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JAY-Z Will Be Performing “God Did” at the 2023 Grammy Awards

JAY-Z will perform alongside DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne and more during an all-star live performance of "God Did." Looks like… Read More

February 3, 2023

Freddie Gibbs Drops ‘$oul $old $eparately’ Album, Feat. Kelly Price, Anderson .Paak, & More

Freddie Gibbs has dropped his fifth studio album $oul $old $eparately, which guest appearances from Pusha T, Rick Ross, Scarface and… Read More

September 30, 2022

Watch Freddie Gibbs Freestyle Over Amerie’s “Why Don’t We Fall In Love” On Funk Flex

Over Amerie’s “Why Don’t We Fall in Love," Freddie Gibbs kicks off a new Hot 97 freestyle, referencing R. Kelly… Read More

September 20, 2022

10 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of August 26)

Meechy Darko unveils his solo debut Gothic Luxury with Black Thought, Freddie Gibbs, and more featuring stellar production by Dot… Read More

August 26, 2022

Fans Are Loving JAY-Z’s Epic 4-Minute Rap On DJ Khaled’s “God Did”

Alongside Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy, JAY-Z provided an epic verse on DJ Khaled's new song "God… Read More

August 26, 2022

DJ Khaled’s ‘God Did’ Album Features JAY-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, & More

Forthcoming DJ Khaled album God Did, which releases on August 26, includes an all-star list of features from JAY-Z, Eminem,… Read More

August 23, 2022

Rick Ross and Family Members Fined for Multiple Labor Violations at Mississippi Wingstop Locations

Wingstop stores in Mississippi owned by family members of rapper Rick Ross have been fined for state and federal labor… Read More

August 17, 2022

The Game Disses Eminem On New Track “The Black Slim Shady”

On new album Drillmatic: Heart Vs. Mind, The Game calls out rival Eminem on 10-minute track "The Black Slim Shady."… Read More

August 12, 2022

Beyoncé & The Isley Brothers Tease “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” Cover

After her new album Renaissance topped the Billboard 200, Beyoncé has teased a "Make Me Say It Again, Girl" cover… Read More

August 9, 2022

Baby Suga, Niece of Trina, Shot And Killed In Miami

Baby Suga, niece of rapper Trina, was shot and killed early in the morning on July 20 in Miami. She… Read More

July 20, 2022

ONE Musicfest Will Bring Ms. Lauryn Hill, Lil Baby, Jazmine Sullivan & More to Atlanta

Held from October 8-9 at Central Park in Atlanta, ONE Musicfest will have performances from Jazmine Sullivan, Lil Baby, Rick… Read More

June 22, 2022

9 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of June 3)

Arin Ray has unleashed Hello Poison, a steamy and romantic album. Vory also releases his debut album Lost Souls.  Arin… Read More

June 3, 2022

LL Cool J Relaunches Rock the Bells Festival, with the Help From Ice Cube, Scarface, & More

LL Cool J is bringing festival Rock the Bells to Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on August 6th, with spots… Read More

April 4, 2022

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Freddie Gibbs, Dreamville, and More

The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set… Read More

April 1, 2022

Behind the Beat: How Rick Ross’ “B.M.F.” Made & Almost Broke Lex Luger

In our latest Behind the Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with Lex Luger about how producing Rick Ross' "B.M.F. (Blowin Money… Read More

April 1, 2022

Nas, 50 Cent & More Give AZ His Flowers in New Documentary

On Wednesday, a first trailer for 'Jewels, Gems & Treasures' was released. Featuring Nas and 50 Cent, the film will… Read More

March 10, 2022