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De La Soul Return with Cabin in the Sky — A Tribute, a New ChapterLegendary hip hop trio De La Soul are back. Their new ...
11/12/2025

De La Soul Return with Cabin in the Sky — A Tribute, a New Chapter

Legendary hip hop trio De La Soul are back. Their new album Cabin in the Sky drops November 21, 2025, via the label Mass Appeal. (Pitchfork)

A Return with Weight

It’s been nearly a decade since their last major full length release (And the Anonymous Nobody…, 2016) — and this will be their first album after the death of founding member Trugoy the Dove (David Jude Jolicoeur) in 2023. (Pitchfork)

That context gives Cabin in the Sky a deeper resonance — it’s not just a comeback, it’s a conscious reckoning with legacy, loss, and survival. In the group’s words: “This album is therapy and celebration at the same time.” (Pitchfork)

What to Expect
• Tracklist: 20 songs, featuring previously unreleased vocals by Trugoy. (Apple Music - Web Player)
• Production & Features: Veterans like Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and Supa Dave West contribute production. Guest artists include Killer Mike, Nas, Black Thought (of The Roots), and Common. (Consequence)
• Lead single: “The Package” (produced by Pete Rock) serves as the first taste of the project. (Relix Media)
• Tone: According to Posdnuos, the album “lives in that space between loss and light… the pain we carry and the joy that somehow still finds us.” (Pitchfork)

Why It Matters
• De La Soul’s influence is immense: from revolutionizing sample rich hip hop lyrics to infusing alternative sensibilities into rap. Their return signals a mature chapter for hip hop veterans.
• Releasing via Mass Appeal’s “Legend Has It…” series ties this album to a broader celebration of New York hip hop legacy. (DJ Mag)
• In an era where many artists chase viral hits, De La Soul are leaning into depth, craft and history — not a guaranteed chart smash, but a strong statement.

For the Fans & Newcomers
Fans should expect the irreplaceable De La Soul DNA — clever wordplay, layered production, soulful hooks — but filtered through time, memory, and experience. For newcomers, this is a perfect entry: listen to the single “The Package” first, then explore the catalog (start with 3 Feet High and Rising).

TL;DR
De La Soul are back with Cabin in the Sky on Nov 21, 2025. It’s their first album post Trugoy, loaded with legendary collaborators, and heavy on emotion and craft. This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s reinvention with respect.

• Pitchfork

Hip Hop’s Top 40 Drought: The First in 35 YearsFor the week of October 25, 2025, something remarkable happened: no rap o...
11/12/2025

Hip Hop’s Top 40 Drought: The First in 35 Years

For the week of October 25, 2025, something remarkable happened: no rap or hip hop songs appeared in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That ends a streak of more than three decades where, at minimum, one rap track always hovered in the upper half of the chart. (The FADER)

How We Got Here
• The track that finally broke the streak was Luther by Kendrick Lamar & SZA, which spent 13 weeks at No. 1 before being removed from the Hot 100 under new “recurrent” rules that apply when a song has been on the chart too long and falls below a set threshold. (The FADER)
• With “Luther” gone and no other rap songs strong enough to fill the gap, the top 40 closed out without any hip hop entries. The highest ranking rap songs that week were still outside the top 40: e.g., YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Shot Callin’” at No. 44. (Hit Channel)
• Industry data shows that hip hop’s overall share of the music market has slipped—from roughly 30 % at its peak to around 24 % in 2025. (The FADER)

Why It’s Significant
This isn’t just a weird chart blip. For decades hip hop moved from the fringes to the center of popular music; now its absence from the top chart tier signals a shift.
• It raises questions about whether hip hop’s commercial dominance is softening.
• It points to evolving consumption patterns—streaming, playlists, social media—all altering what’s considered a “hit”.
• It’s also a wake up call for the genre: if even big names like Kendrick & SZA can lose the chart position, no one is immune.

But It’s Not All Doom and Gloom
• The lack of a rap song in the top 40 this moment doesn’t mean hip hop is dead. Far from it: the culture, tours, streaming numbers, and underground scenes remain strong.
• There are still rap songs on the Hot 100—just not breaking into the top 40.
• Some analysts argue this is a transitional period: new sounds, new consumption habits, new metrics in play.

What’s Driving the Change?
• Chart methodology changes: The recurrent rules mean songs can’t linger forever just because they once exploded. That affects genres whose hits stay around. (See “Luther”.) (Yahoo)
• Market saturation & competition: Pop artists with massive fanbases and streaming armies (e.g., Taylor Swift) occupy many high slots. With fewer “slots” for rap breakthrough hits, competition is fierce. (MusicRadar)
• Genre evolution: Hip hop itself has splintered—trap, melodic rap, drill, resurgence of old school, etc. With so many sub genres, it may be harder for one song to unite mass audiences.
• Consumer and platform shifts: Streaming and algorithmic playlists mean songs go viral differently, radio play matters less, and the shape of what defines a “top hit” is changing.

