A$AP Rocky Says “Anybody Can Make A Song Today”
A$AP Rocky offers his thoughts on drug laws, says tobacco and liquor industries “run our political campaigns.”
T-Pain Says Lil Wayne “Still With” The Idea For A T-Wayne Album
T-Pain recalls initially being turned down by DJ Drama for a "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape.
Rapper Ronald “Ra Diggs” Herron Sentenced To 12 Life Terms Plus 105 Years
Ra Diggs speaks on “atmosphere of guilt” while addressing prosecutors, before his sentencing.
Wale “The Album About Nothing” & Ludacris “Ludaversal” First Week Sales Projections
Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” to sell between 55,000 to 60,000 units this week.
Glasses Malone Suggests The Hit-And-Run Involving Suge Knight Wasn’t An Accident
Glasses Malone says he warned Suge Knight about his lifestyle, speaks on Terry Carter, the man killed in the hit-and-run.
Tupac Biopic Status Updated By John Singleton
When asked about Kendrick Lamar becoming an artist like Tupac Shakur, John Singleton says “there will never be another Tupac.”
Afrika Bambaataa Addresses Lord Jamar’s Comments On White Rappers
Afrika Bambaataa says Hip Hop is now a part of the “world community,” speaks on origins of the word “Hip Hop.”
Snoop Dogg Picture Leads To Punishment For Texas Trooper
A Texas public safety trooper reportedly required to undergo counseling after taking a picture with Snoop Dogg.
Eazy-E Should Have Killed Suge Knight, Jerry Heller Suggests
Jerry Heller calls The D.O.C. and Rakim “the greatest pure rappers,” says he plans on watching “Straight Outta Compton” with his lawyer.
Shares Of Jay Z’s Aspiro Streaming Company Spike 938% After Launch
UPDATE #3: Jay Z bought Aspiro, which owns Tidal, for $54 million in March.
Talib Kweli Shares Statement Regarding Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Health
A statement from The Campaign To Bring Mumia Home says Mumia Abu-Jamal “has been sick for months.”
Rich Homie Quan Says He Didn’t Diss Young Thug On “You Not”
Rich Homie Quan speaks on being cool with Rich Gang, says he would never diss Young Thug.
“33 Rappers Reppin’ A City Where They Weren’t Born” Listed By XXL
Eminem, Gucci Mane, and Big Sean among the artists XXL listed as reppin’ cities outside of their birthplace.
Jay Z’s “Big Pimpin’” Case To Head To Trial This October
The heir to a song sampled on Jay Z’s “Big Pimpin’” says the record company Timbaland received a license from didn’t have the right to license the song.
Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” A "Classic,” According To Marc Lamont Hill
Marc Lamont Hill calls Kendrick Lamar “a combination of the best of Drake and J. Cole.”
Michel’le Recalls Dr. Dre Shooting At Her
Michel’le says Dr. Dre did attack former radio host Dee Barnes, details the moment she could no longer continue her relationship with Dr. Dre.
O.T. Genasis Names His Top Five Rappers
O.T. Genasis reveals why T.I. is in his top five, says he listened to the rapper when he began taking music seriously.
Dr. Dre Speaks On “Straight Outta Compton” Soundtrack
Dr. Dre details the moment he knew “Nuthin’ But A G Thang” was “special,” recalls getting emotional while watching Eazy-E character in “Straight Outta Compton.”
Raekwon, Scarface & Ice Cube Break Down Their Most Difficult Verses
Raekwon says Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” began as a song about people with money.
Kanye West & Dame Dash Will Buy Karmaloop
In a series of Instagram videos, Dame Dash reveals his plans to buy Karmaloop and do “a couple of other cool things” with Kanye West.
Dr. Dre Says He Initially Didn’t Want To Make “Straight Outta Compton” Biopic
Dr. Dre speaks on breaking misconception about N.W.A and women with “Straight Outta Compton” biopic.