• Macklemore Confirms New Album on Twitter, Assures Fans That 'The 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, 2015This 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.

  • J. Cole Calls Out Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Macklemore And Iggy Azalea On 'Fire Squad' From Upcoming Album '2014 Forest Hills Drive' [LISTEN]

    J. Cole got everyone talking when he announced the release of his upcoming album 2014 Forest Hills Drive and although the album isn't out yet, the North Carolina rapper has sparked some controversy in the rap game. On a leaked cut from the album titled "Fire Squad," Cole calls out Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Macklemore and Iggy Azalea on for appropriating black culture.

  • 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 the 2014 Grammys Was ‘Uncalled For’ During Hot 97 Interview [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.

  • Trailer For A$AP Rocky Movie Released, Titled 'SVDDXNLY' [WATCH]

    Though Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky is just 25 years old and has only a single album to his name (2013's Long. Live. A$AP), he's apparently done enough during his short career to warrant a documentary about his life and rise to fame. The documentary is titled SVDDXNLY and has been helmed by Noisey, who released the film's trailer today, which you can watch below. Noisey also released a statement about the film.

  • Rita Ora Previews Prince Collaboration, 'Single Most Amazing' [LISTEN]

    As previously reported, Prince and Rita Ora have been working on a few collaborations. Now the Roc Nation singer has previewed her collaboration with The Purple One called "Single Most Amazing." Penned by Prince and produced by Josh Welton, the track is featured in a behind-the-scenes video from Roberto Cavalli's Autumn/Winter 2015 campaign.
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