Drake Explains Mixed Heritage, Recalls Bar Mitzvah
The emcee GQ Magazine labeled a "Gangster Killer" describes the perspective he gained from his Backstreet Boys Bar Mitzvah.
Lil Wayne's I Am Not A Human Being Bundled With Def Jam Rapstar
After a digital only release, this Def Jam/Cash Money/4mm partnership hints at labels limiting physical releases to increase profits.
Kanye West Explains His Hiatus And The Taylor Swift Incident
In a Vanity Fair Interview, Kanye talks about the '09 VMAs and losing his mother saying, "I was a spoiled brat."
Young Chris Signs To Division One/Universal Motown
State Property/Roc-a-fella alum, Young Chris takes his talents to South Beach in a partnership with Rico Love.
Diddy Nervous About Singing On "Last Train To Paris"
Even with help from Auto-tune and Dirty Money, Diddy says being a lead vocalist is "nerve wracking."
Nicki Minaj Sets New Record For Female Rapper Chart Positions
The DXnext alum has seven songs on the Billboard Top 200, including three of her own, and appearances with Jay Sean, Trey Songz, Sean Kingston and Lil Wayne.
Democratic Party Hopes Roots, B.o.B Energize Voters
Last month's B.o.B concert helped the DNC raise 1.75 million, and they hope to continue momentum with the help of the Roots.
Kanye West Channels "Thriller," "Purple Rain" For His Fantasy Film
Paris and London get the first looks at Kanye's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," reportedly including a burning phoenix and a giant Michael Jackson head.
Just Blaze Talks T.I., Jay Electronica Delays
Just Blaze tells the Hypemen what's really holding up T.I's "King Uncaged" and Jay Electronica's "Act II."
Cee-Lo Hints At Official 50 Cent Collaboration
The Lady Killer praises 50 Cent for his "Fuck You" remix, and says an official video could be in the works.
Boi 1-da And The New Royales Explain Working On Eminem's Recovery
Liz Rodrigues, Erik Alcock and Boi 1-da tell ILuvLola.net how they ended up on Eminem's double-platinum "Recovery" album.
Lloyd Banks Explains Why A G-Unit Reunion Won't Happen
Banks tells VladTV, he won't initiate diss records, but "Some things you don't get past."
Kid Cudi Explains Origins Of Wale Criticism
In his Complex interview outtakes, Kid Cudi says, "I'm not into peer mediation and working things out...I have no ill will towards dude."
50 Cent And Chelsea Handler Picture Fuels Dating Rumors
After some flirting via Twitter, TMZ spots 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler out together.
Police Target Graffiti Legend Cope2 For Subway Tagging
NYPD officers charge Cope with criminal mischief after spotting him buffing out an old subway tag.
Kanye West Set To Release New Album On Monday, November 22
UPDATE: Kanye West is releasing his album the Monday before Thanksgiving, November 22.
Big Boi Reveals Option For Two More Solo Albums
As the wait for another Outkast album continues, Big Boi says he has the option of two more Def Jam solo albums.
Dr. Dre Talks Detox Delays, LeBron James Partnership
Dre hopes to release Detox by Christmas, and unveils another line of headphones with NBA MVP LeBron James.
Meet the emcee endorsed by Curren$y, DJ Toomp, Ski Beatz and others as he explains reworking Miles Davis classics, and being a Pete Rock fanatic.
Diddy Talks Making $500 Million A Year With Sean John
The man formerly known as Puffy, explains how he "broke down color barriers" in fashion to annually bring in half a billion dollars.