• Killer Mike Writes Op-Ed for 'USA Today' about Rap's Unfair Treatment in the Courts Following Ferguson Speech [EXCERPT]

    Killer Mike is use to voicing his opinions, whether it be through rhymes with Run the Jewels, emotional onstage speeches or op-eds. Most recently, the rapper co-wrote an article for USA Today about his genre's unfair treatment in the courts. Erik Neilson, an assistant professor at the University of Richmond, helped pen the op-ed, which takes issue with the recent Elonis v. U.S. case in which Anthony Elonis was sentenced to 44 months in prison after posting violent verses on Facebook

  • 'Love & Hip Hop Hollywood's' Masika Tucker Confirms That She is Still Dating Yung Berg

    Can you believe it has been almost a month since a fight between Masika Tucker and Yung Berg got way out of control after the taping of the "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" reunion show in New York City? Tucker called the police after Berg allegedly choked her out and beat her up but that doesn't mean that their relationship is over. In fact, they both have posted visual proof on Instagram that shows that they are still very much together.

  • Republican Congressional Aide Elizabeth Lauten Resigns After Insulting President Obama's Daughters Online

    You would think that a communications director for the GOP would understand the power of words when combined with social media, wouldn't you? Apparently Elizabeth Lauten underestimated the power that even she, an aide to Republican Congressman Stephen Fincher, might actually have. After ripping apart President Obama's teen daughters', Sasha and Malia, Lauten has basically talked herself out of a job.

  • A$AP Rocky Cried During His First Concert

    Kanye West used to call himself the "Louis Vitton Don," but A$AP Rocky is the true king of hip-hop style. He recently did a video interview with fashion line Ferragamo, in which talked about his first official show.

  • Slash Remembers Pantera's Dimebag Darrell, Brother Vinnie Paul Says He's Found Peace with Untimely Death [WATCH]

    December marks the unfortunate anniversary of the death of Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell. The legendary axeman, aka Darrell Abbott, was shot onstage in 2004 while performing with Damageplan. It was a huge loss for the metal community and fans of his work, which lives on even though he is gone. Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash shared a few memories with Loudwire recently about the slain guitarist, who died Dec. 8.

  • Tonsillitis and Musicians: It Ain't No Joke (Ringo Starr, Elvis Presley, Demi Lovato and More)

    Fifty years ago on this day, Ringo Starr was forced to take a 12 days absence from The Beatles (allowing Jimmy Nicol a brief gig and a lifelong pickup line) to undergo a medical procedure. The culprit? Tonsillitis. Starr's predicament might not have been as dire due to his duty as a drummer (not primary vocalist) but the condition, which causes the swelling of the tonsils, has struck many a performer.

  • Lupe Fiasco 'Tetsuo & Youth' Tracklist, Album Cover Unveiled on Twitter

    Atlantic Records finally gave Lupe Fiasco a release date for his new album Tetsuo & Youth after much struggle from the rapper, and now, the album finally has some artwork and a tracklist. Today (Dec. 1), Fiasco unveiled the 16-song tracklist and acrylic painted cover for his fifth LP, featuring Ab-Soul, Trae Tha Truth and several appearances from Nikki Jean.

  • The Muppets Parody Naughty By Nature's 'Hip Hop Hooray,' Kermit the Frog Raps Like Treach in Video [WATCH]

    Sometimes the best musical moments are the ones that never actually happened. The Muppets never performed Naughty By Nature's 1993 anthem "Hip Hop Hooray," but thanks to Mylo the Cat's YouTube account, now they have ... sort of. The parody video features old footage from "The Muppet Show" and various Jim Henson movies where the scenes are manipulated to make it look like Kermit the Frog is rapping like Treach. Fozzie Bear also joins in on the fun.Beaker gives the introduction in the video below before Kermit and Fozzie start jamming in the car scene from 1979's "The Muppet Movie." The video is a ton of laughs for those who grew up during the 1990s when Naughty By Nature was huge and the Muppets were entering their third decade of entertaining. Check it out below, via "Billboard."
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