The estate of the Notorious B.I.G. has sold a stake in the late Brooklyn rapper’s music publishing and recordings, as well as certain name, image, and likeness rights, to Primary Wave Music. Although ...

After weeks of rumors, Variety can confirm that the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. and Primary Wave Music have struck a partnership encompassing the late rapper’s music publishing and recordings ...

In a report from the Los Angeles Times, Eugene “Big U” Henley, 58, was a massive influence on the Hip-Hop scene in Los Angeles, and his involvement with the gang world was notable considering ...

The album’s influence on hip-hop lyricism cannot be overstated. Lauryn Hill’s solo debut is a perfect blend of rap and R&B, showcasing her skills as both a rapper and a singer. The album’s honest, ...

Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these ...

By Angel Diaz Lil’ Kim is paying tribute to The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother ... You said, ‘daughter.’ I smiled so big it warmed my heart and you began to call me daughter all the time ...

So he did. Making an appearance in the music video as well, Rage was a big part of the reason the song became a hit, showing his surging power in the rap world. Hip-hop still makes up a relatively ...

A fairly new player in the canned cocktail scene, Lawless Whisky Soda is bringing a bold, whisky-forward option to the mix. This queer ... and a unique hop blend from Yakima Chief, giving it ...

10-year-old Song Haoming and 12-year-old Fu Junxi stun the Juste Debout audience while setting records for Chinese participants. Blending martial arts with hip hop dancing, 10-year-old Song Haoming ...

Larry Busacca/Getty The Notorious B.I.G. was killed when he was ... The latter is one of the only hip-hop albums to reach diamond status, selling 10 million copies. On March 9, 1997, Biggie ...

It has been 28 years since the Notorious B.I.G.’s life was tragically cut short at just 24 years old. Since then, and to many even before, the Brooklyn MC has been deemed the greatest rapper of ...