
John Forté, Grammy-Nominated Rapper, Dies at 50
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated rapper and producer known for his work with the Fugees and a presidential pardon, has died at 50.

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John Forté, the Grammy-nominated rapper and producer known for his work with the Fugees and a presidential pardon, has died at 50.

Before releasing his debut album, Kendrick Lamar's team debated lead singles. "The Recipe" won, but a video was shelved as a strategic move to push "Swimming Pools (Drank)."

50 Cent discussed his relationship with Diddy, calling him his "favorite villain" but denying personal beef amid the "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" docuseries. He revealed hiring Diddy's sons for project

Kendrick Lamar recorded between 80 and 100 songs for his Grammy-winning album 'GNX', with only 12 tracks making the final cut. The album's sound evolved with producers Jack Antonoff and Mustard, spark

Rapper Poorstacy, real name Carlito Milfort Jr., died at 26 in Boca Raton, Florida. Known for blending rap, emo, and heavy metal, he was Grammy-nominated for the "Bill & Ted Face the Music" soundtrack

The long-standing feud between 50 Cent and Sean "Diddy" Combs escalates with a new Netflix docuseries produced by 50 Cent, focusing on allegations against Combs. The rivalry, which dates back to a 200

Max B and French Montana announce the release of their new collaborative project, Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos, set for January 9, 2026, marking Max B's first full-length since his prison release.

Danny Brown's new album "Stardust" marks his first sober project, venturing into hyperpop and digicore with new collaborators and a fictional character.

Rapper 50 Cent has escalated his public feud with New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, posting a grim image online following the politician's recent win.

Rapper Jeezy set a new Guinness World Record on November 1, 2025, by performing with a 101-member orchestra during his Las Vegas residency.

Media personality DJ Akademiks has sparked a major hip-hop debate, claiming Jay-Z would lose a Verzuz battle due to a lack of mainstream hits compared to rivals.

Experimental group Death Grips has officially confirmed they are writing and recording a new album, their first since the 2018 release of 'Year of the Snitch'.

A$AP Rocky received the 2025 CFDA Style Icon Award at a ceremony in New York, attended by Rihanna. He wore a custom Chanel outfit, celebrating his significant influence on global fashion trends.

NLE Choppa released a new diss track, "KO," targeting NBA YoungBoy, sampling Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up." Choppa criticizes YoungBoy's influence amidst tour controversies, sparking online debate and a sharp

Rapper Offset has released a surprise new album, "HAUNTED BY FAME," featuring confrontational lyrics aimed at his estranged wife, Cardi B, and her new partner.

Geologist, Brian Ross Weitz of Animal Collective, announces his debut solo album, 'Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?', set for release on January 30, featuring the lead single "Tonic."

Bruce Springsteen's iconic 1982 album Nebraska gets an expanded edition, featuring remastered tracks, rare outtakes, and the long-awaited 'Electric Nebraska' recordings with the E Street Band, plus a

Grammy-winning artist Nelly Furtado announces she is stepping away from live performances after a 25-year career to focus on songwriting and personal projects.

Musician Tyler, the Creator is facing renewed criticism after offensive social media posts and images from the early 2010s have resurfaced online.

Cardi B has escalated her long-standing feud with rapper BIA by teasing a music video for her diss track "Pretty & Petty," sparking mixed reactions online.