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ABC News’ ‘Soul of a Nation’ returns with special celebrating 50th anniversary of hip-hop

ABC News' Soul of a Nation is celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary with an upcoming special. Hosted by veteran radio personality Angie Martinez, Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation will “detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and evolution ...
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Method Man salutes hip-hop while performing at White House’s inaugural Juneteenth concert

Method Man represented hip-hop at the Juneteenth concert on the White House’s South Lawn Tuesday, June 13. He performed at the inaugural event, and shared some words about the federal holiday and its ties to the genre, which is celebrating its milestone 50th year.“During Black Music ...
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SZA and Lizzo are headlining Made in America 2023

SZA and Lizzo are not only friends, but headliners of this year's Made in America festival. Set for September 2-3 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, the lineup also includes performances from Ice Spice, Lil Yachty, Metro Boomin, Coi Leray, Latto, Miguel, Tems, Doechii and Lola Brooke, as well as Mase and Cam’ron, who will take the stage  for a “very special joint set.”Tickets ...
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Snoop Dogg and Sade pull out of Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023 class

The Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023 class will be inducted on Thursday, June 15, but Snoop Dogg will no longer be part of the festivities. The rapper dropped out due to "personal reasons," according to Billboard, but is hoping to join the class of 2024. Sade has also pulled ...
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Coi Leray suggests female rappers unite to help hip-hop get a #1 song this year

Coi Leray has a possible strategy for bringing rap to the top of the Billboard charts this year. After learning there hasn't been a #1 hip-hop album or song in 2023, she suggested the female emcees unite and end the drought.“Ain’t been a [No. 1] rap song at all ...
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Whoopi Goldberg thinks hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ would be “lots of fun”

The big question is who will host Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak leaves the long-running game show, and Whoopi Goldberg appears interested in taking over the reins.On the Tuesday, June 13 episode of ABC's The View, Ken Jennings -- who has been sharing ...
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In his new book, Jeezy’s sharing lessons that will prevent others from making the same mistakes he did

Jeezy wants to help the next generation by preventing them from making the same mistakes he did in life, so he's written a book in which he'll share a few gems. Titled Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, the rapper uses parts of his life story to teach ...
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SZA speaks out about online harassment, body shaming against her friend Lizzo

SZA has had it with the online harassment and body shaming often aimed at Lizzo. In a series of tweets shared June 13, she questioned the lack of support for her friend during times when she's being criticized on social media.“I be wondering where all the virtue ...
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Anita Baker removes Babyface from her Songstress tour

Anita Baker is now the only performer on her ongoing tour. She announced she's completing the trek solo following cyberbullying from Babyface's fans.“After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety. I will continue, ...
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Music notes: Nicki Minaj, Killer Mike, Doechii, 50 Cent and more

Nicki Minaj seemingly underwent breast reduction surgery. Alongside a post of her teasing "Barbie World," her upcoming collaboration with Ice Spice, she wrote in the comments, "New boobs who dis?" Nicki previously shared her desire to downsize, potentially to an A cup, on Instagram Live in May 2022, HipHopDX reports.Fans ...
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