Africa’s Renaissance: Tyla & Ayra Ignite Change

African talent is taking the spotlight at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival. Tyla from South Africa and Ayra Starr from Nigeria join a power-packed lineup with The Weeknd, Shakira, and Mariah the Scientist. Se...

The Genealogy of Rap Rivalries, 2023 – 2025

The Genealogy of Rap Rivalries, 2023 – 2025 Untangling hip-hop’s current family feud When Jim Jones cracked that “they don’t play Pusha T outside” in early 2023, the throwaway jab tugged an...

UNO Ignites Urban Pulse: Social Club Redefines Vegas

Las Vegas is known for high stakes and flashy vibes, but UNO card tables are not landing on casino floors just yet. UNO recently cleared the air on a wild rumor. They joked that the idea sounds crazy, yet the...

Diddy’s Verdict: Hip Hop’s Political Reckoning

Diddy has been hit with a major legal twist. The rap mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He now faces a prostitution conviction. A New York federal jury wrapped up deliberations in ...

Beat of Change: 2025 XXL Freshman Spark Uprising

Hip-hop is in a state of transformation. The 2025 XXL Freshman Class has arrived and brought raw fire. Twelve standout artists emerged from a pool of 68 contenders. This list is not just names; it is a moveme...