Spotify’s Price Hike Ignites Global Backlash

Spotify just dropped another twist in the game. The streaming giant hiked prices in markets outside North America. This happened soon after the company revealed a rough Q2. Its revenue per Premium user fell, ...

Is Hip Hop Dead… Again?

The article explores the cyclical nature of hip-hop's creative vitality, from Nas's 2006 declaration of the genre's death to Kendrick Lamar's assertion of its demise in 2025. It emphasizes the challenges of maintaining artistry amid commercialization and algorithmic influences while highlighting a continuous cultural rebirth driven by innovation and community engagement.

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...

Fat Joe Slams Inflated Egos in Hip-Hop Credit Clash

Fat Joe isn’t mincing words these days. On the latest "Joe & Jada" podcast, he fired off some sharp criticism at French Montana. The Bronx veteran said French seems to act like he flew solo on the Gramm...

Marvel’s Fresh Beat: Fantastic Four Sparks Change

Marvel has dropped a cinematic banger with “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” The film explodes with stunning visuals and beats that hit like old-school hip hop. Critics are calling it one of Marvel’s b...