Vybz Kartel Ordered To Pay $15 Million For Missed Concert Appearance
The troubled dancehall star has been ordered to pay a promoter for failure to show up at a scheduled appearance in 2009.
Gangrene Releases Promotional Video For "Vodka & Ayahuasca," Due January 24th
UPDATE #2: Alchemist and Oh No release a clip in anticipation of their sophomore album.
Drake, J. Cole & Big Sean Perform At Power 106 Cali Christmas Live
The trio headlined a concert to celebrate the holidays on the West Coast.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: 12/11/2011 - 12/17/2011
Slim Dunkin dies from a fatal gunshot wound, while Canibus disses and then retracts said diss towards J. Cole. Plies is held civilly liable for a 2006 shooting, and Crooked I speaks on his various projects.
Kreayshawn Says Her Debut Album Will Have "Everything"
The "Gucci Gucci" rapstress enlists Jean Baptiste, Boys Noize and V-Nasty for her 2012 debut.
50 Cent To Donate Proceeds From Headphone Sales To Feeding America Charity
Fiddy plans to use some of the profits from his SMS Audio sales for charity.
Blu & Exile Release Full Stream Of New Album "give me my flowers while i can smell them"
UPDATE: The flowers have left till release season, as the stream is pulled.
Yung Berg Explains Trick Trick & Maino Altercations
The Chicago, Illinois rapper reminisces on incidents where he engaged in brawls.
Soulja Boy Reveals Cover Art For "Promise"
UPDATE: The SODMG leader reveals the follow-up to 2010's "The DeAndre Way."
Ghostface Killah Talks Love Of Soul Music, Sampling With Nardwuar
Tony Starks gets put in the hot seat while in Vancouver, Canada.
The Kid Daytona Reveals Tracklisting For "The Interlude II"
Guest stars include Action Bronson, Goapele, Melanie Fiona, Kardinal Offishall and more.
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Speak On Origins Of Friendship, Perform "You Can Put It In A Zag"
The rappers explain how their friendship came to be.
Ashanti Launches New Label Written Entertainment, Preps Fifth Studio Album
The songstress recently dropped off her new single "The Woman You Love" featuring Busta Rhymes.
Gucci Mane Announces Release Of "Gucci Classics 2" Mixtape
The mixtape is slated for release before New Year's Eve.
Swizz Beatz To Open His Own Art Gallery
Swizzy will showcase art discovered on his international travels.
Common Releases Preview Stream Of "The Dreamer, The Believer"
UPDATE #2: Com enlists Maya Angelou, Nas and John Legend for his upcoming project.
Young Jeezy Names His Top Five Rappers, Speaks On Vocal Chord Damage
Jeezy reflects on his struggle to get his voice back in working condition.
Joe Budden Says Slaughterhouse Album Will Release In April 2012
Joey reps for his group and says that their Shady Records debut will release in the Spring.
The Roots Release "undun" Short Film
UPDATE: The Philly crew releases a short film for its latest album.
Former Death Row Records VP John C. Atterberry Shot & Killed In Hollywood, California
After getting shot in Los Angeles, the 40-year-old succumbed to his wounds.
Mystikal Officially Announces Signing To Cash Money, Preps New Single "Original"
Mystikal enlists Lil Wayne and Birdman for his first single released on the imprint.