Quality Control Co-Founder Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Reportedly Hospitalized After Heart Attack

Pierre “P” Thomas, the man behind one of rap’s most influential labels of the last decade, is reportedly fighting for his health right now.

Skillibeng Fires Back at Masicka and Intence With Diss Track ‘Zapper’

Skillibeng did not wait long to respond. The artist has dropped “Zapper” today, a direct diss track aimed at both Masicka and Intence, and the dancehall community is already paying close attention.

The Game Denies Dissing Kendrick Lamar on ‘The Documentary III’

The most eyebrow-raising move on The Game’s new album isn’t a verse, it’s the feature. Dropping Drake on a hook while name-dropping Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and his “Boogeyman” nickname across multiple tracks was always going to raise questions, and now The Game is in the comments trying to put them to rest.

Tickets on Sale for Cardi B & Friends ‘Likkle Miss Drama’ at BZR WKND

Cardi B is heading to Jamaica’s National Stadium, and the people behind BZR WKND want to make sure price is not the reason anyone gets left out.

MTV VMAs Removes Best Afrobeats Category After Three Years

The Moon Person for Best Afrobeats no longer exists. MTV quietly dropped the category from the 2026 Video Music Awards lineup, ending a three-year run that only ever handed the trophy to two artists.

Lil Durk Trial: Juror Dismissed for Bias During Slow Jury Selection

A prospective juror in Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial was dismissed Friday after he told the court the defendants looked guilty before a single piece of evidence had been presented.

Jay-Z Faces Setback as Appeals Court Questions Suit Against Tony Buzbee

A California appeals court is throwing serious doubt on Jay-Z’s lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee, and the judges aren’t holding back on how they feel about the evidence.

50 Cent and Ebro Debate Who Held Back New York Rap

The conversation started playful, but it didn’t stay that way for long. 50 Cent and Hot 97’s Ebro went head to head over one of rap’s most loaded questions: who actually made it harder for New York artists to break through over the past two decades?

Sean Paul Drops ‘Stand On Business’ Video Built on the Sleng Teng Riddim

Sean Paul is back with the official music video for “Stand On Business,” and the choice of riddim here is what makes it worth paying attention to.

Burna Boy and Tems Score Three Nominations at 2026 MTV VMAs

The most telling detail from this year’s MTV VMA nominations is not who showed up, but what disappeared.