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Iggy and Rita Ora hit the stage in a tight fitted spider web inspired catsuits when they performed their single "Black Widow" at the VMAs. To add to the atmosphere the two worked the crowd in front of a big Spider-Man sized web along with some dancing ballerinas...

Seems like Ariana Grande and Big Sean have something going on. After winning her first VMA for Best Pop Video, the 21-year-old singer was caught holding hands with Big Sean backstage. Rumors broke last week that the two might be dating...

After opening up the VMAs with "Anaconda" and "Bang Bang," Nicki Minaj hit the stage once again to perform "She Came To Give It To You." No wardrobe malfunction this time. Usher showed he could do more than dance and sing during his performance...

Chris Brown hosted a pre-party for this year’s VMAs with Pia Mia and Bera that went sour when Suge Knight was shot multiple times. So far, Suge’s family has issued a statement after the shooting saying that he is currently resting. There have...

Nicki Minaj opened up the 2014 VMAs with a bang. The rapper performed her song "Anaconda" for the first time live with a few rump shaking dancers and acrobatics. She also hit the stage with Jessie J and Ariana Grande to perform their single "Bang Bang" and even happened to have a wardrobe malfunction in her short black mini dress...

Soulja Boy has turned down Gillie Da Kid's offer to step in the ring for $1 million and instead said he will dap up the Philly rapper's face for the free free. After seeing Gillie's challenge, Soulja Boy recorded a video response where he calls Gill broke and threatens to put paws on him compliments of the house...

Tonight is the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, highlighting some of the best and brightest that the entertainment world has to offer, and this year is hip-hop heavy. Only three categories—the genre-specific Best Rock Video and MTV Clubland awards and Best Cinematography—don't have a hip-hop nominee, while both Iggy Azalea and Eminem have seven nominations apiece, second only to Beyonce's eight for mo

UPDATE: Eminem confirms via Twitter that Shady XV is dropping on Black Friday. Yes it's official… #SHADYXV Black Friday. https://t.co/B0WCDoEeVO — Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) August 25, 2014 -- Eminem is planning to release a new song, “Guts Over Fear” featuring Sia, at midnight. But, is there also a new album ...

UPDATE (Aug. 28 10 a.m.): Tinashe released the album cover to her debut LP Aquarius.  Check it out above. ----- Tinashe's buzz has grown immensely after the success of "2 On." Today, the Los Angeles singer/songwriter revealed the artwork and tracklist to her debut LP Aquarius. ...

From Chris Brown joking about having babies with Karrueche to the release of Wiz Khalifa's new album, this week on Instagram was certainly an unforgettable one. With Nicki Minaj also releasing her highly anticipated "Anaconda" video, check out XXL's "Best Hip-Hop Instagrams Of The Week...

Well, this should be interesting. Murda Mook, who is a famous battle rapper that made a name for himself during the Smack / URL days, broke the news on Instagram that Drake wanted to compete against him. The flick was taken at a club last night...

Beyoncé continues to push the needle with her performances. This Sunday, Bey is set to perform at the 2014 VMAs. According to a source in attendance, Beyonce is planning to perform her album Beyonce in just 15 minutes. It is set to be a medley of all the songs with visual components in the background. Be...