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The wave is back. After 16 years behind bars, Harlem rapper Max B has finally been released from prison. On Sunday (Nov. 9), the 47-year-old who was serving time for murder conspiracy and robbery was welcomed by family and friends outside the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey including associate and frequent collaborator, French Montana. Immediately after his release, Max B celebrated his newfound freedom with his first post-prison public appearance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium for the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets game. “I feel righteous. I’m feeling good, I’m grateful, I’m thankful. God is good,” Max…

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty T.I. is hitting the road, announcing his upcoming The King Succession Tour. Set to visit cities nationwide, TIP will be joined by his sons, Domani and King Harris, with the tour kicking off in July and wrapping in August. The Harris family has been on a notable run as of late. Following the success of his latest single “Let ‘Em Know,” and the announcement of what’s expected to be his final album, Kill The King, the Atlanta MC has stayed busy. He’s also been tapped for Birthday Bash ATL’s 30th anniversary, an important moment not…

Kaash Paige signed a record deal at 18. By 22, she was independent again. Now 24, she’s rebuilding her career with clarity. This is her story. In high school, Kaash, born D’Kyla Paige Woolen, told her friends, “I’m going to sign a major deal one day.” That day came in 2019 when former Def Jam A&R Tav Chaguay found her on SoundCloud and slid into her DMs. “I didn’t even think it was real until I got the flight itinerary,” said Kaash via phone from her home in Los Angeles. Her first experience at a major was better than most.…

Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt J Cole performs during the 2022 Lollapalooza Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Fall-Off is a 24-track double album that spans two eras of J. Cole’s life, with features from Future, Tems and Burna Boy. The project reflects on Cole’s personal growth and shifting mindset between ages 29 and 39. Online reactions highlight the album’s emotional depth and raise questions about whether this is truly his final release. J. Cole’s The Fall-Off has finally arrived, roughly eight years after he first teased it with “1985 – Intro to…

Barack Obama, the beloved 44th President of the United States, is still a media draw despite being out of office for quite some time. As The Late Show With Stephen Colbert enters its final stretch run this month, Barack Obama nudged the show’s host to make a presidential run in the future. The pair met at Barack Obama’s new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which has made some flashy promo moves this week with the likes of Mark Hamill helping announce ticket sales for the center. Obama joined Colbert for the show’s pre-taped May 5 episode, during which the former…

James Murdoch, the son of tycoon Rupert Murdoch, is angling to become a media magnate of his own after a report reveals new happenings on the business front. According to the report, James Murdoch, a co-founder of famed Hip-Hop label Rawkus Records, is nearing a deal to acquire New York magazine and Vox Media podcast assets. With the scoop originally going to The Wall Street Journal, Deadline added that James Murdoch, 53, and his Lupa Systems company are nearing a deal to take over New York’s magazine and digital operations. Vox Media first acquired New York magazine in 2019, and the publication is reportedly…

Few artists have reshaped hip-hop’s identity as profoundly as Eminem. Emerging from Detroit in the late 1990s, Eminem didn’t just break into the rap world—he disrupted it, challenged it, and ultimately expanded its boundaries in ways that still echo today. From the beginning, his technical ability set him apart. His rapid-fire delivery, intricate rhyme schemes, and unpredictable flows redefined what lyrical complexity could look like in mainstream rap. At a time when accessibility often outweighed technical skill, Eminem proved that dense, multi-syllabic lyricism could dominate charts without compromise. His early work introduced a level of verbal precision that raised the…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Bryce Andrew and his brand new album titled Bryce. New York rap continues to evolve, and Bryce Andrew is officially carving his place in it. The Bronx-born artist has just released his debut album, Bryce, and it’s more than a first full-length project; it’s a personal introduction to the man behind the name. Out now, Bryce is a deeply authentic Hip-Hop/Rap album that captures Bryce Andrew’s journey through life, growth, self-discovery, and the drive to be seen for who he…

Cardi B is taking Tasha K back to court for repeatedly violating their settlement agreement by discussing Offset’s gambling. Cardi B is taking Tasha K back to court over repeated violations of a settlement agreement that explicitly bars the blogger from discussing her personal life and associates. The rapper filed new court documents claiming Tasha K has continuously breached a non-disparagement clause by publicly discussing Offset’s gambling problems and a recent shooting incident that hospitalized him. This latest legal move represents an escalation in their ongoing battle, which has already cost Tasha K millions. The history here matters. Cardi won…

Iggy Azalea faces a class action lawsuit over her $MOTHER token as investors allege she misled them about the coin’s utility. Iggy Azalea is facing serious legal heat over her $MOTHER token after investors claim they got played with false promises about what the coin could actually do. A class action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges that the memecoin was marketed with misleading claims about its utility and ecosystem features that never materialized or failed to work as advertised. Plaintiff Christopher Smith initiated the case, arguing that he and other retail…