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Lex Luger Says He Wants To Move On From Trap Sound

The producer explains that he's ready to expand the scope of his sound.

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Lupe Fiasco Speaks On Occupy Movement, Purpose Of Protests

Lu says that everyone involved in the protests "is a leader" and that it helps them better spread their message.

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Donny Goines To Celebrate "Success Served Cold" Release At New York City's SOBs

Donny plans to celebrate the release of his new album on November 8th.

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Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/30/2011

Jay-Z & Kanye West coat the thrones in platinum, selling 1,000,000. Wiz Khalifa's "Rolling Papers" and Game's "R.E.D. Album" hit milestones, while Jedi Mind Tricks are the latest big indie performer.

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Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci" Co-Writer Speaks On Its Creation

A rapper named Speak reflects on writing with the leader of the White Girl Mob.

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50 Cent Explains Why He Never Used Drugs & Doesn't Drink

Fif speaks with Piers Morgan about why he abstains from using substances.

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Justin Timberlake & Jimmy Fallon Perform Hits By Kanye West, Coolio & Run-DMC

UPDATE: The Roots played along yet again as Justin and Jimmy did dance-karaoke to a string of classic hits.

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Naughty By Nature Reveals Tracklist, Cover Art For "Anthem, Inc"

UPDATE: Hits like "O.P.P." and "Uptown Anthem" are reportedly re-recorded and included in the trio's first album in nine years.

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Pusha T Says He Originally Passed On Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Paris" Beat

The G.O.O.D. Music signee says he originally vetoed using the beat after 'Ye played it for him.

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Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/23/2011

Jay-Z & Kanye West are likely a week away from the throne getting a platinum coat. Meanwhile, House of Pain's Everlast cracked the Top 50 with his latest solo project, as DJ Drama stays another week.

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50 Cent Promotes Anti-Bullying Book "Playground," Admits He Was A Bully

Fif appeared on "The Today Show" this morning and spoke about why fatherhood prompted him to change his views on bullying and teen violence.

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Donald Glover's Childish Gambino Album "Camp" To Release November 15

The "Community" star's label debut is less than a month away from releasing.

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50 Cent Clarifies Lil Wayne Jab On "Love, Hate, Love"

Fif says that he has no beef with Weezy but was pointing out his interest in skate culture.

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Rick Ross Cancels Los Angeles, California Performance To Recover From Seizures

Ricky Rozay is focusing on his health after suffering from two seizures last week.

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T.I. Settles Discrepancy With Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg

After the on-air personality said Tip should be spending more time with his family, the two settle their differences.

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Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/16/2011

J. Cole is no longer at the top of the Rap/Hip Hop charts this week, but who's at #1? Murs and Ski Beatz rocket their way onto the charts, while Styles P holds a Top 100 spot.

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DJ Yella, Sir Jinx, Too $hort And Rodney King To Be Featured In Vh1's Upcoming Los Angeles Riots Documentary

Affiliates from N.W.A. and Da Lench Mob join Rodney King to come forward to help VH1 viewers look back 20 years at a street uprising.

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Rick Ross Released From Hospital, Appears In Memphis

The Bawss is back, and reaches his intended destination Friday, as he's photographed alongside DJ Khaled in front of a restaurant.

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Producer Jahlil Beats Signs To Roc Nation Management

The man who produced Meek Mill's first national hit is the latest artist to sign to Jay-Z's management company.

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Rick Ross Suffers Seizure On Plane, Reportedly Regains Consciousness

UPDATE: Wale and DJ Sam Sneaker confirm that Ross' health appears to be improving, as the Def Jam star is reportedly "100%."

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T.I. Signs With Hip-Hop Since 1978 Management

Tip joins a roster that includes Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Drake and more.

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