Book Review: "Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years That Changed Music Forever" By Will Hermes
"Because the music didn't have any recorded sound documents to look back on the author's recreation of the (often illicit) block parties that founded Hip Hop are impressive."
Drake's Juno Snub Called "Utterly Disrespectful" By Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal sticks up for his fellow Canadian emcee as Drake leaves the country's biggest award show empty handed.
Jadakiss Records Verse For Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV"
Jada also reveals he was in the lab with Young Jeezy and is readying a mixtape for later this month.
Evil Dee & Mr. Walt Introduce Da "New" Beatminerz
The production crew is following in the footsteps of its illustrious progenitor.
Big Boi Recording With Indie Rock Band Modest Mouse
The band sampled on Lupe Fiasco's "The Show Goes On" spent the week in the studio with Outkast's co-founder.
Big K.R.I.T. Says He Would Like To Produce Full Album For 8Ball & MJG
The multi-talented Def Jam emcee/producer says he'd love to unveil his beats to the mainstream by working with two Memphis pioneers.
New Boyz Tour High Schools With Rock The Vote
The Los Angeles kids hit up Michigan and Ohio this coming week as part of Rock The Vote's Democracy Class.
B.o.B. Explains His True Feelings About The OFWGKTA Diss
The rapper explains his reaction to Tyler, The Creator's diss in "Yonkers."
DJ Craze Criticizes Flo Rida, Praises Kanye West
The former DMC champ speaks out on some of rap's biggest names and also reveals details about his upcoming EP.
A Tribe Called Quest Film To Debut In Theaters July 8
The Michael Rapaport directed documentary will tour the country throughout the summer.
Beyonce Sued For $100 Million By Video Game Makers
The game developers claim the pop superstar bailed on a proposed dance video game.
Graffiti Artist Revok Sentenced To Six Months In Jail
The artist was arrested in Los Angeles for violating his parole.
Graffiti Masters Exhibit At European Art Festival Postponed
UPDATE: The event is postponed after Benetton made announcements.
L.A. Reid Remembers TLC's "Left Eye," Draws Nicki Minaj Comparisons
The music exec says he still mourns the R&B superstar.
CookBook Of LA Symphony Preparing "Original Recipe" LP For June
Cali rapper offering a mixtape collaboration with DJ Revolution in advance of the album.
Nas Collaborating With OFWGKTA Member Frank Ocean
Nasir and OFWGKTA's resident R&B-leaning singer/songwriter spent some time together in the studio.
MC Hammer Says He Hopes To Inspire Minority Entrepreneurs
Hammer plans a summer mentoring program in the Bay Area.
Treacherous Three Member L.A. Sunshine's Memoirist Looking For Backers
The author takes to Kickstarter to fund a book about the Hip Hop pioneer.
2P Debuts "The Rapture", Termanology Offers Up "Cameo King II"
Two new releases from these respected veterans.
Unreleased Recordings From 2Pac, Nas, DJ Quik, Ice Cube Part Of Lawhouse Records' Return
Producer Laylaw is opening up the vaults to uncover some recordings by Hip Hop's biggest names.
Max B Believes He Could Be Released From Prison This Summer
The Dipset associate was sentenced in 2009 to 75 years behind bars.