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50 Cent Calls Out New 'Power'-Inspired Netflix Show

6 days ago | power98fm.com | Kayla Morgan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 10: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends WE TV’s “Hip Hop Homicides” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)Looks like 50 Cent isn’t popping bottles over the latest news from Power creator Courtney A. Kemp. She’s cooking up a brand-new crime series for Netflix called Nemesis, and it’s clearly inspired by the hit STARZ show that made Power a household name.
Diddy's Team Calls Cassie Assault Video 'Unreliable' in Court Filing

6 days ago | power98fm.com | Kayla Morgan

A video showing Diddy allegedly attacking Cassie in a hotel hallway has stirred major controversy — but now, Diddy’s legal team is claiming the footage can’t be trusted. TMZ reports that Diddy’s lawyers have submitted a sworn statement from Conor McCourt, a former New York City police officer with years of experience analyzing video evidence.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: April 18

1 week ago | power98fm.com | Bianca Barratt

April 18 is etched on the hearts of Hip-Hop and R&B fans for good reason. It has been the backdrop of many defining moments that continue to impact the industry today. One icon celebrating their birthday on this day is the American rapper and actor Fredro Starr, born in 1971. He is best known as a founding member of the New York hardcore rap group Onyx, whose debut album, Bacdafucup, peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: April 17

1 week ago | power98fm.com | Bianca Barratt

April 17 is a momentous date in music history, hosting numerous pivotal moments that have had a lasting impact on Hip-Hop and R&B. One industry icon celebrating their birthday on this day is the American rapper and DJ Redman. Although he is best known for his collaborations with rapper Method Man in the duo Method Man & Redman, the East Coast Hip-Hop icon has released nine studio albums over his three-and-a-half-decade career.
Slim Thug Thinks Megan Thee Stallion Wants Him After Coachella Shout Out

1 week ago | power98fm.com | Randi Moultrie

Slim Thug is feeling giddy! Megan Thee Stallion wants him... well, at least in his mind she does. After her Coachella set over the weekend, Thug is making it clear that she wants him just as much as we know he wants her. During a live earlier this week, Slim Thug was reacting to Megan Thee Stallion's Coachella set that has been trending for the last few days. The rapper pointed out that Megan danced to two of his songs during her Megchella set at the music festival.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: April 16

1 week ago | power98fm.com | Bianca Barratt

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 22: Akon performs on the Mundo Stage during the Rock in Rio festival at Cidade do Rock on September 22, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)Hip-hop and R&B's rich and colorful history is replete with memorable dates. However, few have had the impact and enduring resonance of April 16. One influential figure whose birthday falls on this day is the Senegalese-American R&B singer Akon, born in 1973.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: April 15

1 week ago | power98fm.com | Bianca Barratt

INDIO, CA – APRIL 15: Rapper Snoop Dogg (L) and a hologram of deceased Tupac Shakur perform onstage during day 3 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2012 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)April 15 has hosted iconic moments in Hip-Hop and R&B history that reverberate to this day. One seminal figure celebrating their birthday on April 15 is American rapper and singer Sexxy Red, born in 1998.
Drake Shares Album He's Most Proud Of, Talks New Solo Album

1 week ago | power98fm.com | Randi Moultrie

Do you have a favorite Drake album? Well, there are tons of options that you can pick from. But, ever wondered what Drake thinks of his music? The rapper recently shared the album that he's the most proud of after years in the industry. Over the weekend, Drake joined Adin Ross back on a stream for the first time since Drizzmas in December. The two collaborated and gave away nearly $1 million in prizes for viewers. This time around, it was all about catching up and cracking jokes.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: April 14

1 week ago | power98fm.com | Bianca Barratt

INDIO, CA – APRIL 23: Kendrick Lamar performs on the Coachella Stage during day 3 (Weekend 2) of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 23, 2017 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)April 14 is a remarkable date in Hip-Hop and R&B, and for good reason. It has hosted many pivotal moments in the history and evolution of these genres, with impressions that endure to this day.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: April 11

2 weeks ago | power98fm.com | Bianca Barratt

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 13: Summer Walker performs onstage during Strength of a Woman’s ‘Purpose Ball: Bridging the Gap’ in Partnership with Mary J. Blige, Pepsi, and Live Nation Urban on May 13, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit)April 11 is a memorable day in Hip-Hop and R&B history, with many definitive moments on this day. One influential artist celebrating a birthday is American R&B sensation Summer Walker, born in 1996.