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Lil Wayne Talks Sports and ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Movie on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ [VIDEO]
Lil Wayne stopped by ESPN's 'First Take' to deliver his opinion on everything from sports to the 'Straight Outta Compton' movie.
The Weeknd Buries Himself Alive in ‘Tell Your Friends’ Video
The Weeknd buries himself alive and guns down an eerie-looking old man in the Grant Singer-directed video for "Tell Your Friends."
Avant Talks ‘The VIII’ Album, Donald Trump’s Emotional Behavior and Heartbreak Making Him a Very Rich Man [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Avant opens up about his new album, 'The VIII,' Donald Trump's emotional ways during his presidential campaign, heartbreak making him a very rich man and much more.
Was Janelle Monae’s Black Lives Matter Speech Cut Off on ‘Today’? [VIDEO]
Twitter fingers were on fire after fans accused the 'Today' show of cutting off Janelle Monae's protest speech during her performance on the morning program last week (Aug. 15).
Suge Knight’s Joke About Eazy-E’s Death in 2003 Is Shocking [VIDEO]
Suge Knight is often the key culprit at the end of rap conspiracy theories, including a widely thought belief that he had something to do with the death of Tupac Shakur. But in an interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' unearthed from 2003, Knight fuels another conspiracy -- that he might be behind the death of one of the most notorious rappers, Eazy-E.
Common and Ne-Yo Joins ‘The Wiz Live!’ Cast
Common and Ne-Yo are easin’ on down the road to join the cast of 'The Wiz Live!'
Rotimi and Vivian Green Join Avant for Midsummer Night’s Dream Concert in New York [EXCLUSIVE]
R&B's old school joined the new on Wednesday (Aug. 13) at the Midsummer Night's Dream R&B Rooftop Concert presented by Caroline Records.
Young Thug Embraces His Inner Fashionista in Sheer Dress in Dazed Magazine [PHOTOS]
There goes Young Thug in a dress again. The Atlanta native is shocking the hip-hop world once more as he lands on the cover of Dazed magazine. While he sports a red lace Gucci sweater on the front, it's the photos inside of him sporting a dress that has social media talking.
Sean Price’s Death Sparks Fundraiser to Help His Family
Hip-hop lost one of its most beloved rappers when Sean Price died at his apartment in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Saturday (Aug. 8) at the age of 43. As his wife and three children deal with his passing, Price's hip-hop family, Duck Down Music, has started a fundraising campaign to assist them.
Aaliyah’s New Music May Be Released Sooner Than You Think
This month marks the 14th anniversary of Aaliyah's death, but Timbaland continues to make sure that her memory lives on. The legendary producer announced that he will unveil some unreleased music from the late R&B singer very soon.
Common, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique and More Perform at Ferguson Is Everywhere Concert to Honor Mike Brown [VIDEO]
Hip-hop has always been a voice for the people, so it's only natural for some of the best socially-conscious rappers to head to Ferguson, Mo., for the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown's death to keep his memory alive and the #BlackLivesMatter movement going strong.
Glasses Malone Drops Lyric Video for ‘Thuggin” With Kendrick Lamar & Killer Mike
Glasses Malone‘s “Thuggin,” featuring Kendrick Lamar adds a verse from Killer Mike in the official lyric video.
Eminem Fires Off Ill-Advised Rape Lyrics on ‘Medicine Man’
Eminem is known as one of the most liked and respected rappers in the game but he also has a reputation for spewing his fair share of ill-advised rhymes. This time, it's his lyrics on "Medicine Man," from Dr. Dre's new album, 'Compton.'
Miguel Gets Wild at Bowery Ballroom in New York City [EXCLUSIVE]
From shedding his clothes to covering 2Pac's "I Get Around," Miguel gets wild at his sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
Meek Mill and Drake’s Beef Gets Serious With Wedgie Threats [VIDEO]
Meek Mill, who seems to be losing fans by the minute as a result of this war of words, has delivered a downright corny response to Drizzy's hilarious meme-assisted performance at OVO Fest.
Iggy Azalea Admits She Had a Nose Job
Iggy Azalea is coming clean about her plastic surgery. The rapper lets the world in on why she looks very different since she first arrived with her hit "Fancy" in an interview with Seventeen magazine.
Rihanna Parties on Kadooment Day in Barbados [PHOTOS]
Bad gal RiRi showcases just how she got her nickname while partying on Kadooment Day to celebrate the Crop Over Festival in her hometown of Barbados.
Dr. Dre Has a New Album on the Way [VIDEO]
The cats out of the bag. A new Dr. Dre album is on the way.
Nicki Minaj Reveals BET Special Is on the Way
Fans that won't get the chance to see Nicki Minaj up close and personal on The Pinkprint Tour are in for a surprise. The "Truffle Butter" rapper announced that she's giving the Barbz an inside look at her life -- both on the professional and personal tip -- once again.
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill Get Intimate in ‘All Eyes On You’ Video
Barbz and Dreamchasers get a very intimate look at Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill's relationship in the visual for "All Eyes on You" featuring Chris Brown.
Meek Mill Takes Aim at Drake During Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint Tour in Brooklyn [VIDEO]
The Meek Mill vs. Drake saga continued during Nicki Minaj's The Pinkprint Tour at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. last night (July 26). The Dreams Worth More Than Money creator opened fire on Drizzy, which comes on the heels of his initial response to the "Charged Up" diss track.