Mississippi Artist Kelo Gee Is Building Serious Momentum With Raw, High-Energy Sound

Hulda Hicks Jun 4, 2026

Emerging from the deeply rooted musical landscape of the Mississippi Delta, Kelo Gee is quickly establishing himself as one of the region’s most promising new voices, blending raw Southern grit with high-energy delivery and an unmistakable sense of authenticity. Born Makelvi Hutchins, the artist carries with him not only a distinct sound but a story shaped by environment, loss, ambition, and an unwavering commitment to growth. In a place historically known for its contributions to blues and soul, Kelo Gee represents a modern evolution—one that channels trap influences, independent hustle,…

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Quando Rondo Released to Atlanta Halfway House Months Ahead of Expected Prison Release

Hulda Hicks Jun 3, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - June 3, 2026 - Rapper Quando Rondo has officially been transferred from federal prison to a halfway house in Atlanta, marking a major development in the Savannah artist's legal journey and bringing him one step closer to returning home. The move comes roughly 15 months after the rapper, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman, began serving a 33-month federal sentence following his guilty plea in a federal drug conspiracy case. According to updated federal custody records, Bowman is no longer being housed in a traditional prison facility…

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Cardi B and Snoop Dogg Set for 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas

Hulda Hicks Jun 2, 2026

Published: June 2, 2026 LAS VEGAS - Cardi B and Snoop Dogg are among the major names announced for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, giving this year’s Las Vegas lineup a strong hip-hop presence alongside pop, rock, country and global acts. iHeartMedia announced Tuesday that the two-day festival will take place Sept. 18 and Sept. 19, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ryan Seacrest is set to host the event, which has become one of iHeartRadio’s biggest annual live music showcases. The announced main-stage lineup includes BTS, Benson Boone,…

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May 31 in Rap History

Hulda Hicks May 31, 2026

May 31 holds a special place in rap history because it connects several different generations of hip-hop. It is the birthday of Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, one of the founding voices of Run-DMC and one of the artists who helped push rap from New York street culture into the global mainstream. The date also belongs to Waka Flocka Flame, Azealia Banks and the late Dallas rapper Mo3, making May 31 a day that touches old-school innovation, trap energy, internet-era disruption and Southern street storytelling. What makes this date interesting is the…

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Latto Releases New Album ‘Big Mama’ Featuring Doja Cat, 21 Savage, Wizkid & More

Hulda Hicks May 31, 2026

Latto's fourth studio album, Big Mama. Atlanta rapper Latto has officially released her fourth studio album, Big Mama, ending months of anticipation surrounding one of hip-hop's most talked-about projects of 2026. Released on May 29 through RCA Records and Streamcut, the 18-track album arrives during a major transitional period in Latto's life and career. According to Sony Music Canada, the rapper created much of the project while moving into motherhood, with the album reflecting both her personal growth and continued confidence as one of rap's most visible stars. The project…

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New York Commits $1 Million To Hip Hop Museum In The Bronx

Hulda Hicks May 31, 2026

NEW YORK - New York state has committed $1 million to help launch the long-awaited Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, giving a fresh boost to a cultural institution designed to preserve the history of a movement that began in the borough and spread around the world. The funding was included in the state’s $269 billion budget and is intended to support the museum as it moves toward opening in 2026. The museum, formerly widely known as the Universal Hip Hop Museum and now branded as The Hip Hop Museum,…

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Lil Durk Case Update: Federal Prosecutors Weigh New Charges Ahead Of August Trial

Hulda Hicks May 31, 2026

LOS ANGELES - Rapper Lil Durk remains in federal custody as prosecutors continue preparing their case ahead of an August 2026 trial in one of the most closely watched legal battles in hip-hop. Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, was arrested on October 24, 2024, and later charged in a federal murder-for-hire case connected to the August 19, 2022 shooting near the Beverly Center in Los Angeles that left Saviay'a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, dead. Prosecutors allege the intended target was Georgia rapper Quando Rondo, who survived the…

