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Hip-hop pioneer KRS-One, the Blastmaster and philosopher who famously declared that “knowledge and music cannot be separated,” has announced his expansive “My Philosophy European Tour 2026” for Spring and Summer, framing it as a mission to the heart of underground culture. Fans can expect a masterclass in boom-bap and consciousness, featuring cornerstone anthems like “My Philosophy,” “Sound of da Police,” and “MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know,” which bridge generations of listeners. The tour will traverse a diverse array of venues, from intimate clubs to festival stages, delivering a promise of authentic hip-hop whether you’re there for the beats, the…

Ye fans will have to wait until March to hear his new Bully album, as the rapper has reportedly pushed back the release after inking a new partnership deal with independent music company, Gamma.Ye’s new album was scheduled to arrive on Friday (Jan. 30). On Wednesday (Jan. 28), Rolling Stone reported that the LP will now arrive on March 20. The latest delay comes after Yeezy signed a deal with Gamma. Gamma was formed in 2023 by former Apple executive Larry Jackson and record executive Ike Youssef. The company is also home to artists like Sexyy Red, Rick Ross, French…

Nezzy kicks off the new year not with a new video, “Kaboom Bap,” teaming up with DJ Fastcut. This track feels like a energetic next-phase from his breakout album last year Worm Food. Over Fastcut’s punishing production, Nezzy’s flow is both a controlled detonation and a triumphant rallying cry, signaling that the raw, underground ethos that defined his previous work is now being refined into something even more potent and purposeful. Hip Hop is in good hands proving Nezzy isn’t just back this year—he’s leveled up. Source link

Over 25 Juice Wrld songs have leaked online ahead of the release of his posthumous album, The Party Never Ends (Deluxe).The leak occurred on Jan. 24, and includes titles like “Loss My Mind,” “Time,” “Bel-Air,” “Chasing the Dragon,” “Compromise,” “Pokémon” and several more. Fans of the Chicago rapper have been reacting to the dump on social media.”Man so many juice wrld songs are leaking this year. This Saturday night was crazy,” one person posted on X. “Grails leaking it’s like back when I was really tapped into the leaks community for Juice. Dang.””30 Juice Wrld Leaks just dropped a few…

Ye insists his recent apology to the Black and Jewish communities is not a ploy to get back in good graces ahead of his album release.On Tuesday (Jan. 27), Vanity Fair published a Q&A with Ye where he was asked to expound on the reason and timing of his apology after many people said it was a PR move. The artist formerly known as Kanye West countered that his music is still streaming extremely well, despite turning himself into a pariah with his comments over the last few years.”This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my…

Horrorcore duo S.O.S. consisting of Denver, Colorado emcee & Lyrikal Snuff Productionz founder Scum alongside his New Mexico underwing Smallz1 reuniting roughy 3 & a half years since their debut with a sophomore effort. Crossing paths with one another dozens of times over a couple decades almost, they would eventually form a group together in 2022 & drop Blame Us at the Gathering of Dreams of that year’s Gathering of the Juggalos festival. They’re looking to start 2026 by taking us through the minds of a pair who’re Unloved by God, Unwanted by Satan & I was anticipating it since I’ve liked their chemistry since initially familiarizing myself with…

AZ – Cred: Loe Kee Phlicks On Friday, January 23rd, East Coast legend AZ took over La Santa in Orange County, delivering a night that felt equal parts nostalgic and timeless. The Queens MC brought the crowd straight back to the golden era of hip-hop with a powerful performance of his classic debut album, Doe or Die. It’s been nearly 30 years since Doe or Die first dropped, yet the impact of the record still hits just as hard today. From the opening moments of the set, AZ reminded everyone why the album remains a cornerstone of East Coast rap—sharp…

Chad Hugo has filed a lawsuit against Pharrell that accuses Skateboard P of withholding Neptunes and N.E.R.D royalties.On Jan. 23, attorneys for Hugo sued Pharrell in United States District Court for the Central District of California. The suit accuses P of breach of fiduciary duty and hiding the production duo’s accounting in a “systemic denial of Plaintiff’s contractual and ownership rights in the Company and in The Neptunes Entities.”Hugo claims he participated in nearly 50 studio sessions from 2019-2021. However, Pharrell “denied Plaintiff his rightful publishing share and share of record royalties, and wrongfully took full credit for Plaintiff’s contributions…

Finesse2tymes goes off on Bone Thugs-N-Harmony for allegedly charging $40,000 to clear a song and Layzie Bone responds.On Jan. 23, Finesse shared a post on Instagram where he called out the Cleveland-based group for the price he was told it would take to clear the 1997 song “Notorious Thugs,” the Notorious B.I.G. song featuring Bone.”The label said y’all was trying to charge me $40,000 to clear that sh*t,” Finesse said. “I ain’t gone lie , Im goin on one of yall grill [Bone Thugs-N-Harmony]. Nyga ain’t never extorted me In my life , $15-$25k coo , BITXCH $40k Naw yall gotta…

Ye takes out an ad in The Wall Street Journal to apologize for his anti-Semitic actions and wants “to earn your forgiveness.”On Monday (Jan. 26) the rapper posted an apology “To Those I’ve Hurt” in the newspaper. In the open letter he paid for, Ye details his 2002 car accident, in which he was left with a broken jaw. He says the accident at the time left him with a frontal-lobe injury that wasn’t properly diagnosed until 2023, and ultimately damaged his mental health and led to his bipolar type-1 diagnosis.Ye admits he “lost touch with reality” over the years.…