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Tony Lanez Talks About His Career as a Ghostwriter for Other Rappers, Drake & Meek Mill Beef
Tony Lanez feels that he should be given the spotlight after years of writing verses for other popular rappers. -
Rihanna Will Release New Album 'Anti' on Black Friday 2015 - Surprise!
Rihanna's new album "Anti" will be released this upcoming Friday on Tidal, and will be available to the greater public on December 4th. -
Silkk The Shocker Responds to Travi$ Scott Diss and Worst Rapper List Placement
Silkk The Shocker responds to criticism lobbed at him from Travi$ Scott and other publications that have named him as one of the worst rappers around. -
Missy Elliott Talks Women Rappers, 'WTF' Influences and More in New Interview
Music fans across the world are thrilled to see that Missy Elliott is back, and just as good as ever. The massively influential female rapper has made great strides for women in the industry, and released a plethora of fantastic material along the way. Although she had taken a hiatus in recent years, Missy Elliott released "WTF ft. Pharell Wiliams" in a momentous return-to-form that had many in the industry buzzing. Further, her Super Bowl halftime performance let fans know that she hadn't lost a bit of her power in the years she took off. In a new interview with Billboard, Elliott discusses her influence over popular female rappers such as Nicki Minaj, and the state of women in this industry. -
Hillary Clinton Flexes Foreign Policy Muscle in Plan to Deal with ISIS
Hillary Clinton demostrates foreign policy differences with President Obama in terms of dealing with the threat of ISIS. -
Derek Jeter Responds to 50 Cent, Frigo Scandal with a Lawsuit
Derek Jeter has filed a lawsuit against Frigo for their claims that he left the company because of 50 Cent's involvement. -
Lil Wayne is Recovering From Elbow Surgery in Miami Hospital
Lil Wayne has had a tough year. The New Orleans born rapper has been named in a number of lawsuits over failure to pay bills for pyrotechnics, private jets and more. Further, he is embroiled in a deeply personal lawsuit with his former mentor and label head Birdman. The rapper is seeking $51 million in damages and withheld compensation. The lawsuit has created tensions between Cash Money artists like Young Thug and artists on Lil Wayne's Young Money imprint like Drake and Tyga, and has delayed the release of Lil Wayne's upcoming album 'Tha Carter V'. It appears, only adding to his troubles, Lil Wayne had to have surgery on his elbow. However, he is successfully recovering from the surgery now, and seems to be in good spirits. After waking up from anesthesia, Wayne tweeted, "Much luv [to] Dr. Kaplan [and] his team at Univ. of Miami hospital for a successful (elbow) surgery. [And] dey had me on the tunes during surgery... dope!" -
50 Cent Responds to Derek Jeter Quitting Frigo Because of the Rapper
It seems as if 50 Cent's Mets fandom has solidified a bit this week. In response to rumors that New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter had ended his relationship with the Swedish underwear company Frigo after the rapper got involved, 50 said, "Let's go Mets?" -
New York Mayor Bill De Blasio Defends Taking in Syrian Refugees
All over the country, Democratic mayors of more progressive cities are clashing with mostly Republican governors who say they will not allow any Syrian refugees in their states. Over half of the country's governors, thirty one in total, have pledged not to let refugees find asylum in their states, defying President Obama's promise to absorb 10,000 Syrians this year. These pledges come days after the deadly attack on Paris that left over a hundred people dead and many more injured. It was revealed that one of the attackers had entered France on a Syrian passport, posing as a refugee. Although the governors are not legally allowed to bar entry to their states for refugees, they are able to slow down the process quite a bit. Mayor of New York, Bill De Blasio, has a problem with this policy, saying he will allow Syrian refugees to take haven in New York City. -
Just Blaze Keeps His 'Meow The Jewels' Kickstarter Promise, Shares Early 2000s Drum Samples
Run The Jewels hit new heights of critical and commercial success with last year's Run The Jewels II.In the months before the album's release, members El-P and Killer Mike began a kickstarter for a remix album entitled Meow The Jewels. The two planned to raise funds as a parody of both the "kitten culture" of the Internet, and the recent phenomenon of pre-ordering albums to create hype. However, what began as a joke morphed into a very real album with contributions from heavyweight producers like Prince Paul and the Alchemist. Although the band only asked for $40,000 to remix their entire sophomore effort with cat noises, they raised $66,000 and released the album in late September, prompting El-P to tweet, "did we make the silliest, occasionally most grating possible remix album? of course. and we did it for you, mike brown and eric garner." As part of the promises attached to donations from the kickstarter, producer Just Blaze said he would release the drum samples he used during a particularly fruitful period from 2001-2005. As it appears, the man behind hits from artists such as Jay Z, Kanye West, and more, has fulfilled his promise. -
Freddie Gibbs Explains the New Direction on 2015 Album 'Shadow Of A Doubt'
Freddie Gibbs talks about the differences between his last album, "Pinata," and his upcoming project "Shadow Of A Doubt." -
Bobby Jindal Drops Out of the 2016 Presidential Race Against Carson, Trump
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is no longer running for president. With such a crowded Republican field, many forgot the Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal was running for president. -
Kendrick Lamar's Producer Terrance Martin Says Why the Rapper Won't Perform New Album Songs
