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Kendrick Lamar was certainly king of the Billboard 200 this week, as To Pimp A Butterfly sold three times as many copies as any other record on the market during the last week. Part of the hip-hop game, more so than any other genre, is arguing about who's no. 1. Generally that means a ranking of who can drop the best bars, but money—regardless of what Jay Z and Jermaine Dupri tell you—is most certainly a thang. So how does the most hyped performer in recent years stack up against industry giants in terms of sales? -
Rihanna Shares 'B*tch Better Have My Money' Via Dubsmash App
Rihanna teased her new single "B*tch Better Have My Money" yesterday, March 25, on Twitter. Today, the singer shared a link to the tune, but there's a catch - to hear the new song, fans must first sign up for Dubsmash, Billboard notes. The app allows users to send selfie videos with special audio "dubbed with famous sounds." -
'Empire' Writer Danny Strong Says He was Inspired by a Shakespeare Play and Kanye West Interviews
Danny Strong has struck gold in his writing career thanks to the Fox television hit, "Empire." Strong recently revealed that he was inspired by two of Shakespeare's plays and Kanye West interviews while writing for the hip-hop soap. -
Wale Releases 'The Summer League' Featuring Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign Ahead of New Album [LISTEN]
Last week, Wale previewed his collaboration with Kanye West and now fans can enjoy the track in its entirety ahead of the MMG rapper's new album. The collab, entitled "The Summer League," also features Ty Dolla $ign. -
7 Hip-Hop vs. Athlete Beefs: 50 Cent vs Floyd Mayweather, Kanye West vs Kris Humphries and More
Lil B claims to have been responsible for Kevin Durant's season-ending foot injury. Unfortunately, most rapper/athlete beefs have nothing to do with witchcraft. Check out the barbs traded by characters such as Fliyd Mayweather, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Shaquille O'Neal and more. -
Glastonbury Organizer Emily Eavis Responds to Kanye West Petition, Says Headlining Acts 'Never Have Been Limited to Rock, and They Never Will Be'
Legendary U.K. festival Glastonbury has been garnering headlines for its controversial move to tab Kanye West as the Saturday headliner on the Pyramid Stage for this year's festival. In response, attendees and concerned fans have started a petition that has swelled to more than 100,000 signees urging the festival to replace Kanye. In response to this petition, Glasto organizer Emily Eavis has written an op-ed in 'The Guardian,' defending the festival's decision to choose Kanye West and why those fans are wrong. She says headlining acts "never have been limited to rock, and they never will be." -
4 Other Acts That Glastonbury Fans Have Hated, Besides Kanye West: Jay Z, Metallica and...The Smiths?
Glastonbury attendees...and people who have never been to a music festival in their lives...are irate that Kanye West is headlining at this year's event. It's not the first time an act has inspired controversy at the festival. Here are four other acts that have drawn the ire of the world's most pure-blooded music fans. -
Empire Season 2 Guests: Cast Wants Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Oprah & More Following Season 1 Finale
After an epic season 1 finale, the cast of Empire got together and put together a long list of famous musicians and influential people they want to guest star on season 2. -
Inflight Coutersues Universal Music over Airline Music, Alleging Label Responsible for Messy Licensing Battle
Inflight, a company purposed with providing music for airline travelers to enjoy while flying, has filed a countersuit against Universal Music during allegations that the company used music illegally and without proper licensing -
Kanye West Not Wanted At Glastonbury By 50,000 People Who Signed Petition To Get Rock Band Instead
The haters are indeed hating the fact that Kanye West was given a headlining spot at this year's Glastonbury Festival. Fans started a petition Monday, March 16, to have his set canceled, and the document has received more than 50,000 supporters, Consequence of Sound notes. The goal of the petition is to get a rock band in place of the So Help Me God rapper. -
The Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' Reaches Diamond Status, Having Sold 10 Million Copies over 30 Years
One of the early smashes of hip-hop history, The Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill,' has reached another epic sales plateau, receiving diamond status from the RIAA after it passed 10 million in sales as of March 4. -
Amber Rose Talks Khloe Kardashian Following Twitter Feud, Says She's Unbothered by Kanye West, Kim K Relationship [WATCH]
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