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Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images and Michael Simon / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Fetty Wap attends his Official Welcome Home Party on Jan. 16, 2026, in New York City and Gia Giudice co-hosts “Good Day New York” on Jan. 9, 2026, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Fetty Wap appeared in a TikTok dance with Gia Giudice just two weeks after his early prison release. The duo joined the “Big Guy” trend, originally created by Louis Da Silva and soundtracked by Ice Spice. Fans reacted with surprise and nostalgia, referencing…

Source: Jim Spellman / Getty Two of Centennial High School’s most famous alums came home for a major move forward. Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar returned to their old school in Compton to help break ground for a new construction project. Hip-Hop legend Will.i.am. and longtime Congresswoman Maxine Waters were also in attendance. Dre attended Centennial during his freshman year in 1979. However, he transferred the following year to Fremont High in South Central due to poor grades, a fact that he jokingly referenced during his speech on Thursday.  “Sometimes you hear that term full-circle. Well, this is a full-circle moment…

Dave Chappelle sits down with Michelle Obama to discuss fame, family, and why he chose Yellow Springs, Ohio, over Hollywood stardom. Dave Chappelle sat down with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio, to discuss fame, family, and the search for meaning beyond the spotlight. The comedy legend reflected on how a small Midwestern town became his sanctuary after leaving the chaos of the entertainment industry behind. Chappelle grew up between two worlds: Washington, D.C., where he lived with his mother, and Yellow Springs, where his father settled. That duality shaped everything about him. “I…

On this day, Digable Planets released their classic debut album Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space). In addition, we celebrate the birthdays of Lil Wayne, Trick Daddy, James Mtume and the late Don Cornelius. Check it out below.1993: Digable Planets are “Cool Like Dat” with Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space)Formed in 1991, Digable Planets brought a jazz-enthused Afrocentric spirit to hip-hop with their landmark debut album in 1993. At that time, gangsta rap was a predominant force in the marketplace and Digable were the antithesis of the hardcore storytellers like Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg and many others. Rappers Ishmael…

This article was written by award-winning, Muck Rack verified American journalist Jonathan P. Wright on behalf of The Source Magazine. Jonathan P. Wright serves as the Head of Music Monetization for LOOKHU TV, a direct-to-fan global streaming television network powered by Samsung TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire. LOOKHU TV stands as the only direct-to-fan streaming television network allowing viewers to directly support contributors financially during the viewing experience from their mobile devices. Jonathan P. Wright also serves as the CVO of RADIOPUSHERS, a global digital branding agency focused on independent content creators, podcasters, entrepreneurs, and recording artists.  ■…

Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Fat Joe performs onstage during Jamz and Conversations with Jimmy Jam on January 15, 2026, in New York City. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Fat Joe questioned J. Cole’s place in the “Big Three” because the rapper apologized to Kendrick Lamar. Jadakiss defended Cole, saying lyrics and fans matter more than beef. The debate reveals generational tensions over how legacy is defined in Hip Hop. J. Cole has begun the rollout of his long-awaited The Fall-Off album and has sparked excitement in the process. However, Fat Joe is…

A Foolio murder suspect starts arguing at trial, and the judge has him removed in handcuffs.On Thursday (May 7), Day 10 of the Foolio murder trial ended with some drama. As Judge Michelle Sisco was giving closing remarks, suspect Davion Murphy had an outburst where he seemed to be in a tense exchange with one of his codefendants.”Stop talking to me,” Murphy said. “You don’t love me, ni**a.”Judge Sisco warned Murphy to quiet down.”Mr. Davion Murphy may need to be removed if he can’t stop talking,” Judge Sisco said. “Please stop. You are not helping your situation.”When he didn’t, bailiffs handcuffed…

Rolling Loud 2026 kicks off this weekend in Orlando, and Amazon Music is returning as the exclusive livestreaming partner for the festivities. Throughout the weekend, fans around the world can watch Rolling Loud 2026 via Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app. Rolling Loud 2026 is one of the hottest tickets of the year, but for those who didn’t snag one of their own or don’t want to brave the crowds, Amazon Music has you covered. Along with the concert performances, fans will get exclusive content such as backstage moments and much more. Billed as the…

Image Image Credit Lyvans Boolaky / Contributor via Getty Images, Marc Piasecki / Contributor via Getty Images, and Arnold Jerocki / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pharrell Williams walks the runway for the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 at Paris Fashion Week, Quavo attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show at Paris Fashion Week, and ASAP Rocky walks the runway for the AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pharrell Williams premiered new music from A$AP Rocky, Quavo, John Legend and others at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 show. The event…

Budda Mack, the Bay Area rising force signed to Bay Musik Records, returns with “Raised,” a new single featuring Sacramento stalwart Mozzy and Los Angeles’ own Chef Boy. The track arrives as another vivid entry in Budda Mack’s steadily expanding discography, underscoring both his roots and his vision for what he is becoming in the pantheon of California Hip Hop.Budda Mack’s journey in music began early. He first stepped onto a stage as a hype man for his brother at age 6, penning his first full 16-bars when he was just 8. Influenced by legends like Tupac, Big Daddy Kane,…