How Much Does Spotify Actually Pay Rap Artists Per Stream in 2026?
In 2025, Spotify paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry — the largest
Sony Music Names Ezekiel Lewis Chairman and CEO of Epic Records.
“I am truly humbled by the trust Rob has placed in me to lead this
Ye’s ‘Bully’ Album Is Finally Here — The Real Story Is the Business Model.
'Bully' is West's twelfth studio album, released March 28, 2026, via his YZY imprint in partnership
Wordsworth: Bars Don’t Lie (Interview)
By: Todd “DG” Davis Rapindustry.com In a culture that spins fast and forgets faster, Wordsworth is the type
Drake vs. UMG: What Happens When You Sue the Label That Still Controls Your Career?
Drake is one of the highest-grossing artists in the history of recorded music.
Musixmatch Launches Real-Time Music Copyright Detection Service.
"AI and user-creation platforms are generating media at a scale the internet has never seen."
Hoodtrophy Bino Introduces Miami’s Next Up Artist.
HoodTrophy Bino and KeyKinya drop new rap video - 'My Way'
Aya Nakamura Extends Global Partnership with Warner Chappell Music.
“Warner Chappell Music has been a partner and a source of support for me since my
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Complete List Of Winners.
2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award recipient Ludacris hosted the genre-spanning event,
Rapper ‘Toosii’ Joins LSU Football Roster.
He posted a video of himself catching a few passes and running routes in the LSU
Heartbreak JC: Locked & Loaded (Interview)
"I listen and respect the beat first. Muggs puts so much care into his production, so
Ludacris Partners with One A Day®
“I’ve been in this business 25+ years, and I know the value of keeping things consistent
BMG Delivers Strong Profitability and Strategic Milestones in 2025.
"We sharpened our focus on music publishing and recorded music, strengthened our digital capabilities, and supported
T.I. and Drumma Boy On Deck With “The Birth of Trap Music,” Documentary
"The Birth of Trap Music is more than a story about beats, rhymes, or a regional
Timbaland’s A.I. Artist TaTa Signs With Ne-Yo’s PMG.
“TaTa represents a shift towards hyper-creativity. It opens the door for a new generation of artists"
Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, SURF GANG Drop ‘Leadbelly’ + ‘Home on the Range’ tour On Deck.
New rap video from Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, SURF GANG - Leadbelly.
Wu-Tang Clan Return To North America For ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber’ Tour
The 26-city tour kicks off August 27 at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center, NY, making
Suge Knight Announces Memoir ‘Your Pain Is My Joy’ From Prison.
Everyone in the rap game has a story about Suge Knight. Now, for the first time,
Jay-Z – “We Played Enough Defense, 2026 is All Offense” (Q&A With GQ)
Q&A with Jay Z - Three decades into the game, Shawn Carter reintroduces himself.