How Ari Melber’s legal background and hip-hop influence define ‘The Beat’
Ari Melber's path to the anchor desk of MSNBC's 'The Beat' is as unique as the show itself.
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Groove Grotto: Classic hip-hop and rap album beats that changed the game
I was the perfect age when hip-hop and rap started to get big — a young early-‘80s teenager who was way into punk rock and the Beatles.
Tory Lanez Plans New Prison Album To Compete With Drake And The Weeknd
Tory Lanez may be locked up, but he announced plans to record and release an album over the next month to rep his country.
Proposal making hip-hop hit Tennessee state song fails
A bill designating Arrested Development’s “Tennessee” as an official state song has failed in a House committee.
Rico Nasty announces Fueled by Ramen debut LETHAL
The rapper’s third studio album arrives in May.
Groove Grotto: Classic hip-hop, rap albums beats that changed the game
I was the perfect age when hip-hop and rap started to get big — a young early-‘80s teenager who was way into punk rock and the Beatles.
Fortnite attempts to harness the power of Kendrick’s diss tracks with “fermented freestyler” Big Dill, a hip-hop pickle who alleges T-Pain ate his family
"He starts dropping diss tracks with my own beats"
15 Hip-Hop, African & R&B Artists to Watch in 2025
This year's hip-hop & R&B artists to watch list is dominated by artists who encompass versatility from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and African music.
J. Cole’s blog post sparks a bigger conversation: Can you really have it all?
Cole reflects on his struggle to stay consistent while juggling music, family and more.
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