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Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa Perform ‘Talkin’ Bout’ and ‘Bounce It’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ [VIDEO]
Taylor Gang was in full effect once again last night (Feb. 27). This time, the crew took over the stage on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J performed 'Talkin' Bout' -- a single off Juicy J's 'Stay Trippy' -- in front of the Los Angeles audience.
Diddy Stunts With Rick Ross’ Help on ‘Big Homie’
Diddy being an average (at best) rapper is no secret to hip-hop heads, but he's definitely an expert trash talker. Just look at 2012's 'Same Damn Time' remix and the intro to Rick Ross' 'Nobody' off 'Mastermind.' Diddy brings his braggadocio prowess on 'Big Homie' with some muscle from Ross.
Kanye West Gets a Little Humorous With Seth Meyers, Performs Medley of Hits [VIDEO]
Seth Meyers got thrown a curveball in his first week as the 'Late Night.' Kanye West, who was a handful for a seasoned vet like Jimmy Kimmel, was Meyers' guest for his second show in the late-night circuit (Feb. 25). The rapper didn't dominate the conversation, however. Yeezus was able to gel well and crack a few laughs with the hosting newcomer.
LL Cool J Makes Fun of Kanye West, Performs ‘I Need Love’ on ‘Arsenio’ [VIDEO]
As Jimmy Fallon makes some noise in late-night programming wtih the 'Tonight Show,' Arsenio Hall is still keeping steady, hosting the revival of his talk show. One of his latest guests is hip-hop legend LL Cool J, who took a comedic jab at Kanye West during his appearance on 'The Arsenio Hall Show' Monday night (Feb. 24).
Questlove to Appear in Upcoming Episode of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ [PHOTO]
Questlove again finds himself as a topic of conversation of the Internet, and this time it's not because of 'The Tonight Show''s antics. The Roots member will make an appearance in an upcoming episode of 'Law & Order: SVU.'
Ice-T and show writer Peter Blauner tweeted pictures of Questlove shooting scenes for the show, and it's very likely the drummer may not be playing himself. Th...
R. Kelly’s ‘Ignition (Remix)’ Receives Barbershop Quartet Treatment on ‘Tonight Show’ [VIDEO]
There are very few things sexier than R. Kelly's performance of 'Ignition (Remix).' Jimmy Fallon performing it with the Barbershop Quartet definitely isn't one of them, but it is funnier.
Beyonce Gives a Surprise Performance of ‘XO’ at 2014 BRIT Awards [VIDEO]
The 2014 BRIT Awards welcomed a bevy of stars to London's O2 Arena Wednesday (Feb. 19), including Beyonce, who did a surprise performance of 'XO' for the British audience.
Big Boi Crushes Fans’ Hopes, Says ‘No OutKast Album in the Works’ [VIDEO]
An OutKast reunion is good enough news, but word of anything Andre 3000 and Big Boi-related always leads to speculation of new material. Unfortunately the latter is crushing fans' hopes of a new album from the rap duo.
Rick Ross, Jeezy Shoot Video for ‘War Ready’ [PHOTOS]
As expected, the video to the single from what was an unexpected pairing a few years ago is on its way. Rick Ross and Jeezy recently shot a video for their collaborative single 'War Ready.' The dynamic duo shot scenes for the clip in New Orleans during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Nipsey Hussle Skips Court, Judge Issues Arrest Warrant
Nipsey Hussle caught attention with his $100 'Crenshaw' mixtape from last year and his consequent tour. Now he's catching attention for being a wanted man.
Alicia Keys Ventures Into Fantasy on ‘Zebras and Airplanes’
R&B piano diva Alicia Keys offers a musical gem for her loving fans. 'Zebras and Airplanes' is yet another unreleased song that she's dropped through her online treasure vault.
Jhene Aiko Performs ‘The Worst’ on ‘Conan’ [VIDEO]
There hasn't been much news about Jhene AIko's upcoming debut album, but it isn't because the singer hasn't been putting in work. She popped up once again on 'Conan.'
Charles Barkley Performs Snoop Dogg’s ‘Gin and Juice’ in New Orleans [VIDEO]
It seems like there's never a dull moment with Charles Barkley, regardless of where he is in the country. This week, we find him in New Orleans for this year's All-Star Game and the surprise? The retired NBA basketball player performs Snoop Dogg's lauded 1994 hit 'Gin and Juice.'
Meek Mill, Yo Gotti Get Critical on ‘Know No Better’
Rick Ross' 'Mastermind' is on its way, but MMG signee Meek Mill is far from being in a celebratory mood. He's still aware he has enemies, and he teams up with Yo Gotti to send some warning shots on 'Know No Better.'
