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Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” has turned into more than a track playing through speakers. It low key might the song of the summer along with Drake’s Shabang. Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” is on US Apple Music’s top 50 for the first time ever at #47.10s for the organic growth—she’s taking it. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6C6Y8DaODO— Female Rap Game (@femalerapgame) May 20, 2026 Regardless, it’s become a full-on cultural conversation about what hip-hop reflects and who gets to decide what crosses the line. Isaac Hayes III jumped into the discussion by pushing back on the wave of criticism surrounding the song and its…

Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the U.S., along with an update on where each album ranks on the Billboard 200 chart – this time for week 27 of 2026. This week’s recap includes the first-week sales of ML2, the new YoungBoy Never Broke again album, which debuts at No. 13, and T.I.’s KILL THE KING. Source: HITS Daily Double Chart # Artist(s) Album title Sales Sales + Streams 4 Drake ICEMAN 203 80,057 12 Don Toliver OCTANE 1,831 31,742 13 YoungBoy Never Broke Again ML2 119 31,467 *DEBUT* 16 Jay-Z Reasonable Doubt 25,406 28,961…

Stephen A. Smith is standing by his controversial take that the Lakers cannot win a championship led by Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler, despite accusations from Emmanuel Acho that his comments crossed a racial line. Stephen A. Smith ain’t backing down after his comments about the Los Angeles Lakers building around Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler. In face, he’s ignited a heated debate over race, basketball and media narratives. Dare I say they are calling his comments racist. The ESPN media star found himself at the center of controversy after arguing that the Lakers could not…

Snoop Dogg’s company is filing sanctions against Drakeo’s associates while fighting to escape the wrongful death lawsuit entirely. Snoop Dogg is fighting to stay out of the Drakeo the Ruler wrongful death case, and his company just filed for nearly $5,300 in sanctions against members of the late rapper’s collective over discovery disputes. The move shows how bad this whole situation’s gotten since that tragic December 2021 night at the Once Upon A Time in LA festival when Drakeo was fatally stabbed backstage. Snoop’s company, SDLLC, argues that it had no involvement in running the event and shouldn’t be held…

Cleveland’s Kamivilleside connects with industry heavyweights DJ Holiday & Big Heff to release the 4AM in Cleveland project. The project is a fusion of R&B and Hip Hop with stand out songs like Hidden Hills and 1000 Years have caught the ears of listeners. Kamivilleside is currently on tour in Canada, providing tour support for Riff Raff. Just completed the “Who’s Hot?” for Hot 1079 Birthday Bash. Things are heating up for Kamivilleside as he works on a fall album. KAMIVILLESIDE isn’t just a name it’s a declaration. Rooted in the raw energy of hip-hop with R&B Vibes. KAMIVILLESIDE emerged…

History was made on July 3, 2026, as Egypt finally broke through on the World Cup stage, punching their ticket to the Round of 16 for the first time ever after outlasting Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match finished 1-1 after regulation, but the Pharaohs held their nerve when it mattered most. Egypt struck first in the 13th minute when Emam Ashour rose to meet a precise cross from Karim Hafez, powering a header past the keeper to set the tone early. Australia clawed back in the 55th minute, though not in…

Lil Durk’s defense gets access to grand jury testimony as his August trial date closes in. Lil Durk‘s federal prosecutors are asking a judge to hand over grand jury testimony to his defense team ahead of next month’s trial. The government filed the request July 2 in Los Angeles, and Durk’s lawyers didn’t object to it. Prosecutors accuse Durk of ordering a hit on rival rapper Quando Rondo to avenge the 2020 killing of his close collaborator, King Von. The shooting missed its intended target but killed Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, outside a Los Angeles gas station in August 2022.…

Papoose may have just confirmed what Claressa Shields has been saying for months, that the couple is planning to have a baby next year! Papoose and Remy Ma are not in the mix this time. It is because the veteran rapper may be getting ready for fatherhood with Claressa Shields, and he just gave the strongest confirmation yet. For months, Claressa Shields has openly talked about wanting to have a child with Papoose. Some people brushed it off as wishful thinking or assumed she was simply speaking for herself. Well, that argument just took a major hit. During a recent…

Floyd Mayweather is addressing the noise head-on after weeks of renewed speculation about his finances, pushing back on claims that lawsuits and exhibition fights have chipped away at his wealth. In a recent exclusive conversation with Cam’ron, Mayweather made it clear he still sees himself in control of his money, his lifestyle, and his responsibilities. Floyd Mayweather, in an exclusive interview with Cam’ron, addresses the rumors of him going broke because of all the lawsuits and exhibition fights, saying he still owns all his properties, still supports his family and the people around him, and that he’s more than good…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist YG Kayboe and his brand new mixtape titled Blood On The Pen 3. Memphis hip-hop artist and songwriter YG Kayboe has officially released his highly anticipated new mixtape, Blood On The Pen 3, available now worldwide via One Take Records. Serving as the long-awaited conclusion to his acclaimed Blood On The Pen 3 trilogy, the 14-track project is a deeply personal statement from one of Memphis’ most authentic emerging voices. Produced by fellow Memphis native Scott Coslett of Scientist Soundlabs…