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It's safe to say that Drake is easily on one right now. After dropping '0-100',  joining his la familia at Summer Jam last weekend, and finding out he'll be performing at the BET Awards this year, Drake season is in full effect. To continue the momentum, Drake recently released the schedule for his "Houston Appreciation Weekend". The Noth ...

"I'm Just Gettin' Blowed" is a song that's sort of about coming to terms (or smoking weed) with the things that are generally out of one's control: Gossip, unraveled relationships, and etc. The music video's main quirk features an opposite idea...

After Hit-Boy left G.O.O.D. Music in 2013, everyone was confused about what he was doing. But it looks like Hit had a strong team in Inland Empire, Calif. and a plan. Fans already know what Hit can do as a producer, but now the Grammy winner is trying to establish himself as a MC while simultaneously introduce his crew...

Being in a rap clique has its pro and cons. The pro is that if you can get the right backing, you'll also gain momentum. But being in a clique can be frustrating, with more people and egos to deal with. There is undoubtedly a chain of command or some kind of ranking. Sim...

It's never a good idea to come home late under the influence. Weird things can happen, like YC the Cynic randomly appearing at the foot of your bed to rap, for instance. The Bronx rapper released an off-putting video for "Night Thoughts," a Good Morning Midnight EP outtake produced by Yuri Beats. The vide...

Two-9 is linking up with Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang. The Atlanta crew best known for their trap heavy sound is teaming up with Taylor Gang for a joint mixtape slated to drop in July. Jace of Two-9 who announced the joint project via Twitter  also revealed the group’s debut album is on the way. That means fans can ...

When the new Starz Original Series, Power, debuts on June 7, hip-hop heads everywhere will be glued to their screens. Executive produced by the hip-hop superstar 50 Cent, the show tells the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a big-...

It seems that all is good in the land of the Wu. Raekwon had been very vocal about airing his displeasure about participating with a new Wu project, but after a talk with the RZA he seems 100% on board. DJ Whoo Kid spoke with Raekwon this past week on his show the Whoolywood Shuffle...

Yes, the mighty Unit is back and it's feeling like 2003 all over again. Two days ago, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck and Kidd Kidd debuted their first song as a collective on "Grindin' My Whole Life." G-Unit followed up with their remix of Drake's "0 to 100," solidifying that they have been in the booth again. Now...

The 20th anniversary of Illmatic is keeping Nas pretty busy. In between festivals, a new label, music, promoting his documentary and starting a scholarship fund the Queens bred rapper found time to sit down with CBS’ Charlie Rose to discuss his impact on hip-hop. E...

After Nicki Minaj slammed "Loyal" implications near the end of her Summer Jam set (because dudes aren't really loyal either), Trina and Lil Mo connect to flip K Camp's "Cut Her Off" for the ladies. The two remind listeners that if the fellas aren't acting right, they're just as expendable; it isn't just the other way around...

The only thing about Pharrell that is generating more buzz than his music is his head gear. Pharrell is gracing the July edition of ELLE UK and is rocking a massive Native American headdress. Unsurprisingly, the choice of headwear is drawing backlash on social media after Elle.com poste...