Andy Bustard is a blogger at MissInfo.tv and a contributing writer at TheBoomBox. He still wears his cap to the back. (@aboynamedandy)
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Juicy J Explains What a ‘THOT’ Is on ‘Beautiful Ones’
As you probably already know, "THOT" is the latest slang-turned-buzzword to take over the country. Short for "That hoe over there," the term has been picked up by a ton of rappers including Wale, Lupe Fiasco and Chief Keef. It was only a matter of time before Juicy J jumped on the bandwagon.
Usher Gets Funky on New Single ‘Good Kisser’
In the two years since Usher last released album -- 2012's 'Looking 4 Myself' -- R&B has birthed a whole new class of emerging stars, like Mack Wilds, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Sampha. Usher Raymond IV proves there's still country for old men, though, as he debuts his new single, 'Good Kisser.'
Does Kanye West’s ‘The College Dropout’ Stand the Test of Time?
Ten years ago today, Kanye West released his debut solo album, 'The College Dropout.' That also happened to be the day he shifted the paradigm of hip-hop.
Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre Tease New Song in Beats By Dre Commercial
With the world impatiently awaiting Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' follow-up, it's nice to know that the Black Hippy is back in the studio with Dr. Dre -- in this new commercial for Beats By Dre's Beats Pill, anyway.
Nas to Open Sneaker Store in Las Vegas
In the '90s "Air Nikes on his feet" kept his "cipher complete" and now Nas is delving deeper into the style game by opening a sneaker store in Las Vegas.
Raekwon Raps Over Gang Starr’s ‘Mass Appeal’ on ‘Lions Paw Freestyle’
Like the best in his age group, Raekwon is proving that the Internet isn't strictly a young man's game.
Childish Gambino & Chance the Rapper Are ‘The Worst Guys’ on New Collaboration
While it's true that his debut mixtape, '#10Day,' helped propel Chance the Rapper into the local spotlight (and various corners of the Internet music nerd-sphere) in April 2012, getting the alley-oop from Childish Gambino and appearing on his 'Royalty' project three months later certainly boosted the teen rapper's profile.
Mac Miller Drops New Freebie ‘I Come In Peace’
Mac Miller gives fans a little something to go with their Thanksgiving weekend with this new freebie track, 'I Come In Peace.'
Download Jeezy & CTE’s ‘#ItsThaWorld2′ Mixtape
With the ink still drying on their new management deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation, Jeezy and his CTE imprint come through with the second installment in their '#ItsThaWorld' mixtape series.
Childish Gambino Turns the Heat Up on ‘Sweatpants’ Featuring Problem
Between single releases and live performances, the tracks from Childish Gambino's 'Because the Internet' have been coming in thick and fast.
Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip to Release Joint Mixtape ‘The Abstract and The Dragon’
Fresh off tearing down the Barclays Center together during Kanye West's Yeezus tour stop in Brooklyn last night (Nov. 20), Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip have announced a joint mixtape.
Stream Bun B’s ‘Trill O.G.: The Epilogue’ Album
Bun B's new solo album, 'Trill O.G.: The Epilogue,' hits stores today, and Spotify is giving fans a full stream of the project.
Watch Eminem & Slaughterhouse Freestyle on BET’s ‘Rap City’ Special
Just like they did in 2009 following the release of 'Relapse,' BET brought back 'Rap City' from the dead for a special one-off episode last night (Nov. 6) to celebrate Eminem's new album, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2.'
Future Delivers ‘Real and True’ Featuring Miley Cyrus & Mr Hudson
Now that he's engaged to the gorgeous Ciara, Future gets all lovey dovey on 'Real and True,' the latest single off his forthcoming sophomore album, 'Honest.'
Talib Kweli Addresses the Illuminati on ‘The Wormhole’
Hip-hop's relationship with the Illuminati is a funny thing. Through the power of message boards, awfully-produced YouTube conspiracy videos or pictures of rappers with apparent triangles in them, an army of radical idiots have made themselves loud enough to warrant a short but necessary "shut the hell up." Talib Kweli happily takes on that duty on his new single, 'The Wormhole.'
