Today in Hip-Hop History: LL Cool J Dropped His Debut Album ‘Radio’ 39 Years Ago

On this date in the year 1985, a young Queens emcee named James Todd Smith, known…

Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Rihanna and More Hit ‘The Boy is Mine’ Tour in LA

Brandy and Monica made history last night in Los Angeles with a sold-out performance on their…

Today in Hip-Hop History: Hip Hop Cult Classic Flick ‘Krush Groove’ Turns 40 Years Old!

On this date in 1985, Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons, alongside acclaimed filmmaker Michael Schultz, brought…

Ice Cube Unites LL COOL J and Chuck D for Explosive “Before Hip Hop (Premix)”

Hip hop legend and cultural truth-teller Ice Cube has released “Before Hip Hop (Premix),” an explosive…

LL Cool J Surprises Crowd at 2026 Jeep Cherokee Reveal in Brooklyn

The Jeep brand hosted an exclusive event in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, for…

Mariah Carey to Receive Video Vanguard Award and Perform at 2025 MTV VMAs

Global entertainment icon Mariah Carey will receive the coveted Video Vanguard Award and deliver a career-spanning…

Busta Rhymes Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

On Friday (Aug. 1), Busta Rhymes was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of…

Nelly and Ashanti Celebrate Daughter KK’s First Birthday

We have reached the first birthday of KK, Nelly and Ashanti’s firstborn together. The two connected…

Busta Rhymes to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Busta Rhymes will be honored with the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during…

Paramount Plus Releases Trailer For ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’ Hosted By LL Cool J

Paramount+ has officially unveiled the trailer for its upcoming docuseries Hip Hop Was Born Here, a…