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Stepping inside the UBS Arena on the crisp November night of the 21st, the energy was palpable this wasn’t just another stop on the 30-year celebration of the Cash Money empire; it felt like a reunion of a culture, of a moment in hip-hop…

The second night of the Kaytranada × Justice tour at the Barclays Center felt like an electro-celebration of both rhythm and light. The arena doors opened at 7 p.m. and, by the time the house lights dropped, the packed floor and bowl were…

When Rico Nasty took the Irving Plaza stage on October 15, she didn’t just perform, she pummeled the room with a tidal wave of sound, style, and sheer force of personality. From the second the lights dropped at 9 pm, to the final encore,…

On a crisp yet summer-like Sunday night in Manhattan, Aminé brought his “Tour de Dance” to Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield and turned the SummerStage lawn into an all out party with a shoulder-to-shoulder celebration of hooks, humor, and…

On a warm summer evening on July 12, the storied Gramercy Theatre welcomed back a full house for R&B up‑and‑comer Isaiah Falls’ LVRS Paradise Tour stop. Falls' return to New York City makes his upward climb into the R&B scene.…

Hot 97’s Summer Jam has long been a staple in hip-hop culture, a rite of passage that signals the start of summer in the tri-state area. Known as the “Super Bowl of hip-hop,” the festival has been the stage for iconic moments, surprise…

The Beacon Theatre lit up as the October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour made its New York City stop on Sunday, May 25. Co-headlined by October London and Tamar Braxton, the tour delivered a night of passion, powerhouse vocals, and…

Grammy-winning R&B artist Coco Jones lit up New York City during a sold-out stop on her Why Not More? Tour undeterred by the pouring rain. On a stormy Wednesday night, fans lined up around the block in ponchos and hoodies at…

On Friday, March 21, Barclays Center pulsated with the beats of early 2000s R&B and hip-hop as The Millennium Tour 2025 rolled into town. The lineup boasted heavyweights like Nivea, Ying Yang Twinz, Lloyd, Plies, Rick Ross, Ray J,…

With St. Patrick's Day winding down in the city and The Resurrection Tour on the horizon, Sahbabii left the first of two shows on his tour off to a great start. SahBabii's 'The Resurrection Tour' made a memorable stop at New York City's…