• Tony Lanez Has a Message for Competition: "It's Over for Everybody"

    Tony Lanez has made his name in hip-hop as an extremely prolific and influential ghostwriter. The artist claims to have originated the current sound that is so pervasive in todays R&B milieu. It's apparent, after listening to Lanez, that the artist is heavily influenced by the Soul and R&B material from the 60s and early 70s (a style which has resurfaced largely as of late). Now, with songs like "Say It" (No.37 on the Hot 100), it's clear that Lanez's rise to fame is on its way. The young artist says such a rise will obliterate all the competition, claiming when he's on top "it's over for everybody"

  • Drake Bests The Weeknd, Fetty Wap to Dominate the Charts in 2015

    As the year quickly comes to an end, everyone is running around trying to remember what their favorite album or track was. With so many options available, it's hard to really pick one artist so Billboard did it for everyone. Naming Drake R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Billboard didn't really shock many. The result was accepted with applause since Drake was beyond one of the hardest working artists this year.

  • Nicki Minaj Discusses Meek Mill Engagement Rumors, Donald Trump, U.S. Drug War

    Nicki Minaj has had quite the year. Between her massively successful Pinkprint Tour and her handful of Grammy nominations, it's fair to say the "Anaconda" rapper is at the top of her game. As her triumphant year comes to an end, Nicki sat down with Billboard to discuss the most relevant topics facing the United States at the moment and her relationship with rapper Meek Mill.

  • Nicki Minaj Delivers Inspirational Speech at VH1’s Big in 2015 [WATCH VIDEO]

    In an introduction to VH1 Big in 2015 award for Queen Latifah's enormous contribution to hip-hop, and music in general, Nicki Minaj made an inspirational and rousing speech. She said, "I've never met a woman that I couldn't relate to, ever. I hope that if I could inspire a woman to do anything it's to never take no for an answer. No matter what field you're in, go after your biggest dream."

  • Rick Ross Talks Ghostwriting for Dr. Dre and His New Album, 'Black Market'

    This Friday (December 4th) Rick Ross will release his 8th studio album 'Black Market'. The album includes features from Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Nas, Future and more. However, Ross's new album is different in that it does not feature any contributions from any Maybach Music Group artists. Rick Ross stopped by Hot 97 to talk about the absence of artists from his imprint on 'Black Market', as well as his experiences ghostwriting for notable acts such as Dr. Dre.

  • Rick Ross Gives Update on Meek Mill, Wale Beef & 'Black Market' Album

    In October, Wale visited the Breakfast Club and chimed in on the Meek Mill and Drake beef. Apparently, Wale’s comments weren’t received well by his MMG label mate and things got interesting between the two. Soon thereafter, Rick Ross stepped in to defuse the situation. He recently gave an update on his artists and his new album, Black Market.
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