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  • Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors Circle Around Mysterious New Instagram Post [PHOTO]

    When you are a high profile celebrity, in a high profile relationship with another famous person no less, pregnancy rumors can be a dime a dozen. Most recently, pregnancy rumors have been fading in and out regarding Beyonce, who currently has one child with hip hop mogul Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter. Now, however, there may be some truth to the rumors.

  • Drake Wins Top Views on Lyric Website RapGenius.com in 2014

    This year, "RapGenius," one of the largest archives of hip-hop lyrics on the Web, compiled a list of statistics reviewing 2014 in terms of which artists and songs saw the most views. Drake found himself at the No. 1 artist slot for 2014 with the most views for an individual artist.Last year, saw a lot of new music, which unfortunately did not amount to much in terms of hitting the top seller's list. In fact, this year, hip-hop was excluded from the top 10 best-selling album list, as well as seeing a decline of 11 percent in sales overall from 2013.As "RapGenius" pointed out, looking up an artist's lyrics helps to separate the casual listeners from the loyal fans. Last year, singles saw more attention on the Web than albums as a whole on the lyric archive site, which reflects the trend that is becoming more apparent, with fans eager for singles and material quicker than it takes to put out a full album or EP.As reported, Bobby Shmurda's single "Hot N---a" took the No. 1 spot for the most-viewed lyrics for one single, with more than 3 million page views for 2014 and No. 3 overall in views, behind Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "Drunk in Love" and Eminem's "Rap God."

  • Chris Brown Party in San Jose Ends in Gunfire with 5 People Shot [WATCH]

    As reported, last night. Jan. 10, saw quite the chaos at an event that R&B singer Chris Brown was hosting.Five people were shot and wounded early Sunday morning, Jan. 11, near a crowded nightclub in San Jose, California. According to the police, the gunfire was reported around 1:20 a.m. and officers found four victims injured at the scene and rushed them to the hospital, with another victim walking into a local hospital's emergency room following the situation.Police reported that while the exact conditions of the victims are not immediately available, all are expected to survive the incident.Chris Brown was not injured and posted on Twitter saying, "I'm 100." The tweet has since been deleted.It was also reported that several people were detained following the situation outside the nightclub, but details are still yet to be released. It is still uncertain if any arrests were made.Brown was at the nightclub hosting an event as part of a VIP birthday event, with local DJs Big Von and Black Marc as advertised for being the providers of entertainment for the evening. It was also reported that tickets to this event began at $50 and went as high as $2,500.

  • K Camp Hosts Listening Party for New Mixtape 'One Way'

    This weekend saw new music from Atlanta-based rapper K Camp, as a result of a visit to a SSUR store for a listening party and barbecue in West Hollywood.The listening party yielded previews of five new tracks in promotion of his forthcoming mixtape "One Way." The listening party featured more than 200 guests such as family, friends and record label executives as well as Ty Dolla $ign and Cozz.The event also featured DJ sourMILK of the L.A. Leakers providing entertainment for guests, while the store featured complimentary drinks and a BBQ.The director of urban promotions for Interscope Records, Garrett Williams, introduced K Camp to the crowd and discussed that the artist wanted to put something out for his supporters prior to the release of his highly anticipated debut album being released.

  • Tyler, The Creator Cries on Eric Andre Show [WATCH]

    Tyler, The Creator is not known for keeping his thoughts and emotions to himself. His appearance on the Eric Andre Show reveals a very real side of the rapper — a side that shamelessly is able to cry real human tears during an interview.

  • Kanye West Stops by Def Jam to Reportedly Play New Album [PHOTO]

    Kanye West began his 2015 making fans cry with the heartfelt collaboration with Paul McCartney that featured lyrics written in the perspective of West's deceased mother speaking to his daughter, North West. Starting the year off on that note, fans are hopeful for more new music from West, who has been relatively secretive and vague about new forthcoming projects. It was reported that West stopped by Def Jam headquarters last night in New York City to play some new music off of the album.

  • Nas Performs 'Children's Story' as Part of Slick Rick's 50th Birthday Party [WATCH]

    Last night, The Ruler celebrated his 50th birthday in style, bringing along a handful of special guests, including the infamous Nas. Slick Rick, also known as Rick The Ruler, celebrated his special day at the Brooklyn Bowl, alongside Nas, who wore a generous amount of gold chains in honor of the birthday boy’s standard style.

