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In a new media clip circulating June 25, A$AP Rocky praised the current state of hip-hop, calling 2026 an “incredible year for music”. Rocky highlighted a “massive surge in experimental…

pgLang, the creative company founded by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free, has filed a new trademark that has fans buzzing about a potential streaming platform or…

Howard University has relaunched its acclaimed Hip-Hop & Technology Conference, this time expanding into VR production, 360° storytelling and AI-assisted music tools. The updated program aims…

Young Thug has officially confirmed that he’s releasing new music before the end of 2025 — and it’s not what fans expect. In a recent interview,…

Producers are now using virtual‑reality studios to build beats, sample chopped vocals and collaborate globally — transforming how hip‑hop is made, consumed and shared. From immersive…

The Hip-Hop Architecture Scholarship founded by designer Michael Ford has revealed its 2025 finalists. The program merges architecture, STEM, and hip-hop culture to empower underrepresented youth…

Google DeepMind has unveiled RhymeNet — an AI model trained on decades of hip-hop lyrics to study rhyme density, wordplay, and cadence. The system can analyze…

From Jay-Z’s business playbooks to Nipsey Hussle’s independent grind, hip-hop has inspired a generation of entrepreneurs. Now, tech startups are openly borrowing strategies from the culture:…

2025 has been a breakthrough year for VR in music and entertainment. New headsets from Meta and Apple offer higher-resolution visuals, AI-driven personalization, and interactive live-streamed…

Tyler, The Creator is expanding his Golf Le Fleur brand beyond fashion into furniture, fragrances, and even boutique cafés. He described the move as “making lifestyle…