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Snoop Dogg was noticeably absent from the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night (February 5). Even as his peers took the stage for the explosive Hip Hop 50 segment, the Doggfather was nowhere to be seen. While it's likely the ceremony simply conflicted with his appearance at the Pro Bowl, there could be another reason. 

On Monday (February 6), Snoop Dogg shared an Instagram post that included a meme of the rappers with the most Grammys. As it noted, JAY-Z and Kanye West are tied with 24, Kendrick Lamar has 17, Eminem has 15 and Pharrell Williams has 13. 

He wrote in the caption: "Snoop dogg. 20 nominations. 0 wins." Although Snoop paints a grim picture of his relationship with the Grammys, his mentor Dr. Dre could have a say in how he's honored next year. Amid the

Grandmaster Flash has released his second YouTube vignette, this time honoring four of Hip Hop's pillars. Released on Monday (February 6), just one day after Flash took the stage at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards alongside several of his fellow Hip Hop legends, the clip finds the pioneering turntablist talking about the contributions of JAY-Z, Drake, Eminem and Russell Simmons. 

Speaking on JAY-Z, Flash talked about the Roc-A-Fella founder's journey from Sleeping Bag Records to Def Jam Recordings, where he ultimately became president of the label. 

"I'm gonna say this," he says. "There are a lot of talented artists in the culture, but this gentlemen that I'm speaking about right now is probably one of the most smartest, one of the most brilliant as well as talented arti

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 5). As part of the ceremony, Questlove executive produced and curated a special tribute honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. 

The segment was introduced by seasoned Grammy host and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee LL COOL J with music provided by The Roots and Black Thought delivering a dedication.

Ice-T, (a mostly reunited) Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lil Baby, De La Soul's Posdnuos, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes and Big Boi were among the dozens who took the stage, delivering an era-spanning performance that had the crowd jumping to its collective feet. But two groups were of particular interest—Public Enemy and Run-DMC.

Dee Barnes made history in the late 1980s and early '90s when she became the first woman—make that first Black woman—to host a music video show on a major network—Pump It Up! But in 1991, while attending an album release party in Hollywood, she was brutally assaulted by Dr. Dre. The incident would prove to have disastrous consequences, and slowly but surely doors started slamming in her face.

In March 2019, Barnes revealed she had fallen on unbelievably hard times and was officially homeless. Despite her aversion to it, Barnes reluctantly asked for Hip Hop's help and launched a GoFundMe. While it was a huge success, it was never quite enough to get her back on her feet. 

But that all changed on Barnes' birthday. On January 31, Barnes shared some goo

Dr. Dre's seminal solo debut, The Chronic, is finally back on streaming services in honor of its 30th anniversary. Upon becoming the new owner of Death Row last year, Snoop Dogg noticeably took it down, along with other titles like Doggystyle.  But with the help of Interscope Records, the album's original home, The Chronic is back. 

“I'm thrilled to bring The Chronic home to its original distribution partner, Interscope Records," Dr. Dre said in a press release. "Working alongside my longtime colleagues Steve Berman and John Janick to re-release the album and make it available to fans all over the world is a full-circle moment for me."

Berman added, "Dr. Dre is without a doubt one of the most iconic and groundbreaking artists of the modern era. H

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rolled out the list of nominees for its 2023 class on Wednesday (February 1). Among this year's roster are A Tribe Called Quest and Missy Elliott, the latter in her first year of eligibility. Tribe was nominated once in 2022.

The other nominees are Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon, The Spinners, Iron Maiden, Soundgarden, Willie Nelson, Joy Division/New Order, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper and Rage Against The Machine. 

To be eligible, an artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.

“This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates,” said John Syk