Rihanna Was Nearly Bankrupt Thanks to Accountant
A quick glimpse at Rihanna's Instagram account shows she's a fan of partying and living lavishly. The photos on the social networking site are actually a bit of a come-up story, however. The 'Pour It Up' singer is worth $43 million, but in 2009, she was "effectively bankrupt."
Nicki Minaj Fires Off in ‘Lookin Ass N—-‘ Video
Nicki Minaj has once again shifted the Internet with a new release. And again, she fires some harsh warning shots at any potential competitors in the video for 'Lookin Ass N----.'
Drake Criticizes Macklemore for Sending Kendrick Lamar a Grammy Apology Text
Macklemore drew a lot of ire from the hip-hop community for posting a screenshot on Instagram of his apology text to Kendrick Lamar for taking the Best Rap Album win at the 2014 Grammy Awards. List Drake under that list of detractors.
Daley Releases Lyric Video for Soulful Song ‘Be’
Daley's latest lyric video is for the melancholic 'Be,' a track off his debut album, 'Days and Nights.' The U.K. singer's falsetto and jazzy instrumentals on the song are strong enough on their own, but the accompanying visuals are definitely a plus.
Nas to Collaborate With Xbox on New Series Focusing on Life and Career
Nas isn't letting the year of the 20th anniversary of 'Illmatic' go by quietly. The latest of his new endeavors will be a collaboration with Xbox, and it will be for the "trapped in the '90s" fans as he raps in 'Loco-Motive.'
Run the Jewels Win Hip-Hop Album of the Year in 2014 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
Last year, many high-profile artists released highly anticipated album, including Kanye West's 'Yeezus,' Jay Z's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' and Pusha T's 'My Name Is My Name.' The BoomBox Fan Choice Award for Hip-Hop Album of the Year is going to an alternative act, however. Run the Jewels -- the pairing of El-P and Killer Mike -- snatched 45.38 percent of the vote with their self-titled album.
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Kendrick Lamar Wins Hip-Hop Artist of the Year in 2014 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
Kendrick Lamar is still the people's champ. The Compton MC won your vote for Hip-Hop Artist of the Year in The BoomBox Fan Choice Awards. The "good kid" earned 36.71 percent of the votes and beat fan favorites Drake and Eminem by a margin of over 14 percent.
Tamar Braxton Wins R&B Album of the Year in 2014 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
Tamar Braxton released her first album in 13 years when 'Love and War' dropped in the summer of 2013. The songstress didn't show any rust, and her sophomore effort became one of the year's best selling albums, which resulted in her win for R&B Album of the Year in The Boombox Fan Choice Awards.
R. Kelly Wins R&B Artist of the Year in 2014 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
R&B Artist of the Year was one of the more widely competitive categories in The Boombox Fan Choice Awards as each nominee had a legit shot at winning. This category was won by a landslide, however. R. Kelly earned over 50 percent of your votes to take the title.
Pharrell Williams Wins Producer of the Year in 2014 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
No surprise here. After experiencing an extraordinary 2013 and moving strong into 2014, Pharrell Williams walks away with another award: The BoomBox Fan Choice Award for Producer of the Year.
Kanye West Commemorates ‘The College Dropout’ 10-Year Anniversary on Twitter
Today (Feb. 10), the hip-hop community is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kanye West's debut LP 'The College Dropout,' which is considered one of the most important and influential hip-hop albums of the past 10 years. The occasion is big enough to make West break his Twitter silence.
T.I., Justin Bieber Spotted in Studio Together
Justin Bieber started off 2014 with some legal issues but he seems like he wants to get back on track -- or at least back to the music.
Danny Brown Vents About Fake Rap Friends, Adidas & More
Danny Brown is known for his raw sense of humor. That's not all there is to him though. Fans who heard the first half of his 'Old' album and the second half of the 'XXX' LP know there's a darker side to him. That part of Brown showed itself in a Twitter rant today (Feb. 10).
Is Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ on the Way?
Drake doesn't even need to use 140 characters on Twitter to send the internet into a frenzy. Last night's little teaser was again proof of that.
Pusha T Wasn’t Checking For Kanye West’s ‘College Dropout’ When It Dropped
It's a common known fact that a lot of people didn't believe in Kanye West when he first made that transition into a credible rapper, including frequent collaborator Jay Z. Pusha T wasn't immediately pro-West either.
Rick Ross Reveals ‘Mastermind’ Tracklist
The MMG takeover is coming this spring when heavy hitters Rick Ross and Meek Mill deliver their respective LPs. While not much is known about the latter's new album, Ross' 'Mastermind' will arrive next month. The head of the clique has just released the album's tracklist, and from the looks of it, this is one project to look forward to.