Jelani Maraj, the brother of popular rapper Nicki Minaj , will spend 25 percent are more of his life in prison. On Monday, a Long Island judge sentenced Maraj to 25 years to life in prison for child rape.

Earlier this week, rapper Young Thug and music industry veteran Kevin Liles announced that Florida A and M University (FAMU), the winner of the "Hot" Battle of The Bands Challenge, will receive a $25,000 donation total to the school's music department/Band

On the heels of her collaboration with pop star Normani on the bossy song, "Diamonds," rapper Megan Thee Stallion returns with the new single, "B.I.T.C.H." The song samples Tupac Shakur's "Ratha Be Ya Ni**a" and was teased last week on Megan's Instagram

Cleveland rapper Q Money unveils the new visual for his single "Dripp Wave". Directed by LVTR KEVEN, the accompanying visual's ambiance was set with flashing blue lights as Q Money delivered his infectious bars.

Rapper Yo Gotti will kick off his 8th annual "Yo Gotti and Friends Birthday Bash" on June 19th at the FedExForum Arena in Memphis, Tennessee.

STUNNA GIRL has released the highly anticipated visual to her single and viral Tik Tok hit "Runway." The song has been streamed more than 20 million times and earned her a spot on Spotify's US Viral 50 list.

Multiplatinum rapper Rich The Kid returns with the music video for his brand new single, "Money Talk," featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again .

Breakout hip hop stars Polo G and Lil Tjay join forces again, this time for the single "First Place," a collaboration produced by DJ Ayo.

Fresh off his collaboration with Dancehall veterans Buccaneer and Red Rat on the song "No Normal Lover," which included a visual, Salaam Remi is back with another island feature.

Chuck D is not happy with the Recording Academy after the suspension of president and CEO Deborah Dugan.

Fresh off his recent release, "That's Tuff," a music video featuring Migos member Quavo, multiplatinum rapper Rich The Kid returns with the brand new song "Money Talk," featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again .

Royce 5'9" kick starts his next musical campaign with the release of the Cricket-directed controversial video " Overcomer ," featuring Shady/Griselda Records' WestSide Gunn.