Karmaloop Releases Statement Regarding Sale To Dame Dash & Kanye West
The Boston, Massachusetts-based retailer says Kanye West and Dame Dash are among several parties interested in purchasing the site.
Karrueche Tran Speaks On Relationship With Chris Brown
“[I feel hurt] because of what he’s done,” Karrueche Tran says. “[I feel hurt] because the man I loved hurt me and betrayed me.”
BattleRap.com Live Tweeting From “Don't Flop Philly”
Don't Flop's first event in the city is the biggest battle rap event Philly has ever seen.
Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” Becomes First No. 1 Album With “Pimp” In Its Title
The project also becomes the third No. 1 album to have “butterfly” somewhere in the title.
Yung Gleesh Reportedly Charged With Sexual Assault; Affidavit Released
UPDATE: The affidavit detailing the charges facing Yung Gleesh has been released.
Action Bronson Discusses Foxy Brown’s Influence On Hip Hop
“When I think of influential females in hip-hop, my mind goes to Foxy Brown, hands down,” Action Bronson says.
15 Rappers Who Never Dropped A Classic Album Listed By HipHopWired
Method Man, Pusha T and Lil Wayne are among the rappers included in the list.
Rich Homie Quan Reportedly Punched Security Guard At LIV Nightclub After Being Denied Entry
Rich Homie Quan and his entourage allegedly used a speedboat as their getaway following the incident.
T-Pain Reveals Aaliyah Collaboration On “The Iron Way” Mixtape
“I actually have Aaliyah on a song, I got an Aaliyah feature,” T-Pain says. “These are vocals people [have] never heard before.”
Russell Simmons Discusses “The Scenario” Hip Hop Musical
“It'll be half-concert, half-storytelling,” Russell Simmons says of his Broadway musical. “Something like this deserves a little bit of a love story and a little bit of [Public Enemy's] ‘Fight the Power.’”
will.i.am & Slick Rick Partner For Limited Edition Sunglasses Collaboration
“ill.i x Slick Rick represents our vision for the next level of fresh, fly and classic eyewear,” Slick Rick says.
Yelawolf Discusses Why Eminem Is The Only Artist Feature On “Love Story”
“I think that ‘Love Story’ is going to be the album that changes things for me,” Yelawolf says.
A$AP Yams Cause Of Death Announced
The A$AP Mob co-founder’s death has been ruled an “accident caused by acute mixed drug intoxication,” according to the Chief Medical Examiner.
Pete Rock Calls “To Pimp A Butterfly” “The Best Album Out”
“This is what a Hip Hop album should sound like,” Pete Rock says. “I would say this even if I wasn’t on it.”
Suge Knight Was Physically Assaulted Prior To Hit-And-Run, According To Cle “Bone” Sloan
The man who was reportedly struck by Suge Knight in late January claims to have physically assaulted the rap mogul prior to the incident.
Nicki Minaj Becomes First Female Artist With Four Top 10 Hits On R&B/Hip-Hop Chart
“Truffle Butter,” “Throw Sum Mo,” “Only” and “Feeling Myself” all land within the Top 10 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart.
Charles Hamilton Discusses His Return To Music
The newly signed artist also talks about his “New York Raining” record with singer Rita Ora.
Lil Wayne Announces “Sorry For The Wait 2” Tour Dates
Lil Wayne is scheduled to hit various cities including Tampa, New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville as part of his “Release Partiez” nightclub tour.
Shock G Recalls Tupac’s Final Moments
“He settled for what happened,” Shock G says. “He let what happened happen. He didn’t know if it was gonna be Vegas but he was kinda asking for that. He was running to it. He just wanted to rest.”
Kendrick Lamar On His Fans: “I’m The Closest Thing To A Preacher They Have”
“I want you to get angry — I want you to get happy,” Kendrick Lamar says of his “To Pimp A Butterfly” album. “I want you to feel disgusted. I want you to feel uncomfortable.”