• Migos, Trinidad James Share "Stankin" From 'The Warm-Up Vol. 1' Mixtape [LISTEN]

    Atlanta rap trio Migos and "All Gold Everything" rapper Trinidad James have unveiled their contribution titled "Stankin" to an upcoming compilation mixtape 'The Warm-Up Vol. 1.' Compiled by Atlanta's Hot 107.9, The Durtty Boyz and DJ Tonee, the project has leaked out its first big collaboration that appears to be an older Migos single as they talk about their life on the streets, dealing drugs and being the head honcho. James added a verse of his own in a similar Atlanta sound with a rolling bed of 808s and crisp snares. Listen to the track below via Complex.

  • Nate Ruess' Solo Album 'Grand Romantic' Gets Release Date

    Jack Antonoff isn't the only member of fun. who can release a fully-formed solo album. Today (April 6), Nate Ruess announced that he will be following up his The Voice advisory gig and debut solo single "Nothing Without Love" with a new album, Grand Romantic.

  • Jay Z Pulls 'Reasonable Doubt' from Spotify, Leaves It on Tidal; Will More Owners Pull Out of Spotify Soon?

    The first shots may have been fired in Tidal's quest to dominate the streaming world Jay Z's Reasonable Doubt has disappeared from competitor Spotify. However, those with a Tidal subscription see that they can still stream the debut album from the rapper and part owner in the service, suggesting that this is a symbolic shot from Hov to demonstrate how much power he (and the rest of Tidal's part owners) holds in this game.

  • Meghan Trainor Addresses 'Dear Future Husband' Sexism Controversy in New Interview

    Meghan Trainor has heard the criticisms that her new single "Dear Future Husband" is sexist, but the "All About That Bass" singer doesn't quite agree that she was being anti-feminist. In a new interview with MTV News, Trainor said that the Title track is just a personal track and a letter to her future beau, wherever he may be.

  • VIDEO: Plies Gets Slammed Offstage, Attacker Acknowledges 'I F*ck With You Bruh'

    Rushing the stage has become an increasingly dangerous problem for the hip-hop genre as two prominent cases have made headlines in the last few weeks: First Run The Jewels member Killer Mike tore his rotator cuff after being attacked by a crazy at South by Southwest, and now video has emerged of Fort Myers emcee Plies getting body slammed onstage...and offstage.

  • Kaskade Becomes Official OUR Rescue Ambassador, Announces Benefit Concert

    Kaskade, whose real name is Ryan Raddon, has announced a new partnership that is not some soda deal or new clothing line, but rather a worthy charitable organization. The "Atmosphere" DJ has teamed up with Operation Underground Railroad -- or OUR -- Rescue to become an official ambassador for the cause, which saves children sold into slavery as sex slaves, laborers or anything else. Kaskade announced his new ambassadorship on Twitter, also including that he would be involved with the benefit after-party. He has also announced a benefit concert.

  • DMX Accused of Robbing Man at New Jersey Gas Station of $3,200

    New York rapper DMX is a wanted man after being accused of allegedly robbing a man at a New Jersey gas station for $3,200 in cash. According to the '(New York) Daily News,' the incident occurred shortly after midnight around 12:30 p.m. at a Newark gas station. A 21-year-old man told cops that the "Party Up (Up in Here)" rapper and his entourage took the money.

  • Expert Analysts Chart How Likely Beats Music, Spotify, Tidal and Others Are to Provide Minimum Wage to Performers

    The debate over streaming and which services best reward artiest for their work rages on, and one of the major analysts in the argument has updated his numbers. David McCandless first brought attention to streaming and other format earning for musicians with his 2010 study "Selling Out: How Much Do Music Artists Earn Online," and now he's updated the numbers to deal with new offerings and new policies at preexisting companies.

  • Drake Lost $6,000 to The Game Over Kentucky-Wisconsin Final Four Bet

    Drake's wallet just got a little lighter last night after the Kentucky Wildcats were upset by the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Men's Final Four championship. He was challenged to a $6,000 bet on the match by The Game, who reasoned that you never bet against a red team and he wasn't wrong on that account. The pair exchanged Instagram messages to make the bet public and make sure each one was accountable to the brutality of social media.
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