Daryl Nelson
![From Black Thought to Lauryn Hill, 10 Incredible Freestyles That Rocked Hip-Hop](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/03/freestyles-list.jpg?w=980&q=75)
From Black Thought to Lauryn Hill, 10 Incredible Freestyles That Rocked Hip-Hop
Hip-hop fans have been treated to some extraordinary one-off verses throughout the years
![Keyshia Ka’oir Responds to Rumors About Abandoning Her Kids](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/10/keyshia.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Keyshia Ka’oir Responds to Rumors About Abandoning Her Kids
Keyshia Ka'oir spoke about her children in a new interview.
![Jhene Aiko Encourages Young People to Write with ‘Penny’s Pen’ Initiative](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/10/jhene-aiko-pink-home.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jhene Aiko Encourages Young People to Write with ‘Penny’s Pen’ Initiative
Jhene Aiko wants young people to express themselves through writing.
![Eminem Celebrates the Detroit Pistons’ New Stadium [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/08/Eminem-Detroit-Mansion-Up-for-Sale.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eminem Celebrates the Detroit Pistons’ New Stadium [WATCH]
Eminem hopped on the mic to celebrate Detroit's new stadium.
![Kodak Black Drops ’10Toes Down Challenge Conditioned’ [LISTEN]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/08/kodak-black-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-money.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kodak Black Drops ’10Toes Down Challenge Conditioned’ [LISTEN]
Kodak Black just dropped a slick new freestyle.
![XXXTentacion Fans Swarm the Streets After Free Concert Shut Down](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/06/xxxtentacion.jpg?w=980&q=75)
XXXTentacion Fans Swarm the Streets After Free Concert Shut Down
It looks like too many people showed up at a free XXXTentacion concert.
![Dave East Flirts with Danger for a Woman in ‘My Dirty Little Secret’ Video [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/08/Dave-East.png?w=980&q=75)
Dave East Flirts with Danger for a Woman in ‘My Dirty Little Secret’ Video [WATCH]
Dave East delivers the visuals for his cut 'My Dirty Little Secrets.'
![Gucci Mane and Migos Turn Up with the Ladies in ‘I Get the Bag’ Video [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/08/l.png?w=980&q=75)
Gucci Mane and Migos Turn Up with the Ladies in ‘I Get the Bag’ Video [WATCH]
Gucci Mane and Migos team up for the new 'I Get the Bag' video.
![Khalid Beautifully Covers SZA’s ‘Love Galore’ [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/08/james-fauntleroy-sza-cover.png?w=980&q=75)
Khalid Beautifully Covers SZA’s ‘Love Galore’ [WATCH]
Khalid added his unique brand of soulfulness and vulnerability to the track.
![Chance The Rapper Gives 30,000 Backpacks to Chicago Kids for the New School Year](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/01/Chance-The-Rapper-Adorable-Baby-Daughter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Chance The Rapper Gives 30,000 Backpacks to Chicago Kids for the New School Year
Chano is out here for the people.
![Google and Fab 5 Freddy Create Digital Turntables to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 44th Anniversary](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/08/Fab-5-Freddy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Google and Fab 5 Freddy Create Digital Turntables to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 44th Anniversary
You can choose your own records and do your own mixes.
![Nicki Minaj Scores Her 80th Billboard Hot 100 Entry](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/05/nicki.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nicki Minaj Scores Her 80th Billboard Hot 100 Entry
Another major milestone for Queen Barbz.
![Kendrick Lamar Scores Cover of Rolling Stone, Talks Donald Trump and Bono](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/04/Kendrick-Lamar-Tops-Billboard-Artist-100.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kendrick Lamar Scores Cover of Rolling Stone, Talks Donald Trump and Bono
Kung Fu Kenny covers Rolling Stone.
![Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, French Montana, Joey Bada$$ Featured on Madden NFL 18 Soundtrack [STREAM]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/04/Kendrick-Lamar-Is-DAMN-Good.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, French Montana, Joey Bada$$ Featured on Madden NFL 18 Soundtrack [STREAM]
Kung Fu Kenny is among the rappers featured on the new Madden soundtrack.
