In a candid conversation on the talk show “IMO,” iconic musician and The Roots co-founder Questlove opened up about seeking professional testing for autism and ADHD. Speaking with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, the Oscar-winning filmmaker described his choice to undergo formal evaluation as a “quasi-disclosure” regarding his lifelong feelings of being different. He reflected
During his appearance on HOT 97’s Mornings with Mero, legendary producer and DJ Statik Selektah dived deep into the release of his 11th studio album, Expensive Taste. The project functions as a massive, soulful boom-bap showcase, packing over 33 heavyweight artists—including Joey Bada$$, Freddie Gibbs, Ab-Soul, Westside Gunn, Busta Rhymes, and Raekwon—onto a rich, jazz-inflected
From how it all started, to what it’s like for artists to work with the legend, even Cube and Dre reminiscing on the first time they were booed at the Apollo Theater. During the premiere episode of Ice Cube and Mike Epps’ new podcast Listen & Laugh, Dr. Dre sat down to reflect on the
Quebec’s biggest music-industry awards are facing a fresh argument over who gets recognized in rap after all five nominees in the 2026 album category were white. The ADISQ slate named Aswell for Berger, Calamine for Rétrograde, FouKi for Still Kankan, Kinji00 for À la prochaine fois and Loud for Douze sur douze. Loud won the
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, born Markies Conway, was unanimously convicted of capital murder on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for orchestrating the 2020 murder-for-hire of fellow Dallas artist MO3. The Dallas County jury reached its decision on the exact six-year anniversary of the killing. Because state prosecutors chose not to pursue the death penalty, the capital
During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug shared his perspective on how country music artists maintain a level of unity and genuine friendship that the contemporary hip-hop scene severely lacks. Having successfully crossed over into the country world with his genre-blending album I Hope You’re Happy—collaborating with heavyweights like
In a recent interview on Billboard News, Yung Miami opened up about the unexpected psychological toll of her summer breakout hit, admitting that the massive success of “Spend Dat” gave her intense anxiety right before her solo debut album. While the viral anthem scored her a top 20 smash on the Billboard Hot 100 and
On an episode of their talk show It Is What It Is, Cam’ron and Ma$e strongly rejected the idea that the classic New York City accent is dying out among younger generations. Co-host Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson brought up the topic by noting common claims that internet slang and digital media are washing away regional
Fat Joe returned to NPR for his second Tiny Desk Concert on Thursday, November 5, 2026, transforming the intimate office space into a star-studded New York hip-hop reunion. Celebrating over three decades in the music industry, the 56-year-old Bronx legend brought an elite roster of longtime collaborators to deliver a high-energy, 10-song set. Backed by
Cynthia Erivo has officially joined the cast of Universal Pictures’ upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop, to portray the iconic activist Afeni Shakur. The Oscar-nominated and Tony Award-winning actress will step into the role of the prominent Black Panther Party member and mother of rap legend Tupac Shakur. Given Afeni’s profound impact on her son’s life
