Nas dropped a rose on its grave when he titled his eighth studio album Hip Hop Is Dead in 2006. The declaration sparked debate across the culture, with rappers like Jeezy feeling indirectly called out by the Illmatic maestro. The New York legend later explained that the bold imagery and title of his project never singled anyone out, nor did
Brandy cut her Chicago performance short during The Boy Is Mine Tour Saturday night (October 18) due to a sudden health scare that forced her offstage before the show’s signature duet. The R&B star left the crowd stunned when she exited the stage before performing “The Boy Is Mine” with Monica, their chart-topping 1998 hit
DJ Akademiks addressed rumours suggesting Drake’s upcoming album, “Iceman,” might be his last under Universal Music. He clarified that the album is likely to fulfill Drake’s existing contract rather than end their relationship, describing the situation as highly flexible. Akademiks emphasized that major labels rarely let top artists like Drake leave, noting that Universal could
Timbaland lit up Salem High School’s gym with nostalgia and pride Friday morning as 1,700 students packed the bleachers to celebrate the Virginia Beach native’s return and the city’s decision to rename a street in his honour. The Hip-Hop icon kicked off “Timbaland Way Weekend” with a pep rally that doubled as a tribute to his legacy.
Complex’s Jordan Rose sat down with hip-hop mogul Master P to discuss the imminent Verzuz matchup between No Limit and Cash Money, how he’s built a rap empire, being the ultimate hustler, and more. Master P is keeping details of what he has planned for the No Limit Records and Cash Money Records Verzuz at ComplexCon 2025 close to the
The Paid in Full Foundation held its third Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards on Saturday night (October 18) at the Bellagio’s Tower Ballroom in Las Vegas. Anyone graced with an invite was likely overwhelmed by the sheer number of legends in the building—from Nas, Dr. Dre, Ludacris and George Clinton to Scarface, Rakim, Fab 5 Freddy and Mobb
Missy Elliott made her triumphant return to Portsmouth Friday as Virginia officially celebrated the first-ever “Missy Elliott Day” in honour of the Hip-Hop legend’s contributions to music and entertainment. Governor Glenn Youngkin declared October 17 as Missy Elliott Day through an official proclamation highlighting “her legacy as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music
Comedian Earthquake opened up about his colorful family history and personal experiences. Among the revelations, he confirmed that his mother once dated the legendary Marvin Gaye. The comedian also spoke candidly about his relationships, jokingly talking about always paying his way and treating partners well. Earthquake emphasized his commitment to supporting others, mentioning helping raise
Kanye West handed over the keys to his $14 million Wyoming retreat after the sprawling Bighorn Mountain Ranch, once central to his off-the-grid ambitions, was reclaimed by its original owners following years of neglect. The 6,700-acre property, nestled in the remote countryside near Cody, Wyoming, has officially returned to Greg and Pam Flitner, the same family
Method Man hit TikTok with some slick moves and even slicker parenting when he agreed to be a backup dancer for his daughter Chey—all to keep his credit card from getting wrecked. The clip had Method Man grooving in sync with Chey to Stephanie Mills’ hit song “Never Knew Love Like This Before” remixe with Kwame’s song “Only You”,
