The Recording Academy announced the nominations on Friday, Nov. 7 Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, and others also receive nominations for the 2026 Rap Grammys C ardi B referenced her past struggles, writing, “ All I had was 16 dollars and a dream, ” to celebrate her nomination for Best Rap Performance for “ Outside ” . The Bronx emcee posted an announcement on Twitter X revealing the nominees for Best Rap Performance — and she tweeted “ all I had was 16 dollars and a dream.”

Film mogul Tyler Perry has donated $1.4 million to assist individuals affected by the food crisis and the current government shutdown. Perry has donated $1.4 million to help families affected by cuts in SNAP benefits. T yler Perry, the founder of Tyler Perry Studios and legendary filmmaker and philanthropist, is taking action to support Atlanta residents dealing with food insecurity due to the ongoing government shutdown, which endangers essential food assistance programs. Th

Lionsgate plans to release Antoine Fuqua’s musical drama in theaters on April 24, 2026. ‘Michael’ Biopic: Michael Jackson nephew Jaafar debuts his King of Pop in first footage L ionsgate has unveiled the initial trailer for “Michael,” the forthcoming biopic that explores the life of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Jackson is portrayed by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, under the direction of Antoine Fuqua. The trailer showcases the legendary singer in the studio alongside Quinc

As expected, 50 Cent quickly responded. 50 Cent responds to Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral race N ew York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani made his entrance to Ja Rule's song “ New York, ” which features Fat Joe and Jadakiss. This track was the second single from the Queens-born artist's 2004 album, R.U.L.E. Zohran Mamdani made his official introduction as the mayor-elect of New York City by coming out to Ja Rule's “ New York ” last night. On Tuesday (Nov. 4)

Cardi, expecting her first child with the veteran wide receiver, conversed with Kraft, 84, as the Patriots led the Falcons 21-7 late in the first half. Stefon Diggs scores, Cardi B rejoices in Robert Kraft's suite W ide receiver Stefon Diggs, scored his second touchdown in a Patriots uniform on Sunday afternoon, with his girlfriend, Grammy Award winner Cardi B, present to celebrate. Following the 31-year-old's evasive moves past several Falcons defenders to reach the end zone

“How the f*ck you leave Jordan for Rodman?” Offset appears to rap about Cardi B in the new track. The Atlanta spitter appears to diss Cardi B in new track “NO SWEAT” O ffset's newest album, HAUNTED BY FAME , has finally been released. Dropping on Friday (Oct. 31), this 11-track project includes features from YoungBoy Never Broke Again and NoCap, among others. However, what’s capturing most listeners’ interest is the alleged Cardi B diss on the track “NO SWEAT.” Although Offse

With the exit of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther," the top 40 of the Hot 100 ends a streak that has lasted for decades. Hip-Hop Reaches a New Low on the Billboard Hot 100 F or the first time in 35 years, there are no rap songs on the Billboard Top 40. On Wednesday (October 29), Billboard announced that, for the first time since 1990, there are no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40. As a long-standing hip-hop hit becomes recurrent on the chart, the top 40 of the Hot

Weezy was nearby because he had a pre-booked performance at Drai's Nightclub the same night, which was why he did not appear at the event.  [via @rxphilly ] Many fans were disappointed by Weey's absence, especially since he is a central figure in Cash Money's history. L il Wayne was in the same city and was reportedly only about ten minutes away from the event. The Young Money founder missed the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz battle due to a previously scheduled performance a

Ray J pulls up to Boosie Badazz’s mansion to fish at Lake Badazz. The Badazz lake was created by bulldozing land and using a nearby creek to fill it. B oosie BadAzz owns a private fishing lake at his “ Boosie Estates ” property in Atlanta Georgia, created because he grew tired of fishing at others' lakes. This six-acre lake is stocked with catfish and includes a dock with a TV, a fish cleaning station, automatic fishing poles, and an automatic catch-and-release system for ce

A teen named Jayden Brown is getting a lot of attention for a video showing him in a highly accurate Biggie Smalls costume. It’s being described as one of the most accurate Biggie Smalls costumes found online. A video of a teenager dressed as The Notorious B.I.G. for Halloween has gone viral. The video, posted on X  a few days before October 31, has garnered over 10 million views as of now. Just a few days before October 31, it had garnered over 10 million views at the time o

