• Lupe Fiasco Publishes Letter to White Supremacy After Charleston Shooting

    The recent shooting of nine people in a historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina has reignited the discussion about race in America once it became clear that the shooter's motives were racially motivated. There have been calls for the government of South Carolina to remove the Confederate Flag from the state house and individuals from politics, entertainment and music are chiming in on the issue.

  • #FREEGUWOP: Is Gucci Mane Being Released From Prison Next Month?

    It has been over a year since Gucci Mane was sentenced to prison for violating parole stemming from a firearm possession charge. Musically, Guwop has not missed a beat, releasing albums and mixtapes as if he had a home studio in his jail cell. Gucci isn't scheduled to be released from prison until late in 2016, but the #FREEGUWOP movement has been in full voice recently and signs point the Atlanta rapper possibly getting an early release.

  • Drake, Nicki Minaj Reportedly Leaving YMCMB Due To Birdman Says Lil Wayne

    The saga between Lil Wayne and Birdman had gone cold in recent weeks, but there appears to be a fresh development in the lawsuit that is tearing apart the hip-hop powerhouse label that has been so influential over the past two decades. According to new documents filed by Weezy, obtained by TMZ, the "Sorry For The Wait 2" rapper is claiming that Drake and Nicki Minaj are about to leave YMCMB as a result of Birdman's mismanagement of the label.

  • Soulja Boy Releases New Song 'Rick Ross' [LISTEN]

    Soulja Boy dropped some new music and he decided to pay homage to the boss himself on a track entitled "Rick Ross." The new release comes ahead of a recently announced joint album with Rich The Kid.

  • Kendrick Lamar Joins Jidenna for 'Classic Man' Remix [LISTEN]

    Rising R&B star Jidenna's new single "Classic Man" has gotten a big name rapper for its new remix. Today (June 22), the single from the upcoming Wondaland Presents: The Eephus album got some assistance from Kendrick Lamar, turning the track into a future smash hit.

  • Janet Jackson 'No Sleeep' Review: First New Single in Seven Years is Sensual, Strong Return [LISTEN]

    It's been seven years since the world has heard new music from Janet Jackson. After her 2008 album Discipline failed to really resonate with listeners, it seemed as though the legendary "All for You" singer was done. But now, after a month's worth of teasers and hints, Ms. Jackson's new single "No Sleeep" has finally arrived, and it's just the sort of smooth R&B jam that her fans have been hungry for.
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