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When you list the artists who’ve been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of the most jaw-dropping has to be Janet Jackson.Her legacy was cemented two decades ago, and even if the 52-year-old icon decides to never release another project, she’ll go down in history as one of the most influential female artists of all time.The world got a major look at her star power with her breakout third album, 1986’s Control. The record, produced entirely by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, found Janet proclaiming her individuality and taking charge of her music and career, and maybe most…

In an industry often driven by narrow beauty standards and repetitive narratives, Afrobeat artist Stalkar is carving out a lane that feels both refreshing and necessary. With a growing catalog of music and visuals, the rising act is steadily building a reputation as one of the few artists consistently championing plus-size women and body positivity at the core of his creative expression. While many artists touch on themes of attraction and lifestyle, Stalkar’s approach stands out for its intentionality. His music doesn’t just celebrate women, it highlights a specific kind of confidence that is often underrepresented in mainstream visuals: the…

A revived Migos Instagram account and new studio photos of Quavo and Offset working together have ignited strong speculation that a reunion is finally (likely) officially happening.  After years of distance, personal tensions, and the tragic loss of Takeoff, the two Atlanta rappers have slowly rebuilt their relationship, and their latest studio session marks the clearest sign yet that new music may be on the horizon.  The group’s account was reopened on May 3 after 2 years of inactivity.  On May 6, a photo of the duo, which had received over 357K likes as of Wednesday evening, was posted on…

The second track on an album can dictate whether a listener enjoys the project as a whole—or even continues listening. Let’s explore the importance of Track 2 in album composition and listener experience in the Streaming Era. Track 1 is often an introduction or prelude to the album, setting the stage but not always fully representing the project’s sound. It might be an instrumental, a short intro, or thematically significant, but it doesn’t necessarily indicate an artist’s vision or stylings. While Track 1 sets the tone, Track 2 typically reinforces the album’s direction or theme or demonstrates your range. This…

Image Image Credit Jason Koerner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cam’ron visits SiriusXM Studios on Dec. 3, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The lawsuit centers on Cam’ron’s claim that J. Cole failed to follow through on multiple creative promises. Cam’ron is seeking $500,000 and co-author credit for his contributions to “Ready ‘24.” He shared his perspective on “Talk With Flee,” detailing delays and unfulfilled commitments. Cam’ron has finally broken his silence about his lawsuit against J. Cole. When it comes down to it, the Harlem rapper is chalking it up to multiple broken…

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s been a minute since we’ve gotten new work from Brooklyn’s own Maino, as he’s been keeping himself busy with his Hip-Hop peers on their popular Let’s Rap About It podcast, but the man has carved out some time to get in the booth and given his day-one’s something to bop to. Dropping off some new visuals to “NYC Love,” Maino takes a “Block Performance” to Times Square where he spits into a hanging mic while dripped out in Knicks attire as everyday New Yorkers walk past him and wonder who he is and what in the…

Salt-N-Pepa could win their appeal and still not get back Push It — and UMG’s new brief explains exactly why that’s possible. Salt-N-Pepa can’t even stream their own music in the United States right now, and UMG just filed a brief explaining exactly why they think it will stay that way. That’s the part of UMG’s new appellate brief, buried inside 52 pages of court documents that AllHipHop reviewed in full. The label filed its response Tuesday, urging the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold January’s dismissal of the duo’s lawsuit, and the secondary argument they made tells…

The influence of Zhané on hip hop is one of those subtle but undeniable threads that runs through the genre’s evolution, particularly in how it embraced smoother textures, melodic hooks, and a more refined sense of groove in the 1990s and beyond. While often categorized strictly within R&B, Zhané’s work exists in a space that directly intersects with hip hop’s sonic and cultural DNA, helping to shape a sound that producers, rappers, and audiences would come to rely on during a pivotal era. Emerging in the early 1990s under the mentorship of Queen Latifah and her Flavor Unit collective, Zhané—comprised…

R&B icon The-Dream has officially ended a decade-long hiatus from solo recording with the release of his new single, “Bring That Body.” The 9-time GRAMMY® Award winner’s latest track marks his debut under a newly formed partnership between RadioKilla Records and Republic Records. The single serves as the opening installment for the next chapter of the artist’s “Love Saga” series. Featuring his hallmark “Radio Killa” tag and classic R&B sensibilities, the song focuses on themes of intimacy and allure. According to a report by Variety, the track provides an initial glimpse into a larger project featuring high-profile contributions from Usher,…

Marco Rubio drops Cypress Hill and Ice Cube bars while warning Iran during a chaotic White House briefing. Marco Rubio brought the heat to the White House briefing room on Tuesday, dropping Hip-Hop bars while filling in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The Secretary of State and Trump’s national security adviser channeled Cypress Hill when he described Iran’s leadership as “insane in the brain,” then pivoted to Ice Cube territory with a warning that Tehran should “check themselves before they wreck themselves.” This wasn’t some random flex either. Rubio’s been running this playbook for years, weaving rap lyrics into serious…