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The stars were out for the 2026 BET Awards, which featured Cardi B’s big win, a legendary tribute to Ms. Lauryn Hill, a tone-setting performance from T.I. and more.The annual award show went down on Sunday night (June 29) live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Tip kicked things off with a lauded performance of “Top Back” and the “Let ’Em Know,” the lead single of his new album, Kill The King.Cardi B hit the stage and performed a medley of hits from her Am I the Drama? album, including the Bia diss “Pretty & Petty,” “ErrTime,” “Hello” and…

Planet Asia On Saturday, June 27, Fresno native Planet Asia brought the house down with a memorable headlining performance in Downtown Los Angeles. The legendary West Coast lyricist treated fans to an intimate set, delivering a selection of classic tracks that have helped cement his reputation as one of hip-hop’s most respected underground emcees. Throughout the night, Planet Asia showcased his signature razor-sharp lyricism and commanding stage presence, creating an unforgettable experience for longtime supporters and new fans alike. Divine Flowz Bomb Khemist Adding to the excitement, Rasco—one half of the acclaimed duo Cali Agents alongside Planet Asia—made a surprise…

The Jungle Brothers are a golden age hip hop duo from Brooklyn, New York consisting of Afrika Baby Bam & Mike Gee. Originally a trio alongside DJ Sammy B, their 1988 debut Straight Out the Jungle & the sophomore effort Done by the Forces of Nature under Warner Records are considered to be some of the most important hip house albums ever created, although their music since then has generally been hit or miss. However, I still had interest for the Native Tongues subgroup’s 2nd extended play. “Make the Party Rock” featuring TdiMuzik begins with a fun intro talking about 2-steppin’ on muhfuckas even if the TdiMuzik verse was alright whereas…

Here we have the long-awaited 5th studio LP from Miami, Florida emcee/producer Wrekonize. Starting out in the battle circuit, he eventually put out a total of 3 mixtapes throughout the 2000s until coming out with his full-length debut A Soiree for Skeptics in 2010. However, the following year when he signed to Strange Music as a solo artist & as a member of the group ¡MAYDAY! the following year. His 2013 sophomore effort The War Within would go onto receive critical acclaim & was followed up in 2017 with Into the Further. This fall will be 6 years since Pressure Point & he’s enlisted MIKE SUMMERS a.k.a. Seven to produce Edited for Reality.…

2nd studio LP of 2026 & the 11th overall from Las Vegas, Nevada emcee Ouija Macc. Breaking out when the Insane Clown Posse signed him to Psychopathic Records shortly after putting out his debut EP Trashfire independently almost a decade ago, Ouija has since proven himself as the hatchet’s biggest solo act dropping his last 10 full-lengths, 2 greatest hits compilations, 8 mixtapes & 5 EPs all in the span of almost 9 years. He even started his own label Chapter 17 Records, with Darby O’Trill now being the only artist signed. He has since declared himself America’s Most Wicked back in November, coming out of the Pyramid of…

Washington, D.C. emcee of Nigerian descent FlyG is back for his 10th EP. Properly introducing himself to the underground a couple years ago off his inaugural extended play Soulful Journey, SPCL_CHRCTRS would fully produce the next one Serenade Symphony at the end of last February & rising French producer Drega33 helped him turn more heads with MENNBLVCK a couple months later. MENNBLVCK II followed on Black Friday, reuniting with Drega so they can finally drop MENNBLVCK III coming off both Soundscape Cinema & FlyBlackmanExperience respectively. “Du$ty Roads” opens with a funky homage to former 3-time NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion, NWA National Heavyweight Champion, WWE Hall of Famer, WWE United States Champion,…

Pooh Shiesty is being accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with one of his supervisors while on home confinement, which directly led to his movements on the day Gucci Mane was allegedly robbed and kidnapped.According to court documents obtained by XXL on Friday (June 26), federal prosecutors say the rapper was involved in a personal relationship with at least one case supervisor at Volunteers of America (VOA), the nonprofit organization tasked with monitoring his home confinement following his 2022 federal conviction on conspiracy and drug trafficking charges.That employee allegedly entered unauthorized day passes into the system, which allowed Pooh to…

While discussing his new book, Vice President JD Vance jokingly refers to Diddy as a “Great Christian Theologian.” Let us explain.On Thursday (June 25), Vice President JD Vance visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum to discuss his latest book, Communion, where he details his journey into faith and politics. During the discussion, the veep was asked about a chapter in his book titled, “More Money, More Problems.”The title is an obvious reference to the Notorious B.I.G.’s song, “Mo Money Mo Problems” from his 1997 Life After Death album. JD Vance decided to poke fun at Diddy’s fall from…

A security guard for Gucci Mane writes a letter to Pooh Shiesty’s judge, saying he fears for his family’s safety after Pooh allegedly robbed Guwop.On Wednesday (June 24), the United States Attorney filed a response to Pooh’s legal team’s latest motion for bond. The filing includes a letter from the man who was working security for Guwop when they were allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty and crew at a Dallas recording studio in January.”I respectfully ask that Mr. Williams remain remanded with no bond due to the safety concerns for myself and my family,” the letter…

Drake’s first kiss was soundtracked by none other than the Backstreet Boys, and he made sure to let one of the group members know upon their first time meeting.In a new interview with Billboard published on Wednesday (June 24), BSB member Kevin Richardson shared a story about running into Drizzy in Toronto in 2022.”I think for my kids, probably the coolest thing that ever happened is when we were on the DNA Tour and we were in Toronto,” he recalled. “We had just gotten there and we went to a restaurant and it just happened to be like Drake’s–that’s where…