Cardi B has welcomed her first child with boyfriend Stefon Diggs. The 33-year-old rap star, who is now a mom of four, quietly gave birth to a baby boy last week with NFL star Diggs by her side, according to TMZ. Bardi announced her latest bundle of joy on Instagram on Thursday (November 13), writing:...

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This week’s New Music Friday feels like a return to the MMG era with new offerings from Wale, Meek Mill and Rick Ross (although not together, unfortunately). After a four-year wait, Folarin is back with his eighth album (and first on Def Jam) Everything Is A Lot, which showcases his artistic range and eclectic music...

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J. Cole may have a reputation for being a chill guy, but even he can lose his cool every once in a while — according to Wale. Appearing on the latest episode of UPROXX’s Sound Check series, the D.C. rapper recalls watching his longtime friend and collaborator get “really mad” during JAY-Z‘s The Blueprint 3...

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Tory Lanez‘s conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion has been upheld after losing his appeal. The Canadian rapper, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence over the 2020 incident, saw his appeal get rejected on Wednesday (November 12) by the appellate court, who found “no errors” in his conviction nor his sentence. In their 46-page...

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Clipse continue their epic run in 2025 by releasing the official video for “F.I.C.O.,” a standout track from their comeback album Let God Sort Em Out. Directed by Hannan Hussain, who was also behind the duo’s “So Be It” video, the visual merges Pusha T and Malice‘s slick street rhymes with dark and gritty visuals....

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D’Angelo left behind a treasure trove of unreleased music before his tragic death last month, but thankfully fans will soon get to hear some of that coveted material. During a red carpet interview with The National News Network at this past weekend’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, longtime friend and collaborator Questlove...

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Max B is officially a free man after spending more than 15 years behind bars. The Harlem-bred rapper was released from prison on Sunday (November 9) and was welcomed home by friends and family, including longtime collaborator French Montana. A video posted by French on social media showed the two rappers embracing each other in...

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Diddy has issued a rare statement addressing reports of him being caught drinking alcohol in prison. The Bad Boy Records boss, who is serving a four-year sentence on prostitution-related charges, was recently busted for possessing homemade alchohol, TMZ reported over the weekend. The prison brew was apparently made with Fanta, sugar and apples, and left...

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OutKast are officially part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The legendary duo were inducted at a star-studded ceremony on Saturday (November 8) in Los Angeles alongside the likes of The White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden and fellow hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa. Tyler, The Creator, Killer Mike, JID, Doja Cat and Janelle Monáe all...

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The 2026 Grammy nominations have been announced — and Kendrick Lamar is leading the way again. Following the chart-topping success of GNX and its string of hit singles, King Kendrick is up for nine awards at next year’s Grammys, the most among all artists. The Compton superstar is nominated in each of the “Big Three”...

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Much has been said about the state of hip-hop lately after the genre’s slight commercial decline, but this week’s New Music Friday is a reminder of just how much variety and diversity there remains in modern rap. Danny Brown, one of the game’s most reliable boundary-pushers, has returned with his boldest effort yet in the...

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De La Soul have officially kickstarted the rollout for their new album — and it’s already shaping up to meet (if not exceed) expectations. The legendary group have announced that they will release their 10th album — and first in almost a decade — Cabin in the Sky on November 21 via Mass Appeal Records....

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Ice Cube is not a fan of rappers mailing in their performances — and has let his feelings be heard loud and clear. During a recent concert in Houston, the N.W.A legend paused his set to scold his hip-hop peers who don’t put enough effort into their live shows and instead rely on the crowd...

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Royce Da 5’9″ has revealed that he has been battling health complications that have pumped the brakes on his music career. In an interview with Rolling Stone about Big L‘s new posthumous album Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King, which he helped oversee, the Detroit rapper said that for the past several years he’s been...

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Drake‘s legal woes have taken yet another twist as the 6 God has been named in a new class action lawsuit accusing Spotify of “turning a blind-eye” to “mass-scale fraudulent streaming.” The lawsuit, filed by rapper RBX — a cousin of Snoop Dogg who is best known for his collaborations with Dr. Dre and Eminem...

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D’Angelo‘s life and legacy was celebrated at a private funeral service in Virginia this past weekend. The legendary singer, who passed away at the age of 51 due to pancreatic cancer, was laid to rest on Saturday (November 1) at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in his birthplace of Richmond. According to the order of service,...

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