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Key!, one of the former founding members of Atlanta's Two-9 collective, has been branching out and doing his solo thing lately. Most recently, Key! released an EP entitled Give Em Hell along with fellow up and coming Atlanta rapper OG Maco in July, and now Key...

You know Lil Durk's "Gas & Mud" video is about to be one of the realest of all time when it opens with just $1 bills lying on the table. Many rappers don't come from Benjamins, you know. So, in a way, the Washingtons re-frame the strip club, lean-filled debauchery that ensues in the clip. Li...

The Global Spin Awards is an annual ceremony celebrating the work of music's foundation, the DJ. Producers will also be recognized for their contribution to music as well. Earlier yesterday during a press conference at Midtown Manhattan's Bryant Park, nominees for the 3rd Annual Global Spin Awards were announced for categories like, hip-hop, EDM, reggae, and best celebrity DJ. ...

Christian rap is having a bit of a moment this week. Lecrae's Anomaly debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard — a rarity in the subgenre. This is a testament to his supportive fanbase, so he shoots them a thank you in the form of a song. Lecr...

Iggy Azalea's ex-boyfriend Hefe Wine will stop at nothing to make some money off of her name. Wine's name first made headlines when he threatened to release a sex tape made by the two while they were dating. Now, Wine hopes to put out an album filled with unreleased tracks from the Australian rapper...

Multi-platinum rapper/producer DJ Quik is slated to release his ninth studio album, The Midnight Life, on Oct. 14 through his Mad Science label in conjunction with INgrooves Music Group. DJ Quik ensures this  16-track album will satisfy anyone who loves to have a good time. ...

Here's a surprise. Despite Snoop being a busy man and preparing for his hosting duties for the BET Hip-Hop Awards, Snoop managed to get some bars in for his crew DPGC. Snoop Dogg went on Instagram and unveiled the cover art for DPGC's newest mixtape, That's My Work 5...

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Cam'ron's been relentless in dropping new music. Aside from his First Of The Month series, Cam's been throwing out loosies for his fans as well. Today, Killa connects with 2 Chainz for "Snapped." Over a heavy soul sample, the two kick signature bars about women, relationships and more...

Will.i.am is starting a new business venture along with designer George Gorrow, both men have decided to partner up to create a collection of fashion forward frames called ill.i Optics. Will.i.am has always had the passion to create frames, and partnering up with George's cult following is the perfect match for the BEP rapper...

VICE/Warner Bros. rapper Deniro Farrar and Bow Down tour mate Denzel Curry have set out to chronicle their nationwide tour.  Today they premiered the first episode of their new blog series on Complex as the two take over the state of Florida, hitting Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. The t...

It's always a beautiful thing when The Underachievers & Flatbush Zombies link up. This time, they'll be gracing the stage under their moniker, Clockwork Indigo. The supergroup provided a collaborative effort in the form of "Butterfly Effect," which was produced by The Architect. Clockwo...