  • 50 Cent to be Editor for a Day at New York Daily News [PHOTO]

    Looks like 50 Cent will take an editing eye to more than just writing lyrics next week. As announced, the famed rapper will be participating in a guest editor spot and will be taking over the New York Daily News this upcoming Tuesday, Jan. 13.

  • Chuck D Once Again Discusses Feud With Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97

    Recently, Chuck D has been in the spotlight once again discussing a Twitter-fueled conversation from six months ago where the rapper vocalized his dissatisfaction with Hot 97 and Peter Rosenberg, siting a distaste from an experience in 2008 at the station's annual Summer Jam event.

  • Hip-Hop Landmark D&D Studios Closes Its Doors: DJ Premier Forced To Relocate Due To New Building Ownership

    It is a sad day in the hip-hop world as the legendary D&D Studios, at 320 W. 37th St. in New York City, closed its doors officially as of today, Jan. 7.As reported, due to new building ownership, the studio was forced to close at the beginning of this year. DJ Premier, who acquired the studios in 2003, was tasked with moving everything this week to a new studio location in Queens.The fourth floor of the building is considered a hip-hop landmark, with some of the best songs ever created being produced inside the studio’s walls. For nearly 25 years, the studio was a second home to artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Jay-Z, KRS One, Big L and Gang Starr, to name a few.DJ Premier unfortunately had to watch the studio close over New Year’s Eve, where he has spent a bulk of his career working.DJ Premier recently shared the music video for PRhyme’s new single “PRhyme Time," which features footage of DJ Premier in the studio. PRhyme’s self-titled debut album was released Dec. 9 and entirely produced by DJ Premier.Once DJ Premier finishes up settling into his new studio, which today saw the last trips of equipment out of the old space and into the new, he will be heading out on tour alongside Royce da 5’ 9”. The tour kicks off Feb. 18, with shows running through to the end of the South By Southwest Festival March 20.

  • VH1 to Test Pilot for TV Movie Based on Best-Selling Book 'The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop'

    Hip-hop is proving that in today's television game the culture has just as much of a purpose on screen as any other genre or lifestyle. VH1 has announced that it will host its next hip-hop-influenced venture, signing a contract for a new TV movie pilot.The movie, "The Breaks," is based on the book "The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop." The TV film will stay true to the book, signing on the author of the book, Dan Charnas, to serve as a co-producer. Charnas will also help prep the story for the script.It was also announced that the former director of critically acclaimed shows "The Wire," The Walking Dead and "Elementary" Seith Mann will also be working on the TV movie, helping with directing and writing the script. It was also announced that VH1's own Susan Levison, Bill Flanagan and Maggie Malina have signed on to executive produce.As reported, the story will follow a group of three friends in the 1990s who are all self-proclaimed hip-hop lovers. The trio each is hoping to make it in the music industry, and each individual faces his own hardships, including rapper-drug dealers, uncooperative DJs and unsupportive parents, to name a few. The story will also take place in New York City and center around character Nikki Jones, a recent grad hoping to become a record exec.

  • Rapper Cool C to Face Execution Tomorrow for Murder Conviction

    As decided 19 months ago, golden-age rapper Cool C, is set to be executed tomorrow, Jan. 8. The Philadelphia-based rapper — whose real name is Christopher Roney — was convicted of murder in the first degree for the shooting of Police Officer Lauretha Vaird, which happened in 1996.The shooting occurred during an attempt Cool C made with two other men, including his rapping partner Warren "Smooth B" McGlone, to rob a Philadelphia PNC Bank branch. Roney, who at the time was 26, fired his weapon as soon as Vaird walked through the bank's front doors. The incident marked the first occurrence in the city's history that an officer was killed responding to a call.The rapper has spent the last 18 years in prison and will face execution by way of lethal injection tomorrow. As reported, Cool C was originally scheduled to be executed March 9, 2006, but he was granted a delay by the governor of Pennsylvania at the time.

  • Rick Ross Tattoos Miami Heat Logo On His Face [PHOTOS]

    Rick Ross is one heavily tattooed performer, who recently added to his collection with the Miami Heat logo. Ross has over 100 tattoos on his body, and is running out of room as a result, but all the same didn't stop the rapper from finding creative places for the Miami Heat logo and Meek Mill's Dream Chasers symbol - on his face.

