On this date in 1972, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., the rapper, actor, and poet also known as Common was born in Chicago, Illinois. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist is not only an icon of Windy City’s Hip Hop scene, but he has also helped to blaze a trail for Golden Era rappers into other aspects of entertainment as he …

Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul on Apple Music 1 is back with Episode 3, featuring Pharoahe Monch and Talib Kweli. Pharoahe Monch talks about his recent deal with Roc Nation, his early experiences with legendary hip-hop pioneer Paul C, and how having asthma affected his approach to rhyming and his overall views on health. Talib Kweli talks to Posdnuos and Maseo …

Offset is celebrating the launch of his Set It Off tour. Hitting X, Offset thanked Philadelphia and reflected on the road to this point. “From trying to figure it out 2 years ago and feeling like I couldn’t do it to just trusting and believing in myself and my talent,” Offset wrote. You can see the moment below. My first …

Justin Laboy is delivering additional details on North West’s album. TMZ caught up with Laboy at LAX and asked about Elementary School Dropout. His response was that Kanye West is leading the way in production, and it will be kid-friendly. “She already got a hit,” Laboy said. “I know she going to be on ‘Vultures 2′ again’ and that album …

Amid an arms race to dethrone his Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes worked with the franchise to restructure his contract, creating $21.6 million in cap space. According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, the Mahomes deal was to cost the Chiefs $58 million against the cap before the restructuring. When Mahomes’ deal is up in 2031, he will have made nearly $500 …

On day 2 of NFL free agency the Baltimore Ravens got more dangerous. Derrick Henry, one of the best running backs of all time, has signed with the Ravens. Henry and the Ravens agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal could be work up to $20 million total with a $9 million guarantee …

Could New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers become the Vice President of the United States of America? AR12 is one of the names that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is exploring to run with him in the November election. Kennedy Jr. is running as an independent. According to the New York Times, former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse “The Body” …

Dr. Dre is set to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be next to his longtime friend and collaborator Snoop Dogg. “Dr. Dre’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable and have left an indelible mark on popular culture,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said. “As a producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre …

We have the latest update on the album title for Beyoncé’s Act II. A release from Parkwood states that Act II will be called Cowboy Carter. An official cover for the album has not been released, but the image below has been shared. Alongside the announcement comes a pre-order link for Act II merch and vinyl. You can view the …

With the latest Beyoncé album, ACT II, just over two weeks away, we are getting more details on it, this time from Dolly Parton. Speaking with Knox News, Parton gushed over Queen Bey, stating that she loves her and that she is “a beautiful girl and a great singer.” Parton also revealed Beyoncé had recorded a cover of Parton’s classic …