His interest was sparked after Swift name-dropped him on her album, The Life of a Showgirl, on the track “Ruin the Friendship” The G-Unit music mogul expresses interest in collaborating with Taylor Swift and attending her wedding. 50 Cent expressed that he would like to collaborate with Taylor Swift, stating he’d “come out of retirement” for a song if the right one came along. During a recent interview with Extra TV , 50 Cent revealed the pop artist he has been eager to colla

The eagerly awaited showdown is scheduled for October 25 at ComplexCon in Las Vegas. 'Verzuz' has returned. Here's how you can watch No Limit vs. Cash Money from home. V erzuz, the celebrated music battle event created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is making a comeback with a legendary matchup. Complex is bringing back Verzuz at ComplexCon 2025 through an exclusive partnership, featuring performances by Cash Money Records and No Limit Records in La

Chris Brown has officially earned his most successful tour to date with “Breezy Bowl XX: 20 Years Of Chris Brown.” The R&B Icon has officially achieved his first tour to exceed $200 million in ticket sales with “Breezy Bowl XX: 20 Years of Chris Brown.” The total revenue surpassed $259 million. C hris Brown ’ s “Breezy Bowl XX” tour has surpassed $200 million in sales, becoming his first tour to achieve this milestone and the most successful of his career. It drew over 1.6 mi

After D’Angelo's passing, his streams increased by 796%, and it is expected that all his earnings will be divided among his three children.

Ice Cube dismisses a critic via “X,” suggesting he should 'retire from music.' The West Coast rap legend is standing on business after a fan suggested he should quit “rapping.” Cube responds that the critic has “lost their sense of humor.” I ce Cube took a moment to respond to a critic of his latest song, “Act My Age,” suggesting the troll should develop a sense of humor. The hip-hop Icon has just released a new collaboration with Scarface called “Act My Age,” a humorous anth

According to a senior White House official, President Trump is reportedly contemplating commuting Diddy's sentence this week. Donald Trump is reportedly considering commuting Diddy’s sentence this week S ean Diddy Combs has served 13 months for violating the Mann Act. President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating commuting Diddy's sentence. According to TMZ on Monday (October 20), a senior White House official informed the outlet that the president might reduce Diddy's 5

The Queensbridge rap legend and his label, Mass Appeal, announced a $1 million contribution to the Hip-Hop Museum at its 2025 gala. Nas donated $2 million to the Hip Hop Museum, with a significant portion coming from his own pledge of $1 million at the 2025 Black Tie Gala. N as donated $1 million to the Hip-Hop Museum on Wednesday (October 15) and, along with Resorts World Casino, is aiding in the creation of up to 100,000 jobs through the museum's development. During the mus

A judge has declared that the 10% fee agreement between Wayne and his longtime attorney is no longer valid. [ via rxphilly ] Weezy achieved a major legal victory in a continuing lawsuit filed by his former attorney, who alleged that he was owed $20 million in fees. L il Wayne has secured a victory win in an extended legal dispute concerning whether he was obligated to pay millions in fees to his former lawyer. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter Jr. and attorney Ron Sweeney have been i

“It Depends” incorporates a sample from Usher's 1998 Hot 100 number one hit "Nice & Slow." Breezy has teamed up with Usher for the remix of his hit “It Depends.” All those rumors about tension between them? They're a thing of the past. C hris Brown released the remix for “It Depends,” featuring Bryson Tiller and Usher, on Friday (October 17). “It Depends,” produced by RIOTUSA and Nico Baran, features a sample from Usher's Billboard Hot 100 number one hit “Nice & Slow.” Earlie

Nas declines interest in Super Bowl Halftime Performance: ‘Leave It to the Pros’ Nas dismisses Super Bowl Halftime Performance Q ueensbridge rap legend respects the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage but prefers to watch the “pros” perform. During a recent sit-down interview, Nas mentioned to Complex that he has no interest in performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. When asked if he would ever perform on the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage, he described it as “super rockstar