While currently serving a lengthy prison sentence, Bobby Shmurda is keeping himself focused and his head held high. During a phone call from behind bars with Meek Mill and Trav, Shmurda spoke about his situation and said he's "doing good" and that he's got some hot new...

TLC fans across the world just got the news that they have been patiently waiting over two years to hear. Thanks to their supporters, TLC's final album has a tentative Summer '17 release date after the group reached their two-year Kickstarter goal. The group's...

Happy Monday, Civil readers. We're back again with another edition of Civil Selects, where we highlight some hard-working up and coming artists to give them a well-deserved spotlight. Normally we run the series on Sunday's, but with yesterday being the Oscar's, we...

If you were awake in the wee hours of the morning (like myself), perhaps you took part in something as legendary as seeing two super-producers, Swizz Beatz and Just Blaze, battling head to head just like the old times. Hot 97 went live on Instagram around 12 A.M Saturday...

Ace Hood is claiming 2017 as his year in "Guess Who?" The hustle never stops for Ace as he comes back to remind us he hasn't lost his heat. Regardless of the hate he faces, the independent artist's faith never allowed him to fall. This game changing banger sends a...

Consequence shows his black pride in "All Black Neighborhood." While there is so much negativity assumed about most black neighborhoods, Consequence took it upon him to show that it's not all bad in the hood.  Even though there are those who still dream of making it...

Stop what you're doing and take a listen to snippets of what Chance The Rapper and Future are collaborating on. Previews of the song posted on Chance's Instagram are somewhat cryptic, writing only #mypeak as a caption on the first video, leading one to believe it could...

Taylor Gang artist Tuki Carter shares the music video for 'Commando', the first single from his upcoming project, 'Flowers and Planes.' Backed by a full band and surrounded by beautiful women, including twins, Carter brings the party to the Spudds McKenzie directed...

When “All The Way Up” popped everybody knew that Fat Joe and Remy Ma were sitting on heat and now the day has arrived that we are able t enjoy Plata O Plomo. 12 tracks deep, the duo brought in Ty Dolla $ign, Kent Jones, Sevyn Streeter and more for the album which can be...

Fresh off his Grammy sweeps, Chance the Rapper joined NBA All Star, Jimmy Butler, on ESPN The Magazine's fun cover. The artist and Chicago Bull were happy to sit with "The Undefeated's" Justin Tinsley to chat about living life as a young black male in Chicago. With the...

It's GRAMMY week! The 59th annual GRAMMYs will take place this Sunday back in Los Angeles, CA where the biggest names in music gather for a night of celebration. With the large bulk of this year's performers revealed, we're excited to see some artists in particular....

Fredo Santana has decide to make his 2017 debut with the release of his Plugged In mixtape. The project carries 13 tracks with only one feature by Chief Keef, who seems to find himself working with Santana white often, in "Make Pistol Make Ya Famous." The Chi-town...

After an amazing run in 2016, Kehlani sets off 2017 with the release of her debut album, SweetSexyRevenge.  The album follows up here critically acclaimed You Should Be Here and led by the single and fan favorite "CRZY." If you like what you hear from the songstress,...

Today, popular music and video streaming service TIDAL and one of the leading telecommunications brand Sprint have announced an unprecedented partnership that will certainly change the game. As part of their deal, Sprint will be acquiring 33% of TIDAL, while Jay Z and...

With the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump a few days away the nation is receiving the opportunity to say farewell to President Obama while they hang on to headlines that surround successor. Many in hip-hop have shared their opinions on both men and one that has...