Snoop Dogg has launched his own brand of gin, ‘INDOGGO'. 

The legendary West Coast rapper — known for his love of gin and juice, recent single 'Nipsey Blue' and the soon-to-be-launched Digital Dogg gaming platform, among other things — has partnered with Keenan Towns, co-founder of Trusted Spirits, to craft a "laid-back, California style" drink. 

Details have been revealed about a new drama series focusing on UK rap, grime and drill.

Set to broadcast in 200 countries and territories via Amazon Prime, Jungle is original series set in inner-city London that will feature some of the country's top grime, drill and UK rap talent. Produced by Nothing Lost and comprising six 30-minute episodes, the show's release date and cast are yet to be announced.

Rico Racks has been banned from using certain words in his music.

British rapper Kano has added more dates to his 'Hoodies All Summer' tour.

A$AP Rocky has been found guilty of assault by a Swedish court for his part in a fight that took place in Stockholm earlier this summer, resulting in a suspended sentence for him and two of his entourage. 

The court has ruled that the assault was “not of such a serious nature that a prison sentence must be chosen”.

Hip-hop helps maturing cheese taste richer, a study has found.

A Swiss experiment delightfully called Cheese in Surround Sound has found exposing cheese to music while it ages gives it a better flavour, with nine 22-pound wheels of Emmental put in wooden crates subjected to five different genres and three sine frequencies for 24 hours a day for six months.