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Kanye West May Produce Seven-Track Album for Chance The Rapper
This would be crazy!
Jay-Z Disses Nas and Brings Out Michael Jackson at 2001 Summer Jam – Today in Hip-Hop
Legendary, to say the least.
Watch Unreleased Outtakes From XXXTentacion’s 2017 XXL Freshman Cypher
Here are the unreleased outtakes from XXXTentacion's 2017 XXL Freshman cypher.
Today in Hip-Hop: N.W.A Arrested in Detroit for Performing “F*!k tha Police”
N.W.A pay the price for their defiance.
Jimmy Wopo Dead After Being Shot in Pittsburgh
R.I.P. to Jimmy Wopo.
Suge Knight Won’t Be Able to Attend His Mother’s Funeral
Suge Knight is feeling the full consequences of his imprisonment.
XXXTentacion Shot in Florida
XXXTentacion has been shot in Florida.
Lil’ Kim and Fabolous Get Classy in New “Spicy” Video
New visual from Lil' Kim.
Drakeo The Ruler Believes Police Are Jealous of Him and Meek Mill
The Cali rapper speaks from behind bars.
Hip-Hop Fans React to the 2018 XXL Freshman Class
Fans react to the 2018 XXL Freshman Class, which includes Trippie Redd, Smokepurpp, Lil Pump, Wifisfuneral, J.I.D and more.
They. to Provide Free Haircuts to Fathers and Their Sons in Celebration of Father’s Day
Nothing says, "I love you pops" quite like a fresh cut.
10 of Drake’s Most Memorable NBA Courtside Moments
Meet basketball's MVP of trolling.
Meek Mill Teams With Jay-Z to Create Docuseries on Criminal Justice System
Meek Mill and Jay-Z are teaming up to create a docuseries focusing on Meek's legal struggle and the criminal justice system.
Cardi B’s Former Manager Sues Her for $10 Million
Cardi just got hit with a mega lawsuit.
50 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 in 2018
2008 and heartbreak.
Cardi B Drops ‘Invasion of Privacy’ Album
Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy' album is here, and it includes features from Migos, 21 Savage and more.
Jay-Z Says He Cried for Joy When His Mother Came Out to Him
Jay-Z discusses the reason he cried when his mother came out to him. He originally addressed the moment on his '4:44' track, ''Smile.''
Cardi B Signs to Quality Control Management
Cardi B signs to Quality Control Management one day after unveiling the cover for her debut album, 'Invasion of Privacy.'
Lupe Fiasco Fires Back at Those Who Don’t Like His ‘Black Panther’ Movie Criticisms
Lupe Fiasco fires back at folks criticizing his rating of 'Black Panther,' a movie that's proven to be historically successful at the box office.
Lil Xan Says He Received a Police Escort From Angry Tupac Shakur Fans Recently
Lil Xan insists that he's not a gang rapper, so that's why he needed police to escort him from angry Tupac Shakur fans.
Trae Tha Truth Spotlights the Plight of Houston in “What About Us” Video
Trae Tha Truth spotlights the plight of Houston in his new ''What About Us'' video, a visual that focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Rich Homie Quan Performs “Changed” and Moonwalks on ‘TRL’
Rich Homie Quan SZN is here.
Juicy J, XXXTentacion React to Deadly Shooting at Florida High School
Here's what they've got to say.
Kendrick Lamar Is Not Banning Cell Phones at His Concerts
Kendrick Lamar is not banning cell phone use at his shows.
LL Cool J, DJ Premier and More React to Lovebug Starski’s Death
Starski was always respected by his peers.
Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez’s New Song “Dinero” Is on the Way
This could be epic.
Jermaine Dupri Among 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees
Shout out to a legend.