Lil Durk previews new song sampling Missy Elliot's “Get Ur Freak On”
Scott Legato/Getty Images Lil Durk is leaning into a hip-hop legend for a new track with a sample of Missy Elliot‘s 2001 hit “Get Ur Freak On.” He took to social media over the weekend with a 25-second preview
Rod Wave to embark on 35-city Nostalgia Tour
Alamo Records, LLC/Sony Music Entertainment Rod Wave is taking his talents on the road. He’ll travel across North America with his 35-city tour this fall, kicking off in Nebraska on October 19. He’ll make stops in Kansas City, Detroit, Pittsburgh,
Doug E. Fresh, DMC, LL Cool J & more set to close out 2023 VMAs with hip-hop 50 tribute performance
MTV The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are set to end with a bang. A host of legendary hip-hop artists such as Doug E. Fresh, DMC, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL Cool J will take the stage for a special final performance
Erica Campbell of Mary Mary to release new album, 'I Love You'
My Block Inc/SoNo Recording Group Erica Campbell, one-half of the Grammy-winning sister duo Mary Mary, will soon release her new album, I Love You. The singer’s third studio project, expected out on September 15, was preceded by songs “Positive” and
ICYMI: Will Smith celebrates 33 years of 'Fresh Prince,' Wiz Khalifa dances into his 36th birthday and more
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images It’s been 33 years since The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered, and Will Smith celebrated the anniversary with a special picture shared to social media. The Oscar winner posed outside of the famous house where the show
Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion added to MTV VMAs lineup
MTV The list of performers for this week’s MTV Video Music Awards continues to grow. The network recently revealed the dynamic duo that is Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are set to take the stage for a performance of their
MC Lyte says her voice-over career is a dream fulfilled
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Wright Productions Before iconic rapper MC Lyte‘s music career took off in the early ’90s, she was chasing a different goal of attending college to study communications with hopes of discovering ways to utilize her
Vice President Kamala Harris to host MC Lyte, Jeezy & more for hip-hop 50 celebration in D.C. this weekend
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Wright Productions Vice President Kamala Harris will welcome some hip-hop stars to Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a special music celebration in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. In partnership with The Recording Academy’s Black Music
Metro Boomin & Future, Swae Lee & NAV, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie announced as 2023 VMA performers
MTV MTV has announced another round of performers for the upcoming Video Music Awards, revealing Metro Boomin & Future, Swae Lee & Nav and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie are all set to appear. It’ll be a night of firsts for Metro Boomin, who will make
New Music Friday: Flo Milli, Bryson Tiller, NLE Choppa and more
From sample albums to fresh collabs, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music. —A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, B4 BOA — In preparation of his forthcoming full studio album Better Off Alone,