Pulling out all the stops for the arrival of the star-studded live-action remake of The Lion King, Disney has enlisted Beyoncé to curate an album inspired by the film. Filled with collaborations alongside Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, and co-star Childish Gambino, The Lion King: The Gift is a musical companion that carries the magic and cultural artistry projected in the … [Read more...]
Jay-Z Officially Becomes Hip-Hop’s First Billionaire
According to a new report by Forbes, Jay-Z has officially become not only a billionaire but the first hip-hop artist to ever do so. Aside from the rapper's illustrious music career spanning over 20 years, Jay has become quite the savvy businessman as well, with investments spanning a wide range from champagne and cognac to art collections and real estate (lets not also forget … [Read more...]
DJ Khaled Releases Star-Studded Album Father Of Asahd
DJ Khaled's highly anticipated Father Of Asahd album has finally arrived. For months, the We The Best producer has teased the album with his standout singles "No Brainer" featuring Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper, and Quavo and "Top Off" featuring JAY-Z, Future, and Beyoncé. Finally here in all its glory, Father Of Ashad lives up to its hype. The star-studded album … [Read more...]
Jay-Z Is Reopening NYC’s Webster Hall With ‘B-Sides 2’ Show
Since Webster Hall announced in February that it would be reopening its doors, we've been patiently waiting to see what their summer schedule would entail. They've already announced headline performances by the likes of Dillon Francis, TroyBoi, and MGMT, and have now unveiled their opening night act to be none other than Jay-Z. The music mogul is set to reopen the iconic venue … [Read more...]
Jay-Z’s The Blueprint To Be Archived In Library Of Congress
Recognized as one of his best work ever, music mogul Jay-Z's 2001 album, The Blueprint is now identified as "culturally important". Joining NWA, Tupac, Run DMC, Jay-Z becomes the ninth hip hop project to be inducted into national recording registry known as Library of Congress. The classic hip hop album is now preserved alongside iconic relics like Robert Kennedy's 1968 … [Read more...]
The Killers, Chance The Rapper, Jay Z + More Lead Woodstock’s Full Lineup
With their 50th Anniversary quickly approaching, Woodstock 50 is gearing up for a massive celebration in Watkins Glen, New York from August 16th-18th. Spanning over three days, modern hip-hop, rock, and pop acts are slated to perform alongside bands from the original festival. Fans can catch sets from JAY-Z, Miley Cyrus, Chance the Rapper, Halsey, The … [Read more...]
Run The Trap’s Top 25 Hip-Hop Songs Of 2018
It's no easy task to rank the top songs of a genre for a full year, and it's especially difficult when that genre is as all-encompassing as hip-hop. And it was an amazing year as hip-hop dominated the charts and massive albums like Scorpion, Astroworld, and Kamikaze exploded. Without further ado, our top 25 hip-hop songs of 2018. Run the Trap's Top 25 Hip-Hop Songs Of 2018 | … [Read more...]
Meek Mill Enlists Drake, Cardi B, Jay Z, And More For Championships
Meek Mill has just dropped one of the hottest hip-hop albums of the year and it is packed with features. The 19-track full length flaunts collaborations with the likes of Drake, Cardi B, Jay Z, Rick Ross, Future, Young Thug, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Jeremih, and more. More importantly, Championships serves as Mill's first album since his release from prison earlier this year. … [Read more...]