Kendrick Lamar has been at the top of his game for a while now. After releasing the masterful Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City in 2012, the Compton rapper earned a reputation for his musicality, lyrical capabilities, and knack for storytelling. The album follows the young rapper's life, from his childhood through the present, as he navigates the moral complexities of life in Compton. Good Kid earned massively positive reviews, and earned the number one spot on many "album of the year" lists. Kendrick followed the massive success of his debut album with To Pimp A Butterfly. Although the album spawned less hits than his debut, Kendrick earned himself a long list of accolades for his sophomore effort. Although the response from fans and critics has been overwhelmingly positive, To Pimp a Butterfly producer Terrance Martin says Kendrick may never perform the songs from this album again. -
Chance The Rapper Receives 2015 'Chicagoan Of The Year' Award
Chance The Rapper received the prestigious "Chicagoan Of The Year" award from his hometown publication Chicago Magazine. -
Odd Future Breakup Permanent? Hodgy Beats Calls Tyler the Creator a Fraud
Many expected an Odd Future reunion at their festival Camp Flog Gnaw last weekend. Perhaps this was because the group had been broken up for almost half a year, or because Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA) was advertised as the headline act, but it seemed many were disappointed when only Mike G, Domo Genesis, Left Brain and Hodgy Beats took the stage for a 70-minute set. The set was then pre-empted by a profanity-laced speech delivered by Tyler the Creator onstage. -
2 Chainz Compares 'Dirty Sprite 2' Rapper Future's Rise to His in 2012
2 Chainz discusses the meteoric rise of rapper Future in comparison to that of himself in 2012. Future is absolutely everywhere. From his collaboration album with Drake, to his many hit songs, he simply cannot be escaped. -
Aids Say Ben Carson Is Having a Tough Time With Foreign Policy
Aids say Ben Carson's foreign policy chops have brought unwanted attention to the candidate this week. -
Rick Ross Explains What it Would Take for Him to Make Up with 50 Cent
In a new interview, Rick Ross details how exactly he and 50 Cent would go about reconciling. It's hard to keep up with 50 Cent's feuds these days. -
50 Cent Makes Fun of Ronda Rousey, Saying Floyd Mayweather Made Him Do It
50 Cent makes fun of Ronda Rousey for getting knocked out by Holly Holm, and says Floyd Mayweather Jr. made him do it. -
R. Kelly Opens Up About Alleged Sexually Abusive Past in New Interview
R. Kelly discusses his 22 year career and sexual abuse allegations in a recent interview. After a staggering amount of sexual abuse allegations and lawsuits, many fans have wondered how, exactly, they should continue to listen to the R&B giant R. -
Tupac Shakur not on Billboard's '10 Greatest Rappers of All Time' List?
Billboard Magazine has released its list of the "10 Greatest Rappers of All Time," including Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000 and Lil Wayne, though they conspicuously left off iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. -
Bristol Palin Says Red Starbucks Cups Were Created "to Make Christians Look Stupid"
Bristol Palin is the latest crusader in the War on Christmas, declaring a leftist conspiracy to make Christians "look stupid." -
Vince Staples Explains Why He Feels Making Hit Songs Like 'Blue Suede' is Not His Goal
22-year-old rapper Vince Staples just released his excellent debut album Summertime 06, on which his most popular song is not present. The album was met with rave reviews, in which Staples was praised for his lyricism and dexterity. However, "Blue Suede," Staples' most popular song to date, was nowhere to be found. It seemed as if Staples had no interest in capitalizing off the success of that song, instead vying to conquer entirely new territory. It is clear that Vince Staples has a lot to say. However, it appears the rapper would rather say it how he pleases than placate to any radio audience. -
Jay Z Criticized for Ripping of Biggie Smalls by Producer Irv Gotti
Jay Z's relationship with Biggie Smalls has been somewhat contentious in the hip-hop game. Producer and founder of Murder Inc. Irv Gotti further convoluted this controversial bond. He says Jay Z "ran to the Biggie formula" for his Vol.2...Hard Knock Life record. -
Nicki Minaj Fans Say Dump Meek Mill: Rapper is Better Off Without Boyfriend
After Nicki Minaj's recent disappearance from social media, fans are beginning to speculate that she is trying to avoid criticism regarding her relationship with rapper Meek Mill. -
Gucci Mane Gets a Jail Visit From Former 'Spring Breakers' Director Harmony Korine
The Atlanta-raised rapper Gucci Mane was visited in jail by his former director on "Spring Breakers," Harmony Korine. -
Lil Wayne Faces Yet Another Lawsuit, This Time for Failing to Pay for Fireworks
Pyrotek Special Effects is suing Lil Wayne for failing to pay for pyrotechnic effects used in his shows. -
Did Nicki Minaj Disappear? Rapper Conspicuously Absent From Social Media
Nicki Minaj who is usually very active online, has been conspicuously absent from social media/press interviews in the last week leading some to wonder where she disappeared to. -
50 Cent's Beef With Vivica A. Fox Ignites Debate Over the Use of Homophobia in Hip Hop
Vivica A. Fox appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" to insinuate that her former boyfriend, 50 Cent, was a homosexual. 50 retorted with a homophobic insult and the two have provoked anger from a variety of groups. -
Yale's Halloween Email Ignites Tense Racial Debate and Protests Among Students on Campus
Yale is undergoing a racial crisis and protests, sparked by recent events at Halloween and an email sent to students by the College Dean, Burgwell Howard.
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