• Kendrick Vs. Everybody: How Did 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Sell Compared to Recents from Kanye West, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj and More?

    Kendrick Lamar was certainly king of the Billboard 200 this week, as To Pimp A Butterfly sold three times as many copies as any other record on the market during the last week. Part of the hip-hop game, more so than any other genre, is arguing about who's no. 1. Generally that means a ranking of who can drop the best bars, but money—regardless of what Jay Z and Jermaine Dupri tell you—is most certainly a thang. So how does the most hyped performer in recent years stack up against industry giants in terms of sales?

  • 5 Surprising Hip-Hop Ghostwriters: Will Smith, Dr. Dre and Jim Jones Had Curious Helpers with These Hits

    The hot news in hip-hop today is the rumor that Compton rapper Skeme may have ghostwritten songs for Iggy Azalea, including "Fancy," the no. 4 song of 2014. This news probably surprises no one, despite denials from the performer herself and mentor T.I. that anyone else had a hand in crafting her hits. And if anyone is that shocked or appalled by the news...perhaps they should check out the history of hip-hop. You'll be surprised at how many songs are actually written by the least likely of performers. Here are just a few examples.

  • 'Get Hard': T.I. Loved Working With Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart on New Movie, Talks Comedic Chemistry

    T.I. has managed to maintain his rap career while acting in TV shows and movies in recent years. He has played himself in 'Entourage' -- he will reprise that role in the movie -- and a crime lord's nephew in 'American Gangster' and he will star opposite Paul Rudd in the upcoming 'Ant-Man' film. The rapper had the chance to work with Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart on 'Get Hard,' which will hit theaters Friday, March 27. There is a slim chance he did not have fun making the movie: He loved working with the actors on the new movie. He also talked about comedic chemistry.

  • Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" May Have Been Written by Skeme, Based on 'Sway In The Morning' Interview

    Everyone knows that Iggy Azalea fakes her accent when she raps—but that's far more acceptable than pretending to have written songs that she didn't. Rumors have persisted for months that the Australian emcee doesn't actually write all of her own bars, and now Compton rapper Skeme has been singled out as the most likely candidate for ghostwriting hits such as "Fancy." The performer admitted as much during his stop on the 'Sway In The Morning' radio show with Sway Calloway.

  • 'Entourage' Movie Trailer Confirms Calvin Harris, Pharrell, T.I. Have Roles in Film [WATCH]

    The highly anticipated Entourage Movie has unveiled its official trailer for the film that will hit theaters on June 5. Besides getting a better idea of the drama between Ari Gold, Turtle, Johnny Drama and Vincent Chase, the film reveals the star-studded list of cameos coming from athletes, celebrities and musicians that have been a hallmark of the series throughout its time on air. The musicians who will be represented in the film that have been listed thus far are Calvin Harris, Pharrell and T.I.

  • T.I. Talks 'Blurred Lines' Verdict: Rapper Denies Stealing from Artists in His Career

    There will continue to be fallout from the "Blurred Lines" lawsuit in the coming months, but T.I. doesn't seem too worried about it. The rapper, who contributed a verse to the tune, may be held accountable for infringing on Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" along with Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams if attorney Richard Busch gets his way. The lawyer believes T.I. should be held accountable like his "Blurred Lines" buddies.

  • Blurred Lines Trial: Marvin Gaye's Family Looking to Punish Labels, T.I.

    The Marvin Gaye family are not satisfied with the $7.4 million settlement decision they just received from a jury over the unfair use of "Got to Give It Up" in Pharrell and Robin Thicke's 2013 summer hit "Blurred Lines." The family has filed new motions to hold T.I. -- real name Clifford Harris Jr. -- and the labels that distributed the track, Universal Music, Interscope and Star Trak Entertainment, responsible as well.
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