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Nearly 25 years after her untimely death in a plane crash at the age of 22, Aaliyah is still considered a major songstress in R&B with an unwavering influence on pop and music culture. When people reminisce about the late singer, the conversation often centers around her songs that have influenced a generation, from “Try […]

Hip-hop mogul J. Cole’s long-awaited album, The Fall-Off, is set to release in early February. On Wednesday, the Dreamville founder and NC native shared a cinematic teaser video of his highly anticipated release on Feb. 6. “Everything is supposed to go away eventually,” a voice says over shots of J. Cole throughout the video. “You […]

R. Kelly remains one of the most polarizing figures in music, and a recent prison recording has reignited debate about whether his career should ever be revisited. Despite years of public backlash and widespread criticism surrounding his criminal convictions, a small group of supporters are once again pushing for a musical comeback. According to HotNewHipHop, […]

2025 gave us several iconic, memorable moments in music. It marked several musical returns, like the highly anticipated Clipse reunion, a Cardi B comeback, and even legendary songstress Mariah Carey ended her sabbatical with her first album in seven years. As we get well into 2026, there are several artists that we hope to bless […]

1996 was a pivotal year for rap. Hip-hop had already cemented itself in culture, shifting the sound within regions, be it East Coast, West Coast, or Southern rap. The genre was experimental with its sound, adding unique layers of soul blends, funk and deep and harsh storytelling. And from any region, hip-hop was everywhere and […]

Superstar and pop singer Bruno Mars announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his album is done. But when fans anticipating his solo return will get to listen to the new project is still up in the air. The 40-year-old 24K Magic singer hasn’t released a solo project in over a decade, his last album being […]

Iconic hip-hop brother duo Clipse shared the exact moment they knew it was time to reunite and create another album. In an interview with GQ, Malice read from a cue card, asking, “What was the moment where I knew we needed to make another album?” Pusha T said he believed it was a reaction they […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs is considering suing Netflix and longtime hip-hop rival Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson over the recent release of the docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which highlights his life and controversial past and legal troubles. A spokesperson for the former Bad Boy Records founder confirmed with Deadline that “Sean Combs and his team are […]

The Breezy Bowl is almost here on Tuesday, and it’s only right we take a trip down memory lane with some of Chris Brown’s biggest hits. From the early 2000s to his most recent chart-toppers, Breezy has given us songs for every mood. First crushes, heartbreaks, turn-up moments, and everything in between. Here are some […]

Another Friday means another week of new music to explore. Let’s dive into some new releases to get you through your weekend. Leon Thomas continues to put out unique R&B hits with his recent release of “Just How You Are.” Can we expect a new project from the soulful artist? Bryson Tiller released his highly […]

Rapper Infinite Coles, son of Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, said that the relationship between him and his father is estranged. In an interview with Daily Mail, the openly gay hip-hop artist said that his sexuality was a major reason he and his father aren’t close and haven’t spoken in over a decade. Following the explosive, […]

On Sept. 26, Mariah Carey released her highly anticipated album Here For It All, her first album in seven years.