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The Roots' Black Thought has announced a new autobiography entitled The Upcycled Self. According to a press release, the book arrives on November 14 via One World. Throughout each chapter, Black Thought recounts moments of tragedy in his childhood, recollections of community and family in his youth and ultimately, finding love, triumph and truth.

The Upcycled Self offers an "unfiltered and unprecedented" account of seminal memories in Black Thought’s cinematic life. Black Thought wasn’t even a year old when his father was killed. In 2017 he told the New York Times he heard his father was a “kind, chivalrous and very respectful” man. At the age of six, he remembers accidentally lighting his Philadelphia apartment on fire as he played with his plas

Sly Stone will release his first autobiography, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), on October 17 via AUWA Books and MCD/FSG. It will be available on hardcover, e-book and audio. The release marks the inaugural title from AUWA Books, Questlove’s new publishing imprint.

"One of the few indisputable geniuses of pop music, Sly Stone is a trailblazer and a legend," the description reads. "He created a new kind of music, mixing Black and white, male and female, funk and rock. As a songwriter, he penned some of the most iconic anthems of the 1960s and ’70s, from 'Everyday People' to 'Family Affair.' As a performer, he electrified audiences with a persona and stage presence that set a lasting standard for pop-culture performance.

"Yet his lif

Snoop Dogg's business portfolio just continues to grow. On Monday (July 24), a press release went out officially announcing the launch of the first Dr. Bombay Ice Cream, a partnership between Snoop Dogg and Happi Co. The concoctions are rolling out in freezers at 3,500 Walmart stores across the nation in seven flavors curated by the D-O-Double-G himself: Bonus Track Brownie, Cocoa Cream Cookie Dream, Iced Out Orange Cream, Rollin' in the Dough, S'more Vibes and Syrupy Waffle Sundaze. 

 “As a company we’re always looking to develop products and partner with personalities and brands that embody authenticity," Happi Co. CEO Sam Rockwell said. "When Snoop approached us with the idea of starting a new company with a focus on frozen treats, it became obvious that we share core v

The Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) has tapped dozens of rap legends for a special Hip Hop 50th Birthday Jam dubbed the "RAPAMANIA Showcase." The event takes place on August 11 from noon to 6 p.m. ET at Mill Pond Park in the Bronx with Public Enemy's Chuck D, Chill Rob G, Fearless 4, Busy Bee Starski, Sweet Tee, Kool Kyle the Star Child and many, many more. 

Coke La Rock, the Original Spindarella, Pete Nice, Sheri Sher and Paradise will serve as hosts, while DJ Kevie Kev Rockwell will provide the music. An open cypher by Red Bull BC One and murals by the Thrive Collective—including TATS crew, Lady Pink and Queen Andrea—will represent the breaking and graffiti art elements of the culture. 

The free event is among the many celebrations taking place all over New York

Cypress Hill's sophomore album, Black Sunday, was released on July 20, 1993, making Thursday (July 20) its 30th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Cypress Hill will descend on Denver's Mission Ballroom to perform Black Sunday in its entirety along with the Colorado Symphony. 

Black Sunday made history upon its initial release, making Cypress Hill the first rap group to have two albums in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 at the same time. The album debuted at No. 1, selling more than 261,000 copies in its opening week. Bolstered by the singles "Insane In The Brain" and "I Ain't Going Out Like That," the project was a crossover smash and brought the group permanently into the mainstream. It's since been certified 4x-platinum by the Recording Industry As

Omaha-based MC Jack France, also known as The Wolfman, has returned with a new track called "Carte Blanche." The accompanying video, filmed in the heart of the city's Old Market, finds The Wolfman rattling off his rhymes like a seasoned pro, proudly wearing his hard-won wisdom on his sleeve. 

"All work and no play makes Jack want to bake bread," he tells RAPstation. "It's the first of five songs that comprise a love letter to the Old Market, which sets the tone or mood."

Produced by Buck Bowen, who also shot the video, "Carte Blanche" is a glimpse into the mind of a Wolfman and also a reminder Omaha will always be his home. 

"I grew up down here," Wolfman says. "Now I'm coming back and getting in touch with my roots, having a renaissance or a homecoming