• 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 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 Addresses Drake, Lil Wayne 'Color Money' Diss on the Breakfast Club

    Throughout the feud between Drake and his artist Meek Mill, MMG boss Rick Ross remained neutral, even calling Drizzy his "lil homie." Apparently, he's had a change of heart and it became evident with the release of "Color Money." On Thursday (Dec. 3), Ross stopped by the Breakfast Club and addressed his presumed Drake and Lil Wayne diss.
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