Rap/Hip Hop

RIAA certifies Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ Platinum

The TIDAL exclusive comes to CD on July 7th Jay-Z’s 13th studio album, 4:44, is officially certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), recognizing one million albums sold and/or streamed in the United States. With the certification, Jay-Z…

Rapper Prodigy dead at 42

The rapper died in Las Vegas following a Mobb Deep performance Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy has died at the age of 42, his publicist confirms. The rapper died “a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for…

ASCAP honors Notorious B.I.G. posthumously

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 30th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 22nd at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The exclusive event will honor hip-hop legend, Christopher “Notorious…

Lauryn Hill, Nas announce co-headlining tour

Lauryn Hill and Nas are ready to rule the world on their co-headlining tour. Produced by Live Nation, the incomparable music experience will lift off September 7th in Chicago, IL and feature special guests, comedian Hannibal Buress and reggae artist…