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10 Years Ago: Gucci Mane Releases His Debut Album ‘Trap House’
Ten years ago today, Gucci Mane introduced us to his way of hustling on his debut album, 'Trap House.' We take a look back at the Atlanta rhymer's first studio effort.
Wiz Khalifa and Fall Out Boy Perform ‘Uma Thurman’ at 2015 Billboard Music Awards [VIDEO]
Wiz Khalifa joins Fall Out Boy at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards to perform their collaboration "Uma Thurman."
20 Snoop Dogg Songs That Made You a Fan
In honor of the MC's 13th studio album, BUSH, we've combed through his entire catalog to select the tracks that made you start paying attention to the Doggfather in the first place. Here are 20 Snoop Dogg Songs That Made You a Fan.
Yung Joc Arrested in Atlanta for Speeding, Outstanding Warrant
Yung Joc is known for turning up on hits like "It's Goin' Down," but following a recent arrest, it's safe to say the rapper should learn to turn it down from time to time, especially when behind the wheel.
Freddie Gray’s Death Ruled a Homicide, Hip-Hop and R&B Community React
Prosecutors rule Baltimore resident Freddie Gray's death a homicide after he died in police custody after an arrest on April 12. The hip-hop and R&B community share their thoughts about the decision.
Murs Sounds Off on Freddie Gray Protests in Baltimore, Says ‘We Need to Evolve’ and ‘Focus on Something More Impactful’ [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Rapper Murs opens up about the protests and chaos in Baltimore following Freddie Gray's death. The 'Have a Nice Life' creator encourages the black community to "evolve" and "focus on something more impactful."
10 A$AP Rocky Songs That Made You a Fan
Before witnessing the next step in his evolution, we take a look at 10 A$AP Rocky Songs That Made You a Fan.
20 Years Later: 13 Hip-Hop Personalities Share Memories of Mobb Deep’s ‘The Infamous’ Album
On the 20th anniversary of Mobb Deep's sophomore album, 'The Infamous,' 13 hip-hop personalities share their memories and favorite songs from the project.
Five Best Songs From Mya’s ‘Fear of Flying’ Album
On the 15-year anniversary of Mya's 'Fear of Flying' album, we take a look back at all of the selections on the project to bring you the five best songs.
Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo Discuss Weed Habits, Lighting Up in Amsterdam, Dr. Dre’s Strain of Choice and Snoop Dogg as Bob Marley Reincarnated [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo visit The Boombox office to talk about their wild experience in Amsterdam, which strain of weed Dr. Dre keeps in the stash, why Snoop Dogg is the greatest smoker of them all and more.
Tony Yayo Gives Details on ‘El Chapo 3′ Mixtape & New Album, Reflects on ‘Thoughts of a Predicate Felon’ Success [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Tony Yayo sits down with The Boombox to give details on his forthcoming mixtape, 'El Chapo 3,' and his sophomore album. Before the 10-year anniversary of his debut LP, 'Thoughts of a Predicate Felon,' hits, the rapper also reflects on its success.
Charli XCX, Ty Dolla $ign & Tinashe Perform ‘Drop That Kitty’ at 2015 MTV Movie Awards [VIDEO]
Rapper-singer Ty Dolla $ign and R&B songstress Tinashe joined Charli XCX for a performance of their collaborative song, "Drop That Kitty" at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards.
Five Best Hip-Hop Albums Released in First Quarter of 2015
We've come to our conclusion of which artists put forth the most quality material over the last three months. Here are our choices for the five best hip-hop albums released in the first quarter of 2015.
Lalah Hathaway, Faith Evans & Fantasia Perform Soulful Medley at 2015 Black Girls Rock [VIDEO]
Lalah Hathaway, Faith Evans and Fantasia performed a soulful medley in tribute to women of color at the 2015 Black Girls Rock event, which aired on BET on Sunday night (April 5).
ILOVEMAKONNEN Quenches Your Thirst With ‘Drink More Water 5′ Mixtape
2014 was a heck of a year for Atlanta rapper ILOVEMAKONNEN. He struck pay-dirt when his club-ready single, "Tuesday," got a huge co-sign from Drake, who remixed the buzzworthy record, earning the pair a Grammy nomination. This essentially put the former hairdresser on the map. Now he's looking to follow-up on that success with his latest release, Drink More Water 5.
