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While thousands of fans salivated over Hot 97's epic Summer Jam concert yesterday, some people weren't too pleased with the outcome. Rap veteran, Chuck D of Public Enemy, expressed his disdain for the show through his Twitter yesterday as he labeled the show a "sloppy fiasco...

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Kevin Gates' declaration of who can't sit at his table — specifically financially challenged men, informants and unappealing women — gets a remix from two fellow southern rappers. K Camp and Yo Gotti come through for a remix of "Don't Know," a cut off By Any Means. The two additio...

There's something oddly entertaining when a rap song makes a blunt threat into a cohesive melody. Shy Glizzy did just that on "Catch a Body," and even he looks entertained by the song in its video. The D.C. rapper isn't seen carrying out his threats in the video, but looks perfectly content with turning up in his house while wearing gold jewelry...

Adult Swim announced today the line up for their acclaimed Singles Program which features Future and among notable artists. Every Monday, starting June 9th, a new artist will have a free download track available until September 22nd. For its fifth year, Adult Swim will feature Future, Deafheaven, Captain Murphy, Mastadon, Run the Jewels and more. Che...

Last year an array of Nike Air Max 93's made its way to select Nike retail accounts, but now it seems like Nike will be giving this silhouette the official retro feel. The OG Air Max 93 will be released in two colorways, citrus and laser blue...

Months before Summer Jam arrives, rap fans are already mulling over the possible instances that are bound to happen. Yesterday marked the 21st annual concert hosted by Hot 97 and had plenty of great moments to offer. The inescapable was the fact that 50 Cent was performing for the first time since 2004, where he was banned after him and his crew engaged some old nemeses...

The Roots hosted their 7th Annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia over the weekend. One of the acts to blaze the stage at this year's festival was the Trap Lord from Harlem, A$AP Ferg. The Mob member was a crowd favorite from the moment he started his set...

As fans anxiously await the approaching release of Tha Carter V, they'll now have to wait a tad bit longer as YMCMB first lady, Nicki Minaj, will be releasing her new album first. Although both are yet to announce a release date, Mack Maine exclusively reveals to XXL that The Pink Print will arrive before Wayne's next effort...

After catching heat for hanging out in Las Vegas with Rob Gronkowski, everybody thought Johnny Football would ease up on the partying. Instead of falling back, Johnny Manizel opted to keep the ball rolling and hung out with Drake in Los Angeles, according to TMZ...

Every year, Hot 97's Summer Jam becomes the headquarters for hip-hop, as some of the genre's biggest names come together for a night of all-star performances, crazy appearances, and surprise guest spots that keep fans and journalists alike on their toes...