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Sampha, the man behind the voice on Drake’s ‘Too Much’ steps out with his own version of the song.

On Oct., 12, 1993, Salt-N-Pepa created the blueprint for female MCs who had a voice and weren’t afraid to show it with their fourth album, ‘Very Necessary.’ The project sold more than 5 million copies in the U.S., and 2 million internationally, becoming one of the most successful albums by a female rap group.

Ariana Grande began her career on Nickelodeon’s show Victorious as the bubbly and sweet Cat Valetine. Like many other Nickelodeon and Disney screen starlets, Grande has transitioned to a pop star like Victoria Justice, Miranda Cosgrove and Selena Gomez. But unlike her peers, she's steering clear of bubble gum pop with her debut LP, ‘Yours Truly,’ which pays homage to R&B from the late '90s and

Big Sean started in ‘Detroit,’ worked his way up to ‘Finally Famous,’ and now he’s being inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ in his career. To help celebrate the release of his new LP, ‘Hall of Fame,’ the G.O.O.D. Music MC partnered up with Hot 97 and the Source Magazine for a free album release concert at Terminal 5 in New York City Tuesday (Aug...

Hip-hop beef is nothing new, but when rumors surfaced that Diddy and J.Cole were involved in a physical scuffle at a MTV Video Music Awards after-party, the two had to set the record straight and address the issue.

Kid Cudi is returning to the small screen with the Fox TV show, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.'

Is the world ready for Miley Cyrus’ rap game? Well, she's serving up some lyrics even if the naysayers don't like it, and her work is all to the tune of French Montana's 'Ain't Worried About Nothin.'

Sean Kingston returns with another perfect summer jam, and this time, he taps D.C.’s Wale for an assist.

Diddy wants to know if all the "good stylists" went on strike right before the 2013 BET Awards. The Bad Boy head honcho wasn't too thrilled with the fashion worn by rappers and singers hitting the red carpet.

Legendary producer Rick Rubin is setting the record straight on his actual involvement with Jay- Z’s upcoming album, ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail,’ and even confirmed that the Brooklyn-bred rapper is working on a new documentary.

Kid Cudi releases a new guitar-driven, rock-influenced joint, ‘Going to the Ceremony.’

To help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the smash hit 'Waterfalls,' TLC members T-Boz and Chilli released a remix of the classic by adding Japanese pop star Namie Amuro to the mix. The track has sparked controversy, causing fans and the family of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' to bash the new tune.

Fans are having the worst year when it comes to attending live performances by their favorite artists. First, Miguel did a drop kick on some poor woman’s head, then Rihanna hits a fan with her mic and now this. Action Bronson body slams a concertgoer. Say it ain’t so.

Sometimes you have to bust out your favorite tune, but maybe not on a long flight across the country. This lady did just that and faced the consequences for her actions.

Solangecontinues to deliver yet another stylish and ultra-cool visual for her song, ‘Locked in Closets,' the second single off her EP, ‘True.'

Since the beginning of 'American Idol' this season, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj haven’t seen eye-to-eye while sitting at the judges' table. Rumors of Mariah getting the boot and Jennifer Lopez replacing her have spread and the heat between the 'Beautiful' singer and Nicki has escalated in recent weeks. Nick Cannon, Mariah's husband, believes the producers are feeding into the whole mess. Read Mor

Sean Kingston hangs out with beautiful women for his new video, 'Beat It' with Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa.

Check out Beyonce and Andre 3000’s cover of Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black,' featured on ‘The Great Gatsby’ soundtrack.

Jimmy McMillan, a man running for mayor of New York City, has a new campaign song and it showcases him rapping.

Nappy Roots member R. Prophet had a violent run-in with the cops on April 20 in Kentucky.

Trinidad James hopes to work with Justin Timberlake after viewing and being impressed by JT’s spoof of him on ‘Saturday Night Live’.

Ciara’s working her body in the teaser for the video 'Body Party.'

Gucci Mane and Young Scooter are cellmates at a Georgia jail.

DMX believes OWN tricked him on his episode of  ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life.’

Looks like Snoop Lion’s 4/20 celebration went up in smoke.

Kanye West is rumored to be one of 'Saturday Night Live''s musical guests next month, and the G.O.O.D. Music founder may perform some new material while there.

Chris Brown hit up Sway’s Shade 45 radio show to promote his new single, ‘Fine China’ yesterday, and after discussing if his verse on Young Jeezy’s ‘R.I.P. (Remix)’ was a diss aimed at Drake, he was asked to do a freestyle, but not on just any old beat. The singer spit bars over Drake’s ‘Started From the Bottom’ without hesitation.

Brian McKnight’s seventh studio album, 'U Turn,' celebrated its 10-year anniversary yesterday. Released on March 25, 2003, the effort was a new direction in Brian’s life.

Ciara is the victor once again in this week’s R&B Sound Off, where her sexy joint, ‘Body Party,' slithered passed Bridget Kelly’s ‘Street Dreamin'’ featuring Kendrick Lamar.

Birdman spoke with New York's Hot 97’s Angie Martinez this afternoon to clear up rumors surrounding Lil Wayne’s current medical conditions.