the culture.
Quavo Is All About That ‘QRÖMELIFE’
Rap Music 1 day ago Quavo and Offset among potential witnesses to testify in Takeoff settlement battle Hip Hop Hero - Joe Walker • 1d Quavo and Offset could be called as witnesses in a settlement battle over Takeoff’s death.
Channel Tres On Uniting With Project Harmony, Ugg to Inspire Music Students: “Community Is a Big Thing for Me” Original
Los Angeles native Channel Tres wasn’t always headlining national tours and collaborating with Grammy Award-winning musicians. Like many students at the non-profit Harmony Project LA, he started his musical journey in a Compton garage, learning to play drums while dreaming of making music like Pharrell. So it should come as no surprise that Channel jumped at the opportunity to team up with Ugg and the community-based music academy to surprise a group of drumline students from his hometown.
Footlocker and Nike Keep Nipsey Hussle’s Spirit Alive With the Crenshaw Rec in South L.A. Original
This past Friday (Aug. 22), NIKE and Footlocker offered a sneak peek into the new community-based retail space in partnership with Nipsey Hussle’s The Marathon Brand. Located in the heart of South L.A., The Crenshaw Rec brings together creative voices from the neighborhood and helps push the late revolutionary and musician’s vision for prosperity and economic growth in his part of the city.
Tyga On Using AI To Create His ’80s-Inspired Album ‘$tarface’: “There’s Nothing Wrong”
Music critics have counted Tyga out time and time again. Even at the start of his career in 2012, media pundits doubted his longevity after his first hit single, “Coconut Juice,” made waves. Eight studio albums later, the Los Angeles hitmaker has a mansion filled with platinum plaques to prove he’s far from a fluke. No stranger to making headlines, Tyga is back with a new alter-ego named $tarface.
Druski Promises Big Surprises at 2026 BET Awards Original
Internet comedian turned household name Druski is set to host the upcoming 2026 BET Awards this coming Sunday (June 28) at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show. “Seriously, I grew up watching the BET Awards,” he tells VIBE. “It was one of those things that you watch with your family.
Jhené Aiko Discusses New Jewelry Collection, Upcoming Album, and Her Inspiring Toddler Original
Six years have passed since Jhené Aiko last delivered a full-length album, and the world has dramatically changed. We’ve lived through a global pandemic, nonstop political upheaval, and a steady stream of natural disasters in America and around the globe. For fans who have long turned to Aiko’s music for comfort, reflection, and healing, the anticipation for her forthcoming album, Westside Whimsy, has reached a fever pitch.
Lil Yachty And Run Fast Racing Help Bring Diversity To Horse Racing At “Derby Day” Original
This past Saturday (May 2), Run Fast Racing stepped into the winner’s circle of culture, hosting its inaugural “Kentucky Derby Day” activation at California’s historic Santa Anita Park. Celebrating the launch of its new app, the company invited registered users—many of whom are also horse co-owners—to pull up alongside one of the brand’s most recognizable faces, Lil Yachty. Alongside global names like Lil Wayne and Rauw Alejandro, Yachty holds ownership in a racehorse named LISETNUPSHANCE.
Ye’s 2026 ‘Bully’ Concert Setlist: Every Song From Night 1 at Sofi Stadium Original
Ye’s 2026 ‘Bully’ Concert Setlist: Every Song From Night 1 at Sofi Stadium The performance included special guest appearances from Don Toliver and North West. Kanye West attends the Anonymous Club fashion show during Berlin Fashion Week SS25 at Tempodrom on July 1, 2024, in Berlin. Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images On Wednesday night (Apr 1), Ye made his triumphant return to the stage at Inglewood’s Sofi Stadium.
Ye Bullies The Stage At Sofi Stadium: The 6 Most Memorable Moments Original
Ye Bullies The Stage At Sofi Stadium: The 6 Most Memorable Moments After nearly five years away, Ye is finally back to selling out stadiums in America. Kanye West attends the Anonymous Club fashion show during Berlin Fashion Week SS25 at Tempodrom on July 1, 2024, in Berlin. Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images It’s been a long time coming, and Ye hasn’t let up with his newfound desire to right all of his wrongs.
LaRussell Returns To The Stage At Kasso Fest Original
The 2026 Kasso Fest made its official U.S. debut this past weekend in Long Beach, California. Originally launched in Japan by TBS—the principal subsidiary of Tokyo Broadcasting System and the force behind American Ninja Warrior—Kasso Fest is the company’s latest venture, blending skateboarding, music, and art into a celebration of community.
