Carl Lamarre
Lauryn Hill Electrifies Audience at ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, Timbaland, Jay Z Honored
Lauryn Hill, Jay Z, and Timbaland were all honored at the 2015 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards in Los Angeles.
Tyga Fights With Club Owner in Switzerland [VIDEO]
Tyga fights with a club owner in Switzerland after showing up late and performing for only 10 minutes. Eyewitnesses say a gun was drawn during the scuffle.
Nipsey Hussle Arrested for Codeine Possession in Los Angeles
California rapper Nipsey Hussle was arrested for possession of codeine in Los Angeles.
J. Cole Attends Fan’s High School Graduation [PHOTO]
After promising that he would attend one of his fan's high school graduation if she did well in school, J.Cole follows through and delivers.
Young Ready Shot and Killed in Louisiana
The streets can be so cold-blooded. According to WAFB, Baton Rouge, La. rapper Young Ready was shot and killed this past Tuesday (June 23).
Eminem Albums Ranked Worst to Best
We delve deeply into Eminem's extensive catalog and dissect each album by ranking his worst to his absolute best.
Fetty Wap Pays Homage to Gucci Mane on ‘Boomin’
Rapper Fetty Wap is back with his new banger “Boomin’” to crash the radio airwaves.
Nas Pens Open Letter About Race Relations in America: ‘We Need to Improve as a Nation’
Nas went on Instagram and wrote an open letter on race relations in America.
Meek Mill Unveils ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’ Release Date, Cover Art & Track List
Meek Mill's sophomore album, 'Dreams Worth Than Money,' is dropping sooner than later. The Philly rhymer unveiled the LP's release date, cover art and track listing.
Gucci Mane Will Not Be Released from Prison in July
Gucci Mane's lawyer revealed to MTV News this his client will not be released from prison in July.
K Camp’s XXL Freshman Freestyle Is Strictly for His Haters [VIDEO]
Rapper K Camp showcases his skill set for his fans and pundits for his XXL's Freshman Freestyle.
Young Thug Meets With Minister Louis Farrakhan [VIDEO]
Rapper Young Thug met with Minister Louis Farrakhan who delivered some wisdom to the Atlanta rapper. Yes, that did happened.
Jay Rock Strolls Through the Streets of L.A. in ‘Money Trees Deuce’ Video
Jay Rock gives fans a tour of his Los Angeles stomping grounds in his 'Money Trees Deuce' video.
Joey Bada$$ and Troy Ave Trade Shots on Twitter
Joey Bada$$ and Troy Ave traded subliminal shots at each other on Twitter regarding the status of who is the real king of independent rap.
Lil Wayne Claims Birdman’s Incompetence Might Make Drake & Nicki Minaj Leave Young Money
In a new lawsuit, Lil Wayne is blaming Birdman’s incompetence for Drake and Nicki Minaj possibly leaving Young Money Records.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Are Expecting a Baby Boy [PHOTO]
Great news! Kanye West and Kim Kardashian will be adding a baby boy into their little humble abode.
Janet Jackson Delivers Sultry New Single ‘No Sleeep’
Janet Jackson is back in pure form with her sultry new single, "No Sleeep."
Little Simz Proves Why Kendrick Lamar Thinks She’s the ‘Illest’ at New York City Show [EXCLUSIVE]
After being co-signed by Kendrick Lamar as "the illest out," U.K. rapper Little Simz puts her skills to the test and kills her artist showcase in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Beyonce Sued for $7 Million for Stealing ‘XO’ From Another Singer
Beyonce, a thief? No way, right? Well, the Grammy Award winner is currently wrestling a lawsuit that was filed against her by a background singer claiming she stole his lyrics for her song "XO."
Meek Mill Tells YG to ‘Smarten Up’ After Being Shot in Los Angeles
Over the weekend, Meek Mill chimed in on YG's shooting incident and gave some words of advice to the West Coast rhymer.
Tyler, the Creator Slams Former Starbucks Boss, Talks New Golf App on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ [VIDEO]
Tyler The Creator stops by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to promote his new Golf App and reminiscences about his past employment with Starbucks and FedEx.
Kanye West Discusses Wild Rumors, Recruiting Stephen Curry to Team Yeezy & Second Child
Kanye West jumped on the phone to speak with Ebro and Nessa of Hot 97 about being a studio rat, the rumors of kicking kids out of Chuck E. Cheese's and recruiting NBA MVP Stephen Curry to Team Yeezy.
Troy Ave Laughs Off Uproar Over ‘Major Without a Deal’ Sales, Low Numbers Explained
After being obliterated by Twitter because of staggeringly low first-week sales of his sophomore album, Major Without a Deal, Troy Ave explains why fans shouldn't be duped by his meager 4,373 copies sold.
Troy Ave’s ‘Major Without a Deal’ Album Sells 4,300 Copies in First Week
When you elect to title your album 'Major Without a Deal,' you're proclaiming yourself to be a viable threat on the independent circuit. Apparently, Jay Z's classic adage, "Men lie, women lie, numbers don't" still holds weight in today's climate because according to Soundscan, Troy Ave flopped. We're talking bad, real bad Michael Jackson.
Nicki Minaj Takes Aim at Ex-Boyfriend Safaree Samuels, Professes Love for Meek Mill
After Nicki Minaj's ex-boyfriend, Safaree Samuels, released the song "Love the Most" detailing their relationship, she fires back at him with her own candid thoughts.
Vic Mensa and Kanye West Flex on Haters in ‘U Mad’ Video
Vic Mensa is on the cusp of stardom. The 22-year-old rapper is proving that he's a formidable young threat with A-1 support backing him up. One of his major co-signs, Kanye West, crashed the party for his new single "U Mad" and joined him for the video.
Macklemore and Fiancee Tricia Davis Welcome First Child [PHOTO]
Making platinum-selling records is a cakewalk for Macklemore. Now, his newest challenge will be tackling the everyday obligations of fatherhood. That's right, the rapper is now a dad.
Pumpkinhead Dead at 39, Hip-Hop Community Reacts
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of yet another one of their own. Indie rapper Pumpkinhead has passed away at the age of 39.
Tiny and Zonnique’s New Eye Color Is a Hot Topic During ‘T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle’ Season Five
Like mother, like daughter? After episode two of T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle aired last night (June 8), fans on Twitter were unleashing a barrage of questions (and some insults) darted at Tiny and her daughter Zonnique for their new eye color.
Kanye West Balls Out at the Los Angeles Staples Center for His 38th Birthday [VIDEO]
Talk about doing it big for your birthday. Kim Kardashian was definitely thinking outside of the box for her husband Kanye West on his born day. She rented out the Staples Center for her beau to ball out with some of his celebrity friends for the festivities.