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While most people are concerned with having a white Christmas, Snoop Dogg's holiday is bathed in a different hue. The OG joins in the Christmas spirit releasing his version of Elvis Presley’s 1957 track "Blue Christmas." Check out "Blue Xmas," below. ...

You can’t recap the year in albums and mixtapes without songs. 2013 was packed with all kinds of records that everyone couldn’t get enough of. There were songs that stayed on repeat like Drake’s “Started From The Bottom,” street anthems that echoed through neighborhoods like Meek Mill’s “Levels” and Billboard Hot 100 scorchers like Eminem’s “The Monster” that dominated radio play. Just like every

The recently reunited, Migos come through with their latest visual for the previously released track, "Ounces." Metro Boomin' and Zaytoven provide the thump. Cam Kirk is behind camera. The trio's forthcoming mixtape, Young Rich Niggas 2 (Y...

Today, Fabolous continues his solid S.O.U.L. Tape series with volume 3. The series, which started in 2011 continued with last year's version which offered the hit “Life Is So Exciting” featuring Pusha T which spawned a brief tour. Loso looks...

2013 was the year of Kanye West. Kanye was one of the most polarizing celebrities this year and he was frequently in the news. Whether it was because of his music, his relationship, or his rants, Yeezy Season lasted throughout the year. Scroll through and checkout the many moments of Kanye West in 2013. ...

After impressing new fans with “Keep it 100” and his King100Jame$ project, Young Chop affiliate King 100 James is focused on being the MVP of the rap game. Lace your Timbs up. Standout: "Where Da Cash At" Also check out: "So Forreal" And: "Keep It 100" Name: James Brown Age: 21 Hometown: Chicago, westside of Chicago. L-Town. ...

Little too much egg nog? Eminem recently wished his fans a happy holiday in a somewhat weird way. The rap megastar posted a picture to his Instagram account of him in a Santa outfit spooning a reindeer. The caption simply read, "Happy F#ckin Holidays...

Since the beginning of his career, Gucci Mane has had a problem staying out of jail. On the other hand, he has never had trouble putting out a plethora of tracks. Case in point, the release of his latest effort, The State Vs. Radric Davis 2: The Caged Bird Sings, while he remains locked up in DeKalb County jail on gun charges...

Lupe Fiasco liberates the unreleased track "Piru Blues," a mellow cut produced by DJ SimonSayz. This is reportedly a throw away track from the Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, sessions. Fiasco's forthcoming album Tetsuo & Youth is slated to get released in the first half of 2014...

It might be Christmas Day, but there's still a job to be done. Rick Ross puts down a verse on A$AP Ferg's hit, "Work." The MMG head recently revealed his forthcoming album Mastermind, which will feature the recently released track "The Devil Is A Lie" featuring Jay Z, would be released in the first quarter of 2014...

Ca$h Out has had a rather quiet year after having one of the hottest singles of 2012. The Atlanta MC attempts to turn up for 2014 early with the release of the visual for the Metro Boomin' produced track, "White" featuring Young Scooter...

Last night, 2 Chainz previewed this song during a performance at the Street Execs 4th Annual Christmas concert in Atlanta. Less than 24 hours later, he releases the full audio which features Lil Wayne. Clap for him. Check out "Twerk Season," below...