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Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Run Posted the Biggest Box Office Report by a Rapper in History

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The Rate Fight That Decides What Streaming Pays Songwriters Through 2032

The number at the center of the Phonorecords V rate fight can affect how much streaming services pay for the use of musical compositions, and, in turn, the royalties available to songwriters and publishers. The propos…

Summer Walker's Fraud Suit Against LVRN Shows the Other Front of Her Contract Fight

Two lawsuits are now moving in different directions around Summer Walker’s 2017 music agreements. Interscope is pursuing a claim against the R&B artist over albums it says remain undelivered. Walker, in a separate cas…

Keffe D Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in the Tupac Shakur Murder Case

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Diddy Hospitalized After Head Injury at Fort Dix as Reports Point to Prison Altercation

Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken from the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to a hospital early Saturday, October 10, after suffering a reported head injury, according to several news outlets. Reports…

Tri-State Events Radar: Chief Keef, A Boogie, Rock The Bells and a Loaded November

From Philly’s independent-venue circuit to Baltimore’s fall shows and a Newark hip-hop history celebration, the calendar is packed from mid-October through Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s a state-by-state rundown from Po…

Tri-State Events Radar: Delaware State's Libra Bash, Usher and Chris Brown, and a Stacked Late October

The Tri-State calendar is moving fast, and Delaware is setting the tone early with a major homecoming weekend finale. From Wilmington to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Newark, the next few weeks bring live concerts, R&B…

How Independent Artists Can Land Real Radio Airplay

A clean record, clear credits, a focused pitch, and patient follow-through give an independent release a stronger chance to be heard.

Step Into the Spotlight with RAPNTV!!

The Artist Spotlight opens a bigger room for artists to share the work, story, and sound behind the record.

Podcasting for Artists: Turn Your Story Into Your Superpower

A strong podcast guest brings a point of view, a few real stories, and the preparation to make a conversation useful for listeners.

Artist Spotlight: T.I.

T.I. is featured on the live RAPNTV Artist Spotlight page, bringing an established voice into the same room as the next wave.

AI Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Know

The best AI marketing uses are practical: faster replies, cleaner follow-up, better planning, and a human who stays responsible for the message.

Fresh Videos from the Artist Spotlight: SWIRV C.E.O, Mr Smith aka Boss Money, Big Popa & Micky Mann

Four verified Artist Spotlight videos bring remixes, dance energy, diamonds, and a mic-drop moment into the same roundup.

SoundExchange Expands Global Access for Artists and Rights Holders

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Tri-State Events Radar: Lihtz, G Herbo, Jozzy, and a Loaded October

The Tri-State concert calendar is heating up. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Maryland, and New Jersey are lined up with intimate club shows, major rap performances, R&B showcases, and a few anniversary events built for long…

Wixen's $102M Suit Against Meta Dismissed Over Paperwork

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Universal Sues DistroKid Over AI-Generated Content

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Universal and Sony Sue Suno Again Over the v6 Model

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Believe's Suno Deal Puts Artist Consent at the Center of AI Licensing

The music business is moving from arguments about whether artificial intelligence should use recorded music to more complicated questions about permission, payment, and control.

Why the DJ, the Show, and the Signal Still Matter

A DJ brings judgment, a show creates a place to return to, and an always-on signal keeps discovery moving between the big moments.

Where the Beat of the Streets Meets the Pulse of the Culture

The station brings radio, artists, live conversations, and community programming together in one culture-forward signal.

Fake Streams Are Taking Your Money: What the New IFPI Anti-Fraud Push Means for Artists

The streaming game just got another major rule change.

Artists, Protect Your Voice: What the Suno Lawsuit Means for Your Name, Likeness, and Sound

The latest AI music lawsuit is going after more than copyrighted songs.

Delaware This Week: City Sounds, The War On Drugs, R&B Nights, and More (Sept 17–19)

Delaware is bringing plenty of motion this week. From a free Wilmington block party and a documentary fundraiser to a sold-out rock show, R&B nightlife, metal, DJs, and a major community walk, the Sept. 17–20 calendar…

FCC Gives Digital Radio Stations More Power Flexibility With New Sideband Rules

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Jermaine Dupri Resolves $18M Sony Royalty Lawsuit With No Terms Revealed

Jermaine Dupri’s $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment has been resolved, according to court filings and reports from AllHipHop and Atlanta News First .

Megan Thee Stallion Signs Interscope Distribution Deal and Keeps Her Masters

New York Launches Free Media Academy for Music and Content Careers

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Newark’s 24 Hours of Peace Returns With Free Hip-Hop Concerts August 28–29

Newark’s annual 24 Hours of Peace celebration returns to downtown Newark this weekend, bringing free hip-hop concerts, local performances, spoken word, wellness programming, and community activities to Halsey and Mark…

Dominance at Docklands: A Night of Legends, Music, and the Future of RAPNTV

On July 12, 2026, the Wilmington riverfront transformed into the epicenter of the Tri-state entertainment scene. The "Dominance" event at Docklands wasn't just a concert: it was a community reunion, a celebration of h…