• Future Reminisces on Dungeon Family Days: Cee Lo Green, Outkast, Killer Mike, and More

    Future's affiliation with the Atlanta-based Dungeon Family is no secret. The incubator from which Cee Lo Green, Outkast, Killer Mike, and more were born has given the world a new superstar in the form of a raspy, braided "dirty sprite" enthusiast. In fact, Future's ties with the hip-hop collective come from his relationship to second cousin Rico Wade of the famed Atlanta production trio Organized Noize. The influential production of the trio has helped legitimized southern rap, and changed the landscape of hip-hop. Future's relationship with the Dungeon Family wasn't always so easy however. In a new interview, the Atlanta rapper recalls the frustrations he faced trying to make a name for himself, and the difficulties of emerging from his cousin's shadow.

  • 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!"

  • Adele's 'Hello' Bests Drake, Justin Bieber and Elle King for Third Week at No. 1

    Hot 100, say "Hello" to Adele once again. For the third straight week, the lead single from the highly anticipated new album 25 has topped the U.S. singles chart. Beneath the juggernaut that is Adele, recent singles from Meghan Trainor and Elle King got minor boosts in the top 10, while Drake is still being shut out of the top spot.
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