New Music Friday: 25 Hip-Hop Releases That You Need On Your Playlist
VIBE highlights fresh album and single releases from Lil Baby, Danny Brown, Ken Carson, De La Soul, Jim Jones, G Herbo, and more for New Music Friday.
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Despite Slipping on the Charts, Hip-Hop Dominated This Year’s Grammy Nominations
Despite a slump on the charts, hip-hop — especially Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator and the Clipse — dominated the 2026 Grammy nominations
Demola the Violinist Brings Afrobeat & Hip-Hop Fusion to Bites & Beyond Festival
International violinist Demola mixes Afrobeat, hip-hop, and classical sounds, bringing his viral energy and Houston roots to the Bites & Beyond Festival.
2026 Grammy Nominations: Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Tyler, The Creator & More (Full List)
Here's the full list of 2026 Grammy Award nominees featuring Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Tyler, The Creator, Drake and more.
2026 GRAMMY Nominees: Every Category
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 GRAMMYs with nine nominations as hip-hop and R&B dominate the categories. See the full list of nominees and highlights.
Travis Scott Disses Pusha T During Kanye West-Assisted Japan Show
Travis Scott had a subliminal for Pusha T on the "JACKBOYS 2" opener "CHAMPAIN & VACAY," which he added an extra diss to at his Japan concert.
Backstage at San Francisco’s International Hip Hop DanceFest
What spurred one woman to take the leap to produce an international hip-hop festival nearly three decades ago?
Jay-Z’s Alleged Son’s Godmother Officially Files To Reopen Paternity Suit
Given that Lillie Coley's legal action against Jay-Z was recently dismissed with prejudice, we will see if this motion leads to consequences.
See Grammy 2026 nominations, including front-runners Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga
As it turns out, there aren’t many like Kendrick Lamar. See the nominees who will compete at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
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