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Drake’s Dad Dennis Graham Drops Debut R&B Single “Kinda Crazy”
Graham will be premiering the first track from his upcoming album later this week.
Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q Star in HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ Series on the NFL’s L.A. Rams
Q and Kendrick's visit to Rams camp last week was captured by the HBO cameras.
Pusha T Has Amazing Drunk Reaction to Attending Obama’s Birthday Party
"Who would have ever thought, man, I would be at the president's birthday party with high waters on and Gucci loafers with no socks, in the White House."
Lupe Fiasco Pulls a Prank on Kanye Fan Website
"We at 25 now I'l strip this hoe down to snippets and interludes...it's on y'all."
Eminem’s Ex-Bodyguard Claims Suge Knight Tried to Get Rapper Killed
"We had to have Interscope pick up the tab to put Honolulu police with each bodyguard, because of how deep Suge was over there.”
New Kanye West Music Coming Today
A new interview and song premiere airs today at 2 P.M. EST.
Frank Ocean Posts Mysterious Live Stream Video
July has passed without Frank's latest, but is he up to something anyway?
The Game Calls Out Rappers and Hip-Hop Publications to Fight Injustice
"From today on out, I'm holding everybody with my platform & above or under accountable for actions that need to be taken by all of us to better this world."
Ohio Rapper Claims to Have Manifesto From Baton Rouge Gunman Gavin Long
The rapper, who goes by Yarima Karama says he did not know the shooter personally, but that they communicated online.
Meek Mill Makes Fun of Joe Budden Running After Drake Fans
Meek Mll continues to use social media to go at Joe Budden.
J Prince Takes Shots at Birdman, Says He Doesn’t Need to Beg for Respect
"We don't want to go around beg nobody to put respect on our name. We not them kind of people."
ASAP Mob Perform “Yamborghini High” on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’
The Mob made their national television debut as a group, performing the lead single off their upcoming 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1.'
Azealia Banks Doesn’t Think President Obama Is Helping the Black Community
Banks sounded off in an extreme way.
J. Cole Rides the Public Bus in Queens
Hollywood Cole still keeps it real with the MTA.
Chance The Rapper Drops “Living Single” Record With Big Sean, Jeremih and Smino
This 'Coloring Book' leftover would have fit right in.
Jeremih Releases ‘Late Nights Europe’ Mixtape
Features include K Camp, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, The Game, G Herbo and more.
Mike Will Made-It Isn’t Happy About Future Songs Leaking
"Songs will be released BY US (the producer &/or artist) when the song is done, 100% & everyone is excited to release the finished product. Let us premiere our shit, how we like, when we like."
Kanye West Can’t Get Sued for Recording Phone Call With Taylor Swift
Since she was on speaker phone during the conversation, Swift had no reasonable expectation of confidential communication.
Kevin Gates Salutes Baton Rouge Residents Standing Up to Police
"I’m not against black people, I’m not against white people. I stand for what’s right."
Jeremih Falls After Accidentally Stepping on Speakers at 2016 Pitchfork Music Festival
Jeremih lost his footing while performing "Oui" and trying to bring his set closer to fans.
Lil Wayne Gets Sued by American Express
More legal drama for Weezy.
Waka Flocka Joins the ‘Pokemon Go’ Wave
"PokemonGo got me feeling like I'm back in middle school."
Chance The Rapper Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali With New Song at 2016 ESPYs
Chance performed a moving tribute to the greatest athlete the sports world may ever know.
Memphis Bleek Files for Bankruptcy
According to court documents, Memphis Bleek's income isn't what it used to be.
Theophilus London Says Frank Ocean’s Album Is Dropping Soon
They may be vague, but signs are pointing to a Frank Ocean drop this month.
Drake’s ‘Views’ Knocked Off No. 1 Billboard Spot After Nine Weeks
'Views' ends its chart-topping run after last week's album sales numbers show it slide to No. 2.
Juicy J Gets Married to Longtime Girlfriend
Juicy J walked down the aisle earlier this week.
Hip-Hop Reacts to Baton Rouge Resident Alton Sterling’s Death During Altercation With Police
"When is America & the judicial system that's suppose to protect us, gonna make these officers who are killing black men take responsibility for what's going on."
U.S. Dept. of Justice Rules Against Increasing Songwriter Royalties
The ruling maintains the current licensing consent decrees which make it difficult for songwriters to earn proper royalties.
Drake Says Rihanna Is the “Most Beautiful, Talented Woman” He’s Ever Seen and She’s Breaking His Heart
"Shout out to the most beautiful, talented woman I've ever seen."