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Trae Tha Truth keeps it all the way real in his latest video, linking with Da Brat and Dougie D in "Ghetto Life." Shining light on the harsh conditions of the ghettos, in the clip the rappers reflect on tough times endured over the years all the while mentioning the strength it takes to reside in these tough areas...

Elzhi has officially reached the amount allotted to fund his forthcoming album. To continue the momentum, the Detroit rapper releases another new freebie called “The Recap.” Although it's a rough draft of the song, it’s a firm reminder that he isn’t a slouch behind the mic. Listen to Karriem Rigg...

Adidas has officially confirmed a new deal with Kanye West. Previously, Kanye West had announced the partnership between the German shoe brand and himself during an interview with Hot 97's Angie Martinez last Monday. A press statement from Adidas circulated today and it outlines the reasons for bringing Kanye West into the company's fold...

B.o.B has built a reputation for putting on newer acts to his hip-hop audience. After the success of “Airplanes” that featured Hayley Williams of Paramore, Bobby Ray grabs Priscilla to showcase her talents on “John Doe.” The track will ...

Thanksgiving is over and that means one thing: Christmas time is here! Or at least it is for Eric Bellinger and Problem, who linked up for this Jay Nari-produced track. Bellinger is dropping a Christmas mix on December 10, but he's dropped a new song, "Ain't No Santa," as an early gift...

Eminem along with his charity group, The Marshall Mathers Foundation, have vowed to match donations up to $100,000 to Wolverine Human Services, a Michigan-based social services agency that provides a network of support for children in need, according to MLive...

You only have to take a glimpse at XXL's news feed to see that Kanye West has been everywhere lately.  West has been on a systematic campaign to let loose his unfiltered thoughts during radio interviews, television appearances and nightly rants during his concerts. Kanye is...

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Sean Price and M-Phazes are collaborating on a new EP titled Land Of The Crooks dropping on December 17. Over a sample of UGK’s “International Player’s Anthem,” Sean P does work with his signature grimy lyrics. You can also check out another new offering “Fei Long,” which was inspired by the Nicky Barnes documentary Mr. Untouchable. Tracklist: 01. ...

YouTube can be a pretty powerful tool of communication. A couple weeks ago Chicago rapper Vic Mensa and New Jersey producer Clams Casino made a song together by harnessing the collaborative, communal spirit of YouTube as part of a promotion for HP's 2 Days Beat project...

At this point, it's pretty certain that Diddy can afford most things in the world. But, as he pointed out last night on The Arsenio Hall Show, there are some things you can't buy—including a father. Diddy's dad, a well-known street hustler, was killed when he was just three years old. Didd...