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Statik Selektah is busy with the rollout of his upcoming album, What Goes Around..., due out on Aug. 19. He's gathered everyone from 2014 XXL Freshman Jon Connor to Black Thought, and today we get a bonus track off the LP. Rising Chicago rapper Alex Wiley and Statik Selektah worked on a track together called "Future Guns," which features Statik's laid-back production that bodes well for

To continue on with the theme of art today, in a recent interview with the Daily Beast, Art Adviser, Maria Brito spoke about her connection with rap mogul, Diddy. Diddy has never been shy about flaunting some of most gaudiest purchases. Now, it appears that Brito has rubbed off on him, as she said that Puff has become immersed in the art culture altogether...

Jeezy has really seen it all. Throughout the Atlanta rapper’s 10-plus year career, he’s giving us stories on the trap, his drug king status, and how he hustled out of the streets to become one of the biggest figures in hip-hop. He’s also ...

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Chris Brown’s other half Karreuche Tran is stepping to the forefront this week. Amidst breakup rumors, the model set down with Keke Palmer on Just Keke and opened up about some of the issues she’s had in her relationship including Rihanna. While i...

After hitting fans with the release date and album artwork, here's Wiz Khalifa's Blacc Hollywood tracklisting. Entailing features from Juicy J, Ty Dolla $ign, Chevy woods and more, check it out below. Blacc Hollywood Tracklist: 1. Hop...

Where's the love? Bang Em Smurf isn't holding back on how he feels about certain rappers in the game. The former G-Unit affiliate recently spewed venom towards Ja Rule for releasing his book and comparing him to a "sucka." Now, he's going against his former ally, 50 Cent...

In hip-hop not only are the rappers famous but there happens to be a few moms who struck their claim to fame also. Whether appearing on Love & Hip-Hop, involved in legal affairs regarding their deceased son's estate, or even responsible for the careers of numerous rap artists; the moms in hip-hop certainly deserve a bit of shine. Ch...

Ab-Soul wants to represent the enlightened artists who don't mind turning up. The Adam Roberts-directed "Hunnid Stax" video is pretty much an example of that goal. There are beautiful women hanging in the bedroom and chilling in the back of a vehicle with Ab-Soul...

Rapper Yung Joc’s wife is filing for divorce after 13 years of marriage citing adultery as the grounds for the split. Her recent filing may have something to do with her husband’s public relationship with reality star Karlie Redd on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Alexandria ...

Ransom decided to help get the work week started with a new goodie entitled, "Around The World." Here, Ransom spits some street poetry over a key loop that combines just the right amount of nostalgia and grit. Credit goes to Vocab for the beat ...

Mike WiLL Made It has a new mixtape on the way. The producer announced today via Instagram that he would be offering up new music with Ransom. It's expected to drop soon. The mixtape comes on the heels of his recent single “Buy The World,” which features Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar and Future. There's no tell...