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Jay Z's successful sophomore LP.

Don't let the Barbie persona fool you. Nicki Minaj is not to be messed with. As previously reported, Nicki Minaj and her longtime boyfriend Safaree Samuels have split, and now TMZ has released a report which may explain the reason behind the breakup...

Yep. Still Livin. Thanks NYC. A photo posted by @freddiegibbs on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:12am PST   Freddie Gibbs headlined a show featuring Pell and Remy Banks from World's Fair last night at Rough Trade record store in Brooklyn, and while he tore things down at his performance he almost didn't make it out unscathed. Accordin...

Freddie Gibbs was the headliner last night at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn, headlining a performance that showed off why he's one of the most powerful and dexterous MCs on the planet right now. But for all the Gary, Ind. rapper displayed, the two younger artists on the bill, New Orleans rhymer Pell and Queens-based World's Fair MC Remy Banks, held their own as well...

Today, Nov. 4, is the birthday of Harlem hip-hop rapper and mogul Diddy.

My @elleusa COVER!! On stands in select cities Nov. 11 & US nationwide Nov. 18. Preview the issue at Elle.com badgalriri (@badgalriri) tarafından paylaşılan bir fotoğraf - şurada: Kas 11, 2014 at 7:52ÖÖ PST   Over the weekend, Rihanna made her return with Instagram (praise God), patching up her relationship with the company. Soon after her returned,  she released the cove...

Rick Ross teams up with Boosie Badazz (formerly known as Lil Boosie) for a "Nickel Rock." Rick Ross' seventh album, Hood Billionaire release is right around the corner (Nov. 24). Rozay revealed that the late, great Bobby Womack and Jay Z will be on the album. Thi...

Straight heat. Slaughterhouse aka Royce Da 5’9”, Joe Budden, Crooked I, and Joell Ortiz go completely off over a DJ Premier beat. Everything about this record will make you smile. "Y'all Ready Know" is the second official offering we have heard from Shady XV ( “Guts Over Fear” featuring Sia was the first).  Shady XV—the two discs album featuring al...

Wu-Tang Clan new A Better Tomorrow is due to drop on Dec. 2. Tonight during the Funk Flex show on Hot 97, Flex drops a new track, "Ruckus In B Minor." This is the newest single from the project since Wu-Tang took over The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and released "Ron O'Neal" in August...

Update (6:05 pm): Chris Brown has responded, calling his comments "childish." Original Story: Chris Brown does not take kindly to people adding their two cents on his relationships and when he feels someone has taken it too far, the singer has no problem speaking his mind. On ...

This rockstar has a nice face and an incredible body to match. Haven’t heard much of her work but just by looking at her, I’m sure it will be just a matter of time before she gets a little buzz over here.—Nathaniel Mathison

In the visuals for his latest single "Life Jacket", DJ Quik, Suga Free and Dom Kennedy surround themselves with beautiful half-naked women while cruising on a yacht. This is the second single featured on Quik's most recent body of work, The Midnight Life...