Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill have both been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Hame. The Staten Island rap group and Fugees star are among the Class of 2026 nominees alongside Mariah Carey, Sade, New Edition, Luther Vandross and Phil Collins. Oasis, Jeff Buckley, Iron Maiden, Pink, Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Shakira,...

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Oliver “Power” Grant, the business mastermind behind the Wu-Tang Clan, has died at the age of 52. News of Grant’s passing was made public on Tuesday (February 24), although a cause of death is currently unknown. Tributes have poured in from various Wu-Tang members as well as the wider hip-hop community, with Method Man sharing...

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Nipsey Hussle is set to be honored this weekend with his own intersection in his beloved hometown of Los Angeles. According to ABC7, the intersection at Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue will be renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square” in memory of the late rapper’s influence, entrepreneurial spirit and deep connection to the community. The new street...

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T.I. is keeping his foot on 50 Cent‘s neck by unloading a second diss song aimed at his longtime rival. Just a day after declaring “War” on the G-Unit general, Tip has doubled back with a longer, more blistering track called “The Right One” on which he aims a flurry of bruising jabs at 50....

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Halle Berry has revealed her favorite Kendrick Lamar song — although it might not win her any points with Drake. The Oscar-winning actress appeared on the latest episode of UPROXX’s That Tracks series alongside Crime 101 co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, where the trio were presented with a series of music-related scenarios and asked...

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T.I. has unleashed a new diss song aimed at 50 Cent following their recent back-and-forth over a potential Verzuz battle. Released late Sunday (February 22), the aptly-titled “War” finds the Grand Hustle general firing warning shots at his G-Unit adversary and tempting him back into the proverbial ring. “Top three in my city, I know...

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Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are reuniting for a new album this year. The Flipmode Squad frontman held a listening session in New York City on Thursday night (February 20) for Dillagence 2, the sequel to his and Dilla’s original 2007 mixtape. Joined by Statik Selektah and DJ Tony Touch, Busta gave a room full...

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Baby Keem‘s long-awaited sophomore album and a holy trifecta collaboration between Larry June, Curren$y and The Alchemist take top billing for this week’s New Music Friday. Five years after his breakthrough debut The Melodic Blue, Two Phone Baby Keem returns with Ca$ino, an infectious yet personal album that’s sure to solidify him as one of...

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Mac Miller fans have been blessed with a never-before-heard performance from the late musician, courtesy of Thundercat. The Brainfeeder bass player has released a new single called “She Knows Too Much,” which features smooth vocals and a slick guest verse from Mac. Produced by Grammy-winning hitmaker Greg Kurstin, the funky, upbeat track reunites the close...

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J. Cole is taking his new album The Fall-Off on the road this year. On Monday (February 16), the Dreamville founder announced a massive world tour in support of his latest (and purpotedly final) project that will take him to 50 cities across four continents in five months. The North American leg begins on July...

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J. Cole‘s decision to bow out of his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar may have led to questions about his place in hip-hop’s “Big Three,” but his latest album is proof that he remains one of the game’s biggest commercial stars. The Dreamville rapper’s eighth (and supposedly final) LP The Fall-Off has debuted at number...

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Kanye West and Travis Scott have been secretly putting together a collaborative project — according to Havoc, at least. The Mobb Deep legend was interviewed by Complex about his role in Ye’s The Life of Pablo, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and let the cat out of the bag about Yeezy and La Flame’s...

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If, like us, J. Cole‘s The Fall-Off has remained heavy in your rotation over the last seven days, then there’s plenty of new music this week that’s about to compete for your attention. Leading the bill is a previously-unreleased posthumous track from the late, great Nipsey Hussle and his close collaborator Bino Rideaux, the first...

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J. Cole has responded to Cam’ron‘s lawsuit over “Ready ’24”, denying they ever agreed to record the song in exchange for a future collaboration. The suit, filed in October 2025, accuses Cole of failing to keep his promise to bless Cam with a guest verse or interview after the Harlem native appeared on his Might...

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Baby Keem is returning in 2026 with his first album in five years. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced that he’s releasing his second studio effort Ca$ino on February 20 via pgLang/Columbia. The project clocks in at 12 songs and features guest appearances from his cousin and frequent collaborator Kendrick Lamar, as well as Bay Area...

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J. Cole may have billed The Fall-Off as his final album, but that doesn’t mean he’s hanging up his mic for good. In a Q&A with fans on his Inevitable blog this week following the release of his latest LP, the Dreamville rapper shared an update on his future music plans, confirming that his long-awaited...

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