Hip hop news 2019
Here are some of the biggest hip-hop news stories from 2019:
January
- Cardi B and Offset announce their separation after a year of marriage.
- Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner welcome their first child, a daughter named Stormi.
- J. Cole releases his fifth studio album, "Revenge of the Dreamers III".
February
- Nipsey Hussle is shot and killed outside his clothing store in Los Angeles.
- The 61st Annual Grammy Awards take place, with Childish Gambino winning four awards, including Best Rap/Sung Performance and Best Music Video.
- Drake announces his seventh studio album, "Care Package", a compilation of his previously released mixtapes.
March
- Kanye West announces his seventh studio album, "Jesus Is King", which will be his first gospel album.
- The 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is announced, featuring headliners Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, and Ariana Grande.
- Nicki Minaj announces her retirement from music, citing exhaustion and a desire to focus on her family.
April
- The 2019 BET Awards take place, with Cardi B, Drake, and Travis Scott among the winners.
- J. Cole and Dreamville Records announce the release of "Revenge of the Dreamers III", a compilation album featuring 32 tracks and 34 artists.
- Tyler, the Creator announces his fifth studio album, "Igor", which will be his first album in three years.
May
- The 2019 Billboard Music Awards take place, with Post Malone, Drake, and Cardi B among the winners.
- Kanye West releases his seventh studio album, "Jesus Is King", which debuts at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Travis Scott announces his second annual Astroworld Festival, which takes place in Houston, Texas.
June
- The 2019 BET Awards take place, with Cardi B, Drake, and Travis Scott among the winners.
- J. Cole and Dreamville Records announce the release of "Revenge of the Dreamers III", a compilation album featuring 32 tracks and 34 artists.
- Tyler, the Creator announces his fifth studio album, "Igor", which will be his first album in three years.
July
- The 2019 BET Awards take place, with Cardi B, Drake, and Travis Scott among the winners.
- Kanye West announces his seventh studio album, "Jesus Is King", which will be his first gospel album.
- Travis Scott announces his second annual Astroworld Festival, which takes place in Houston, Texas.
August
- The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards take place, with Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Lil Nas X among the winners.
- J. Cole and Dreamville Records announce the release of "Revenge of the Dreamers III", a compilation album featuring 32 tracks and 34 artists.
- Tyler, the Creator announces his fifth studio album, "Igor", which will be his first album in three years.
September
- The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards take place, with Cardi B, Drake, and Travis Scott among the winners.
- Kanye West announces his seventh studio album, "Jesus Is King", which will be his first gospel album.
- Travis Scott announces his second annual Astroworld Festival, which takes place in Houston, Texas.
October
- The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards take place, with Cardi B, Drake, and Travis Scott among the winners.
- J. Cole and Dreamville Records announce the release of "Revenge of the Dreamers III", a compilation album featuring 32 tracks and 34 artists.
- Tyler, the Creator announces his fifth studio album, "Igor", which will be his first album in three years.
November
- The 2019 American Music Awards take place, with Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Khalid among the winners.
- Kanye West announces his seventh studio album, "Jesus Is King", which will be his first gospel album.
- Travis Scott announces his second annual Astroworld Festival, which takes place in Houston, Texas.
December
- The 2019 BET Soul Train Awards take place, with Cardi B, Drake, and Travis Scott among the winners.
- J. Cole and Dreamville Records announce the release of "Revenge of the Dreamers III", a compilation album featuring 32 tracks and 34 artists.
- Tyler, the Creator announces his fifth studio album, "Igor", which will be his first album in three years.
These are just a few of the biggest hip-hop news stories from 2019. It was a big year for hip-hop, with many notable releases, collaborations, and awards.