• Yelawolf Discusses Eminem Relationship, Admits He's An Alcoholic

    Yelawolf has been very open and honest about the struggles he has endured throughout his life. Whether it is troubled childhood, growing up to a mother who had him at 15 and living in poor conditions, Yelawolf has channeled that into his music in a very personal and honest way. However with that pain comes the need to medicate sometimes, especially for artists who have an unfortunate tendency for self-destructive behavior, which was brought up in a recent interview on the ESPN program Highly Questionable. The hosts Dan Le Batard and Bomani Jones normally like to keep things light and funny, but this time they discussed the "Best Friend" rapper's relationship with Eminem and his struggle with alcoholism, which is where the conversation became very serious.

  • Photo Recap of Rock on The Range 2015: Linkin Park, In This Moment, Tech N9ne and More

    Some might argue that the range of musical styles present at Rock on The Range will never live up to the diversity of a Lollapalooza or Coachella. That may be true, but when you have bands ranging from In This Moment to Godsmack to Tech N9ne appearing in the same vicinity, you'll certainly get the most diverse looking bunch of people at one festival. Let Music Times sums up its weekend at America's largest rock festival with this collection of photos, no reading required.

  • Rock on The Range 2015 Day 1 Review & Recap

    The first day of Rock on The Range, perhaps the largest pure rock festival in the United States, kicked off in dramatic fashion on Friday night with headlinng performances from Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Slash and more. This is the first in a series of recaps from correspondent Ryan Book.

  • 6 Legendary Acts from Alabama, from Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett and...Shoot...What's the Name of That Country Band?

    This week's albums chart had an unusual phenomena when the top two spots were filled by performers-Alabama Shakes and Yelawolf, respectively-from the same state. That state, of course, is Alabama. This is the sort of accomplishment you might expect from California and maybe even New York, but Alabama isn't exactly known for churning superstar musical acts. Music Times decided to mark the occasion by giving a brief look at some of the state's best performers over the years...from Wilson Pickett to Lionel Richie.

  • Alabama Shakes and 'Sound & Color' Becomes First Independent Release Atop Billboard 200 during 2015

    Alabama Shakes and 'Sound & Color' brought an air of independence to the Billboard 200 this week, as the album became the first independent label (ATO) release to top the charts during 2015. It was easily the band's bestselling week ever, moving 96,000 equivalent copies during its first week. Yet it seemed almost inevitable: The band got to no. 6 with its previous release, 'Boys & Girls', but nearly a year after it debuted. Listeners caught on to the band just a hair too late, and made up for it this time around.

  • Yelawolf, Eminem Share "Best Friend" Music Video

    Yelawolf and Eminem have unveiled the music video for their collaboration together, "Best Friend," taken from the "Till It's Gone" rapper's recent artist album, 'Love Story.' The tune addresses very personal issues for Yelawolf including child abuse and the struggles he has faced personally that have deviated him at times on a path towards hell. It is a more spiritual then one might expect, thanking his "Best Friend" in God. Yelawolf, real name Michael Wayne Atha, alternates between singing and rapping while Eminem comes in with a lengthy, speedy and ferocious rap.

  • Travis Barker Of Blink-182 Has Joined Yelawolf’s Band Following 'Love Story' Release

    Yelawolf dropped his sophomore album Love Story this week, following up 2011's Radioactive. The 18-track effort is mostly absent of features save for his mentor Eminem on their collaboration "Best Friends." However, there is one guest joining Yelawolf for the live version of his new work: none other than Blink-182 drummer extraordinaire Travis Barker.

  • Stream Yelawolf's New Album 'Love Story'

    Alabama rapper Yelawolf, real name Michael Wayne Atha, has released his second major label artist album Love Story. Almost entirely absent of features, a rarity in hip-hop these days, the "Till It's Gone" rapper only calls upon his mentor Eminem to lead the way on their aptly collaboration "Best Friends." The album is a clear progression on the unorganized and at time compromised 2011 Radioactive, that Yelawolf regrets putting out in full. All 18-tracks on Atha's Love Story are available to stream below on Spotify. You can also go purchase the album on iTunes.

  • Yelawolf, Eminem Release "Best Friend"

    Yelawolf and Eminem have released their collaboration "Best Friend" from the "Till It's Gone" rapper's upcoming sophomore album 'Love Story.' The track takes on a spiritual theme as Yela raps about his "Best Friend," talking about God and referencing all the struggles he has been through in his life that have put him on the path toward hell. Yelawolf -- real name Michael Wayne Atha -- handles the hook and adds a verse of his own, while Eminem snaps and goes in for more than 16 bars.

  • Yelawolf Shares "American You" from Upcoming 'Love Story' Album

    Yelawolf is readying his second studio album, Love Story, which is due out next month. He's already dropped a handful of singles including "Till It's Gone" and "Whiskey in a Bottle." The Shady Records artist has now shared a new single titled "American You."

  • Yelawolf Announces 'Love Story' Release Date

    Yelawolf will drop his next album, 'Love Story,' April 21, the cover art for which is above. According to a press release, the album was recorded over a two-year period in Nashville and it features two previously released singles "Till It's Gone" and "Whiskey in a Bottle." The album is a follow-up for the Shady Records artist's 2011 release 'Radioactive.'

  • Yelawolf Talks Challenges of Being a Father

    Yelawolf knows all too well what it is like to grow up without a father. The Shady Records rapper is determined not to let his career -- or anything, for that matter -- get in the way of him being a good father to his children. Yelawolf, aka Michael Atha, talked to 'XXL' about his views on fatherhood and how much of a challenge it is regardless of being famous or not.

  • Listen To Eminem Freestyle On Baruch College Solo Vibes Radio in 1997 [LISTEN]

    It has been nearly 20 years since 1997. There was a lot going on as the calendar ticked towards the new millennium. In 1997 Mike Tyson famously bit off Evander Holyfield's ear, Princes Diana was killed and the price of a movie ticket was about $4.50. It was also right when Eminem's career was first taking off, in between his debut album Infinite and the critically acclaimed follow-up The Slim Shady LP. 1997 was also the year he went on Baruch College's Solo Vibes Radio Show and delivered an on-air freestyle session with A.L. (All Lyrics).
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