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NEW YORK (BAMM Network) — From mixtapes to museums, hip-hop’s legacy era has arrived. The music Millennials grew up with is increasingly being treated not just as nostalgia, but as canon — honored by major institutions, reissued for milestone anniversaries, performed with orchestras and celebrated as part of American music history. The signs are everywhere. Nas is honored with the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Los Angeles on Aug. 26. The Queens, New Yor

NEW YORK (BAMM Network) — Twenty-five years after Aaliyah died at age 22 in a plane crash in the Bahamas, her influence remains visible across R&B, fashion and visual culture — including among fans and artists too young to remember her life. Aaliyah died Aug. 25, 2001, after filming the music video for “Rock the Boat” in the Bahamas. The small plane carrying her and eight others crashed shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour. A quarter-century later, what stands out is not

SEOUL, South Korea — Louisiana-born rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again says he has relocated to South Korea and has no intention of moving back to the United States, revealing the major life change during a rare interview with comedian Funny Marco. The Baton Rouge native, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, discussed his new home during an episode of Marco’s “Open Thoughts” released Tuesday. The interview itself was filmed in South Korea, where YoungBoy said he is now living.

LOS ANGELES (BAMM Network) — Nearly 30 years after Martin ended its original run, one of the sitcom's most memorable guest characters is getting his own series. L-R: Martin Lawrence, Tommy Davidson in 'The Varnell Hill Show' _ Paramount+ Paramount+ this week released the first official images from The Varnell Hill Show, an eight-episode comedy starring Tommy Davidson as the flamboyant late-night television host he first portrayed on Martin in 1993. The workplace comedy follow

Atlanta's hip hop story isn't just about the artists who made the charts—it's also about the visionaries who built the culture behind the scenes. In this video companion to an interview originally recorded for BAMM Network's audio platforms, Brandon Armant sits down with Kevin "Fresh" Shands, founder of Beatnik Fest, and Terry "Tetris" Francis, CEO of CAN I KICK IT, to discuss the inspiration behind Atlanta's newest cultural tradition honoring the life and legacy of D.R.E.S.

LOS ANGELES (BAMM Network) — Rihanna fans may finally have reason to believe that new music is on the way. During a recent appearance on BET's The Jason Lee Show, rapper A$AP Rocky revealed that the Grammy-winning singer is actively recording, offering one of the clearest public updates yet on Rihanna's long-awaited follow-up to her 2016 album Anti. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have three children together When asked about Rihanna's long-rumored ninth studio album, Rocky didn't hes

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (BAMM Network) — Justin Bieber's performance during the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show sparked mixed reactions Sunday, with many fans praising the singer's vocals while others questioned whether his song choice matched the energy of the global event. Justin Bieber performs during the FIFA World Cup Final 2026™ Topps Halftime Show on July 19, 2026. Bieber took the stage during FIFA's historic Super Bowl-style halftime show, performing a slo

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (BAMM Network) — When YouTube star IShowSpeed took the stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final closing ceremony, it marked more than a performance—it signaled how global sports are increasingly embracing the influence of digital creators. IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., performed his song "World Cup (Champions)" as part of FIFA's pre-match entertainment lineup before Sunday's championship match. FIFA announced the streamer as one of