Saweetie Talks Biracial Family, Growing With Fans And More: Watch
Saweetie’s quick rise to fame happened in front of our very eyes—literally. Before the world discovered the Bay Area rap star, VIBE was tuned into her Instagram raps and uncanny ability to transform her freestyles into viral hits. Back in 2017, she conducted her very first interview with us—before Warner Music came calling—and we watched her Youtube pageviews blow past the double-digit millions in a matter of weeks.
Flatbush Zombies Rap Over Nas, Pharoahe Monch & Dipset During “Funk Flex Freestyle”
Flatbush Zombies eat microphones for breakfast when there are no pancakes around. Even when there’s an ample bounty of food, they tend to devour mics for the love of hip-hop. So FunkFlex’s recent request for a live freestyle session at HOT97 was a no-brainer for Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice and Erick Arc Elliott. The Brooklyn rap group recently slayed beats from Nas, Pharoahe Monch and Dipset during the 9 minute ordeal. Watch the trio below.
Gallant Debuts Sensual “Gentleman” Music Video
Gallant is back to melt some more hearts this week with the release of his steamy new video “Gentleman.” Premiered by NPR earlier this week, the singer actually came up the concept years ago — which was inspired by an honest conversion with his mother.
Drake Teases Upcoming Project on Instagram
Drake boldly returned to music with his Scary Hours EP in January, setting the stage for his untitled forthcoming album. With “God’s Plan” entering its tenth week atop the Billboard Hot 100, it’s been all eyes on Drizzy. The 30-year-old rapper continues to feed the hype machine by dropping subtle hints toward the anticipated project.
Swae Lee On His Pet Monkey: “I Can’t Be Without Him”
It’s a known fact that Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee has at least one pet monkey, but according to a new Rolling Stone profile, he actually has two pet monkeys. And two mini pigs. And two dogs. “I like wildlife. I wanna go in the jungle and see elephants and shit. I’m gonna go to the Amazon. Anyone fucking with wildlife, poaching them, they need to be taken out. They corny for that. Shout out to PETA,” he says to the reporter. Swae bought his three-month-old pet spider monkey, Lil G, for $20,000.
Kanye West and Rick Rubin Spotted Together on Easter
Kanye West is slowly building up the anticipation for his rumored 8th solo album. During the past few months, Yeezy has been spotted with everyone from Migos to Nas in the studio. Most recently, ‘Ye and Rick Rubin were photographed near Yeezy’s office on Easter Sunday (Apr 1). Although, the nature of their rendezvous is unknown, the legendary Def Jam co-founder has been a musical mentor of sorts to Kanye every since they connected for Yeezus.
Spotify Officially Goes Public, Record Labels Left With Questions About The Future
“What message are we sending if we start dumping shares and tell everybody about it,” asks one executive. As Spotify shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the major record companies are wrestling with some thorny questions: when to sell their stock, and how to divvy up the proceeds among their artists and indie-label partners.
Gucci Mane, Migos & Lil Yachty Reveal ‘Glacier Boyz’ Album Release Date
With over a decade making his mark in hip-hop, Gucci Mane’s unwavering work ethic has in part allowed him to develop into the rap mogul we see today. The 38-year-old already has the collaborative 1017 Eskimo Presents: Eskimo Boys Vol. 1 on tap for Friday (April 6), but the grind never stops for Guwop. Gucci informed fans Sunday (April 1) through a series of Instagram posts that his joint project with the Migos and Lil Yachty, Glacier Boyz, is slated to drop April 13.
Watch Seinabo Sey’s Gripping “I Owe You Nothing” Video
Swedish singer Seinabo Sey makes her voice the center of attention in her latest video for “I Owe You Nothing.” She pays homage to her roots in the gripping visuals — which were shot on location where her father grew up in Gambia. After releasing her debut album Pretend in 2015, the songstress is back with a new project for release this year. Starting with a string of new songs, like her Jacob Banks-assisted “Remember,” Sey is slowly touching more and more fans with each release.
