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@chubbsview @ovo_gelo @habibizcafe @ovonoel @champagnepapi @quentinmiller__ @jprince713 A photo posted by ryan silverstein (@ovoryan) on Jan 1, 2015 at 3:54am PST Quentin Miller, the rapper who Meek Mill claims is Drake's ghostwriter, has finally spoken out...

The popular NBA2k series enlisted DJ Premier, DJ Khaled and DJ Mustard as executive producers for its upcoming 2K16 release and now the full soundtrack is available via Spotify. Featuring new and classic joints produced by each heavyweight producer, the tracklist is full of bangers. Check out the full ...

Lil Uzi Vert drops a new record titled “All Night,” which is produced by Cardo Got Wings. Over a string-heavy instrumental with head-pounding bass, Uzi explodes, rattling braggadocious bars about taking people girlfriends, his come up and a ton more. "I'm on my...

We suppose you could take the view that the Jackson family has been maligned in the press--that erratic (and allegedly criminal) behavior has marred the famously musical clan at every turn. But on the other hand, you could argue that the Jacksons are so undeniable, irrefutably talented at what they do that their artistic legacy has endured despite ill will, countless smear campaigns and whatever N

Fetty Wap and Shy Glizzy team up for "Why You Mad." This record is a certified street banger. Fetty croons on the hook, asking his haters why are they mad and if they have a problem then he can solve it expeditiously. "Really tell me why you mad son...

Two of the most powerful names in entertainment are teaming up as producers for a currently untitled HBO miniseries. According to EW, Jay Z and Will Smith are listed as producers--along with Jay Brown, James Lassiter and Aaron Kaplan--for a miniseries about Emmett Till. In ...

The intro to Trae Tha Truth’s latest album Tha Truth feels like a mission statement. Comedian Lil Duval says, “Ain’t no music out here for the struggle right now. That’s what the people need.” He continues to explain that he knows people love to dance and have a good time, but it’s hard to do that when life hits you hard. It’s an accurate take on the curre...

Kanye West's last album, 2013's Yeezus, was stark and minimal, drawing heavily from Chicago drill and house. Its detractors (some of whom had been fans of West's earlier, more conventional work) were unhappy with the vocals, feeling that they weren't dense or verbose enough. Wel...

Prominent East Coasters Erick Sermon, Method Man and Redman connect for "Clutch." The veteran trio give the young bucks a lyrical lesson over a sample-heavy instrumental and this joint sounds like it's straight from the Golden Era of hip-hop ...

Wale and First Lady Michelle Obama are teaming up to help college-bound teens overcome their future obstacles. "Beating the Odds," a summit designed to help teens make a smooth transition into college, took place at the White House yesterday (July 23)...