• Master P Talks Upcoming Biopic, Being Threatened by Suge Knight & Signing Snoop Dogg

    During Master P's extensive 40-minute interview, the mogul and rapper shared his perspective on the newly released N.W.A. biopic, "Straight Outta Compton." The New Orleans native also detailed stories of being threatened by Suge Knight, signing Snoop Dogg on the heels of his stint with Death Row Record and what fans can expect from his upcoming biopic film.
  • B.o.B. Drops Mixtape 'No Genre: The Label' [LISTEN]

    Already several days deep into this new year, hip-hop fans are seeing quite the promise in music for the year ahead, with artists discussing their upcoming plans with tour dates and music releases galore. Hopefully, artists will continue this momentum into the month ahead, and B.o.B. is already off to a great start. The Atlanta rapper is gearing up his new year with a proper introduction to his label, No Genre, with a new mixtape titled "B.o.B. Presents: No Genre: The Label." The mixtape features 18 tracks with guest appearances including from Lin-Z, Jake Lambo, London Jae and Scotty ATL as well as featuring production from the likes of K.E. on the Track, JaqueBeatz and the man himself, B.o.B., also known as Bobby Ray. B.o.B. shared with Rap-Up TV that the label allows the rapper to roll with the mindset and movement that, “It quite simply means I can do what the f--k I feel like doing." As reported, this spring will see B.o.B.’s fourth release since his 2010 debut, "The Adventures of Bobby Ray." His next album will feature a vast amount of his own production and also have a mixtape-reminiscent rawness to it.
  • Chris Rock On The Breakfast Club: 'Top Five' Comedian Talks Upcoming Film, Bill Cosby, Eric Garner/Mike Brown, DJ Envy Beef, And More

    Chris Rock stopped by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club this morning to promote the upcoming movie he wrote, directed and stars in called Top Five, which is due out in theaters on Dec. 12. Rock took the time to chat about the film, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta's Karlie Red's role in Top Five, the Bill Cosby controversy, what it means to be relevant, the state of Hollywood, the potential of a post-racial society, why he loves 12 Years A Slave, his beef with DJ Envy, why he only listens to music on his iPod, and more. Here's some of what he had to say:
  • 2014 Global Spin Awards Recap: DJ Mustard, DJ Khaled, Jermaine Dupri, DJ Envy, Diplo Among Winners [FULL LIST]

    It was a cold night in New York City, but the third annual Global Spin Awards heated things up at New World Stages. Some of the hottest DJs across the globe were in attendance for the ceremony, which honored and recognized the world's most dynamic and talented DJs for their contribution to the culture of music and entertainment. The message of the evening was that these men and women are the backbone of the music industry and need to be celebrated as much as the emcees and artists who are more often in the forefront. The party starts with the DJ, and the DJ brings the music to the people.
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