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When the clock struck midnight, Nicki Minaj and her steamy video pretty much broke Twitter and the rest of social media. But that was to be expected when she teased some photos from the clip that featured Drake on the receiving end of a memorable lap dance...

In honor of Public Enemy's 25th Anniversary, Arnette Eyewear has decided to team up with the legendary group to produce a limited collection of eyewear. The collab will come in an exclusive colorway by means of the Witch Doctor sunglass frame...

Look's who doing the ice bucket challenge now. After 50 Cent accepted the challenge by Ludacris and Bow Wow, G-Unit (Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo) decide to join in on the fun. All together, the group nominated each other, as well as Lil Boosie, Angie Martinez, DJ Drama, Cosmic Kev and BIGVON...

Last night, Aug. 19, Lil Wayne and Drake took over The Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY. Not only were the two amped with their hefty rosters full of hits but both YMCMB MCs were also full of jokes. As if the songs weren't enough to get the crowd moving, what some would deem The Dozens game between the two, added just the right element to a show that no one thought could get any better than the

There’s no denying New York’s locus in hip-hop has found itself beneath a microscope in recent years. Hip-hop heads across the space remember the day the Internet folded when Kendrick Lamar spoke out on “Control,” and the subsequent influx of retorts from MCs who responded either on wax, socially or by some other medium, surged in. Nevertheless, New York...

Remy Ma has been on an award tour of radio and press after serving 6 years in jail. This morning, she sat with The Breakfast Club and did a deep dive into her post-prison life. After talking about entertaining offers from DJ Khaled and others for a new label home, she spoke about mending fences with one-time mentor Fat Joe...

The story of Sugar Hill Records founder Sylvia Robinson is coming to a theater near you. Robinson's family just signed a deal with Broadway and film producer Paula Wagner that will allow the story of the head of the seminal hip-hop label to hit the big screen...

Atlanta resident Translee is on the right track. Back in college, he joined forces with DNC (Digital Nativ3 Culture) and caught the attention of Mr. Collipark, who instantly became impressed by Translee's talent. “He gave me an incredible opportunity to have my voice heard because he saw I wasn’t like other artists. I had a di...

Nicki Minaj’s steamy video for her new single “Anaconda” is finally here. After setting the Internet on fire with her single artwork, Nicki delivers with a variety of scenes showing off her voluptuous body. From the deep depths of the jungle to acrobat classes, the Young Money rapper confidently displays how to work her moneymaker. At the end, Drak...

When you pair Dr. Dre and Warren G, its like an instant hit-making match made in heaven. So the two collaborating again is sure to stir up some noise right? Well, fans may get just that as Warren G recently expressed a desired to work on the N...

DJ Mustard will be the one in charge of keeping the crowd hype at this year’s Video Music Awards. While the show honors all types of music, MTV News was curious if the producer would play some of his hits. “Nah, I’m not gonna be like that; I’m gonna play everybody’s music, I’m not just gonna play mine,” said Mustard before laughing. “I might just play mine.” The 10 Summ... Read More ...

Reality star Khloe Kardashian recently gushed to People about working with her boo, French Montana, in his latest video for "Don't Panic". The youngest daughter of the Kardashian clan has been dating the Moroccan rapper since April and the two have been inseparable ever since...