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One day after Drake shook the Internet with “Draft Day,” he’s back to releasing songs out of nowhere. Late last night, the Toronto rapper blessed us with “Days In The East,” which features production by 40 and PARTYNEXTDOOR. On the moody track, Drizzy a...

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It has been a hard week for Snoop Dogg, so in efforts to clear his mind, the rap OG did what he does best and hit the studio. Posted on his Instagram, Snoop hit the studio with Pharrell and the legendary Stevie Wonder. "Session wit skate board p n the musical genius Stevie wonder ...

Boldy James releases his new video titled  "Come Here" featuring Peechie Green. In the visual, the rapper gets turnt up at a party all the while searching for a lady friend to accompany him. Press Play.

The Wu-Tang Clan is getting offers as high $5 million for their “one-of-a-kind" LP The Wu: Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. RZA told Billboard he doesn’t know how to measure the response to the sole album that was announced just a week ago but is happy that people understand what he is doing with the project. So far ...

Hot 97 just unveiled the line up for Summer Jam 2014. Entailing performances from 50 Cent, YMCMB, Nas and a host of others; seems the New York housed radio station is doing things big once again. The full stadium line-up includes 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, YMCMB, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Trey Songz, DJ Mustard, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Kid Ink, Sevyn Streeter, Bunji Garlin, Action Bronson, and Troy Ave..

The rumor mill is buzzing that Khloe Kardashian is dating rapper French Montana. Word has it that the two have been "inseparable" and that French has been frequently visiting the reality star's home. “It’s still in the early stages,” says a source. “But they’re hav...

It's no secret that hip-hop has a surplus of tattoos. However, even with all the ink madness, believe it or not, not many rappers have neck tattoos. Check out the few that do in XXL's "Rappers With Massive Neck Tattoos."

Queen Latifah is no stranger to questions about her sexuality but that didn’t stop her from making a bold statement when she helped marry some same sex couples during Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Grammy performance of  “Same Love.” In her recent interview with J... Read More ...