The day before Chris Lighty died, Busta Rhymes noticed something was different about his longtime friend. He later described ...

Aug. 1 is a date that stands out in hip-hop and R&B history. Hip-hop MC Chuck D was born on this day in 1960. He is best ...

The list spotlights the 35 best dressed New York rappers of all time. Pioneers like LL Cool J, Run-DMC, Big Daddy Kane, and Slick Rick are highlighted. ‘90s legends like the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, ...

“I saw Chris the day before he died” Busta Rhymes’ haunting memory Chris Lighty’s death shocked the entire hip-hop world — but not everyone believes the official story. Busta Rhymes reveals what he ...

Rap veterans Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are best known for “Tha Crossroads,” their 1996 tribute to late mentor and label head Eazy-E (Eric Wright), but it’s the gilded sidewalks of Hollywood where they’ll ...

The BET Awards 2026 took over Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Sunday night, making for a three-and-a-half-hour spectacular that went extra heavy on performances from everyone spanning Kehlani and Don ...

Crossovers are nothing new. From Frank, Elvis, and Babs, to Ariana, Beyoncé, and Bowie, making the jump from the screen to the mic and vice versa is territory well covered. But the latest star to ...

LOS ANGELES — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic ...

Some of the big winners during the Sunday night ceremony, hosted by Druski, include Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Leon Thomas and Kehlani.

After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after ...

This year's American Music Awards crowned Megan Moroney's "Cloud 9" as the best country album of the year and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" as the best country song of the year. Plus, Bonnaroo 2026 ...