An Atlanta royalty is back in the booth. Big Boi , one-half of the legendary rap group Outkast , is cooking up his first solo album in eight years.

G-Eazy is creating anticipation for his next chapter. The multi-platinum Bay Area native releases the gritty, emotionally-charged new track, "Fight and F*ck," slated to appear on his next project.

Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z , Latin music legend Gloria Estefan, and Sean "Diddy" Comb s are firmly denying claims made in a newly filed lawsuit by a Florida man who alleges they witnessed Diddy sexually assault him during a supposed industry event.

Kanye West , now going by Ye, is once again in the middle of a disturbing controversy. His upcoming album, WW3, is already setting off alarms online with its alarming content, antisemitic themes, and imagery that folks are calling flat-out destructive.

Thug is FREE! Atlanta's rap heavyweight Young Thug just dodged a severe legal blow.

Multi-platinum pop mainstay Kesha will be hitting the road with her wildest headline tour to date. Officially titled The Tits Out Tour, the North American run kicks off July 1 in West Valley City, Utah, and closes out August 10 in Tampa, Florida.

No one can't say Vybz Kartel is thankful for his new walk of life after being released from prison early.

Ciara is outside, and this one is for the grown and sexy! The multi-talented artist, entrepreneur, and mom-of-four delivers the highly anticipated official video for her new single, "Ecstasy," and it's extra spicy.

The R and B wave is riding high, and this week's drops are proof the genre isn't letting up. A mix of sultry projects, rich in melodies and raw storytelling is filling playlists, giving fans plenty of soulful energy to vibe with.

If you've been waiting for some fresh joints to hit your playlist, this week's releases did not disappoint. Lil Yachty and Veeze came through wild with "Can't Be Crete Boy," it's got that energy that hits from the jump.

Sexyy Red is back, and she is not playing with this one. Her latest single, "Hoochie Coochie," is setting the streets on fire, quickly rising as an early contender for the summer's hottest anthem.

When Doechii stepped up to claim her first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal , the energy was electric as this was an empowering moment for upcoming female emcees everywhere.