The legendary UGKz will close out 2006 with a double album featuring Scarface, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Rick Ross and more
Dr. Dre sends Jay-Z 25 beats for Kingdom Come, plus Mick Boogie laces his latest mixtape Superman Returns, and more
Sure, he's become Mr. Pimp My Ride over the years, but he's steady gotten better as an emcee with each album, even if his beats have gotten worse and his limelight duller. This album is no exception.
Jermaine Dupri Quits His Job At Virgin??
Jermaine Dupri quits his job as the head of urban music at Virgin after Janet's album flops...or was he forced to quit?
Official Tracklisting for The Doctor's Advocate
In less than a month the ever controversial Game will drop his sophomore LP on Geffen, here is the tracklisting.
Hip Hop Honors Brings It Back To The Good Ol Days
For those of us who grew up on hip-hop's legends, there is nothing in hip-hop today quite like Vh1's Hip Hop Honors
Rarely will the name Diddy make someone think "artist." It isn't because his icon has eclipsed his artist, it's because other people make his music for him. Blessed with more cash than talent, Diddy buys his albums more than he makes them.
Hi-Tek - Hi-Teknology 2: The Chip
Many producers would see their limelight stolen on such a star-studded affair, but Tek has none of that. His performance creating beats, creating songs and creating an album is nothing short of masterful.
John Legend's new album garnering rave reviews, new mixtapes from Lupe Fiasco and Young Buck and VH1 brings the Hip-Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops this weekend
The Chinese Government will not allow Jay-Z to perform in Shanghai later this month as originally scheduled, find out why.
Nas Works With Dre, Kanye & Just Blaze
Nas claims to have "top grade material" from Dre, Kanye and Just Blaze for his upcoming LP Hip-Hop Is Dead
The notorious Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has teamed up with Burger King and YouTube to bring you Diddy TV
Def Jam is crying foul about Jay's new song leaking, but all signs point to them doing it intentionally? Publicity stunt or bootlegger attack? You decide.
A run down of the mixtapes dropping from mixtapekings.com this week, including new material from Lloyd Banks, Ludacris, Talib and more)
Raekwon Offciially Signs With Aftermath
We told you months ago that Raekwon was a signature away from being an Aftermath artist, the paper is now inked.
Shaq and a gang of other NBA players and rappers gathered in New York for the launch of the NBA 2K7 game.
Lupe on pace for a solid opening week on the charts, C-Rayz Walz re-ups with a new LP and P. Diddy channels Pharoahe Monch on his new track)
The Clipse are not being pushed back, UGK slated to drop an album in 06 along with the return of Lil Jon
Eminem's New Project Gets Release Date
Eminem's next "official" project The Re-Up has been tagged with a release date this winter
Ras Kass & The Game Scrap In LA
West coast rappers Ras Kass and The Game had an altercation over a freestyle last night at a Los Angeles club.