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Max B Explains The Roots Of His Beef With Jim Jones & The Byrdgang
Max B breaks down the dire financial circumstances that he feels Jim Jones and Byrdgang put him in around the time of the robbery-murder he's been convicted of.
Pete Rock Confirms Live Band Remake Of "Mecca & The Soul Brother"
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's most celebrated album brings the pair back together 21 years later, to re-record it with a live band.
Big K.R.I.T. "King Remembered In Time" Stream & Download Link
UPDATE #3: Big K.R.I.T. & Michael "5000" Watts give the latest free project from the Def Jam star the Swishahouse Chopped & Screwed treatment.
Gillie Da Kid Confirms He's Playing Tupac Shakur In Movie
The self-proclaimed "Gil Smith" also says that he beats up Steven Seagal in another film, releasing this year.
Nipsey Hussle Says LAPD Used Excessive Force During Handcuff Incident
UPDATE: Nipsey Hussle says the Los Angeles Police Department was forceful with his disabled brother.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/14/2013
Jay-Z gets his 13th #1 album in "Magna Carta Holy Grail," while fellow Brooklyn veteran Tony Touch brings a gang of Golden Era greats to his "Piece Maker 3 (Return Of The 50 MC's).
Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Breaks Two Spotify Records
Jay-Z's #NewRules put numbers on the boards at Spotify, with "Magna Carta Holy Grail."
2 Chainz Justifies His $100,000 Feature Verse Rate, Talks Added Value
2 Chainz confirms the reports that he charges a standard six-figure fee to appear on a song, and how it will translate to benefit another artist's career.
Gunplay Reflects On 50 Cent Fight, Says He's Never Been Robbed In His Life
Gunplay tells The Combat Jack Show that his BET Hip-Hop Awards fight with 50 Cent was a small window of opportunity.
50 Cent Says Interscope Records' Changes Have Delayed "Street King Immortal"
50 Cent says that Interscope Records' staff turnover has made him to deliver the fifth major label album he's envisioning.
The Weeknd Breaks Interview Silence, Explains If He's Deliberately Mysterious
Complex magazine lands one of the first Q&A sessions with The Weeknd, who explains that he finds himself boring, especially growing up watching Prince and Michael Jackson.
KA "The Night's Gambit" Full Album Stream
UPDATE: The former Natural Elements emcee's "The Night's Gambit" is available for full stream and purchase.
Lil Reese Arrested For Drug Possession
The 2013 legal woes of the Glory Boyz Entertainment roster continue, as Lil Reese is arrested for having several grams of marijuana.
YMCMB & Friends "Rich Gang" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE: Released in two versions, Cash Money Records' first retail compilation in over a decade features new acquisitions such as Limp Bizkit, Busta Rhymes and Mystikal, plus Kendrick Lamar.
Alchemist SSUR 3-Song Mini-Album Stream
UPDATE: In conjunction with his SSUR snap-back, Alchemist hits fans with three cohesive songs featuring Evidence, Action Bronson, Domo Genesis and Roc Marciano.
John Legend "Love In The Future" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
John Legend is back with his first solo album in five years. "Love In The Future" features Rick Ross and will be released in two versions.
3rd Bass To Reunite In Brooklyn Concert
MC Serch, Prime Minister Pete Nice and DJ Daddy Rich are bringing back that "Brooklyn-Queens" vibe tonight at a reunion show.
Blueprint & Illogic Announce Greenhouse Tour Dates
The group formerly known as Greenhouse Effect hits the road this week in celebration of "Bend But Don't Break."
ScHoolboy Q Confirms J. Cole Production, Raekwon Appearance On "Oxymoron"
UPDATE: ScHoolboy Q's Interscope Records debut, "Oxymoron" is now believed to include contributions from 50 Cent, J. Cole and Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon. Q makes a premature claim as he and Chef speak.
Ice-T, Snoop Lion & Jurassic 5 To Headline 2013 Fun Fun Fun Fest
Three veteran Los Angeles, California Hip Hop acts will join Slayer, MGMT, Cut Copy and others in Austin, Texas this Fall.
Slum Village Announce Additional Tour Dates
UPDATE: T3, Illa J and Young J hit the West Coast in August, with European dates to follow.
