Huey P. Williams, Gospel Music Icon and Voice of Jackson Southernaires, Dies at 86 JG 4:50 PM 0 Courtesy Photo Huey P. Williams, the commanding voice of the Jackson Southernaires and a cornerstone of American gospel music for over five ...
John Legend Takes ‘Get Lifted’ on the Road for 20th Anniversary World Tour JG 4:10 PM 0 Twenty years ago, "Get Lifted" introduced the world to John Legend. Now, he's revisiting the iconic album with a commemorative...
From 'Jesus Walks' to Hitler Talks: Kanye West Vanishes After Selling Swastika Shirts JG 6:05 PM 0 A screengrab fromYe's Super Bowl commercial. After a weekend of hateful posts on X — where he declared himself a Nazi, praised Adolf Hit...
From 'The Chronic' to the Turntable: Zig-Zag Spins Into Vinyl Culture JG 4:38 PM 0 Photo Courtesy Zig-Zag For more than a century, Zig-Zag rolling papers have been a staple in hip-hop culture, immortalized in lyrics, album ...
Jazz Master Benny Golson Dies at 95 JG 5:25 PM 0 Benny Golson, renowned tenor saxophonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, passed away at his Manhattan home on Saturday at the age of 95, fol...
Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dead at 34 JG 2:43 PM 0 The hip-hop community is reeling from the sudden death of rapper Rich Homie Quan, who was found deceased in his Atlanta home on Thursday. Mu...
Rap Game Loses a Giant: Chino XL, the 'Punisher' with a Pen, Dies at 50 JG 2:43 PM 0 Chino XL, the New York rapper known for his intricate wordplay, complex rhyme schemes, and fearless lyrics, passed away on Sunday, July 28, ...
Nas Reacts as 'Illmatic' Reigns Supreme in Billboard's Historic Rap Ranking JG 2:50 PM 0 Nas has received the ultimate accolade for his debut album, "Illmatic," as Billboard names it the greatest rap album of all time....
'Ready to Die' at 30: Biggie's Classic Album Gets Vinyl Re-Release JG 11:11 PM 0 The Notorious B.I.G.'s groundbreaking debut album, "Ready to Die," is set for a special 30th-anniversary reissue on September ...
Watch: Ne-Yo Charms Tiny Desk Audience with Timeless Hits, New Track Unveiled JG 3:07 PM 0 R&B singer Ne-Yo brought his smooth vocals and songwriting talents to NPR's Tiny Desk concert series on Friday. Ne-Yo launched into ...
Childhood Friend, Godson Found Guilty in Hip-Hop Legend Jam Master Jay's Death JG 3:36 PM 0 Jam Master Jay Two men were found guilty Tuesday of murdering hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay, ending a nearly two-decade-long pursuit for jus...
Hot Girl Boss: Megan Thee Stallion Stays Independent, Leverages WMG Resources JG 3:55 PM 0 Courtesy Photo: From L-R: Rayna Bass (Co-President, 300 Entertainment), Desiree Perez (CEO, Roc Nation), Megan Thee Stallion and Max Lousada...
'Like I'm Only 24': Cori Broadus Opens Up About Shock After Severe Stroke JG 8:52 AM 0 Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori (left) suffered a 'severe stroke'. Photo Credit: Instagram/@princessbroadus Snoop Dogg's daughter...
Usher Reigns Supreme: Rolling Stone's Definitive R&B Chart Sets 'Confessions Part II' at the Pinnacle JG 11:26 AM 0 In 2022, Diddy's declaration that R&B had shuffled off its mortal coil sparked debate, but Rolling Stone's recently released lis...
Nicki Minaj Reigns Supreme: 'Pink Friday 2' Crowns Her Rap Queen with Historic No. 1 Album JG 4:07 PM 0 In a resounding triumph for Nicki Minaj, her latest release, "Pink Friday 2," has not only asserted her dominance in the rap genre...
Watch: Scarface Tops Hype, Rewrites Hip-Hop History in Tiny Desk Tour de Force JG 9:39 AM 0 In the realm of hip-hop, Scarface, also known as Facemob and Brad Jordan, has etched his legacy as one of the genre's most influential s...
Grammys Spotlight: SZA Reigns Supreme With Nine Nominations JG 7:18 PM 0 SZA is the leading nominee for the 66th annual Grammy Awards with nine nominations In a sweeping acknowledgment of her musical brilliance, S...
SZA Feted by Variety as 'Hitmaker of the Year' JG 3:35 PM 0 The Come Up Show , CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons SZA has been crowned "Hitmaker of the Year" at Variety's seventh annual ...
Watch: Motown Icon Smokey Robinson's Intimate Tiny Desk Concert JG 4:14 PM 0 On Monday, NPR presented the latest installment of its "Tiny Desk Concert" series, featuring legendary Motown icon Smokey Robinson...
Kendrick Lamar Dominates BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 With Four Record-Breaking Wins JG 11:02 PM 0 LL Cool J performs onstage during the BET Hip-Hop Awards 2023. Photo Credit: Getty Images for BET The BET Hip Hop Awards celebrated the inc...