Watch Jim Jones “Chicken Fried Rice” Music Video With 5am, Yo Gotti & Trav
Jim Jones rounded up his brethren 5am, Yo Gotti and Trav for his latest visuals. The Dipset co-founder goes back to the project benches in Harlem like it’s 1995 all over again in “Chicken Fried Rice.” Although he prefers high end Asian meals these days, Capo is referring to the days when he could only afford to eat cheap Chinese takeout with the crew. His upcoming project features cameos from Cam’ron, Mozzy, Lil Durk and more.
BROCKHAMPTON Reportedly Signs $16 Million Record Deal
The growing creative collective known as BROCKHAMPTON have upped the ante once again. After recently announcing a record deal with RCA — and the addition of Jaden Smith to the crew — the growing group reportedly has more to be thankful for. According to hip-hop insider Miss Info, BrockHampton’s deal is worth a whopping $16 million, which does not include percentages from their touring and merch sales. The rap “boy band” is set to release their fourth group album, Puppy, later this year on RCA.
Premiere: Konshens Brings The “Bassline” To Life In New Video
Konshens knows how to start the day off right. No matter the weather or location, his “Bassline” can turn any ordinary 24 hours into a full-on festival. Today (March 30), the dancehall singer launches his latest visuals for the single, which has already become a favorite for bashment parties, outdoor kick-backs and of course the club. Watch on as Konshens and some special friends turn things upside down to the single’s vibrant sounds.
Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson Reunite for “One More Day”
One of music’s favorite hip-hop OG’s and soulful uncles are back on the scene. Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson star in “One More Day,” premiering today (March 30) on Billboard. The video’s song appears on Snoop Dogg’s first inspirational album, Bible of Love. The double-album gave the rapper his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart this week. “I’m humbled by all the love and support for the album,” Snoop Dogg tells Billboard.
A Tribe Called Quest Shares Powerful 8-Minute Visual for “The Space Program”
The end of an era is finally here. Earlier this month, A Tribe Called Quest shattered the hearts of fans when they announced their “last video” would be arriving in the coming weeks and now, it’s finally here. The Tribe teamed up with Apple Music to premiere the gripping, 8-minute visual for their We Got It From Here… album cut “The Space Program” and recruited a crop of famous friends to help them say goodbye.
Spend A Day In The Life With Logic In ‘Rapture’ Series Trailer
Netflix is gearing up to release their highly anticipated Rapture series on Friday (March 30), which will give fans a true depiction of what rappers experience on a day-to-day basis. The series features eight episodes, with each exploring a different artist’s perspective. The docuseries will paint a picture of the hip-hop landscape in 2018.
Cardi B Jokes About New Album Preview With ‘The Cheetah Girls’ Cover
We’re just a week and change away now from Cardi B unleashing one of the most-anticipated hip-hop debut albums of recent years, when she drops her Invasion of Privacy next Friday (Apr. 6). Unsurprisingly, no one seems more excited for the LP’s release than Cardi herself, who took to Instagram last night to offer fans “a little preview of what you guys gonna get” — which, apparently, includes a cover of The Cheetah Girls.
Chi Ching Ching "Rock Di World" Video With Fatman Scoop, Stonebwoy, Patoranking
Rising dancehall star Chi Ching Ching touches down today with a new music video with hip-hop legend Fatman Scoop, Ghanaian singer Stonebwoy and Nigerian star Patoranking. For his party favorite “Rock Di World,” the Dutty Rock/DubShot Records singee brings fans back to Kingston, Jamaica for a tour through his ends. Directed by Kieran Meadows, the cameras also trailed Scoop in the big Apple and Patoranking in London.
Trippie Redd Says Debut Album Features Lil Wayne & Erykah Badu
After finishing his run as an opening act on G-Eazy’s The Beautiful & Damned Tour last week, Trippie Redd caught up with HotNewHipHop for a lengthy interview. During his sit-down, Trippie dropped several nuggets in regards to his forthcoming debut album. For one, he revealed that he successfully nabbed Lil Wayne and Erykah Badu as features. “Erykah Badu– she’s timeless, that’s my second mom. She’s gonna be on the album,” he said.
2 Chainz, YG & Offset Transform Their Moms Into Rappers in “Proud” Video
2 Chainz, YG and Offset all love their mommas, and now they have a music video to show it. Today (March 28) 2 Chainz dropped the highly anticipated video for “Proud,” which features all three rappers’ mothers as the stars. 2 Chainz’s mom, dripped out in her sons gold “Truu” necklace and gold-tinted Tom Ford Oliver shades, tackles the opening verse with as much energy as her son. “Tru University I pull it up and murk a beat,” his mother raps, hilariously lip-syncing over his son’s vocals.
