By The HipHop Report This weekend, Milwaukee lost more than a man. The city lost a legend. Antwan “Tweezy” Hogans, a respected OG in the city’s rap scene and a beloved promoter who helped countless local artists rise, was shot and killed while doing what he loved: bringing the city together through music. He was […]
From breaking records on Twitch to breaking boundaries in retail — the powerhouse content collective AMP is back at it, but this time they’re moving from your screens to your shelves. The creators behind AMP — Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, Fanum, Agent 00, ChrisNxtDoor, and ImDavisss — have officially launched their first-ever personal care line, […]
Byline: The HipHop Report Staff Date: July 5, 2025 Detroit and Milwaukee: Two Cities, Distinct Hip-Hop Legacies* As the hip-hop landscape continues to evolve, regional rivalries and stylistic debates often come to the forefront. Recently, tensions erupted between Detroit and Milwaukee artists over claims of influence, originality, and cultural authenticity. To better understand this ongoing […]
By The HipHop Report Staff ISTANBUL, TURKEY — The global influencer and music community is reeling after the heartbreaking news that Ana Bárbara Buhr Buldrini, a rising Brazilian singer, model, and social media star, has passed away at the age of 31 following multiple cosmetic surgery procedures in Istanbul. Buldrini, who had amassed over 797,000 […]
By The HipHop Report Staff LOS ANGELES, CA — In a shocking development that’s shaking up the hip-hop industry, Bronx rap legend Fat Joe has been named in a bombshell civil lawsuit alleging a pattern of abuse, coercion, and criminal enterprise activities, according to Variety. Filed by former hypeman Rodney “Dixon” Jones, the lawsuit accuses […]
Lizzo is kicking off her Yitty Girl Summer with a brand-new mixtape. Get the details here. Key Takeaways: Lizzo is back with new music. On Tuesday (June 24), the “Truth Hurts” artist revealed her upcoming mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling, will drop on Friday (June 27). Alongside the announcement, Lizzo also shared the cover art, which […]
Posted by The Hip-Hop Report | June 6, 2025 If you’ve been sleeping on the wave of female rappers who are actually spitting real bars, wake up — because Destinee Lynn, Bri Biase, and Asianae just dropped a grenade on the game with their brand-new EP, Pre$ha3x. This isn’t your typical girl-power pop trap. Pre$ha3x […]
Written by The HipHop Report Team | May 2025 Yo. Let’s get straight to it — Atlanta just became ground zero for the next major wave in female rap. Three of the grittiest, most fearless, and rawly talented women in the game just set the “Wham Challenge” on FIRE — and they didn’t come to […]
When people talk about hip-hop hubs, they throw out the usual suspects: Atlanta, New York, L.A., Chicago.But it’s time to stop sleeping on Milwaukee — because the city’s hip-hop scene is no longer a quiet whisper; it’s a loud, unapologetic roar. For years, Milwaukee artists have been grinding in the margins. Overlooked by mainstream media, […]
For some of your favorite artists, receiving a co-sign from Drake often becomes a strategic move that can reshape a rising star’s momentum and public image. His influence has helped boost a range of acts — from mysterious R&B newcomers to regional rappers and global stars across languages and genres. Drake’s choices on who to acknowledge reflect […]