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Jacksonville’s Most Wanted Gangs: Yungeen Ace, ATK, Julio Foolio And KTA

Hulda Hicks May 30, 2026

Jacksonville’s rap scene became one of the most talked-about drill movements in America because the music sounded less like entertainment and more like live dispatches from an active war zone. At the center of that storm were two names who came to represent opposite sides of a deadly conflict: Yungeen Ace and Julio Foolio. Around them, fans, police, blogs, YouTube channels, and local reporters followed a rivalry often discussed through the names ATK and KTA, a feud that spilled from neighborhoods into music videos, Instagram posts, courtrooms, funeral homes, and…

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Jay-Z Gives Fans A Preview Of His Roots Picnic Set As Beyoncé Shows Support Backstage

Hulda Hicks May 30, 2026

Breaking News Update Jay-Z is already becoming one of the biggest stories of Roots Picnic weekend after a private Philadelphia preview event gave fans an early look at his upcoming headlining performance with The Roots. The appearance quickly gained attention online after Beyoncé was spotted supporting him from near the stage during the preview. According to Page Six, Jay-Z performed “U Don’t Know” during the private event, which served as a sneak peek ahead of his Roots Picnic set. The moment has fueled even more speculation about what he may…

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50 Cent Responds After Viral Rumors Spread Online

Hulda Hicks May 17, 2026

NEW YORK - 50 Cent became a major topic of discussion again after new rumors involving the Queens rapper, entrepreneur, and entertainment mogul began spreading across social media. The G-Unit founder appeared to address the online chatter in his usual direct style, sparking another wave of reactions from fans who have long followed his reputation for turning internet moments into public commentary. Over the years, 50 Cent has built a second career as one of hip-hop’s most active online personalities. His posts often travel quickly across Instagram, X, blogs, and…

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Meet Voltron: Canada’s Rising Hip-Hop & R&B Artist

Hulda Hicks May 14, 2026

Canadian artist Voltron is part of a new generation of musicians blending melody-driven hip-hop with emotionally reflective R&B influences. At 30 years old, the artist - born Khaleal Hill - draws inspiration from both his Caribbean roots and the modern wave of melodic rap that has reshaped the sound of young artists across North America. Raised in Canada with family ties to Jamaica and Trinidad, Voltron’s music reflects a mix of cultures and experiences that continue to shape his identity as an artist. While many performers adopt names tied to…

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YVNG JIN Brings Las Vegas R&B Energy Into His 4EVER YVNG Era

Hulda Hicks May 14, 2026

YVNG JIN, pronounced Young Jin, is a Filipino-American R&B and pop artist emerging from the neon glow of Las Vegas, Nevada. His music brings together emotion, melody, and atmosphere for a new generation of listeners raised on late-night R&B, cinematic pop, and personal storytelling. Inspired by artists like Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, and The Weeknd, Jin blends smooth R&B textures with modern pop energy. The result is a sound that feels intimate enough for headphones, but polished enough to live in clubs, playlists, and live-show moments. YVNG JIN is building…

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Bronx School Of Hip-Hop Set To Open This Fall, Bringing Rap Culture Into The Classroom

Hulda Hicks May 11, 2026

The birthplace of hip-hop is preparing to bring the culture into the classroom in a major way. The Bronx School of Hip-Hop is set to open this fall as one of several new public schools launching in New York City for the 2026-2027 school year. The new high school will open in Claremont and welcome its first ninth-grade class in September. Reports say the school will use hip-hop as a foundation for learning while also offering traditional academics, audio production, digital media, financial literacy and other career-connected subjects. The move…

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Lil Durk Legal Fight Continues

