Hip hop news
Here are some recent hip-hop news updates:
New Music Releases
- J. Cole drops surprise album "4 Your Eyez Only" (December 2016)
- Kendrick Lamar releases highly anticipated album "DAMN." (April 2017)
- Drake releases new album "Scorpion" (June 2018)
- Cardi B drops debut album "Invasion of Privacy" (April 2018)
- Travis Scott releases new album "Astroworld" (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)
- Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande collaborate on single "Bed" (February 2018)
- Kanye West and Kid Cudi collaborate on single "Feel the Love" (January 2018)
Awards and Nominations
- Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer Prize for Music (April 2018)
- Cardi B becomes first female rapper to win Grammy for Best Rap Album (January 2019)
- Drake wins multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Performance (February 2019)
- J. Cole and Travis Scott receive multiple Grammy nominations (December 2018)
Industry News
- Jay-Z and Beyoncé's streaming service Tidal faces financial struggles (February 2019)
- Kanye West's Yeezy fashion line partners with Adidas for new collection (February 2019)
- Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics is acquired by Apple for $3 billion (May 2014)
- Spotify acquires music streaming service SoundCloud (February 2018)
Controversies and Scandals
- Kanye West's mental health and erratic behavior spark concern (November 2016)
- Drake's feud with Pusha T and Meek Mill makes headlines (2018)
- Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's feud plays out on social media (2018)
- J. Cole's lyrics spark controversy over perceived diss tracks (2018)
Other News
- Hip-hop's influence on fashion and beauty continues to grow (2018)
- Hip-hop's impact on social justice and activism is recognized (2018)
- Hip-hop's global reach and popularity continue to expand (2018)
These are just a few examples of recent hip-hop news. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more updates or specific information on a particular topic!