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RiRi's latest musical makeover reveals her pensive side for a conflicted yet telling release.
Pusha T Stresses Patience On "King Push;" Calls The Term "Coke Rap" Annoying
Exclusive: As Pusha T continues work on "King Push," he details why OutKast is his favorite group, and says he's thankful fans still want a Clipse reunion.
Pharrell Williams Speaks Exclusively To HipHopDX On The Label Of Genius
Exclusive: Pharrell traces his current direction back to a 2011 Pop/Rock album and a search to restore music's human element.
TLC Reunites With New Album And Biopic, Hopes To Work With Drake And J. Cole
TLC discusses its return to music and working with Lady Gaga and Ne-Yo. The group says it hopes to also get Drake and J. Cole on its forthcoming album.
Slept-On But Dope Hip Hop Songs From The Week Of 3/25/2013
Blu pays homage to Dr. Dre, as The White Mandingos call back to a sweet, pure time in Rap-Rock. Meanwhile, Marco Polo, El Da Sensei and Tame One get "Back To Work."
Lil Wayne - I Am Not a Human Being II
On the contrary, "I Am Not a Human Being II" is very human. Wayne is constantly horny, often drugged up and only takes a few moments for self-reflection.
Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience
"The 20/20 Experience" should have a bite as equal as its bark. It doesn't; but it's still damn good.
Rap Release Dates: Lil Wayne, French Montana, Prodigy, Alchemist
Lil Wayne competes with Tyga come album release day, while French Montana finally gets a date, and "Albert Einstein" moves a few months.
Mixtape Release Dates: Lloyd Banks, Waka Flocka Flame, Fabolous, J. Period
Waka Flocka Flame surprises us with an immediate release date, while Fabolous is working on a "Loso's Way" sequel.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 1/28/2013
Pusha T's mixtape delivery with Wale is a hit while Joey Bada$$ and Lil B's beef makes its rounds.
Rap Release Dates: Tyga, Havoc, Eve, Talib Kweli
Tyga announces a date to visit "Hotel California," while Havoc gears for a new album along with Eve and Talib Kweli.
Mixtape Release Dates: Pusha T, Waka Flocka Flame, Curren$y, Future, Drake
Pusha T is all set with "Wrath Of Caine," while Waka Flocka Flame and Future have some big mixtape collaborations on the horizon, plus Curren$y brings "New Jet City."
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 1/21/2013
This week, Nickelus F and Drake reunite for another hit, while A$AP Rocky, 50 Cent, and T.I. make some waves.
Rap Release Dates: Lupe Fiasco, Swollen Members, DJ Khaled, Planet Asia and Gensu Dean
Lupe Fiasco cans a follow-up to "Food & Liquor II," while Swollen Members releases cover art, DJ Khaled suffers from success, while Planet Asia and Gensu Dean bring "Abrasions."
Mixtape Release Dates: Pusha T, Vado, Slum Village and Mick Boogie
Pusha T releases cover art for "Wrath Of Caine," along with Slum Village and Mick Boogie while Vado, Casey Veggies, and Rockie Fresh bring mix tapes this week.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 1/14/2013
The return of Justin Timberlake with Jay-Z brings huge results, while Lil Wayne shows up twice, along with A$AP Rocky, and a guest appearance by Skrillex.
Rap Release Dates: Rick Ross, 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, Cypress Hill
Rick Ross announces his album title, 50 Cent confirms a release date, plus new albums on the horizon from Mobb Deep and Cypress Hill.
Mixtape Release Dates: Consequence, Big K.R.I.T., B-Real, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y
Consequence brings a 4th installment to "Movies On Demand," while Big K.R.I.T. announces a new mixtape and some news on Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 1/7/2013
This week the beef between Cassidy and Meek Mill hits another level while A$AP keeps winning and Trinidad James enters the conversation.
Rap Release Dates: Joe Budden, Tyga, Brotha Lynch Hung, Dead Prez
Joe Budden bumps his project a few weeks, as Tyga sets his sights on the Spring, while Brotha Lynch Hung and Dead Prez grab firm dates.
Mixtape Release Dates: Meek Mill, Master P, Juelz Santana, Vado
Meek Mill releases "Dreamchasers 3" artwork, plus new dates for Master P, Vado, Ace Hood, and more.