MUSIC

Luminate's midyear music data confirms a sharp decline in hip-hop and R&B market share, validating years of warnings from Nicki Minaj.

Jim Jones says his catalog outranks more than 90 percent of New York rappers, citing his real gold records and platinum singles as proof of his accomplishments in the music industry.

Peek inside the tiny Detroit house where Motown legends like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Diana Ross first found fame. Now, this historic site is being renovated.

On Saturday morning, July 11, 2026, Houston rapper Judy World, whose real name was Krystal Jordan, was fatally stabbed in southeast Houston. The 28-year-old suspect, Kayla Wynita Rodgers, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident.

Andrew Williams, who worked for Wayne for years, is currently involved in a bitter court battle with his former boss over claims Wayne assaulted him on a private jet in 2022. The job required the assistant to wake up Wayne on time, have pre-rolls ready at all times, and restock his preferred wraps. Additional duties included handling small purchases, traveling with the rapper, packing bags, and being available by phone at all hours with a charged phone.

Tory Lanez's prison rollout might've just started early because two unreleased tracks that recently hit the internet are the real deal, TMZ has learned. The songs have been making the rounds on social media, with fans debating whether they were genuine Tory leaks or AI-generated fakes. But sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ the tracks are authentic. Tory announced Tuesday he'll release a new double album on Friday.