Jack Harlow released his fourth studio album, Monica, on March 13, 2026 via Atlantic Records.

JAY-Z is set to perform at this year’s Roots Picnic festival, fueling speculation about a return to music.

DJ Akademiks and Ebro’s long-running dispute has flared up again, with both figures trading direct shots over Drake narratives and the circumstances surrounding Ebro’s exit from Hot 97.

Large Professor, a central figure in the making of Illmatic, says long-running criticism of Nas’ beat selection overlooks a broader point about how the Queensbridge artist constructs records.

Pras Michel, a member of the legendary NJ trio Fugees, has dropped his lawsuit against fellow group member Lauryn Hill.

Diddy has filed an appeal for his premature release from prison, claiming his 50-month sentence for prostitution-related charges is excessively severe, and advocating for a review of his case by the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Bob Power, the studio engineer whose work helped define the sound of 1990s hip-hop and neo-soul, has died at 73. He contributed to influential albums by A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Erykah Badu and D’Angelo.

In a new interview, T.I. says his son King crossed a line during the family’s ongoing feud with 50 Cent.