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Scram Jones must have had a wild night on New Year’s Eve. On his new track “Hangover 13,” Jones reflects on all the big things he did last year. He talks about traveling to Japan, dropping his album in the summer, working with Troy Ave, and many more highlights. Give it a listen...

Who would of thought we would still be talking about the Rick Ross and 50 Cent beef in 2014? Five years later, Curtis Jackson may lose a lot more than fifty cents from his infamous beef with The Bawse. According to the New York Daily News,  yesterday (January 2nd,)  a judge denied the G-Unit rapper’s request to have a 2010 lawsuit filed by Lastonia Leviston thrown out. The defenda...

Ever taken a New York Subway train? Those who have know about the slew of talents that come along for the ride. From comedians to musicians to breakdancers, NYC train rides can often times be entertaining. Unfortunately, a breakdancing duo found themselves arrested for dancing in a crowded subway car at the West 4th Street station last week...

Yelawolf took to Instagram to announce that he is completing his new album, Love Story. The Gadsden, Alabama rapper says in his post that his lead single for the album will be "Box Chevy #5." You can view the post below.

Snoop Lion's latest visual "Get Away" is almost as if it was ripped right out of a video game. Including an abundance of lazers, tanks, and even an animated Snoop; the visual makes one feel as if they're right in the middle of an 80's video game...

Detroit’s own Dusty McFly is back. After making an impression among rap fans with Buffies And Benihanas 2, Dusty drops “Dey Frontin” which is produced by IcePic. The smooth sounds are made perfect for cruising, with Dusty detailing where he’s from and showing love to his closest kin. Welcome to the D. ...

First, 25-year-old Montgomery resident Jason McWilliams was apprehended and charged with capital murder, shortly after turning himself in. Today, a second arrest has been made in the double homicide, which resulted in the deaths of Grand Hustle Records artist Doe B (née Glenn Thomas) and 21-year-old Troy University student Kim Johnson. As...

Bow Wow is still making music, despite his duties as host at 106 & Park. The YMCMB rapper starts 2014 off with “Like Mike,” which is produced by Young Chop. Over the harrowing beat, Bow Wow boats about making millions on tour and getting his bread up. You can expect...

Chad Hugo, a.k.a the other half of The Neptunes, chopped it up with Revolt TV to discuss his humble beginnings as an artist. Pharrell’s partner explains he knew music was his calling even in early childhood days. Like many passionate visionaries, the instrumental genius described his creation process as a therapeutic release to escape negativity in life. Chec...

DMX recently had a show in Detroit and prior to the show the rapper was playing zero games. Before hitting the stage to perform, X held a massive prayer with his crew pleading that no violence break out at the show. During his prayer, DMX asked the man above for "no fightings, no stabbings, no shootings, no arrests, no drunk drivings, no altercations or incidents whatsoever" and he seem

What do you do with a guy like Ty Dolla $ign? The West Coast rapper/singer has been unleashing his particular brand of melodic hip-hop since 2010 when he and YG dropped "Toot It And Boot It," but Ty is now coming into his own as a cultural force...

T-Pain keeps ‘em coming. After “850,” the Nappy Boy leader taps his labelmate Tay Dizm for “I’m Fucking Done.” No holds barred here, as Pain gets explicit and doesn’t hold anything back. Females not welcomed....