Don C. Debuts ‘March Madness’ Capsule Collection With Wendy’s
As March Madness intensifies with just a few teams left in the coveted NCAA tournament, basketball fever has swept the country and beyond. For sports and fashion aficionados like Don C. the college basketball spirit has been a part of him since childhood.
ASAP Rocky and Blocboy JB Drop New Song "Bad Company"
A$AP Rocky and Blocboy JB were testing out some new sounds when they came up with a creation called “Bad Company.” As Pretty Flacko puts the finishing touches on his third solo album, he calls on his Memphis cohort to join the thuggish ruggish track. Its chaotic but melodic backdrop give them an ample canvas to cross pollinate their flows.
TGUT, Spragga Benz. Eric Bellinger Drop New Single "Flashback"
New York based DJ/producer TGUT is ready to welcome the warm weather after a brutal East Coast winter with a new single. Today (March 27), the hitmaker teams up with Dancehall icon Spragga Benz and R&B heartthrob Eric Bellinger for the summery track “Flashback.” As TGUT prepares to head out on a headlining Australian tour next week, he sets the tone with an uppity party anthem that meshes multiple genres of music together for one addictive single.
Zaytoven, Lil Pump, Rich The Kid Blac Youngsta “Designer (Remix)”
Lil Pump and Zaytoven have more heat on the way, and we know a few big name rappers are also featured on some of these tracks. Before his Harvard Dropout album impacts, the producing trap gawd heats the water up with a new “Designer (Remix).” “Drive the ‘Rari off the lot, f*ck my wrist up with the pot/B*tch, this shit will never stop (brr), presidential on the clock/Couple hoes up on a yacht, I can not f*ck with the opps,” raps Pump on the opening verse.
Lauren Sanderson's "Written in the Stars" Video With PnBRock
Singer Lauren Sanderson had doubts before but now the Epic Records signee is simply trusting in the moon, sky and the stars to guide her path. Today (March 27), the Midwest native debuts her sensual new video, “Written in the Stars,” with PnB Rock. “When I signed with Epic, we all collectively agreed to pick one song that stuck out the most on Spaces and add a lil’ sum onto it,” she wrote on Twitter.
Jessie Reyez Asks Daniel Caesar To Join Her On “Figures, a Reprise”
Jessie Reyez couldn’t let her groovy “Figures” single go on by with out a remix. The eclectic singer tapped Canada’s new pride and joy Daniel Caesar for a new rendition of her fan favorite.
Trouble, Drake & Mike WiLL Made-It Star In “Bring It Back” Video
After dropping his highly anticipated debut project Edgewood last Friday (March 23), Trouble has quickly followed up with the visual accompaniment to his Drake-assisted single “Bring It Back.” The 7-minute short movie is filmed in a dusky black and white and follows the Atlanta rapper as he heads to play Drake his new track. The video opens up with a prayer. “Dear God,” the narrator says, “I barely rarely ever come to you bout things…I need you to watch shawty for me man.
Birdman Wants People to Know Lil Wayne Is Still His Son
The longstanding feud between Birdman and Lil Wayne may very well be coming to an end. Stunna took to his Instagram on Monday morning (March 26) to post a photo of the pair of artists together enjoying themselves out at a club. Williams captioned the social media post, “Me and My Son. #YMCMBEAST.” Earlier in March, the Like Father, Like Son rappers reunited at Club LIV in Miami (March 11), as a video surfaced of them sharing a few words together and taking part in a friendly exchange.
G.O.O.D. Music’s 070 Shake Debuts ‘Glitter’ EP
070 Shake has been through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in her her young life already. The twenty-something year old is still new to the music game, but has overcome a lot to be a factor on the G.O.O.D. Music roster. Raised in North Bergen, New Jersey the melodic young rap-singer struggled to find her true identity and battled with self esteem issues and personal battles with drugs while growing up.
Nicky Jam Talks 'Fénix' Album, Netflix Series 'El Ganador' and Jaden Smith
Nicky Jam is one of the few artists who truly started from the bottom, overcame real adversity, fell back again and then bounced back bigger than ever. Born to a Dominican mother and Puerto Rican father, the Reggaeton legend never had much as a kid and worked odd jobs to help feed himself and his family growing up in a poor neighborhood. It wasn’t until Nicky found his calling in music when he knew his voice would be his way out of poverty.
