Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... kortani
YouTube is waking up to the Jersey Club-infused sounds of rising artist kortani.
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Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Armani West
LA-by-way-of-Ohio artist Armani West is starting to make major noise on the Apple Music charts.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... INJI
College radio is tuning into INJI's sharp dance-pop before her massive summer festival run.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... midwxst
Indiana's midwxst is kicking off the year with major playlist momentum for his new track "DON'T TRUST."
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Terry Presume
Nashville's Terry Presume is breaking his two-year hiatus with a genre-blurring sound that has college radio and Spotify playlists buzzing.
Jul 8, 2026
Hmm... Zaylevelten
Nigeria's Gen Z rap revolution has a new frontrunner, and his name is Zaylevelten.
Jul 8, 2026
Slayr Announces New 'Avant Nova' EP and Headlining Tour
Philadelphia's 19-year-old underground phenom Slayr is dropping his new EP 'Avant Nova' this Friday and hitting the road for his first North American headlining tour.
Jul 8, 2026
Fabolous Breaks Down How Big Daddy Kane Inspired His Two-Decade Run
In a new interview with DJ Drama on Revolt TV, Fabolous explains how he keeps his pen sharp after two decades and why Big Daddy Kane is his ultimate lyrical blueprint.
Jul 8, 2026
Larry June Is Dropping A New Album This July
According to a report from Ahmed of The Ears, Bay Area rapper Larry June is scheduled to release his next album on July 17th.
Jul 8, 2026
Luther Vandross' Voice Meets Alvin Ailey's Movement in New 'Power of Love' Ballet
The estate of the R&B icon is partnering with the legendary dance theater for a tribute production featuring Luther's original vocals.
Jul 8, 2026
Brooklyn Rockers Geese Sign Management Deal With Weekday Management
Rising Brooklyn rock band Geese has officially signed with Tyler Richman and Anna Spaulding of Weekday Management.
Jul 8, 2026
Rory Reveals He Suffered Multiple Strokes Prior to Surgery
The New Rory & Mal co-host underwent surgery after misinterpreting severe stroke symptoms during a Brooklyn event.
Jul 8, 2026
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18 Million Over Unpaid So So Def Royalties
Jermaine Dupri and So So Def are suing Sony Music for $18 million, alleging a systematic pattern of underpaid royalties on classic Usher and Mariah Carey albums.
Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 Sets Are Now Permanently on YouTube
Missed the desert? Both of Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 performances are officially staying on YouTube forever, alongside two new live albums.
Jul 8, 2026
Feds Fight AllStar JR's Release Ahead of Houston Shooting Trial
Federal prosecutors are fighting to keep Detroit rapper AllStar JR locked up until his August 31 trial for a Houston shooting.
Jul 8, 2026
Jim Jones Claims His Catalog Beats 90 Percent of New York Rappers
Harlem's own Jim Jones sat down on the No Funny Sh*t podcast and claimed his discography statistically clears the vast majority of New York rap history.
Jul 8, 2026
MC Sparky D, Battle Rap Pioneer and Roxanne Wars Legend, Dies at 61
Doreen C. Broadnax, the Brooklyn pioneer who helped shape the Roxanne Wars, has passed away.
Jul 8, 2026
Tyga Unveils New Alter Ego Starface With "Gave You Racks" Single
Tyga is back with a new single, a new music video, and a brand new alter ego named Starface.
Jul 8, 2026
Future Speaks On Billionaire Mindset Ahead of 'The Real Me'
With his new album 'The Real Me' dropping this Friday, Future is using social media to share his thoughts on marriage, mindset, and feeling like a billionaire.
Jul 8, 2026
Yung Miami Secures Her First Top 20 Hit with 'Spend Dat,' Outpacing City Girls' Peak
Yung Miami's breakout summer single "Spend Dat" climbs to No. 19 on the Hot 100, marking the highest-charting hit of her career.
Jul 8, 2026
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18 Million Over Decades of Unpaid Royalties
So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri has filed an $18 million lawsuit against Sony Music, alleging systemic underpayment of royalties for artists like Kris Kross, Xscape, and Da Brat.
Jul 8, 2026
Steven Victor's Victor Victor Worldwide Links With Nike For "Red" Air Force 1 Low
Steven Victor’s imprint is back with Nike, utilizing coveted 2001-era tooling for a sharp, monochromatic red Air Force 1 Low.
Jul 8, 2026
Lelo Drops New Visuals For "Big Dipper"
Rising talent Lelo returns with a heavy-hitting new single and visual for "Big Dipper."
Jul 8, 2026
YG Says the Secret Service and Promoters Still Put the Squeeze on 'FDT'
Nearly a decade after dropping his politically charged anthem with Nipsey Hussle, YG reveals that federal scrutiny and performance bans still follow him.