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Update (Oct. 7, 5:13 p.m.):  Jhonni Blaze told Madd Hatta Morning Show on 97.9 the Box in Houston that Drake did not send know one to physically harm her. “I’m not about to exaggerate the story. Me and him were just kicking it, being cool,” Blaze said. “I went to his concert, I watched hi...

If you don't know who Chris Miles is yet, then let this video put you on. The 15-year-old firespitter is gearing up to release some original music after impressing every rap fan with his America’s Got Talent audition tape entry. Today, the Long Island native is releasing his first release from his upcoming mixtape Birth Of Cool called "Knew That." Dir...

There are some rappers out there that took on a weight challenge and succeeded with ultimate results.

WSVN-TV - 7NEWS Miami Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Deco While cruising around in Miami Beach, Swae Lee, one half of Rae Sremmurd, ran into a bit of trouble. The 19-year-old MC was pulled over by a Miami Beach policeman and arrested for driving with a suspended license ...

Photography By: Joseph Chea Ab-Soul’s These Days Tour stopped in New York City for a packed show at Irving Plaza last night (Oct. 6). Openers EarthGang warmed up the crowd for the night’s main events Bas and Ab-Soul. Both MCs have excellent releases to their name - Bas’ Last Winter and Soulo’s These Days… - that made up the bulk of each of their setlists. Overall, the two shined with ... Read Mor

Rap game OG Mike Dean, who has worked with the likes of Kanye West, Jay Z, E-40, 2 Pac, Tha Dogg Pound, and Tech N9ne among others, has signed a global publishing agreement with Warner/Chappell Music. Effective immediately, Warner/Chappell will administer Dean's past and future songwriting...

While fans patiently wait for news or music stemming from Tha Carter V, producer Ramon Owen is still trying to cash in on Tha Carter IV. Owen, also known as REO, says that Weezy owes him at least $91,000 for producing "Mirror" off of Wayne's last album after the rapper and Young Money promised him a cut of the profits. Acc...

Queens native and The Break alum Boogz Boogetz has released the visual to his latest single, the Smoke DZA-assisted track entitled "Overdose." Boogz takes on the responsibility of the hook, while the Kushed God provides a dope feature verse...

The Vans California Collection introduces two new mixed packs this holiday season. With two color-ups per set, the Floral Mix and Hickory Mix packs present patterned textile and premium suede takes on the Era Decon CA and Sk8-Hi 46 CA. A deconstructed approach to Vans’ iconic Era silhouette, the Era Decon CA, surfaces in a Mocha Bisque variation detailed in a floral print alongside a black, hickor

After releasing the teaser a few days ago, Pharrell has finally released the full video to his latest single off of his G I R L album, "Gust of Wind." As we have come to expect with Pharrell, the creativity in the video is top notch. The video for the Daft Punk-assisted track finds Skateboard P in a meadow with aerial dancers, and a couple of boulders that turn into Daft Punk helmets and

So da bum ass cops locked me up yesterday Fa some bullshit made me miss View on Instagram   Being one of the hottest MCs in New York can bring some unwanted attention and in Bobby Shmurda's case, that attention is coming from New York's Finest. Acc...

Luda's first No. 1 album!