Today In Hip Hop History: Kid N’ Play Released Their Second Album ‘Funhouse’ 36 Years Ago
On June 12, 1990 Kid N Play released their sophomore album Funhouse through Select Records. Building on the momentum of 1988’s 2 Hype, the record delivered upbeat, dance‑driven tracks and playful lyrics that cemented the duo’s reputation for party‑hip‑hop. The single “Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody” became a nationwide radio favorite, expanding their audience beyond core fans. The album’s success helped launch their crossover into film with the cult classic House Party later that year.
Pxlicy, Apathy & A-F-R-O Break Top 5 Canadian I-Tunes Chart with “Hit The Crates”
Massachusetts lyricist Pxlicy teamed with underground veterans Apathy and A‑F‑R‑O to release the boom‑bap single “Hit The Crates,” produced by Willhouse and featuring turntable work from Tone Spliff. The track entered the Canadian iTunes chart at #5, signaling strong digital...
Charlamagne Tha God Says Future May Appear on Drake’s “ICEMAN” Album
Charlamagne Tha God revealed on The Breakfast Club that a source heard Future on Drake’s upcoming album, ICEMAN. DJ Hed later echoed the rumor, confirming he also heard Future’s name attached to the project. Neither artist has officially validated the...
2 Chainz Memoir ‘The Voice In My Head Is God’ Debuts on New York Times Best Sellers List
2 Chainz’s debut memoir, *The Voice In My Head Is God*, entered the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list at No. 10 on March 3, 2026. The book, released through Black Privilege Publishing, an Atria Books imprint, chronicles the rapper’s upbringing in College Park, Georgia, his...
Jon Jones After Left Off White House Event: “I Respectfully Ask to Be Released From My Contract”
A public dispute erupted between UFC and MMA legend Jon Jones after the promotion announced a June 14 White House event without including the former champion. UFC officials insisted Jones was never considered for the fight, citing his hip arthritis, while...
Jacksonville Community Calls for “Lil Poppa Day” To Honor Late Rapper
Community members from Jacksonville’s Eastside petitioned city officials to name March 18, the late rapper Lil Poppa’s birthday, as “Lil Poppa Day.” The proposal, presented at a public council meeting, emphasizes his influence on local youth and his advocacy for mental‑health...
Boosie Speaks On Trying To Get His Son Off Lean: “He’s Just Like I Used To Be”
Veteran Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz revealed that his son is battling a dependence on promethazine‑codeine syrup, commonly known as lean. Boosie said the addiction mirrors his own past lean use, making the situation deeply personal. He emphasized that quitting...
Today Im Hip Hop History: Killer Mike Released His Debut Solo Album ‘Monster’ 23 Years Ago
On March 26, 2003 Killer Mike debuted his solo album *Monster* on Columbia and Aquemini Records, marking his emergence from the OutKast‑linked Dungeon Family. Executive‑produced by Big Boi, the record blended soulful instrumentation with hard‑hitting Southern beats and featured collaborators such as...
The Source Magazine Remembers Legendary Detroit Femcee Boss Two Years Later
The Source Magazine commemorated Detroit rap pioneer Lichelle Marie Laws, known as Boss, two years after her death. A trailblazing female MC in the early 1990s, she released the gritty album *Born Gangstaz* in 1993, featuring the standout single “Deeper.”...
Today in Hip-Hop History: Scarface Dropped His Fourth LP ‘The Untouchable’ 29 Years Ago
On March 11, 1997, Houston legend Scarface released his fourth solo album, *The Untouchable*. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—the first southern rap album to achieve that milestone—and topped the Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart for two weeks. Featuring...
Kanye West Announces Los Angeles Stadium Show Ahead of ‘Bully’ Album Release
Kanye West announced a stadium‑scale concert in Los Angeles to launch his forthcoming album Bully. The show will take place at SoFi Stadium, one of the nation’s largest venues, and is slated for early summer 2026. Ticket pricing starts at...
Ty Dolla $Ign Drops Soulful EP ‘Girl Music Vol. 1’ With Brandy and Ronald Isley
Ty Dolla $ign released the six‑track EP *girl music vol. 1* on March 6, 2026, shifting from the synth‑heavy style of his 2025 album *TYCOON* to a warm, live‑instrument R&B sound. The record features collaborations with Brandy, Leon Thomas, and Ronald Isley,...
Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Cardi B’s breakout single “Bodak Yellow” has crossed the 1 billion‑stream threshold on Spotify, becoming her fifth track to achieve this milestone. The rapper’s streaming catalogue now features “I Like It,” “Girls Like You,” “Taki Taki,” and “WAP,” each with roughly...