  • Kanye West 'Yeezus Tour' Architects Share Set Design Photos [PHOTOS]

    Until yesterday, the masterminds behind the elaborate and unique set design was kept secret, and it was announced via Instagram that the New-York based firm, called Family, was responsible for the work. The company finally shared the secret that they worked alongside Virgil Abloh, Italian artist Vanessa Beercroft and international stage designer Es Devil all worked to complete Kanye's vision. It was also shared that Kanye was very involved in the design process and vision.

  • Joey Bada$$'s Forthcoming Debut Album 'B4.Da.$$' Details From Pro Era's Chuck Strangers

    Joey Bada$$ continues to make headlines this week (both positive and negative), with his assault charge at the Byron Bay Falls Festival in Australia, as well as releasing a track "Teach Me" featuring Kiesza, off his forthcoming album. The latest is more talk of his new album, which will be the highly-anticipated debut for the artist, titled B4.DA.$$, is scheduled to be released on January 20th.The producer behind the track that Bada$$ released earlier this week, Chuck Strangers, sat down with HipHopDX to give an interview regarding the forthcoming debut.

  • Stream Rome Fortune and OG Maco's 'Yep' EP [LISTEN]

    OG Maco and Rome Fortune's new collaborative EP, titled 'Yep,' has put Atlanta on the scoreboard for new releases in 2015. The EP features eight new songs (plus a bonus track) and includes production from TM-88, 808 Mafia, Childish Major and Cubby to name a few.

  • Malia Obama Selfie - The First Daughter is Wearing a Pro Era Shirt

    Malia Obama is making headlines this week, due to a recent photo that has surfaced revealing her musical tastes lean towards the hip hop flavorings and offerings of Pro Era. The selfie of the First Daughter was posted on Instagram and Twitter and it features the President's oldest daughter repping a Pro Era T-shirt.

  • Hip Hop Emojis Latest Project for Graphic Designer Frank Lepkowski [PHOTOS]

    Perhaps 2015 will end up being the Year Of The Emoji, as last year produced a variety of emoji-style art and apps such as the Seinfeld emoji app and the Cam'ron emojis, to name a couple. There are countless staples of our culture that are simply not represented in the land of emojis, everything from a middle finger to tacos, and graphic designer Frank Lepkowski has decided to take it upon himself to throw some rap culture into emoji form.

  • Eminem Criticized on Young Zee's 'Dear Shady' [WATCH]

    Eminem recently released his new album "Shady XV" and, as a reaction, Young Zee has responded with a track of his own titled "Dear Shady."In the track, Young Zee questions Eminem and vocalizes that he was distressed he was not included in some of Eminem's recent music ventures.On Eminem's song "Fine Line," he shouts out Young Zee and The Outsidaz, saying, "Zee, you always supported me / You vouched, I will never forget that and / How you guys accepted me for me and Pace / I love you too, you slept on my couch."Zee's music video accompanying his track starts off with dated footage of the Outsidaz and Eminem doing an interview, where Eminem says, "I met Zee in New Jersey. I came out like a month later. Met Zee. Met the rest of the Outsidaz. Got down with the crew. You know what I'm saying? And the rest is history. It's like a whole family thing."After the interview clip, the track starts and Zee gets into airing his grievances with Eminem, stating that he felt left out and that Em did not truly have his back when he was arrested or when his house unfortunately burnt down.The lyrics read: "Let me ask you / Why you ain't come to my avenue / When you grabbed dudes for your rap crew / I paid mad dues ... Anyhow, my house burnt down/ I'm in Jersey now / You ain't care, you ain't even come around / I got locked up for selling quarter pounds down Bordentown / You could have looked out, you could have came and bailed me out."

  • Aesop Rock Releases Two-Track EP Titled 'The Cat Food'

    Aesop Rock is the latest to get a release out on the 2015 board with his new "Cat Food" EP.A quick two tracks, "Cat Food" and "Bug Zapper" further support the notion that quality is always better than quantity, as both tracks are polished and exciting creations from the Rhymesayers artist.The two songs were originally released as a 7-inch vinyl and are now available in a digital format via Rhymesayer's SoundCloud.The "Cat Food" EP is the first new solo material the artist has put out in some time, mainly focusing on making music for other artists. The tracks on "The Cat Food" EP are also available in an instrumental-only version, which most fans can always appreciate.November saw the release of Aesop's Hail Mary Mallon project with the album "Bestiary."Aesop Rock also was featured on Busdriver's "Ego Death" alongside Danny Brown.Aesop Rock produced "Bug Zapper" and called in the likes of Blockhead to produce "Cat Food."
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