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Fresh off the release of his critically acclaimed Kismet mixtape, Brooklyn-bred Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire lets go of two new tracks from his forthcoming King Cozmic's Ethereal Playground project. The first, titled "A Sun's Calypso," is produced by Bowery Beats and is a moody, summery anthem that's reminiscent of Jay Electronica's early rhymes. The second track, ...

Toronto’s own Rich Kidd is staying consistent with his releases. After gaining our attention with his latest mixtape, In My Opinion, he returns with a new single titled “Far From Rich.” With production by Rich and Lyve, it provides a gritty and soulful backdrop for his rhymes about striving for a better life. Listen below. ...

For the last 3 weeks 2 Chainz has been plastered all over the media and unfortunately not for news surrounding his upcoming album but for the Oklahoma arrest in which guns and drugs were found aboard his tour bus. Silent on the topic until now, the rapper has come forth stating that he simply made a mistake and just like everyone else he's not perfect...

Let's face it: hip-hop and strip clubs go hand in hand. But while it may be all-too-common for your average rapper to get with the baddest stripper in the place, the girls behind the bar can certainly give the ladies on the pole a run for their money in the looks department...

After news of a blockbuster Kanye/Kendrick tour broke earlier this morning, Jay Z is apparently planning a game of one-upsmanship today. Jay Z announced that he will be extending the tour dates for his Magna Carter World Tour into North America after his international run concludes in November...

Coming off the release of his Skywalker mixtape, this diverse artist continues to stay on a mission to rap stardom. Get to know more about the West Coast MC who got props from DJ Mustard. Standout: "Summer Life" Featuring YG Also check out: "Flexin" Featuring Honey Cocaine And: "Miss Behave" Name: Yultron Age: 24 Hometown: 626/LA, YoungCalifornia I grew up listening t

On this day, September 6, in hip hop history... 1989: After years of failing to acknowledge the existence of hip-hop on their channel, MTV awarded the first award for Best Rap Video at the channel's annual Video Music Awards ceremony on September 6, 1989...

Rick Ross is back to start his promotion for his sixth studio album, Mastermind. Last night, Rozay premiered his new single “No Games” featuring Future. Over a high-octane beat by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, the MMG leader drops a pair of head-nodding verses and Future provides the hook. “Can’t pla...

Just as Yeezy season was giving way to Drizzy season, Kanye took back the headlines by announcing a North American tour accompanied by hip-hop's current golden child—or pretender to the throne, depending on who you're speaking to—Kendrick Lamar. The 23-dat...

Papoose didn’t take kindly to Big Sean saying he doesn't know who Pap is. Instead of brushing it off, Pap stepped up and delivered some direct shots to Sean in his remix to “First Chain.” Overall, the diss track has a few lines that pack a punch, notably when he addresses Sean’s album being “trash” and Kanye wearing a skirt. Oh, he also pokes fun at Sean spea...

Somewhere in America, Jay Z is celebrating another double platinum album. The RIAA recently reported that Jigga's 13th studio LP Magna Carta Holy Grail recently reached double platinum status selling more than 2 million copies in the United States, alone...

You know how we know you're getting real old? The amount of time that has flown by is depressing. For people over the age of 22, it feels like it was just yesterday when we ran to the store to purchase Illmatic. The good old days—back when shirts was 6 XL, baggy jeans we're the thing to wear and high fashion was considered FUBU and Enyce. XXL pu...