Hiphop 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 Kendrick Lamar nominated for multiple Grammy Awards (January 2019)
Industry News
- Jay-Z sells majority stake in Roc Nation to Live Nation (March 2019)
- Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics acquired by Apple for $3 billion (May 2014)
- Kanye West's Yeezy brand valued at $1.5 billion (February 2019)
- Travis Scott becomes first artist to perform at Fortnite's "The End" event (December 2020)
Personal News
- Kanye West announces he's running for President (July 2020)
- Drake becomes a father for the first time (May 2017)
- Cardi B and Offset announce separation (December 2018)
- J. Cole and his wife, Melissa Heholt, welcome their second child (June 2016)
Other News
- Hip-hop surpasses rock music as most popular genre in the US (January 2019)
- Hip-hop's global market share reaches 10.4% (June 2020)
- Hip-hop's influence on fashion and beauty industries continues to grow (February 2020)
- Hip-hop's impact on social justice and activism continues to be felt (June 2020)
These are just a few of the many hip-hop news updates from the past few years. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on a specific topic or artist!