Since signing to Roc La Familia last year, Tru Life has been a hot topic of conversation on both corners and barbershops. Now the volatile Boricua, who first found fame after he shook down Mobb Deep on the Beef DVD, ...

Since being catapulted into the spotlight by his 106 & Park Freestyle Friday appearances, battle rapper Jin has made it a point to represent for the Asian community. But from his first commercial single, the quirky “Learn Chinese,” to his ...

In the six years that have passed since B.G. parted ways with Cash Money Records, the N’awlins native has kept his name relevant through notable indie releases. After releasing four respectable LPs, including 2006’s Heart of Tha Streetz, Vol. 2, ...

Maybe Slim Thug was a bit presumptuous when he named his 2005 debut Already Platinum, which stalled out just shy of gold. Despite missing his projected numbers, Thugga still succeeded in making a name for himself outside of Houston. Now, ...

After reverting to his government name to shake the shady connotation that an alias like “C-Murder” carries, Corey Miller has once again reclaimed his menacing moniker. While awaiting re-trial for second-degree murder charges, the N’awlins boy recorded Screamin’ 4 Vengeance, ...

Perhaps Tha Dogg Pound took the motto, “Ain’t no fun if the homies can’t have none,” a bit too literally when they constructed last year’s reunion album Cali Iz Active. The disc’s title almost seems like an afterthought, with all ...

Over a decade ago, Mobb Deep’s Prodigy was rapping about stabbing people with their nose bones and was revered as one of New York’s finest lyricists. Funny how much things can change. Still feeling the impact from the now-infamous Jay-Z ...