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Hip Hop Single Sales: Drake, Beyoncé & Desiigner
Drizzy returns to #1, Prince falls to #7 and a track from the mid-90s surfaces – all on this week’s R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart.
Iggy Azalea Won’t Be Rapping About Azealia Banks On “Digital Distortion”
Will Iggy Azalea’s forthcoming album bring her back into the music conversation?
Hip Hop Single Sales: Prince, Beyoncé & Drake
Prince continues to dominate the chart this week with an array of songs from his cherished discography.
The Top 10 Hip Hop Singles & Videos Of The Week: Jay Z, Fabolous & Tupac
A spoof Jay Z response to Beyoncé and Fabolous takes on Desiigner’s “Panda.”
Hip Hop Week In Review: Soulja Boy, PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake
Soulja Boy’s alleged $400 million deal tops the headlines this week.
Tupac’s Original Demo Version Of “Dear Mama” Released By DJ King Assassin
The original demo version of “Dear Mama” features vocals from Ice Cube protégé Yo-Yo.
Skepta “Konnichiwa” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist With Features
UPDATE: Skepta’s long-awaited “Konnichiwa” album is now available for streaming.
The Game Pays Homage To Afeni Shakur Throughout New Tribute Song, “Mama”
“I wanna say R.I.P., Afeni,” The Game says at the end of the track. “I know you happy you with ‘Pac now. I know he aight. He got his Mama.”
Jada Pinkett Smith Remembers Afeni Shakur In Touching Tribute
“Rest in peace Afeni, and give Pac a hug and a kiss from me,” Jada Pinkett Smith writes on her Facebook page.
Charlamagne Tha God Reflects On The Breakfast Club’s Game-Changing Interview With Hillary Clinton
“America used to say that hip-hop was a cancer,” the controversial radio personality says.
R.I.P. Afeni Shakur: Hip Hop Mourns Death Of Tupac’s Mother
A sea of tributes pour in for Afeni Shakur, the mother who gave birth to one of Hip Hop’s greatest voices.
Tupac’s Mother, Afeni Shakur, Dies Age 69
It’s reported that Afeni suffered a possible cardiac arrest prior to her death.
An Alleged Tyga-Blac Chyna Sex Tape Is Reportedly Being Shopped
It’s reported that a copy of the alleged sex tape has been sent to various media outlets and porn companies.
Russell Simmons On Hollywood’s Diversity Issue: “There’s Nobody Black Pushing Buttons”
“It is true that if you a black comedian, you don’t know you’re a nigga until you move to Hollywood and they tell you, ‘I’ll see you on Chocolate Sunday, that’s what night you play,’” Russell Simmons says.
DJ Khaled & Fiancée Expecting First Child Together
DJ Khaled’s first child, and no doubt future mainstay of his renowned Snapchat account, is due in the fall.
Azealia Banks Continues Beyoncé Tongue-Lashing: “She’s Not An Artist, She’s A Poacher”
“[Beyoncé] needs to stay under Jay-z’s foot,” Azealia Banks tweeted.
PARTYNEXTDOOR’s Reference Tracks For Drake’s “Legend” & “Company” Leak
This will no doubt add fuel to the fire for those Drake doubters.
Hip Hop Single Sales: Prince, Desiigner & Drake
Prince’s unwavering popularity and extensive fan base is further evidenced on the charts this week as the late singer dominates the Top 10.
The Top 10 Hip Hop Singles & Videos Of The Week: Birdman, Trinidad James & Tupac
Birdman gets candid with Angie Martinez while Trinidad James releases the video to his latest single, “Just A Lil’ Thick (She Juicy).”
Hip Hop Week In Review: Birdman, Rick Ross & Rachel Roy
Birdman’s now infamous, expletive-ridden interview with The Breakfast Club dominates the headlines this week.
Nas Working On Netflix's Hip Hop Drama “The Get Down”
UPDATE: “The Get Down” comes from renowned film director Baz Luhrmann and is set to premiere in 2016.
