American hip hop news
Here are some recent American hip-hop news stories:
New Music Releases
- J. Cole drops surprise album "4 Your Eyez Only" (December 2016)
- Kendrick Lamar releases highly anticipated album "DAMN." (April 2017)
- Cardi B drops debut album "Invasion of Privacy" (April 2018)
- Travis Scott releases album "Astroworld" (August 2018)
- Nicki Minaj releases album "Queen" (August 2018)
Collaborations and Features
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA collaborate on hit single "All the Stars" (January 2018)
- Drake and Michael Jackson's estate collaborate on posthumous single "Don't Matter to Me" (June 2018)
- Cardi B and Bruno Mars collaborate on hit single "Please Me" (March 2019)
- Travis Scott and The Weeknd collaborate on single "Wake Up" (March 2019)
Awards and Nominations
- Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer Prize for Music for "DAMN." (April 2018)
- Cardi B becomes first female rapper to win Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (February 2019)
- Travis Scott and Drake both nominated for multiple Grammy Awards (November 2018)
Controversies and Legal Issues
- Kanye West sparks controversy with slavery comments at TMZ (May 2018)
- Nicki Minaj and Cardi B get into physical altercation at New York Fashion Week (September 2018)
- 21 Savage arrested by ICE and accused of being an undocumented immigrant (February 2019)
Industry News
- Spotify launches RapCaviar playlist, featuring popular hip-hop tracks (June 2015)
- Apple Music launches Beats 1 radio station, featuring hip-hop programming (June 2015)
- Hip-hop streaming services like Tidal and Apple Music invest in artist ownership and royalties (2018-2019)
Artist News
- JAY-Z and Beyoncé announce joint tour "On the Run II" (June 2018)
- Kanye West announces "Saint Pablo Tour" (June 2016)
- Drake announces "Aubrey & the Three Amigos" tour with Migos and Tory Lanez (March 2018)
- Travis Scott announces "Astroworld" tour (June 2018)
These are just a few examples of recent American hip-hop news stories. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information or updates!