Hulda Hicks Apr 25, 2026

Hip-Hop News Lil Durk’s legal fight is moving deeper into 2026 as the Chicago rapper remains tied to one of the most closely watched federal cases in hip-hop. The case, centered on murder-for-hire allegations connected to a 2022 Los Angeles shooting, has already reshaped the public conversation around Durk, Only The Family, and the long legal shadow surrounding rap crews in the modern era. Durk, whose legal name is Durk Devontay Banks, has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege that he was connected to a plot targeting Quando Rondo after the…

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April 27 in Rap History

Hulda Hicks Apr 25, 2026

April 27 is one of those dates where rap history stretches across multiple generations at once. It marks the rise of the Ruff Ryders movement, a major Detroit moment for D12, another late-career statement from Naughty By Nature, and the birthday of Lizzo — an artist whose journey shows how far hip-hop’s influence can travel beyond traditional genre lines. Ruff Ryders’ Ryde or Die Vol. 1 helped turn a label movement into a defining East Coast rap era. April 27, 1999: Ruff Ryders Release Ryde or Die Vol. 1 On…

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Fabled Mic’s “Spread My Wings” Gains Radio Momentum Ahead of April 24 Digital Release

Hulda Hicks Apr 24, 2026

NORFOLK, VA - April 24, 2026 Virginia recording artist Fabled Mic is entering a key moment in his 2026 campaign as his latest single, “Spread My Wings,” continues to gain traction on radio ahead of its official digital release on April 24. The record is already receiving support on the airwaves, including spins on 104.5 WRFU by DJ BJ Clark, helping build anticipation before it reaches streaming platforms later this month. The rollout has also been strengthened by Fabled Mic’s recent interview on Miami 101FM, where the artist spoke about…

Drake vs Future vs Metro: Iceman Rollout Revives Old Tension

Hulda Hicks Apr 22, 2026

NEW YORK — April 22, 2026 — Drake’s Iceman rollout has kicked open one of rap’s most unresolved tensions again, with fans suddenly re-reading old alliances, resurfacing past comments, and treating every new Drake move like a possible signal aimed at Future and Metro Boomin. In an era when album promotion and rap politics blend almost instantly, that kind of ambiguity is exactly what keeps a story alive. The rollout itself is real. Drake has officially confirmed Iceman for May 15, and that announcement has thrown fresh attention onto a…

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The Rise and Fall of YSL — Young Thug, Gunna, and the RICO That Changed Atlanta Rap

Hulda Hicks Apr 22, 2026

YSL was never just another rap label story. At its peak, it looked like one of Atlanta’s most powerful modern movements: Young Thug at the center, Gunna rising fast beside him, a roster full of momentum, and a sound that felt slippery, melodic, futuristic, and completely local at the same time. For a while, YSL looked less like a crew and more like the next dominant rap institution. Then the RICO case arrived, and the whole mythology changed. What had once looked like a creative empire suddenly became the subject…

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Why Quality Control Fell Apart — Migos Loss, Industry Scale, and the Pressure That Changed QC

Hulda Hicks Apr 9, 2026

The machine worked because the roster felt connected Labels become powerful when their stars reinforce one another. QC’s strongest years were built on exactly that effect. Migos could dominate conversation with a single visual or phrase. Lil Baby could own radio, playlists, and the street conversation at the same time. City Girls could create social-media gravity that extended well beyond release day. Lil Yachty brought cross-market visibility and a separate internet-native audience. Every artist pushed attention back toward the QC logo, and the QC logo made the next release feel…

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Soulja Slim: New Orleans Street Legend, Unfinished Greatness, and the Murder That Still Haunts Rap

Hulda Hicks Apr 8, 2026

Soulja Slim remains one of those rappers whose name never left the culture, even after his life did. In New Orleans, he was more than a local star. He was a street narrator, a Magnolia Projects voice, a No Limit soldier, and the kind of rapper whose music sounded too close to real life to be treated like fiction. His death in 2003 froze his story before the national mainstream fully caught up. Then “Slow Motion” became a posthumous No. 1 hit, and the legend grew even bigger. That contradiction…