Rappers That Have Kind of Disappeared
Chamillionaire, Bone Crusher, Mims and more are among rappers that have kind of disappeared.
Dame Dash Is Proud Of Jay Z’s Success
Ever since Roc-A-Fella records disbanded, rumors regarding the relationship between Jay Z and Dame Dash have been swirling. While most of them have been negative, Dame sat down for an interview with Hip Hop Motivation and told them that he is happy for Jay Z and all the success he has found:
I make people rich. So,...
Cam’ron Offers More Of The Same On ‘First Of The Month Vol. 1′ EP
It’s the first week of July, 2014, and Harlemites should be rejoicing. Last Tuesday, Congressman Charlie Rangel won a fierce race in the final election of a forty-plus year career representing the historic neighborhood in a most charismatic fashion. Seve...
Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” Is The Longest Number One Single For A Female Rapper
Iggy Azalea is really fighting to make a name for herself and so far, she's having a hell of a start. After having the top two songs in the country and replacing herself on the Billboard charts with a new number one song, her single "Fancy" has now become the longest number one single for a female rapper...
Troy Ave Is Not Signed To T.I.’s Grand Hustle
Rumors have been going around that Brooklyn native and XXL Freshman Troy Ave has signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle. While appearing on Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club," T.I. briefly announced that he and Troy Ave are hammering out a deal to bring Ave to Grand Hustle...
Chingy’s Future Looks Bright In December 2004 Cover Story
He sold three million records and still gets the Rodney Dangerfield treatment. Is he a Nelly clone? Ludacris’ DTP sidekick? A Pop-Tart rapper for bubblegum babes? Nah, son. He’s Chingy. A young MC with a bright-ass future.
Words Vanessa Satten
Images Michael Lavine
I have this problem of thinking that nobody’s gonna try to do me wrong.” On a warm day t...
Drake Will Miss Wireless Festival Performance Due To Illness
The Wireless Festival, a three-day concert festival in Birmingham, UK, will be short one headliner as Drake has cancelled due to an illness. The event organizers released a statement stating that Drizzy had become sick over the past few days and while he is feeling better, he has not been cleared by doctors to fly or perform
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Lupe Fiasco Said ‘Kick, Push’ Helped Hip-Hop Embrace Skateboarding
It's been close to a decade since Lupe Fiasco first broke out in the mainstream world. The song that propelled him to success was "Kick, Push" off his first album, Food & Liquor. The skateboarding themed record was instrumental in bridging the gap between the sport and the hip hop culture. Du...
Jay Z And Eminem Are Crooked I’s Favorite Rappers
California rapper, Crooked I, recently chopped it up with Vlad TV about some of his favorite artists out right now, features and progress of the upcoming Slaughterhouse album, Glass House, and his feelings toward the newer artists in the Hip Hop game...
Hall of Fame Goes Tech With 2014 Summer Tiger Shorts
The Hall of Fame clothing brand will go the Tech route this summer with their very cool Tiger Summer Shorts.
The shorts boast a lightweight fabric, reflective patterned rear panel, tiger print on the sides, and an elastic drawstring waist...
Lil Durk Featuring Johnny May Cash “I Go”
It looks like Lil Durk wants to celebrate July 4th with a bang. Pushing Signed To The Streets 2 to Independence Day, the 2014 XXL Freshman releases a new leak to hold his fans down. "I Go" features buzzing Chi-Town rapper Johnny May Cash and finds them rapping about how their crews always keep it 100...
Chaz French “YNN”
DMV newcomer Chaz French is a budding MC you should pay attention to. French is steadily building his name around his hometown, which got him to perform at the Broccoli City Festival in D.C. this past April. On his latest effort, he releases "YNN" that features production by Kal Banx...