![LL Cool J to be First Hip-Hop Artist Honored by the Kennedy Center](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2016/10/LL-Cool-J-Partnering-With-CBS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LL Cool J to be First Hip-Hop Artist Honored by the Kennedy Center
LL Cool J can add another achievement to an already incredibly long list.
![Starlito Turns Himself into Police After Shooting at Local Restaurant](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/08/Starlito.png?w=980&q=75)
Starlito Turns Himself into Police After Shooting at Local Restaurant
Starlito has turned himself into the Nashville police.
![DJ Khaled’s ‘Wild Thoughts’ With Rihanna and Bryson Tiller Goes Platinum](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/07/DJ-Khaled-Celebrates-Album-Two-Weeks-at-No-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DJ Khaled’s ‘Wild Thoughts’ With Rihanna and Bryson Tiller Goes Platinum
Khaled keeps winning.
![Fashawn Drops the Politically Charged ‘Mother Amerikkka’ Video [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/07/Fashawn.png?w=980&q=75)
Fashawn Drops the Politically Charged ‘Mother Amerikkka’ Video [WATCH]
His new EP 'Manna' drops Aug. 18.
![Cassie Returns With ‘Love a Loser’ Featuring G-Eazy [LISTEN]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/05/Cassie-Featured-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cassie Returns With ‘Love a Loser’ Featuring G-Eazy [LISTEN]
Cassie is back with a catchy new single, 'Love a Loser.'
![Meek Mill Goes All the Way In During Freestyle at Hot 97 [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/07/Meek-Mill.png?w=980&q=75)
Meek Mill Goes All the Way In During Freestyle at Hot 97 [WATCH]
Meek Mill paid a visit to Funkmaster Flex.
![Roy Woods Drops New Single and Asks ‘What Are You On?’ [LISTEN]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/07/Roy-Woods.png?w=980&q=75)
Roy Woods Drops New Single and Asks ‘What Are You On?’ [LISTEN]
But is this from 'Say Less' or nah?
![The Notorious B.I.G. Gets a Brooklyn Playground Named After Him](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/05/biggie1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Notorious B.I.G. Gets a Brooklyn Playground Named After Him
Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way.
![Tyga Wants His Girl to ‘Move to L.A.’ in New Video with Ty Dolla $ign [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/07/Tyga.png?w=980&q=75)
Tyga Wants His Girl to ‘Move to L.A.’ in New Video with Ty Dolla $ign [WATCH]
Watch Tyga's latest high-flying visual.
![French Montana Honors Chinx in the New ‘Whiskey Eyes’ Video [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/07/French-Montana_edited-1.png?w=980&q=75)
French Montana Honors Chinx in the New ‘Whiskey Eyes’ Video [WATCH]
French Montana pays tribute to Chinx in his latest video.
![Hip-Hop Beats Out Rock as the Most Popular Music in The United States](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/04/Kendrick-Lamar-Tops-Billboard-Artist-100.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hip-Hop Beats Out Rock as the Most Popular Music in The United States
Hip-hop beat out rock for the first time ever.
![Common Holding a Free Concert to Promote Criminal Justice Reform](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2015/01/common-glory.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Common Holding a Free Concert to Promote Criminal Justice Reform
Common just announced he's putting on a free concert to promote criminal justice reform.
![Donald Glover and ‘Atlanta’ Score Big Emmy Nominations](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/01/donald-glover-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Donald Glover and ‘Atlanta’ Score Big Emmy Nominations
Donald Glover could win big at the Emmys.
![French Montana Films His Trip Home to Casablanca, Morocco [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2014/10/FrenchMontana_EthanMiller.jpg?w=980&q=75)
French Montana Films His Trip Home to Casablanca, Morocco [WATCH]
It was the first time he's been back in 20 years.
![A Michael Jackson Animated Halloween Special Is Coming](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2016/03/Michael-Jackson-Featured.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Michael Jackson Animated Halloween Special Is Coming
Who asked for this?
![JAY-Z Expected to Score His 14th No.1 Album with the Amazing ‘4:44′](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/07/JAY-Z.jpg?w=980&q=75)
JAY-Z Expected to Score His 14th No.1 Album with the Amazing ‘4:44′
JAY-Z is set to hit No.1.