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On June 28, 1994, Da Brat made history with the release of her debut album Funkdafied on So So Def Recordings, becoming the first solo female rapper to earn a platinum certification. Backed by the slick, Southern-fried production of Jermaine Dupri, the Chicago-born MC burst onto the scene with a sound and style that instantly set her apart from her peers. At just 20 years old, Da Brat’s confident flow, laid-back bravado, and unapologetically tomboyish swagger gave Funkdafied a unique identity in the male-dominated rap landscape of the early ‘90s. The title track “Funkdafied” was an instant smash, peaking at…

Clipse win BET Album of the Year for Let God Sort Em Out, topping Cardi B, J. Cole and Bruno Mars on hip-hop’s biggest night. Clipse walked away with Album of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards Sunday night, taking the biggest trophy of the evening for Let God Sort Em Out and proving that the Recording Academy got it wrong earlier this year. Pusha T and Malice spent 16 years apart before reuniting for the Pharrell-produced comeback record, which dropped last July to some of the year’s strongest reviews across the board. The Grammys nominated it for Album…

Drake pulls up to Houston’s Lost in Da Sauce Kitchen, calls the loaded fries and sliders fire, and floods the owner’s DMs with new business. Drake pulled up to northwest Houston with one mission: taste what everyone’s been talking about at Lost in Da Sauce Kitchen. \ Braids fresh, NOCTA shirt on point, the Toronto native made the trip from Brenham, Texas, to check out the spot that’s been running up 154K followers on Instagram. He wasn’t there for the hype either. The loaded fries hit different, and when he bit into those Hawaiian bun sliders, his reaction said everything.…

Multi-Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Lucky Daye has officially announced a new label partnership with Warner Records. To coincide with the announcement, Daye released his latest single, “Nowhere Fast,” marking his first solo offering under the new imprint. A Stripped-Back Sound and Intentional Pacing Produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile (Silk Sonic, H.E.R.), “Nowhere Fast” introduces a sleeker, more stripped-back sonic direction for the artist. Built on simmering basslines and understated grooves, the track emphasizes themes of patience, self-possession, and clarity, notably opening with the lyric, “Make ’em wait.” Regarding the song’s underlying message, Daye stated: “We live in…

Skepta defended North West, saying grown men ignored the 13-year-old’s clear boundaries during an uncomfortable Paris Fashion Week encounter. Skepta did not mince words after watching what happened to North West in Paris. And he created a bigger conversation about celebrity kids, personal boundaries and grown folks acting like they should know better. The UK rap vet stepped into the spotlight unexpectedly. Skepta took up for 13-year-old North West after footage from Paris Fashion Week left many uncomfortable. The clips, filmed during the Vetements fashion show, captured North greeting adults with a simple and respectful gesture. She repeatedly extended her…

Ronald Bee-Stinger Savage recants his Bambaataa allegations and questions why the Hip-Hop community won’t let the late pioneer rest. Ronald Bee-Stinger Savage sat down with AllHipHop to address the Afrika Bambaataa controversy that’s divided Hip-Hop for years, offering a perspective that challenges the narrative many have accepted. The conversation comes as Bambaataa’s legacy remains complicated by multiple allegations spanning decades, with at least 12 men accusing the pioneering DJ of sexual impropriety. Savage, who was 15 when he first encountered Bambaataa, clarified a critical detail. He explained that he told everyone he was 18 at the time because he wanted…

On this day in 1988, Public Enemy released their landmark sophomore album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, a powerful follow-up to their debut just a year prior. The album dropped under the banner of Def Jam Recordings, headed by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, and was primarily recorded at the legendary Chung King Studios, with additional sessions held at Greene St. and Sabella Studios in New York City. Hank Shocklee and The Bomb Squad helmed the production, delivering a dense, chaotic, and politically charged sound that would come to define the era. By August 1999,…

Ye’s $400,000 masquerade party at Versailles proves his financial recovery from a $2 billion loss is complete and thriving. Ye threw nearly half a million bucks at a masquerade ball in France to celebrate turning 49, proving he’s bounced back from the financial catastrophe that nearly wiped him out four years ago. The rapper and his wife, Bianca Censori, hosted a lavish Versailles celebration over the weekend with more than 20 guests dressed in period costumes and ornate masks, then continued the festivities at the nearby Airelles luxury hotel. According to Page Six, the entire event cost approximately $400,000, a…

Soulful R&B singer and songwriter PJ has officially released her latest single and accompanying music video, “To The Ones.” The track is currently available across all major music streaming platforms. Produced by industry veterans T-Minus and Steve Bilodeau, “To The Ones” delivers an emotionally tender and empowering message. The record was intentionally crafted to uplift and inspire women who are currently navigating toxic or abusive situations, offering them a musical pillar of resilience. This new solo release arrives on the heels of a massive career milestone for the artist. PJ recently collaborated with Grammy Award-winning rapper J. Cole, landing a…

Nicki Minaj posts a birthday selfie with Elon Musk thanking him for “saving free speech” in her latest MAGA-aligned move. Nicki Minaj used her platform of 28 million X followers to wish Elon Musk a happy 55th birthday today, posting a selfie with the platform’s owner and thanking him for “saving free speech” on behalf of Gag City and the Barbz. The photo, posted today on X, shows the two smiling together and reads: “Thank you for saving free speech, Elon. Happy Birthday. Love always. From Gag City & the Barbz!” It’s the latest chapter in a budding friendship between…