Listen To Unheard Kanye West & Kendrick Lamar Demos Tracks
Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar spent a number of days locked in the studio a few years back when Yeezy was cranking out new tracks daily. Although, most of their songs haven’t been released yet, the rap Internet got its hands on two more demo cuts from the Chicago don and Compton prince.
Westside Gunn & Mr. Green Team Up For ‘FLYGOD Is Good… All the Time’ Mixtape
Late last year, with no hoopla whatsoever, the gifted Buffalo rap hardass Conway released G.O.A.T., a deeply impressive album of vivid bust-your-head threats over mellow, zoned-out beats. Perhaps because of the circumstances of its release, the album didn’t get anywhere near the attention it should’ve found, but Conway and his younger brother Westside Gunn are still playing pretty much every major festival this summer.
Nick Grant Returns Home In His “96 Bulls” Video
Nick Grant’s Southern roots will always have a special place in his heart. Though he often gets comparisons to MCs from New York City, the South Caroline native knows where his home is. After dropping a Lauryn Hill sampled track, Nick returns with a new video for “96 Bulls,” which finds him back in his hometown. The spitta is also gearing up to release his follow up project to Return of the Cool later this year. “For me, it was my main album.
Remy Ma Checks Subpar Rappers New Tracks “Rem Trippin” & “Roll In Peace”
Remy Ma is back in her bag as she launches 2 new freestyles out to the Internet. The Bronx microphone fiend borrows Casanova’s “Set Trippin” beat and Kodak Black’s “Roll in Peace” to check the wack rappers in her sight. As Rem prepares her forthcoming solo album 7 Winters & 6 Summers, take these ferocious raps as indicators that there’s still something about Remy that you must hear. Listen to her new “Rem Trippin” and “Rollin in Peace” songs below.
T-Pain Treat Pets Like Family In PETA PSA
Pets can be an owner’s best friend if they’re treated with the proper love, care, and respect. R&B great T-Pain and labelmate Sixx Mann have teamed up with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to let you know that pet companions should be viewed just like anyone else in your family. The pair of artists appeared in the animal-friendly company’s new video sharing personal experiences with pets, while also advocating for their protection.
BROCKHAMPTON Announce New Album ‘Puppy’
While BROCKHAMPTON were supposed to be releasing their fourth studio album Team Effort this month, the group took to Twitter on Tuesday to share that they “spoke to God,” who told them to postpone the album indefinitely. However, the self-professed “internet’s boy band” announced a new project shortly after titled Puppy, which is set to arrive this summer.
Watch Quavo’s High School Football Highlight Reel
Quavo has been known to show off his basketball skills, but the Migos rapper is also nice with the pigskin. In high school, Huncho was a star quarterback at Berkmar High in Gwinnett County, Georgia. As one of the most well known players at the school in 2009, Quavo excelled because he was well versed in reading both the offense and defense when it was game time, according to his coaches. However, the team was unable to come out on top that year and ended the season with pitiful 1-9 record.
A Boogie Wit Da And YFN Lucci Release “One Nighter”
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie records so much music that sometimes it takes a full 365 days for certain songs to see the light of day. However, without further delay he now presents his long awaited collaboration with YFN Lucci — who he calls one of his favorite rappers. Dubbed “One Nighter,” the mixtape monsters linked up to talk slick about all their for-one-night-only escapades. It’s not really for the monogamous type, but the song helps you feel better about those drunken mistakes.
KYLE And Kehlani Release "Playinwitme" Single
KYLE is slowly releasing pieces of his upcoming To The Moon album before he sets out on a long list of festival dates. With Coachella on the way, the Bay Area rapper drops a new single with Kehlani titled “Playinwitme.” On the track, they ride a pop-friendly, piano driven beat as both West Coasters discuss how they’re tired of the childish games when it comes to dating. Look out for these two this summer as you already know they will be performing the jam together. Listen to “Playinwitme” below.
DVSN Performs “One In A Million/Purple Rain” at 1Xtra Live Lounge
DVSN was invited to BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Live Lounge for an in-studio performance. The OVO duo not only performed “Mood” but also rocked a hypnotizing mashup of Aaliyah’s “One In A Million” and Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Recently, the group has been on the road, but still have found time to work on new music. “We both love music so much that there are so many different things that we draw from when we’re making stuff,” Nineteen recently told Billboard about their upcoming tunes.
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