OG Maco, 32, passed away weeks after critical hospitalization. Known for 2014 hit “U Guessed It” and XXL’s 2015 Freshman Class. Family celebrates his resilience and creative legacy. Rapper OG Maco, born Benedict Ihesiba Jr., has died at the age of 32, just weeks after being hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his family confirmed … Read more
Renowned Nigerian musician Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, has revealed that his decision to rap in Igbo stemmed from a desire to offer something unique to the global music scene. Speaking during the latest episode of the In My Opinion podcast, Phyno shared that he initially rapped in English at the start of … Read more
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has created his own version of the rap track Get Low, teaming up with US artist T-Pain to celebrate his “dating anniversary” with wife Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg, 40, delivers the vocals with the aid of Autotune on an acoustic reimagining of the 2003 hit by Lil Jon and the East Side … Read more
A trial date has been set for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in his sex trafficking and abuse case, with proceedings scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025. Diddy appeared in a New York court for a hearing, where a judge confirmed the trial date coincides with the 2025 Met Gala event. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Kendrick Lamar is set to make history as the first rapper to solo headline a Super Bowl halftime show. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The National Football League, Roc Nation, and Apple Music announced on Sunday that the California-born rapper will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on February 9th in New Orleans. “Kendrick … Read more
US rapper Fatman Scoop has passed away at the age of 53, his manager announced on Saturday, following a medical emergency during a live performance. Scoop, widely recognized for hit tracks like “Be Faithful” and “It Takes Scoop,” collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park in Connecticut. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he was … Read more
American rapper Abdul Vicks, known as “Ybcdul” and the alleged leader of a violent gang in West Philadelphia, was fatally shot on Friday in the Olney neighborhood of the city. Vicks, who also went by “Mr Disrespectful,” was shot multiple times in the chest and right hand on the 5500 block of N. 6th Street … Read more
– Rapper Latto announces readiness to start a family on Instagram – Grammy-nominated artist hints at being in a long-term relationship – Latto’s career highlights include successful collaborations and chart-topping singles Eko hot blog reports that In a recent Instagram post, American hip-hop sensation Latto, aged 25, shared her excitement about starting a family. Editor’s … Read more
Nigerian Grammy award winner, Tems hits an all time high as she surpasses American music icons in Billboard chart. Tems’ hit song, ‘Free Mind,’ has broken the record for the longest-running number one by a female artist in Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart history. Maintaining its position at the top spot for the 17th consecutive week, … Read more