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New Music Fridays 2026: J. Cole Releases ‘The Fall-Off’, Ella Mai & Lecrae Drop, Vol. 2 It’s the first weekend of Black History Month, and several artists are returning to music with new drops this Friday, Feb. 6. From rap, R&B and contemporary gospel, there is a little bit of everything for people this week […]

The mysterious musical artist Smidjal recently joined DJ Remedy on his “Freestyles” podcast, offering fans a rare glimpse into their world. The conversation covered the origins of the unique name, persistent AI rumors, and the inspiration behind their hit song, “I’m Not Coming Home.” Early in the interview, DJ Remedy addressed the speculation that Smidjal […]

Raleigh R&B fans have something big to look forward to this summer. GRAMMY-nominated singer Ari Lennox is hitting the road in 2026, and the Triangle is officially on the list. The soulful powerhouse will bring her highly anticipated North American tour to The Ritz on Wednesday, June 3, giving local fans a chance to experience […]

Cher caused a bit of confusion at the Grammy Awards Sunday night when she announced the Record of the Year winner to “Luther Vandross,” which went to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their song “Luther,” a tribute to the late R&B singer. She quickly realized her error and said “No, Kendrick Lamar! The Grammy goes […]

Ne-Yo and Akon announce co-headlining 'Nights Like This' global tour, bringing early 2000s R&B/hip-hop nostalgia to Raleigh in July.

To answer your first question, there is no official confirmation that the music mogul Kendrick Lamar is voicing Yoshi in the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming out in April. After a viral post of a parody account on X (formerly Twitter), hip-hop and video game fans alike are wondering if the Not Like Us […]

10 Rapsody Songs You Need To Add To Your Playlist North Carolina-born rapper and lyricist Rapsody has made her mark as one of the most complex and unique artists of our time. She has long been regarded as Hip-Hop’s most precise voices, and admired for her cultural commentary, lyricsm and constantly pushing storytelling in the […]

This spring, rapper A$AP Rocky will kick off his world tour for his newest album, Don’t Be Dumb, his first studio album in eight years. The world tour is set to launch on May 27 in Chicago. The 42-date tour will travel across North America and Europe before ending in Paris in September 30. The […]

Issa Rae is moving her talents over to Paramount. The Insecure creator and actress has signed a three-year first-look film and television producing deal at the studio. Under the deal Rae and her Hoorae Film & Television will work with Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell and Motion […]

Hip-hop mogul J. Cole’s long-awaited album, The Fall-Off, is set to release in early February. On Wednesday, the Dreamville founder and NC native shared a cinematic teaser video of his highly anticipated release on Feb. 6. “Everything is supposed to go away eventually,” a voice says over shots of J. Cole throughout the video. “You […]

R. Kelly remains one of the most polarizing figures in music, and a recent prison recording has reignited debate about whether his career should ever be revisited. Despite years of public backlash and widespread criticism surrounding his criminal convictions, a small group of supporters are once again pushing for a musical comeback. According to HotNewHipHop, […]

Kelvin, Evans, the man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music appeared in court this week and pleaded not guilty, but new questions are emerging about the high-profile case. Prosecutors allege the theft happened in July 2025 while Beyoncé was in Atlanta during her Cowboy Carter tour, when a rental vehicle used by members of her […]