What This Means Moving Forward
• Hip hop icons and labels might shift strategy—focusing more on streaming virality, brand deals, live performance revenue rather than solely chart peaks.
• Emerging artists might have new opportunities if they read the new dynamics well—being nimble, engaging across formats, leveraging TikTok/short form social.
• We could soon see a rebound: if a massive new hip hop song drops with full force it can crack back into the top 40. This might be a trough, not a valley.

TL;DR
Hip hop just hit a milestone—not one you want for bragging rights. For the first time in 35 years, no rap song is in Billboard’s top 40. It reflects a changing industry, not necessarily a dying genre. The challenge now: adapt or risk being sidelined.

• People.com
• Omni

What we do see
• Many outlets report that, as of late 2025, hip hop/rap’s market‐share of the chart has dropped from around ~30 % in 2020 to roughly ~24 %. (San Francisco Chronicle)
• A recent milestone: for the first time in 35 years, no rap song appeared in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. (People.com)
• Indicators suggest five years ago there were ~16 rap songs in the Top 40 in a typical week; now there are far fewer (exact numbers vary). (Houston Chronicle)

Interpretation & caveats
• The decline in share (from ~30 % → ~24 %) indicates that hip hop may be less dominant in mainstream singles than it was at its peak.
• However, “market share” in this context can mean different things (streams, sales, airplay) and may also capture songs with hip hop elements even if the artist isn’t strictly a rapper.
• The absence from the Top 40/Top 30 doesn’t mean hip hop isn’t active or influential—it may mean that the chart dynamics have shifted (new rules, fewer slots, different consumption patterns).
• Because publicly accessible detailed weekly/top40 datasets split by genre are scarce, we can’t map a fine‐grained trend line (e.g., number of rap songs each week for the past 5 yrs).

Rumors Swirl About King Harris, but No Verified Reports of Prison SentenceIn recent weeks, social media has been buzzing...
11/12/2025

Rumors Swirl About King Harris, but No Verified Reports of Prison Sentence

In recent weeks, social media has been buzzing with claims that King Harris, the son of rapper T.I. and singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris, was either attacked in jail or sentenced to five years in prison. However, as of November 2025, no credible news outlets have confirmed those reports.

The speculation appears to stem from viral posts, YouTube videos, and comment threads rather than official records or verified statements. While these rumors have gained traction online, they currently lack any support from reputable sources.

What is confirmed is that Harris, whose full name is Clifford “King” Harris Jr., was arrested in Dunwoody, Georgia, on October 14, 2024. According to police reports, officers stopped him after he nearly collided with a patrol vehicle. During the encounter, authorities allegedly discovered a firearm on his hip and detected the odor of ma*****na. A subsequent vehicle search turned up small baggies containing ma*****na.

Officers later learned that Harris had an outstanding bench warrant from Pickens County for failing to appear in court on an earlier case dating back to August 2022. Those prior charges included speeding, driving under the influence of drugs, and driving on a suspended license.

Following his October 2024 arrest, Harris was booked into the DeKalb County Jail but was released the next day after the outstanding warrant was recalled. Since then, there has been no verified record or court documentation indicating that he has been sentenced to serve time in prison.

At present, the only confirmed legal developments involve his previous arrests and the brief jail stay connected to the October 2024 incident. Until credible law enforcement or court sources confirm otherwise, the claims of a five-year prison sentence remain unsubstantiated.

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The Cannibal Protocol Book One "The Cannibal"
07/23/2025

The Cannibal Protocol Book One
"The Cannibal"

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07/23/2025

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Happy Birthday Master P.
04/29/2025

Happy Birthday Master P.

Today in Hip Hop History: Master P Was Born (April 29, 1970)From the Calliope Projects of New Orleans to building a mult...
04/29/2025

Today in Hip Hop History: Master P Was Born (April 29, 1970)

From the Calliope Projects of New Orleans to building a multimillion-dollar empire, Percy "Master P" Miller changed the game.

Founder of No Limit Records, Master P wasn’t just a rapper — he was a visionary businessman who brought an independent hustle to the forefront of hip hop. He showed the culture that ownership matters, turned a small label into a powerhouse, and opened doors for artists to think bigger.

With classic albums like Ghetto D, chart-topping hits like “Make ‘Em Say Uhh!”, and an eye for branding, he proved that Hip Hop is more than music — it’s a movement.

Today, we salute a true mogul and pioneer.
Happy Birthday, Master P!

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