Biggie Mural Set For Market Where He Once Worked
Street artist Danielle Mastrion plans to focus the mural on Biggie as a child saying, “This is about his roots and not the rap icon that he became.”
Juvenile Discusses Lil Wayne & Birdman Rift
"I want to retire and be one of the best CEOs, do the Jay Z [thing], retire, come back and make more money,” Juvenile says. “That’s the best rap business move ever.”
Game Plays “Game Or Lame” Regarding N.W.A Biopic, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao & Yeezy Boosts
“That’s game, off top,” Game says about the forthcoming N.W.A biopic. “I seen like half of it. I know [Dr.] Dre, man. Yeah, I can’t tell you [if it’s good] but it’s coming out [in] August, man.”
CyHi The Prynce Discusses Kanye West’s “All Day” Credits
“He ain’t think of these great ideas by himself,” CyHi The Prynce says. “He’s getting inspired by different people. It’s a brainstorm. It’s a think tank. We involve everybody.”
Suge Knight Blind In His Left Eye, According To Lawyer
Suge Knight’s lawyer Matthew Fletcher says that his client’s poor eyesight will be a focal point in his murder defense.
Young Thug Calls Travi$ Scott His “Lover”
“My lover name @travisscott,” Young Thug said via Instagram.
22 Best Roc-A-Fella Artists Ranked By HipHopWired
The list includes Kanye West, Cam’ron, Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek, among others.
J. Prince Flaunts Steve Francis’ Snatched Chain In New Video
“This is Steve Francis’ chain and it shall be returned to him,” J. Prince says. “It’s not even broken. [It’s] in good shape.”
Snoop Dogg, Jhené Aiko Feature In Anti-Gun Violence Public Service Announcement
The new PSA features individuals who want others with 401K plans to divest from the gun industry.
Guy Fieri Responds To Drake’s “6 Man” Shout-Out; Says It Was A "Total Surprise"
“I’m still getting a big grin out of that one,” Guy Fieri says. “Drake’s an awesome guy. I love his music and energy.”
Big Sean Says He Recorded “Dark Sky Paradise” At His House
"I recorded the whole thing in my crib. I built a studio in my house,” Big Sean says. “I was just focused on the music [and] focused on the vision.”
Boosie Badazz Says The Last Year Has Been “The Best Of My Life”
The rapper formerly known as Lil Boosie also discusses his name change, his relationship with Webbie and his plans for music.
50 Cent Addresses Relationship With His Son Marquise Jackson
“It’s too cool to not be little 50, that he’s associated to everything around me but me,” 50 Cent says of his son Marquise Jackson.
Dej Loaf Speaks On Upcoming Album & Working With Eminem
Dej Loaf also talks about her relationship with Meek Mill and reveals her hopes of getting DMX to feature on her album.
Method Man On Waiting 88 Years To Hear “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin”: “That’s Stupid”
“You have to wait 88 years to hear some shit? By that time, it’s going to be fuckin’ played out,” Method Man says. “I hope that’s a rumor. Whoever said that, that shit is fuckin’ stupid.”
Crazy Legs Says No One Person Can Be Credited For Creating Hip Hop
“When you apply [DJ] Kool Herc and Bambaataa and The L Brothers and all that together and see what everyone was doing, I think it becomes a collective more than [just] one particular person,” Crazy Legs says.
Kanye West Previews New Music At Surprise Show In London
Kanye West performs new music with Vic Mensa and brings out Big Sean, Raekwon, CyHi The Prynce and Skepta during a recent performance in London, England.
N.W.A’s Former Bodyguard Joe Fierro Dies Aged 61
Joe Fierro also acted as the Head Of Security for Ruthless Records during N.W.A's more turbulent years.
RZA Says “Once Upon A Time In Shoalin” May Be Released Commercially After 88 Years
“It feels almost certain that ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin...’ will be the final Wu-Tang Clan album,” RZA says.
Yelawolf Talks About His Early Hip Hop Influences
Yelawolf also recalls coming across one of Eminem’s old demo tapes in New York prior to signing with Shady Records.
Alley Boy Addresses Fight Footage; Claims Attackers Were Working For Police
New York-based rap group G4 Boyz neither confirms nor denies their alleged involvement in the incident.