More Hip Hop News
Universal Music Board Unanimously Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid, Says ‘It Fundament
As expected, Universal Music Group’s board has formally rejected Pershing Square’s $64 billion takeover proposal after being urged to do so by Bolloré Group. We
Live Nation Settles With Beyond Wonderland Shooting Victims Ahead of Broader Trial
Live Nation has settled a lawsuit with the families of two women shot and killed during the 2023 Beyond Wonderland festival at The Gorge Amphitheatre. Live Nati
Music Business Manager Fights to Stay Out of Prison After Allegedly Stealing Hundreds of T
Sean Welch, a music business manager accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients including Juice WRLD, is battling to stay out of federal
Too Lost Taps Jay Moore to Drive Artist Financing and Catalog Acquisitions
Too Lost has appointed Jay Moore as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), signaling a deeper push into catalog investment and artist financing within the independent
Music Biz 2026: Inside the Future of Music Rights, Sync Licensing, and AI Innovation
Digital Music News and Open On Sunday returned to Atlanta for Music Biz 2026 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Industry leaders, executives, artists, and te
Katy Perry Secures Nearly $5M in Legal Victory After Mansion Purchase Goes Sour
An LA court says a Texas millionaire has to pay Katy Perry nearly $5 million in legal fees after losing a court battle over the sale of a mansion. Katy Perry ha
Moments After Scoring Legal Victory Against Music Publishers, Anthropic Scores a Cool $65
Anthropic announces a $65 billion funding round at a valuation of $965 billion, pushing it ahead of OpenAI in the artificial intelligence race. On Thursday, Ant
Breaking: US District Court Judge Orders Immediate Removal of Trump Name from Kennedy Cent
A US District Court judge has now ruled that adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center was a violation of federal law, while further ordering the immediate remo
Latest Music Industry Hires: Weverse, TuneCore, Too Lost, U2, Spirit Music, iHeartMedia, P
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of May 29th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note t
About NellaEkim
Your Source for Underground Hip Hop & Independent Rap
Hip hop is more than music — it's a culture, a movement, and a voice for the streets. NellaEkim.com spotlights underground hip hop, emerging rap artists, and the independent music scene that keeps the culture authentic and alive.
From lyrical rap and conscious hip hop to beat-making tutorials and artist spotlights, we bring you the sounds, stories, and talent that mainstream radio often overlooks.
Recommended Products
