(LOS ANGELES, CA — July 14, 2026) — Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and author Phill Branch will appear in conversation with novelist, television writer, and showrunner Rasheed Newson on Thursday, July 16, at 7:00 PM […]
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Sparky D Remembered by ReelSung Productions, Roxanne Shanté, MC Lyte & Salt
(Brooklyn, NY- July 8, 2026) – ReelSung Productions has shared a video tribute to hip-hop legend Sparky D (born Doreen C. Broadnax), who passed away on July 4 at 61. The production company has been […]
Grand Agent Launches ‘Consolidating the Power of Hip-Hop’ Campaign Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
Beginning Friday, June 5, Philadelphia artist and community organizer Grand Agent, self-described as “The Official Rapper of America’s 250th Birthday,” will launch a 30-day social media campaign asking a question he believes Hip-Hop can no […]
XOXO Entertainment Corp. Signs Producer JASON “JHOT” SCOTT, Expanding Its Global Multi-Genre Production Powerhouse
XOXO Entertainment Corp. continues its aggressive expansion in the global music space with the signing of producer, songwriter, and engineer Jason “JHOT” Scott to its management division. A proven force behind a wide range of […]
Marketplace and BBC World Service Launch Must Be the Money Podcast for a New Generation of Wealth Builders on May 18
LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2026 — American Public Media’s Marketplace and the BBC World Service today announced the launch of Must Be the Money, a new podcast premiering Monday, May 18. Produced in partnership with […]
ILL Gordon & Custom Made: ‘Full Plate’ Album Announcement
Renowned artist ILL Gordon and acclaimed producer Custom Made are set to release their collaborative album, “Full Plate,” on Friday, May 15th. Presented in conjunction with Filthe Analects Record Company, this 10-track project promises a […]
Wu-Tang Clan Lead Hip-Hop Into Rock Hall 2026 Class Alongside MC Lyte and Queen Latifah
Hip-Hop didn’t just get nominated in 2026. It got inducted. According to the official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame site, Wu-Tang Clan, MC Lyte, and Queen Latifah are all part of the Class of […]
Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67: Hip-Hop Pioneer’s Legacy, “Planet Rock,” and Cultural Impact Explained
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, has died, closing the life of one of the most influential and most contested figures hip-hop has ever produced. Reports published on April 9, 2026, say the South Bronx pioneer […]
