Chance The Rapper, Mac Miller & Ludacris React To "Saturday Night Live"’s 40th Anniversary
The star-studded event saw performances from Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and Paul McCartney, among others.
Lil B To Guest Lecture At Carnegie Mellon University
Lil B’s next university lecture will take place at CMU in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 25.
“Empire” Ratings From Test Audience Plunged Following Gay Kiss Scene
“The test audiences they showed this to — the ratings plummeted," Cecilia Kang said regarding a same-sex kissing act on the show. "They did not like that scene at all."
Jay Z’s Roc Nation & Three Six Zero Group Announce New Management Company
In addition to actors, Three Six Zero Entertainment will focus on representing directors and writers in film and television.
“7 Rappers Who Have A Spot In The Guinness Book Of World Records” Listed By XXL
Eminem, Jay Z and Chiddy Bang are among the artists mentioned on the list.
A$AP Mob To Release Tribute T-Shirt For A$AP Yams
The t-shirt is currently available for pre-order.
“Power” Creator Discusses Working With 50 Cent
Creator and lead writer for “Power” Courtney Kemp Agboh says 50 Cent has “an amazing sense of story.”
Suge Knight’s Depiction In “Straight Outta Compton” Reportedly Led To Fatal Hit-And-Run
Dr. Dre allegedly never asked Suge Knight for permission to include his likeness in the forthcoming N.W.A biopic.
“10 Essential 9th Wonder Productions” Listed By HotNewHipHop
Included on the list is 9th Wonder’s work with Jay Z and Little Brother, among others.
RZA Set To Join Cast Of Latin Porn Star Biopic
RZA is scheduled to star in the film centered on famed Latin porn star, Vanessa del Rio.
Kanye West On The Grammy’s: “They Need To Stop Playing With Us”
“Beck needs to respect artistry and he should have given his award to Beyoncé,” Kanye West says.
Fight Erupts After Ghostface Killah Calls Out Heckling Fan
“He was giving me the middle finger all night, telling me to eat a dick,” Ghostface Killah says before fans trade blows with a heckling concertgoer.
Kanye West & Lana Del Rey Cover Billboard’s Power 100 Issue
Kanye West and Lana Del Rey are joined by Universal Music Group’s Chairman/CEO Lucian Grange on the cover.
Snoop Dogg’s Son To Play Football For UCLA Bruins
Cordell Broadus declined numerous schools to play for UCLA.
Kanye West’s Yeezy 3 Will Reportedly Be Released During New York Fashion Week
Neither adidas nor Kanye West have confirmed the date of the launch.
“I think she’s talented in her form and we just have to accept that and don’t look at it as, ‘Oh you ain’t from that life,’ because a lot of people aren’t from that life,” Raekwon says of Iggy Azalea.
Soulja Boy Claims To Have Slapped Gillie Da Kid In Dubai; Gillie Da Kid Responds
The two rappers trade barbs over social media.
25 Unknown Facts About “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” Listed By Ranker
The ‘90s television show inspired a pair of sneakers named the “Air Jordan 5 Bel Air.”
Twista Calls Chicago A “Melting Pot Of Music”
"We’re so much of a melting pot that how do you explain me, Do Or Die, Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, King Louie? How do you explain these guys? You got all these different sounds. ” Twista says of Chicago’s Hip Hop scene.
Kanye West & Justin Timberlake To Appear On SNL’s 40th Anniversary Special
Others slated to appear include, Paul McCartney, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Derek Jeter and Jerry Seinfeld, among others.