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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been slow to acknowledge the contributions made by hip-hop acts. We’re taking a look at the 10 worst rap snubs in the history of the Hall of Fame.According to the Hall’s rules, an artist can be inducted 25 years after the release of his/her/their first recording. Using the Sugarhill Gang’s 1979 single “Rapper’s Delight” as a measure, hip-hop acts have been eligible since 2004. But it wasn’t until 2007, when they opened their doors to Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. Since then, Run-DMC, 2Pac, the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and N.W.A. have been…

Nintendo / Star Fox When it was revealed that Fox McCloud from Star Fox would be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, many quickly speculated that a game announcement was imminent. It turns out they were right, but it’s not a new game, but a remake, featuring a new sexy looking Arwing fighter and character designs that are not landing well with fans. Nintendo Fans of Star Fox have been screaming for a new game in the long-dormant franchise, and Nintendo has answered the call, well, sort of. Wednesday evening, Nintendo shocked the video game world with a surprise Star…

Drake’s building his empire on two fronts, securing major investment for his Italian football club while ICEMAN drops May 15. Drake isn’t just counting down to his ninth studio album anymore. While he’s orchestrating one of Hip-Hop’s most elaborate marketing campaigns for ICEMAN, the Toronto native is simultaneously building his business empire across continents and industries. His latest move involves a massive investment into Venezia FC, the Italian football club he co-owns, proving that his ambitions extend far beyond the recording studio. The club just secured over $100 million in fresh capital through an investment vehicle led by Tim Leiweke,…

New R&B Single “MUTUAL” & Gospel Track “MERCY” are two new works of art in PJ Morton’s cannon of Grammy-winning hits  When 6x Grammy-nominated recording artist-songwriter- music producer P J Morton released “Mutual” on April 3rd, via Morton Records / SRG-ILS Group, he took to social media to announce it with a post that read  “My new song #Mutual is out! Love is a vulnerable thing. Always be reassured that the feelings are mutual.”  “I can sense your apprehension/ Don’t want to mention how far you’re falling/ But let me put your mind at ease/ And show you I’m all in,…

It remains one of the most dissected moments in pop culture history: the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video. Now, nearly 17 years later, Amber Rose is shedding new light on the events leading up to that stage-crash, specifically pointing to a certain bottle of cognac as the catalyst for the chaos. In a recent appearance that has quickly gone viral this week, Rose—who was dating West at the time—revisited the night that redefined three major careers and the landscape of award shows forever. The image of Kanye West…

Image Image Credit Aurore Marechal / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Pharrell Williams attends the Kenzo Takada Dinner as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 21, 2026, in Paris, France Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pharrell Williams received the Legion of Honor from President Emmanuel Macron, marking a major cultural milestone. The award recognizes Pharrell’s influence across music, fashion and global culture. The private ceremony at the Élysée Palace included appearances by Future, Quavo and Pusha T. Pharrell Williams is a really big deal in France. The global fashion and music icon was awarded the European country’s highest…

In several large metropolitan areas, the so-called “teen takeover” trend is growing rapidly, with officials looking for ways to curtail the gatherings. While some teen takeover events have been unruly, teens are pushing back, saying they are searching for outlets and safe spaces to gather. Several outlets have taken note of the teen takeover trend, such as Vox and The New York Times, all with the same point of concern that these gatherings have the potential to become violent. That said, the attention on the takeovers and the fact that most of these gatherings consist of young Black teens, which…

Kodak Black walks out with a $75,000 bond after the judge shuts down prosecutors trying to use his rap career against him in court. Kodak Black walked into an Orange County courtroom and was hit with a $75,000 bond after turning himself in on Wednesday for drug trafficking charges stemming from a November incident. When he showed up in bond court on Thursday, the prosecution tried to use his celebrity status against him. His defense team wasn’t having it, and neither was the judge, who shut down that angle real quick. The charge is trafficking more than 10 grams and…

Rising out of Philadelphia’s deeply rooted street-rap tradition, rapper D. Jones continues to build momentum with the release of Camp Fire 2, the latest installment in his growing Camp Fire series. Known to fans as “The Biggest Lifer,” D. Jones has carved out a lane through gritty storytelling, melodic flows, and an unmistakable North Philly perspective that blends pain, ambition, loyalty, and survival. The new tape arrives as another chapter in his evolution, expanding on the raw energy and reflective tone that helped the original Camp Fire resonate with listeners across the city and beyond. Over the years, D. Jones…

Music icons LL Cool J, Janet Jackson and Rufus & Chaka Khan have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.This will be the fifth time LL Cool J has been considered for induction into the Hall. The first time was in 2009 for induction into the 2010 Rock Hall but he didn’t get the call that go around. The rap veteran was also nominated for induction into the 2011, 2014 and 2018 Rock Hall, and was denied entry each of those times.So far, Tupac Shakur, N.W.A, the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Run-DMC and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five have…