Ludacris Hints At Role In Season 2 Of “Empire”
Fox has reportedly confirmed that Ludacris will be involved in the show’s second season.
Flavor Flav Says He’s Bailing Bobby Shmurda Out Of Jail
“Ay yo, Shmurda, we coming to get you out, baby,” Flavor Flav says during a video posted to Bobby Shmurda’s Instagram account.
Talib Kweli & Killer Mike Fire Back At ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith For “Black Lives Matter” Comments
“Where is all the noise about #BlackLivesMatter when black folks are killing black folks?,” Stephen A. Smith tweeted yesterday (July 21).
Wale To Perform At The White House As Part Of Michelle Obama’s “Reach Higher” Campaign
“I’m beyond honored and grateful to be involved in the First Lady’s ‘Reach Higher’ initiative and to have the opportunity to sit down with her, as well as perform for the kids of D.C.,” Wale said via a statement.
Dr. Dre & DJ Premier Pictured Together “Putting In Work”
“Time to make history now,” DJ Premier’s manager wrote on Instagram. “More news to come. DR. DRE X DJ PREMIER.”
Blood & Crip Gang Members React To Kendrick Lamar’s Reebok Sneakers
“The message is about a whole lot of peace and unity,” Jigga, a Crip gang member, says about Kendrick Lamar’s sneaker collaboration with Reebok.
T.I. Changes Title Of Next Album To “The Dime Trap”
The album was originally set to be called “Traps Open.”
Lil Wayne & Rich Homie Quan Filmed In Studio Together
Details regarding the pair’s recent studio session are currently unknown.
Hip Hop Single Sales: The Weeknd, Silentó & Fetty Wap
The Weeknd takes the #1 spot and Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” falls further down the chart.
The Top 10 Hip Hop Singles Of The Week: PRhyme, Future & Young Thug
PRhyme link up with Logic and Future releases “Where Ya At” featuring Drake.
Hip Hop Week In Review: Young Thug, 50 Cent & Birdman
Young Thug and Birdman are named as culprits in a conspiracy to murder Lil Wayne and 50 Cent files for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Jidenna Pens Letter Addressing Criticism He’s Received For Recent Comments Regarding Nigeria
“I am, always have been, and always will be proud of my Nigerian heritage,” Jidenna writes.
Petition Launches To Add OutKast To Stone Mountain Monument
“We simply wish to add new carvings, of Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast, to the mountainside,” the petition says. “There's plenty of room.”
Actress Susan Sarandon Invites A$AP Rocky & Action Bronson To Smoke With Her
The invitation came via a tweet Sarandon sent to the rappers after hearing Bronson’s shout-out to her on A$AP Rocky’s “1 Train.”
Hussein Fatal’s Girlfriend Charged With DUI In Deadly Car Accident
Zanetta L. Yearby has reportedly been charged with a string of offences including first-degree vehicular homicide and reckless driving.
Charlamagne On The Confederate Flag: “Its Historical Context Is Hate”
“Too much blood is on that flag for it to ever be a good thing,” Charlamagne Tha God says of the Confederate flag.
The Outlawz Rapper Hussein Fatal Killed In Car Accident
Talib Kweli and Irv Gotti have paid their respects to Hussein Fatal over social media.
Capo Of Chief Keef’s Glo Gang Label Murdered In Chicago
Various rappers including Chief Keef, Lil Durk and Juicy J have taken to social media to mourn the death of Capo.
Hip Hop Single Sales: Silentó, Fetty Wap & Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” gets knocked off the top spot by 17-year-old Atlanta rapper Silentó and his single “Watch Me.”
The Top 10 Hip Hop Singles Of The Week: Meek Mill, Krept & Konan & The Game
Meek Mill drops a new freestyle and U.K. duo Krept & Konan release the video for “Do It For The Gang” featuring Wiz Khalifa.
Hip Hop Week In Review: Redman, 50 Cent & Puff Daddy
Redman reveals where he places Eminem in Rap’s hierarchy and The Daily Beast suggests that 50 Cent’s trolling may have led to Rick Ross’ recent arrest.