Janelle Monae Flexes on ‘Yoga’ Featuring Jidenna
Janelle Monae's stock continues to rise with each show-stealing performance and new music she creates. The multi-talented artist's record label and collective, Wondaland, just partnered up with Epic Records and she gets the ball rolling with her new song, "Yoga."
Tech N9ne Feels ‘Immortal’ on ‘Special Effects’ Album, Compares Himself to Dracula [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
With two decades trudging through the murky waters of the music business under his belt, Tech N9ne is primed for the biggest year of his career. His forthcoming album, Special Effects, is projected to be his most ambitious project yet. The rapper is out for blood, literally, which the king of rap's indie circuit made clear during a recent sit-down at The Boombox office.
J. Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ Album Achieves Platinum Certification
From playing the sidelines to being one of the most popular MCs in hip-hop, J. Cole's rise to prominence has been a testament for staying the course and servicing his fans. Those same supporters have rewarded Cole by pitching in to make sure his 2014 Forest Hills Drive album received the support it deserved, which has resulted in over one million units sold. The rapper earns the first platinum LP in his career.
Kendrick Lamar Comes Straight Outta Compton in ‘King Kunta’ Video
Kendrick Lamar is on a heck of a roll. With his critically acclaimed sophomore effort, 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' still buzzing, K. Dot continues his winning streak by releasing the music video for the triumphant album cut, "King Kunta."
Pharrell Williams Honored With Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds in New York
Pharrell receives a major honor in the form of a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in New York City.
Forbes’ 2015 Hip-Hop Cash Princes List Features Young Thug, Iggy Azalea, Rae Sremmurd & More [PHOTOS]
Find out which of your favorite rappers are raking in big bucks, which earns them a spot on Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Princes list.
Kendrick Lamar Talks ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Original Title, Influencing Kids & More [VIDEO]
Kendrick Lamar has the music world in the palm of his hand right now. Ever since the release of his long-awaited sophomore LP, 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' last month, the Compton rep and his ballyhooed body of work have been the topic of discussion for many. So when MTV News got the chance to sit down and pick the rapper's brain about the project, he revealed some surprising gems.
Ciara Goes Topless on ‘Jackie’ Album Cover
R&B singer Ciara may be a mom now, but that doesn't mean she still isn't deemed sexy. When she revealed the cover art for her new album, Jackie, more than a few folks were intrigued because the stunning beauty happens to be topless on the cover.
Love Doctor Analyzes Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill Relationship [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
We enlisted relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch, also known as "The Love Doctor," to get to the bottom of the relationship between Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill.
Top 10 Eazy-E Songs
Twenty years ago today (March 26, 1995), rap icon Eazy-E died at the age of 31 from complications related to AIDS. So we decided to share the ten tracks from Eazy-E's discography that we feel best represent who he was as an artist. So check out the Boombox’s Top 10 Eazy-E Songs list.
Ludacris Proves ‘Ludaversal’ Is the Real Deal at New York Listening Session
Ludacris previews his new album 'Ludaversal' for critics and fans at a listening session in New York.
Lloyd Banks Gives Details on ‘The Cold Corner 3′ Mixtape, Fourth Solo Album [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Lloyd Banks sits down with The Boombox to give details on his forthcoming 'The Cold Corner 3' mixtape and his fourth solo album.
A$AP Rocky Debuts Verse From ‘At.Long.Last.A$AP’ Album [VIDEO]
After more than two years since his debut album, Long.Live.A$AP., was released in January of 2013, A$AP Rocky is ready to come out of hibernation and get his name buzzing in hip-hop circles once again. In a new interview with GQ, the Harlem representative discusses the death of A$AP Yams, his forthcoming album and even spits a new verse from the project.
T.I. Announces New Album ‘Trap’s Open’
T.I. gives details on his forthcoming album, 'Trap's Open,' which is the follow-up to 'Paperwork: The Motion Picture.'
A$AP Yams’ Cause of Death Revealed
As the hip-hop world continues to mourn the loss of A$AP Yams, who passed away in January, we finally get some more answers behind the cause of the A$AP Mob founder's sudden death.