U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has ruled the expression is too “commonplace.”
Cardi B denied trademark of her signature “okurrr”
by Ben Kaye
on July 01, 2019, 6:42pm
Rap News
Eminem’s estranged father, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr., dead at 67: Report
Though Em never knew his father, he was the frequent subject of his lyrics.
by CoS Staff
on June 26, 2019, 12:13pm
Nas to release new children’s book I Know I Can
The first release from Mass Appeal’s new MAJR line aimed at children’s merchandise.
by Ben Kaye
on June 18, 2019, 11:29am
NBA Youngboy involved in Miami shootout, girlfriend injured: Report
One person also died in an incident in front of the Trump International Beach Resort.
by Ben Kaye
on May 13, 2019, 11:50am
Soulja Boy gets 240 days in jail for probation violation
The rapper had also conspired to falsely claim he’d completed court-ordered community service.
by Ben Kaye
on April 30, 2019, 2:32pm
Bun B defends wife, home by shooting armed robber
Houston rapper had a gunfight with the intruder.
by Ben Kaye
on April 24, 2019, 5:00pm
South Los Angeles intersection where Nipsey Hussle was killed to be renamed after fallen rapper
City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson has submitted a proposal to rename the area Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square.
by Ben Kaye
on April 10, 2019, 10:36am
Questlove launches a vegetarian cheesesteak company
The Roots drummer’s sandwich will be sold at Citizens Bank Park and LiveNation venues this summer.
by Ben Kaye
on March 19, 2019, 3:51pm
Philadelphia declares March 14th “Meek Mill Day”
Hometown rapper is being praised for his contributions to music and criminal justice reform.
by Lake Schatz
on March 14, 2019, 1:22pm
De La Soul spar with former label over “pennies” they’ll receive from streaming their catalog
The hip-hop legends aren’t too happy about their catalog’s impending arrival to streaming services.
by Ben Kaye
on February 28, 2019, 4:47pm
The Lonely Island announce first-ever US tour
The comedy trio will play seven shows after their Bonnaroo appearance.
by Ben Kaye
on February 20, 2019, 11:20am
Florida rapper YNW Melly arrested for double homicide
The 19-year-old MC is accused of killing two close friends and fellow YNW rappers.
by Ben Kaye
on February 14, 2019, 12:09am
