Wu-Tang Clan enters Rock Hall, and hip-hop doesn’t knock anymoreStory by thinktankApr 14Wu-Tang Clan is officially in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the moment feels less like a surprise and more like a long overdue correction. The Rock Hall Class of 2026 just confirmed what the culture has been saying for decades: hip-hop dominance is not up for debate.The institution…See More

Rashid Johnson photographed Jay-Z for new GQ cover storyStory by Harrison Jacobs • 3dRashid Johnson Photographed Jay-Z for New GQ Cover StoryThe Adam Baidawi era of GQ has begun with a bang. On Tuesday, the magazine unveiled the cover for its new special…See More

Wu-Tang Clan Headed Back to North America for Summer 2026 Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour DatesBon Thugs-N-Harmony will open the 26-city run of dates slated to kick off at Darien Lake Amphitheater in New York on August 27.By Gil Kaufman Wu-Tang Clan at Madison Square Garden on July 16, 2025 in New York, New York. Sacha Lecca/Rolling StoneTrending on BillboardWu-Tang…See More

Jack Harlow says he 'got blacker' on his new album and people have thoughtsStory by Curtis M. WongMar 16 • 2 min read • Updated 1d agoJack Harlow says his new album represents a re-entrenchment in his musical style, but his problematic…See More

FAT BEATS DOCUMENTARY PREVIEW REVIEWFat Beats stood at the heart of the hip-hop community, a vibrant hub for artists and a vital distribution center for independent labels. Its story is woven into the very fabric of hip-hop's rise and its lasting influence on the music industry. Here are some highlights from Fat Beats' journey:Founding: Joseph "DJ Jab" Abajian opened Fat Beats in 1994, initially in a basement on East 9th Street and later above a bagel cafe on 6th Avenue in the West Village.…See More

Brandy’s R&B anthem stirs heated debateBrandy’s unconventional R&B rendition of the national anthem at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game drew mixed reactions from fans and critics. Joined by June’s Diary, she replaced the traditional arrangement with layered harmonies and soulful runs, dividing opinion online. The performance adds to the event’s history of memorable and sometimes controversial anthem interpretations.Brandy’s unconventional All-Star anthemAt the 2026 NBA All-Star Game,…See More