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Born on May 26, Lauryn Hill has long been recognized as one of the most influential artists in music history. From her breakout role in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit to her legendary run with the Fugees, Hill’s impact on both Hip Hop and R&B remains undeniable. As a member of the Fugees, Hill helped release two powerful albums: Blunted on Reality (1994) and the critically acclaimed The Score (1996), which earned multiple Grammy Awards and sold over six million copies in the U.S. alone. Her vocal versatility—rapping and singing with equal intensity—brought unforgettable moments like her soulful…

Sonny Rollins shaped jazz and hip-hop alike, leaving producers decades of soulful grooves to sample after a lifetime of fearless artistry. Sonny Rollins walked away from fame to practice his horn alone on the Williamsburg Bridge at night, and that relentless drive to be better is exactly what Hip-Hop producers kept pulling out of his records for decades. The jazz icon died May 25 at his home in Woodstock, New York, at 95, with publicist Terri Hinte confirming the news to the Associated Press. No cause of death was given, though he spent much of the past several years at…

Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Monaleo and the Black Eyed Peas win 2026 American Music Awards.On Monday (May 25), the 52nd AMAs went down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Queen Latifah hosted the event, which featured multiple hip-hop artists taking home awards. Cardi B was rap’s biggest winner, taking home three honors for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song (“ErrTime”) and Best Hip-Hop Album (Am I the Drama?). Cardi tied BTS, Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Bruno Mars and KATSEYE for the most wins. Taylor Swift earned eight nominations, but failed to take home a single award.Cardi continues…

Source: Marcus Ingram / GettyFat Joe, a longtime New York Knicks superfan, claims the Cleveland Cavaliers did him dirty ahead of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Joey appeared on ESPN’s NBA Today to talk Knicks basketball, but during the conversation he also shared some frustration with the Cavaliers organization. According to Fat Joe, he found out he was no longer allowed to sit courtside for the game once the team realized he was rooting for the Knicks.“I wanna say Cleveland, I have bad news. We had bought some courtside seats to the game and then, once they found…

Kehlani has unveiled the dates for The Kehlani World Tour.  Powered by Live Nation, the 33-date North American run kicks off Aug. 6 at The Armory in Minneapolis. From there, the 2x Grammy winner will visit Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, New York, Miami and Houston. The first leg will conclude Oct. 3 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in San Fransisco.  Kehlani will be joined by special guests Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, TheARTI$t and Waseel. Presale tickets will be available beginning Wednesday (May 27) at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday (May 29) at 10 a.m. local time. …

Cardi B swept the Hip-Hop categories at the 2026 AMAs, taking home three major awards, including best female artist and best album. The 2026 American Music Awards belonged to one woman who absolutely dominated the Hip-Hop categories: Cardi B. The rap star swept three major awards at the ceremony held May 25 in Las Vegas, cementing her status as one of the most decorated artists in the genre right now. The Bronx rapper claimed best female Hip-Hop artist, best Hip-Hop song for “ErrTime,” and best Hip-Hop album for her project AM I THE DRAMA? Her triple win puts her in…

Cheyenne Bryant is enduring a tough stretch at the moment, as her credentials have come under public scrutiny. Last week, Touré shared details of his time working alongside Cheyenne Bryant for Fox Soul’s Truth Talks series, and a clip from that show has resurfaced where Bryant took a dig at Touré’s masculinity. Before we dive into the resurfaced clip of Cheyenne Bryant and Touré, we should share Touré’s assessment of Bryant and the questions surrounding the degrees she claims to hold and whether or not she has the credentials to run a legitimate practice.In the video below, Touré explains that…

The long running legal case surrounding Wander Franco has finally reached another major turning point, and while the former Tampa Bay Rays star avoided prison time, the ruling leaves serious questions surrounding both his baseball future and his legacy. A court in the Dominican Republic ruled that Franco was criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but ultimately granted him a judicial pardon that exempts him from serving jail time. The decision followed a retrial after an earlier 2025 conviction and suspended sentence was overturned on appeal.  The ruling came with a significant distinction. Judge José Antonio Núñez…

Fergie reunites with Black Eyed Peas at the 2026 AMAs to accept Best Throwback Song for Rock That Body. Fergie brought the emotional energy when she stepped onstage at the 2026 American Music Awards to celebrate the Black Eyed Peas. The band’s 2010 hit “Rock That Body” took home the newly created Best Throwback Song award at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25, beating out Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” and 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up.” Standing alongside will.i.am, APL.DE.AP, and Taboo, Fergie looked visibly overcome as she accepted the trophy, her voice cracking with genuine…

Kanye West’s bringing Travis Scott to Istanbul for a 120,000-person stadium show that’s breaking records and production budgets alike. Kanye West is bringing the biggest production Turkey has ever seen to Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium on May 30, and he’s not coming alone. Travis Scott’s locked in as a surprise guest for the massive European tour opener, with both artists set to perform their collaborative track “Father” in front of what could be over 120,000 people, according to Türkiye Today. Event organizer Erdem Karahan from ILS Vision confirmed the lineup, noting that Ye and Travis have a history of performing…