Universal Music Group Expands Mental Health Initiatives.
"Our partnership with UMG marks a real shift in how labels support their artists. Together with
Ice Cube and Mike Epps Bring Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing For One Night Only.
Fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Friday character for a chance to win
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Returns to No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart for First Time in 40 Years.
The album rebounds in the wake of the Michael biopic’s massive streaming returns for the King
Three Icons. One Message. FREEDOM. (Darryl McDaniels, Johnny Juice, Brian Hardgroove)
"The artists who last are the ones who actually have something meaningful to say. Empty music
CEO of Warner Chappell Music To Receive Music Industry Trusts Award.
“To be the first publisher to receive the MITS Award is a real honour, and one
Daz Dillinger Sues Tupac’s Label Over Unpaid Royalties.
"At a minimum, Amaru has failed to render statements and/or pay sums due within the applicable
50 Cent & Nelly to Rock FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Events.
Sports Illustrated announced its SI Beyond the Pitch series on Monday (May 11), a collection of
Tupac Shakur Way: Baltimore Renames Street for Hip-Hop Legend.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott didn't come to the podium to give a generic politician's speech. He
Wiz Khalifa and His Mom Team Up With Lawry’s®
"Lawry's has always been the 'secret ingredient' in my mom's kitchen," said Wiz Khalifa.
Sony Music Publishing Officially Agrees to Acquire Complete Catalog of Recognition Music Group.
"Our investment in this extraordinary catalog reflects our belief in the enduring power of great music
Artist Termination Rights: UMG’s New Brief Changes the Rules.
UMG's May 2026 Second Circuit brief introduces a two-track argument that could permanently block legacy hip-hop
Sony’s $4B Catalog Deal: What Music Publishers Must Know.
Sony's near-$4B deal for Blackstone's Recognition Music Group resets catalog valuations. Here's what managers, attorneys, and
The Kenny Kingpin Story (Interview)
By the time E-40 stamped him Kenny Kingpin, it wasn't a rebrand—it was elevation. That's when
Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre Break Ground on Compton High School.
Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre returned to their alma mater, Compton's Centennial High School, for a
Snoop Dogg & Tori Kelly Drop SEGA ‘Stranger Than Heaven’ Theme Song.
Snoop Dogg and Tori Kelly team up for the theme song of SEGA's new game Stranger
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Fiscal Second-Quarter Financial Results.
“For the fourth consecutive quarter, we have delivered on our sustainable growth model, accelerating core growth,
2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Reveals Night-by-Night Lineup Featuring Babyface, Leon Thomas, Public Enemy and More.
Opening night brings together artists who have defined the current moment across charts, radio, and live
Flavor Flav, Lenny S and More Tapped for ‘Legends Begin with LOTTO’
"We approached our casting of the "starting 11" as a collective of athletes, creators, and cultural
Kehlani Earns Her First No. 1 Album on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart.
After a previous pair of runner-up results, Kehlani achieves her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top