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Chance the Rapper answering questions from fans at a Writings on the Wall event

Chance the Rapper Announces Miami Art Week Listening Experience

By Osvaldo Espino

Nov 21, 2024

Fans of Chance the Rapper will have the opportunity to listen to unreleased music from his upcoming project, Star Line.

Purchase Interruptus: Drake Made a Deal to Buy a Rare Mercedes in Miami. What Went Wrong?

By Zulekha Pitts

Nov 13, 2024

Drake publicly coveted a rare Mercedes. A Miami dealership delivered, but the deal went off the rails. Here’s what went down.

Tyler, The Creator Announces Chromakopia World Tour

By Osvaldo Espino

Oct 25, 2024

Following the announcement of his new album, Tyler, the Creator is going back on the road, stopping in Miami on March 24, 2025.

Miami Battle Rapper Nico B Vies for the Red Bull Batalla Title

By Osvaldo Espino

Oct 10, 2024

Red Bull Batalla has helped call attention to the freestyle scene, causing the art form to explode.

Bobby Shmurda on the red carpet for the premiere of Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Rapper Issues PSA to Miami "Broke Girls" While Kicking Out Sex Workers

By Zulekha Pitts

Sep 19, 2024

While kicking two alleged sex workers off his Miami property, rapper Bobby Shmurda filmed a PSA to "broke girls" of the city.

federal agents outside Sean "Diddy" Combs' home.

Lube, Baby Oil, Narcotics: Diddy Indictment Details Miami "Freak Off" Orgies

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 17, 2024

Federal raids of Diddy's homes in Miami Beach and Los Angeles turned up guns, ammo, drugs, and 1,000 bottles of lube and baby oil.

FloKid Is Still That Kid From North Miami Beach

By Osvaldo Espino

Sep 5, 2024

FloKid goes back to the drawing board for his upcoming album, Nobody Cares, Work Harder.

Ice Spice performing on stage at the Fillmore Miami Beach

Ice Spice Blurs Line Between Pop Star and Rapper at the Fillmore Miami Beach

By Osvaldo Espino

Sep 2, 2024

From how she commanded the stage at the Fillmore, it's clear Ice Spice learned a thing or two from Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.

Ski Mask the Slump God performing on stage at the Fillmore Miami Beach

Ski Mask the Slump God Tears Down the House at Homecoming Show

By Osvaldo Espino

Aug 29, 2024

Last night's show at the Fillmore Miami Beach proved that Ski Mask the Slump God really cares about his fans.

PlayThatBoiZay Gives the World an Extra Push With His Debut Album

By Osvaldo Espino

Aug 22, 2024

Miami Gardens rapper PlayThatBoiZay blends hip-hip and gothic aesthetics on his debut album, VIP.

Portrait of Ice Spice in a bright orange Afro

The Rise of Ice Spice: Industry Plant or Rap Phenomenon?

By Caroline Val

Aug 20, 2024

Love her or hate her, Ice Spice has become a pop culture fixture.

Kodak Black performing at the James L. Knight Center in Miami

Kodak Black and Fivio Foreign Release Pro-Trump Song

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 16, 2024

Along with Kodak Black and Fivio Foreign's verses, the three-minute song features clips from Trump's speeches on the campaign trail.

JT Money Will Receive Special Proclamation From Miami-Dade County

By Osvaldo Espino

Aug 15, 2024

JT Money helped craft the 305's signature Miami bass sound and expanded Southern hip-hop's influence.

Enter the 11th Dimension With Ski Mask the Slump God

By Osvaldo Espino

Aug 14, 2024

Ski Mask the Slump God is back with his new album, 11th Dimension, cementing his legacy as hip-hop's rule breaker.

Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and Future Will Headline Rolling Loud 2024

By Jose D. Duran

Aug 12, 2024

Rolling Loud will celebrate its tenth anniversary December 13-15 with a lineup of hip-hop heavyweights.

Kodak Black's Advice to Young Kids: "Say No to Drugs — They Too Good"

By Jose D. Duran

Aug 9, 2024

Kodak Black's poorly worded anti-drug messaging has the internet roasting him.

Trueno Brings His Love and Respect for Hip-Hop to the Stage

By Osvaldo Espino

Aug 9, 2024

Argentine rapper Trueno's third album, El Último Baile, is influenced massively by hip-hop.

NLE Choppa Is Rounding Up His Friends for a Miami Show in October

By Osvaldo Espino

Aug 8, 2024

The show is titled "NLE Choppa and Friends," so expect a plethora of performers at the James L. Knight Center.

Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Cancel Tour, Including South Florida Show

By Isabel Rivera

Aug 7, 2024

Lauryn Hill and the Fugees have canceled their tour without any explanation.

Missy Elliott performing on stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles

Missy Elliott Gives an Intergalactic Show at the Amerant Bank Arena

By Osvaldo Espino

Jul 26, 2024

In a day and age when some artists are doing the bare minimum, Missy Elliott is doing the complete opposite.

The album cover of Trick Daddy's www.thug.com

In Defense of Trick Daddy's Ugly www.thug.com Album Cover

By Jose D. Duran

Jul 23, 2024

The album cover for Trick Daddy's sophomore album is a Y2K nightmare.

Portrait of Missy Elliott against a blue background

Hip-Hop Trailblazer Missy Elliott's 5 Best Visual Moments

By Douglas Markowitz

Jul 18, 2024

Throughout her career, Missy Elliott has dominated with her mind-bending visuals.

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