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Joe Budden's moody "Ordinary Love Shit Pt. 4" gets a fitting video one day before the release of Some Love Lost. Is it anything mind-altering? Nah. Budden is simply rapping and seated in a room while a model (presumably an ex-girlfriend) periodically shows up...

On the eve of releasing his 88 Crack Era mixtape, New York native Grafh has released his latest single "Walk In New York," featuring fellow New York natives Raekwon and Vado. The Ted Smooth-produced track is laced with breakbeat style drums and a menacing sounding sample, giving the track a '90s feel...

"Turn up the Valium . Dance dance . " So look right U get all emo and think about a lot of shyt in these situations .. I'm thankful for the perspective of knowin who REALLY "yeah" . I know I know I know .. And it's bittersweet! Anyway love to my fami... Read More ... Read More ...

OG Maco and his frequent producer Brandon Thomas lets out another track to vibe to. "Pistol" combines fluid storytelling and obvious metaphors (the "Pistol" isn't an actual pistol) in an easy-to-like cut. The voices echo through a spacy, smoked out production...

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Normally, in the school of journalism, you're taught to do your due diligence regarding your interviewee. In the case of radio host Tom Elliot he failed horrendously in this area. According to Buzzfeed, the radio host scheduled an interview with Aussie rapper 360 for Malbourne's 3AW...

The most recent Suge Knight, Katt Williams robbery story has been bizarre enough as it is. But when it comes to Suge, the story always takes another left turn. TMZ is reporting that the former Death Row Records boss passed out once in his jail cell and again while getting an X-ray before being transferred to a local Las Vegas hospital. TMZ sour ...

Stalley's Ohio dropped. Rick Ross' Hood Billionaire is on the way. Meek Mill and Wale's albums are expected next year. But what of Fat Trel? Well, he's still putting in work, and it shows in "Burn" featuring Ross. The piano keys sound like something off an '80s soap opera, but we get a lengthy Fat Trel verse that ranges from personal to intimidating: "We be them niggas them niggas d

In an interview with Hot 97's Ebro In The Morning show, Kendrick Lamar said that he felt like it was "uncalled for" when Macklemore posted the text message conversation between the two after Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's The Heist beat Kendrick's Good Kid M... Read More ...

Def Jam Recordings' Senior Director of Marketing & Development, Rob Caiaffa, has just been promoted to Vice President of Marketing. Earlier today Chris Atlas, Def Jam's Executive Vice President of Marketing, announced Caiaffa will now be responsible for the creation, development, and execution of marketing strategies on behalf of a select roster of Def Jam artists. “Rob...

French Montana recently sat down with Wendy Williams to discuss his relationship with Khloe Kardashian (during and after their romanic relationship), as well as details on what really went down between him and Miami rapper Trina. Anyone who's familiar with Wendy knows she has no filter and has no problem asking the juicy questions everyone's dying to know the answer to...

In kicking off last week’s Halloween celebration, Future treated his fans to a new mixtape, Monster, hosted by DJ Esco. Since announcing his mixtape back in September, the tape serves as a follow up to Future’s previous album, Honest, and establishes a more sinister sound. The Freeba...

Jay Z's Halloween costume had a lot of people confused on Twitter this past weekend. The Carter’s are huge fans of art. They recently were all over Europe, taking pics in front of famous art works, such as the Mona Lisa. So it's only fitting that the power couple dressed up as two of the most influential artists of the past century. Hov dress...