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Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a witness to the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur, was indicted on a murder charge in the rapper’s death on September 29, 2023. Tupac Shakur was fatally shot on September 7, 1996, in a drive-by shooting in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada.

O.D.D.I.T.Y, the genre-blurring musical sensation, has once again pushed boundaries with his latest album, Love is___., produced by Punchboi and Sensei Wu. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, but now making waves globally, O.D.D.I.T.Y has captured the essence of life's most profound emotion and packaged it into a rich, multifaceted album.

Judging by the majority of music being pushed by major labels and played on the radio, it's easy to get the impression that today's musical landscape has become homogenous with artists either recycling musical styles from the past or sticking to what has been shown to generate streams. However, thanks to the internet and the ease of finding, creating, and releasing music, new musicians are finding new sounds to explore all the time. Due to this, music has become more expansive and diverse than any other time in history, although much of the most interesting and groundbreaking music is lurking in niche corners of the internet. Below are just a few examples of emerging musical genres to explore.

Although some musical genres come and go with other trends of their time, like disco in the seventies or grunge in the nineties, other genres pop up and continue to inspire new musical artists and sell records. Here are some examples:

Hip-hop may have been born in the 70s and 80s, but it was the 1990s that cultivated its maturity and turned it into a global juggernaut. From innovative East Coast DJs and lyricists showcasing a brand new sound at NYC clubs and block parties, to West Coast rappers reflecting the realities of street life in Compton and South Central LA, 90s hip-hop redefined its own boundaries. Remember when Tupac and Biggie dominated the charts and the headlines? Or when OutKast's "Elevators" let the world know the South wasn't about to let the East and West maintain a stronghold on the new genre? The 90s is aptly named the "Golden Age of Hip-Hop", as it was a decade when a plethora of new artists took a new sound that was still in its infancy, and innovated with a myriad of new techniques, styles and narratives, molding hip-hop and its subgenres into the dominate artform we know today. It was truly decade like no other.

The 90s were a transformative era that molded hip-hop into the genre we know and love today. Producers from the East Coast, West Coast, and even the "Dirty South", evolved the art of sampling and experimented with a myriad of techniques and music styles, while rappers infused humor, intellect and Afrocentric themes into their lyrics, spotlighting social messages and community issues. Hip-hop may have originated in the 70s and 80s, but it was the 90s that molded it into the mature sound we know and love. This is the story of 100 songs that emerged during that evolution known as the "Golden Age of Hip-Hop".

This year marks a momentous occasion for the world of music - the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. In celebration of this iconic genre, Music Week caught up with Lyor Cohen, YouTube & Google's global head of music, to reflect on the early days of hip-hop and its transformative influence on the music industry.

Celebrating milestones in the world of hip hop should be about honoring the legends who paved the way. However, Mistah F.A.B. recently took to Instagram to express his frustration over one glaring omission in the Hip Hop 50 celebrations – the absence of MC Hammer.

Exciting news for all Bay Area hip-hop fans! Hiero Day, the renowned annual Oakland block party, is back and better than ever, and guess what? It's free this year! That's right, organizers have decided to open the gates to all the hip-hop heads out there, making it accessible to everyone.

As worn by Bad Bunny, the Weeknd and Timothée Chalamet, watches designed for women are a new fad in menswear. On the Cannes red carpet, the Weeknd showcased a timepiece that transcended mere flashy watches – woman's watches! Adorned with 626 diamonds, 156 yellow sapphires, and 18-karat white gold, this Piaget watch resembles craftsmanship and opulence. Furthermore, according to Piaget's classification, this exquisite timepiece is categorized as a women's watch. Interestingly, within the realm of horology, the emergence of male celebrities proudly donning these elegant "ladies" watches has been steadily increasing as a notable trend.

Rap has become one of the biggest genres of music since rock n' roll. The same could be said about hip hop and R&B. These three genres basically defined the world of music for the past three decades. Major names like Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Sugar Hill Gang have made millions off the industry.

Music has always evolved with technology, and in our modern age, no development is more captivating than Artificial Intelligence (AI) music. TikTok, a platform at the forefront of music trends, has witnessed this evolution firsthand. And the latest sensation? An AI-generated track that brings the voice and style of Tupac Shakur back to life.

Amethyst Kelly, an Australian 2 hit wonder known as Iggy Azalea recently penned a letter to a judge overseeing a case involving Canadian rapper Tory Lanez who was born with the name Daystar Peterson. She was just one of 72 letters of support for the rapper. She was not thrilled when her letter became public fodder.

Cousins! The long-awaited verdict is officially in with Tory Lanez being sentenced to ten years in prison following the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion!. A hearing for the Canadian artist took place on Monday and officially wrapped Tuesday afternoon in a Los Angeles courtroom as prosecutors argued that Tory had placed Megan under much scrutiny ranging from online harassment and ridicule.