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Curren$y, Smoke DZA & Harry Fraud Team Up For ‘The Stage’ EP
For the very first time, Curren$y the Hot Spitta, Smoke DZA, aka the Kush God, and producer extraordinaire Harry Fraud join forces for a mini collaborative EP called 'The Stage,' and it's the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
Yo Gotti Gets Introspective With J. Cole on ‘Cold Blood’
Yo Gotti has flirted with mainstream success throughout his decade-plus career as an independent rapper. Now, with his CMG imprint partnered up with Epic Records, the Memphis veteran is eyeing up a definitive crossover with his new album, 'I Am,' due Nov. 19.
Watch ScHoolboy Q’s ‘Banger (MOSHPIT)’ Video
As he slyly announced on his new TDE colleague Isaiah Rashad's 'I Shot You Down' remix (which also featured Jay Rock) last week, ScHoolboy Q's major label debut album, 'Oxymoron,' won't arrive next month, but in January instead.
Jay Rock Delivers Vicious Bars Over Pusha T’s ‘Numbers on the Boards’
Following his more-than-impressive showing in the TDE BET Cypher and a guest spot on new recruit Isaiah Rashad's 'Shot You Down' remix, Jay Rock keeps his streak white-hot by kicking a mean freestyle over Pusha T's 'Numbers on the Boards.'
Eminem Speaks on ‘Nostalgia’ of ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2,’ Working With Rick Rubin
Aside from debuting three songs and revealing the tracklisting, Eminem's kept pretty quiet regarding his upcoming album, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2,' which hits stores in less than two weeks. For their Nov. 7 issue, though, Rolling Stone managed to squeeze a few details out of the typically secretive Slim Shady.
Watch Kanye West Propose to Kim Kardashian
Kanye West's extravagant proposal to Kim Kardashian has been caught on video and you know full well you're going to watch it.
Rick Ross Remixes Lorde’s ‘Royals’
Even though his latest single, 'No Games' featuring Future, failed to make it onto the Billboard Hot 100, Rick Ross is bullying his way onto the charts by any means necessary. After remixing Drake's 'Hold On, We're Going Home,' the MMG mogul adds his graceful touch to the current No. 1 single in the U.S., 'Royals,' by New Zealand teen sensation Lorde.
Action Bronson Announces ‘Blue Chips 2′ Release Date
Action Bronson has been teasing his upcoming 'Blue Chips 2' mixtape with producer Party Supplies plenty of times these past few weeks. First, the project was due "the first day it rains in November." Then, he said it "will drop within the first five days of November.... no matter what."
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Are Engaged
The hottest celebrity couple are headed down the aisle. Kanye West proposed to his girlfriend and mother-of-his-child Kim Kardashian last night.
Childish Gambino Debuts ‘3005’
Childish Gambino has been noticeably more emotional lately. Last week, the rapper posted a series of hand-written notes on Instagram, in which he openly shared his fears, insecurities and relationship worries with the world.
Listen to Detroit Rapper Scolla’s Soulful New Track ‘Peace’
Forget Friday; you'll be thanking God it's Sunday when you hear Scolla's incredibly soulful new single, 'Peace.'
Miley Cyrus Spits a Verse on French Montana’s ‘Ain’t Worried Bout Nothin (Remix)’
The remix we've all been waiting for dreading. After releasing an alternate version featuring Rick Ross, Diddy and Snoop Dogg, French Montana last night debuted the much talked-about Miley Cyrus-boasting remake of his street smash, 'Ain't Worried Bout Nothin.'
Wutang Brand x Rocksmith 20-Year Anniversary Collection
This year marks 20 years since Wu-Tang Clan brought da ruckus with their seminal debut album, 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).' While we're still waiting for that reunion album (tentatively titled 'A Better Tomorrow') we were promised, Wutang Brand has teamed up with Rocksmith for a capsule collection to keep us looking fresh while we're twiddling our thumbs this fall.
Watch James Blake & Chance The Rapper’s ‘Life Round Here’ Video
James Blake and Chance The Rapper call on acclaimed director/photographer Nabil (the guy behind Frank Ocean's 'Pyramids' and Kanye West's 'Welcome to Heartbreak' among other modern classics) to bring their remix of 'Life Round Here' to, well, life.
Watch A$AP Rocky & Bun B’s ‘Back & Forth’ Interview (Part 1)
Like he said himself during his interview with RiFF RaFF, A$AP Rocky is -- and always has been -- enamored by Texas culture. So it only makes sense that as the new host of Noisey's 'Back & Forth' series, the Harlem rapper gets to pick the brain of UGK legend Bun B.