• Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz and YG Slam the Grammys for Not Nominating Artists That Best Represent Rap and Hip-Hop

    The 2015 Grammy Awards drew some tough critics. Kanye West led the charge, storming the stage when Beck won the the award for Album of the Year over Beyoncé and going on a rant after the show. Most of the rap and hip-hop community felt let down this year and they weren't afraid to post online about it. Snoop Dogg was particularly upset, citing the fact that some of the genre's greats have less wins then Macklemore. YG and Trey Songz joined in, but they were arguing on a personal level.

  • Jack White, 50 Cent, Austin Mahone & More Get Topps Baseball Cards Commemorating First Pitches

    Who says that baseball cards are just for athletes? Today (Jan. 22), the legendary Topps baseball card brand announced its first series of baseball cards for 2015, and the new packs are set to include some limited edition cards featuring celebrities during their first pitches. Amongst those listed, notable baseball enthusiast Jack White will be receiving his own card, in addition to musicians such as 50 Cent, Austin Mahone and Macklemore.

  • Macklemore Confirms New Album on Twitter, Assures Fans 'Heist' Follow-Up Will Be Out in 2015

    It looks like 2015 will be a good year for Macklemore fans. Although nothing official has been announced, the "Thrift Shop" rapper recently responded to a comment on Twitter asking about new music. Mack responded by telling the follower that new material will be out this year, "XXL" notes. The release will be the follow-up to 2012's smash hit "The Heist." RT @loucereal: Its 2015 and I still don't have a new @macklemore album wtf <- you will this year. Believe that — Macklemore (@macklemore) January 1, 2015 This is big news for fans who have been patiently waiting around for new Macklemore music. "The Heist" propelled the rapper and collaborator Ryan Lewis to stardom following a slew of hits like "Same Love," "Can't Hold Us" and "Thrift Shop." The effort went straight to No. 1 on multiple charts, but peaked at No. 2 on the "Billboard" 200. "It's these sort of astute observations on the human condition and keen self-awareness that set this effort apart. That reality, coupled with Ryan Lewis' vast, daring and layered production, makes "The Heist" a truly beautiful album that challenges musical boundaries," "XXL" wrote about the album. Mack recently stopped by Ebro in the Morning to talk about being a white artist in the hip-hop realm.

  • Ted Nugent's Ferguson Twitter Rant: 'Stranglehold' Singer Says Justice was Served in Michael Brown Case

    Out-spoken rocker Ted Nugent took to Twitter after a Ferguson grand jury decided not to indict police officer Darren Wilson for the killing of African American teenager Michael Brown. The "Stranglehold" singer took the side on Wilson, saying justice was served for the whole ordeal that took place in August. Other artists like Macklemore, Pharrell Williams and Katy Perry expressed their displeasure with the verdict previously.

  • Kendrick Lamar Says Macklemore’s Text Message Post After 2014 Grammys ‘Uncalled For’ [WATCH]

    Kendrick Lamar made a stop to chat with the folks at Hot 97, and during the radio interview the Compton rapper dished on a variety of things, including his thoughts on Macklemore's text message post after the 2014 Grammys. Just a few months shy of a year later, he said the "Thrift Shop" rhymer's actions were "uncalled for." While K Dot said that while Macklemore may have been looking to appease his fans, his decision to share the text messages was a bit much:

  • Dr. Dre Tops Forbes List Of Highest Paid Rappers, Beats Out Jay Z, P. Diddy, Drake

    Even though he hasn't released an album since 1999, rapper and producer Dr. Dre has handily topped Forbes' 2014 Hip-Hop Cash Kings list, bringing in a staggering $620 million this year, mostly due to Apple's $3 billion purchase of Dre's company Beats back in May. Not only is Dre's $620 million income higher than that of the other 24 rappers on the Cash Kings List combined, it's also the highest annual income of any entertainer ever calculated by Forbes.
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