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Big Daddy Kane turned one hot verse into a viral movement by challenging Hip-Hop’s best to prove they still have bars. Big Daddy Kane isn’t just making a comeback. He’s creating a movement. If you’ve been paying attention, you already know the Hip-Hop legend is building serious momentum ahead of what he says will be his final album. His latest move has reminded everybody why Kane remains one of the culture’s greatest architects. It all started with a few razor-sharp bars that many fans believe were aimed at Max B. Kane never explicitly confirmed who the lyrics were directed toward,…

Before Ready to Die. Before diamond plaques. Before the crown as the King of New York. There was one record that introduced the world to Christopher Wallace’s undeniable talent. Released in the summer of 1993, “Party & Bullshit” served as the first official release from a young Brooklyn MC known as Biggie Smalls and simultaneously helped launch Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs’ newly formed Bad Boy Records. Featured on the soundtrack to Who’s the Man?, the Hip Hop comedy starring Yo! MTV Raps personalities Ed Lover and Dr. Dre, the record immediately separated Biggie from the pack. At a time when East Coast…

Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyTwista has found himself in legal trouble over allegations that he failed to pay his federal income taxes over several years. The Chicago rapper pleaded not guilty in federal court after being charged with five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes. The charges stem from tax years spanning 2019 through 2023.According to court documents, Twista continued earning income from live performance, album sales, streaming royalties, and other business ventures during that time while allegedly failing to satisfy his federal tax obligations. Prosecutors also allege that the rapper was repeatedly notified by both the IRS and…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to re-introduce you to frequently featured, upcoming artist HoodTrophy Bino and his brand new single titled “White Flag” featuring Keykinya. Los Angeles rapper HoodTrophy Bino continues his unstoppable rise with the release of his gripping new single and music video, “White Flag,” featuring Miami’s fast-emerging talent Keykinya (K.E.Y.). Available now on all streaming platforms, the collaboration delivers a cinematic street anthem that fuses melodic emotion with raw, unfiltered storytelling. Built around haunting production and emotionally charged performances, “White Flag” explores the blurred lines between heartbreak, ambition,…

Jake Lang shows up to protest the BET Awards and immediately gets chased away by counterprotesters who weren’t having any of his rhetoric. Jake Lang showed up outside the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on June 28 with a small crew and signs that read “Black Parents are Failures,” ready to make noise during the 2026 BET Awards. What he didn’t anticipate was the immediate and overwhelming response from counterprotesters who had zero interest in hearing his message. Video footage from the scene shows the far-right activist surrounded by a growing crowd of people who weren’t having it. They chased…

Hip-hop has always been at its best when artists aren’t afraid to question the world around them. Queens recording artist BAWON continues that tradition with the release of his latest album, “Winter In America (The Epstein Files Disclosure),” a project that blends political commentary, cultural observation, and unapologetic independence into one of his most ambitious releases to date. Formerly known as Stalin The Innercity Rebel, BAWON has evolved into an artist focused less on fitting into today’s music industry and more on confronting the conversations many believe are being ignored. Released through Free Em All Records, the album arrives alongside…

Skepta is making headlines after comments he made online regarding North West, the daughter of Kanye West aka Ye, and Kim Kardashian. In his missives, Skepta railed against adult fans and paparazzi hounding the teenager at Paris Fashion Week. Over the weekend, Skepta fired off a few tweets regarding what he viewed as inappropriate interactions with North West at Paris Fashion Week. In one video shared by Big Smoke, West, 13, is greeting a fan with her hand out, who then leans in for a hug.The veteran Grime artist shared another tweet stating that he tried not to involve his…

Skepta is furious over a video of 13-year-old North West being hugged by a 23-year-old after she’d initially went in for a handshake. On Friday (June 26), North attended the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer Matteo Sinet2027 show at Paris Fashion Week, where video shows her being greeted by model Matteo Sinet. While she put her hand out to shake hello, Matteo simultaneously went in for a side hug, which North then went with instead. The pair then posed for a couple press photos and went their separate ways. After seeing the video the following day, Skepta immediately voiced his concerns on…

Source: Christopher Polk / GettyBET Awards continues to nail performances after 25 years. While other award shows often feel like a series of acceptance speeches broken up by musical numbers, BET has always understood that the stage is the main event. The performances become memes, group chat topics, and cultural moments that people revisit long after the trophies have been handed out. Check out our favorite performances from the 2026 BET Awards inside.  This year’s ceremony was something special. From emotional tributes to arena-worthy production, the 2026 BET Awards reminded viewers why culture’s biggest night still delivers some of the…

50 Cent has no intention of letting Jussie Smollett live peacefully or pridefully. 50 Cent never seems to let an old beef collect dust. This time the G-Unit general took aim at Jussie Smollett after the former “Empire” star resurfaced onstage during a Pride celebration in Harlem. The performance was supposed to be about music, community and celebration. Instead, 50 Cent said the quiet part loudly. View this post on Instagram Sharing footage of Smollett performing on Instagram, 50 couldn’t resist taking a victory lap for his hit STARZ series “Power,” which famously battled “Empire” for ratings and cultural bragging…