Howard University is tapping into real Hip-Hop, announcing a new marketing course centered around Cardi B and the rollout of her sophomore album, ‘Am I the Drama?’ for its hip-hop studies majors. Cardi B and college classrooms rarely share the same space but this fall the Grammy-winning rapper’s album strategy will become required study for students at Howard University. The Washington D.C.
Lil Uzi Vert discloses his million-dollar spending spree on Balenciaga, competing with Kanye West
Lil Uzi Vert opened up about burning through millions of dollars on designer clothes during a competitive spending spree with Kanye West back in 2020. The Philadelphia rapper revealed these details during a recent interview with Dazed magazine, where they discussed their luxury shopping habits and how those experiences influenced their music. The spending competition between the
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie speaks on $500K Chrome Hearts, car crash & Before Artistry | Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie joins Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report to talk about his rise from the SoundCloud era to earning over 72 gold and platinum records. Boogie opens up about selling out Radio City Music Hall, bringing out Mary J. Blige, smashing his Ferrari, and spending over $500K on
Nas Joins ASAP Rocky’s Ray-Ban Metal Collection in Belly-Themed Campaign
ASAP Rocky unveiled a striking new Ray-Ban campaign featuring Nas that pays homage to the legendary 1998 film, Belly, directed by Hype Williams. The campaign launched on February 19 alongside Rocky’s Metal Collection, showcasing both rappers sporting signature eyewear styles that echo the movie’s iconic restaurant scenes where characters donned sunglasses throughout memorable dining moments. Rocky’s role as Ray-Ban’s first-ever
Drake Drops Exclusive Valentine’s Day Merch Collection
Drake released a Valentine’s Day merch collection on his Amazon Warehouse including heart-shaped puffers, candies, and cards. Drake just surprise-dropped a Valentine’s Day merch collection exclusively on his Amazon Warehouse storefront. The Toronto rapper launched the Valentine’s Day themed lineup celebrating the one-year anniversary of “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.” Fans can now shop everything from
Travis Scott appears Front Row At Hermes Paris Fashion Week Show
Travis Scott attended his first-ever Hermes fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, wearing a navy double-breasted suit. The H-Town rapper attended the luxury brand’s presentation during Paris Fashion Week, and marks his first time sitting front row at an Hermes event. Hermes is known for its exclusivity and incredibly high prices, as the brand’s Birkin bags
Doja Cat Becomes Face Of MAC’s Relaunched Digital Magazine
Doja Cat just became the first covergirl for MAC Cosmetics’ relaunched MACzine, which returns on January 29 after closing down nearly a decade ago. The “Paint The Town Red” rapper appears on the cover, smoking red lipstick in a striking visual that captures MAC’s edgy aesthetic. Global creative director Nicola Formichetti announced the magazine’s return in
Travis Scott Tours a $65M Mansion, Talks Architecture, Movies, ‘Utopia’ Tour, & More
For Rolling Stone’s February 2026 cover story, tours an 18,000-square-foot brutalist mansion in Beverly Hills owned by the founder of Oakley Sunglasses that’s for sale for $65,000,000. One of rap’s biggest superstars talks to Senior Music Editor Jeff Ihaza about his big plans for the future, his favourite movies, how inspires him (and his goals
Mistah F.A.B.’s Oakland Store Catches Fire, Rapper’s Response Is Shocking
A three-alarm fire ripped through downtown Oakland Monday morning, leaving Mistah F.A.B‘s Dope Era clothing store waterlogged and damaged. The Oakland rapper’s business sits on the ground floor of the five-story residential building at 19th and Broadway. Fire calls started coming in around 7 A.M. Monday as smoke and flames shot from multiple floors of the building. Oakland
Tony Yayo, Uncle Murda, DJ Vlad & Lance Woods Try French Duck
On a recent episode of Vlad TV’s Hood Food Network, Tony Yayo, Uncle Murda, DJ Vlad, and Lance Woods gathered to sample French-style duck, sparked by Tony Yayo’s memories of smoked duck during a trip to Morocco. The crew delved into their first duck tasting, including a traditional French orange duck dish featuring citrus peel