Music

J. Cole Announces New Album THE FALL-OFF Arriving in February

J. Cole set February 6, 2026—coded '2/6/26' for Fayetteville's nickname 'The 26'—as the release date for The Fall-Off, a project he's been teasing since 2018 that could mark his final album.

Radio

The Kid Mero Joins Hot 97 as New Morning Show Host

The Bronx-born comedian and cultural commentator The Kid Mero debuts Hot 97 Mornings with Mero on January 13 — marking his return to New York radio after co-hosting Desus & Mero on Showtime.

A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky's "Punk Rocky" Video Features Winona Ryder

Tim Burton designed the cover art, Danny Elfman scored the strings, and Winona Ryder stars in the video — A$AP Rocky's 'Don't Be Dumb' era is unlike anything in rap.

Music

Tyler, The Creator Releases 'Sag Harbor'

On Christmas Day, Tyler dropped 'Sag Harbor' — a freestyle victory lap recounting six Grammy nominations, his Marty Supreme film debut, and plans for stadium-level touring infrastructure.

Hip-Hop

End of an Era: Funk Flex Announces His Final Hot 97 Show

Funkmaster Flex announces his final Hot 97 show after 30+ years, marking the end of one of hip-hop radio's most influential eras. His Labor Day broadcast will close a legendary chapter in music history.

Music

Tyler, the Creator Drops Visuals for "Darling, I"

Tyler, the Creator's star-studded "Darling, I" music video features Nia Long, Ayo Edebiri, Willow Smith, and more in a cinematic love letter that's taking the internet by storm.

Sarkodie

Thursday Notes: Hip-Hop at Fifty, Defining race...

Hip-hop turns fifty this year — and Thursday Notes explores the genre's origins alongside the sobering math that a $100,000 salary in New York City is worth less than $36,000 after taxes and cost of living.