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Nick Cannon To Step Down From "Cannon's Countdown" & Revive "Wild N Out"
A month after Nick Cannon bids adieu to his countdown radio show, he will revive "Wild N Out" after a six-year hiatus.
Jay-Z & Raekwon Photographed In The Studio Together
The Purple Tape meets "The Blueprint" as two titans of 1990s New York Hip Hop apparently come together after 20 years of running in similar circles.
?uestlove & Stephen Starr's Hybrid Restaurant To Open May 18
Fans of The Roots and Philly-fried chicken can soon indulge in "Love Drumsticks" at New York City's Chelsea Market.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 5/12/2013
Jay-Z & The Bullitts' "Great Gatsby soundtrack" curation paid off, while Talib Kweli may be a "Prisoner Of Conscious" but he sells well. Aesop Rock and Mike Stud also put numbers on the boards.
Kid Ink "Almost Home EP" Release Date & Cover Art
One of the independent chart conquerors of 2012 now signs to a major label and prepares his first release, "Almost Home."
Mike WiLL Made It To Release Instrumental EP, "#FuckVerses"
Mike WiLL Made It hopes to stamp his sub-genre of Hip Hop in "Eardruma" music.
Soulja Boy "King Soulja" Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Soulja Boy's first mixtape in some months, "King Soulja," releases today.
Def Jam Records Names Shawn "Pecas" Costner Executive Vice President
It's a season of moves at Def Jam Records as a veteran executive within the company gets a major promotion.
Gucci Mane Pleads Not Guilty To Assault Charge
UPDATE #2: Gucci Mane is out on bond, "just going about his life," his attorney said.
Chucky Thompson Says Nas' "One Mic" Was A Calculated Step Away From Beef With Jay-Z
At a time of diss records dominating media cycles, Hitmen producer Chucky Thompson reveals how he and Nas envisioned "One Mic" from a Phil Collins sample and a unique verse-to-chorus transition.
Tragedy Khadafi Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of "Saga Of A Hoodlum" With Live Stream Concert
Tragedy Khadafi, Large Professor and Audible Doctor will be kickin' it at Boiler Room TV this afternoon like it's 1993.
Jerry Heller Claims He & Eazy-E Put "The Source" Magazine "In Business"
Reacting to some claims that Suge Knight made in "The Source" magazine about The D.O.C.'s Ruthless Records contract, Jerry Heller recalls sending "The Source" supply-money in the 1980s.
Chief Keef Ordered To Pay Child Support
Courts estimate that 20% of Chief Keef's monthly earnings need to go towards his two year-old son.
Fabolous Explains The Misconceptions About Him & Street Fam's Reputation
Fabolous says that Plaxico Burress wrongfully dry-snitched on him and Street Fam. He reminds fans that his music has never been about "tough guy" tactics.
Ghostface Killah Recalls Changing Method Man's Style
Ghostface Killah recalls he and Raekwon teasing Method Man about the style that would eventually define on Wu-Tang Clan's "Method Man."
R.A. The Rugged Man Announces "Legends Never Die Tour" Dates
R.A. The Rugged Man is taking his recent "Legends Never Die" album to Germany, Austria, Scotland, Netherlands and France.
Jaheim Announces Sixth Album, "Appreciation Day"
Jaheim to release his latest album, "Appreciation Day" and throws a Mother's Day giveaway for his fans.
Lauryn Hill Thanks Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder & Ruffhouse Records For Support
Lauryn Hill thanks some musical peers and the record label that first signed her in one of her final messages before serving time.
T.I. Considering Adding Yo Gotti, Kirko Bangz, Jeremih To Hustle Gang
The Hustle Gang's conglomerate may expand to include delegates from Memphis, Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago.
The Architect Presents: Canibus "Flight RTJ2 - The Layover" Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Canibus' management is endorsing the new mixtape that features 15 'Bis records, along with appearances from Keith Murray, K-Rino and Tony Touch.
Too Short Lists His Five Most Essential Songs
Too Short loves the title tracks from some of his most celebrated albums, spanning three different decades.
