Category : Hip Hop
Fallout from Kanye West’s Taylor Swift Debacle Still Looms
Kanye West faces industry backlash after his MTV Awards interruption of Taylor Swift, losing invite to George Clooney's Hope for Haiti event. The incident damaged...
Artists: Hit Records or Just Playing the Game
Music industry discussion explores whether artists focus on creating genuine hits versus playing industry games, with radio programmer insights on record quality....
Lil Wayne’s Hometown Farewell Before Jail
Lil Wayne performed a hometown farewell concert in New Orleans before facing a year-long jail sentence for weapons possession charges....
OH NO, Rapper Kid Cudi Held at Gunpoint by LAPD
Kid Cudi was held at gunpoint by LAPD in a mistaken identity case during a photoshoot. The rapper and his entourage were handcuffed before police...
Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Weapon Possession
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession charges and expects a one-year jail sentence. The case stems from a 2007 incident where...
Zaytoven Produces – Jeezy “Trap or Die II” (audio)
Producer Zaytoven teams up with Young Jeezy for "Trap or Die II," building anticipation for Thug Motivation 103 despite past Gucci Mane affiliations....
Slim Thug on Video Ho Deficit from Industry Recession
Rapper Slim Thug discusses how the industry recession has impacted video shoots, noting changes in video model availability and behind-the-scenes dynamics....
T.I. Behind the Music (entire vid)
Watch the complete T.I. Behind the Music documentary chronicling the Atlanta rapper's rise to fame, controversies, and impact on hip-hop culture....
Common and Eve at the Hennessy Tour (pic)
Common and Eve attended the Hennessy Artistry 2009 event at Terminal 5 in New York City, photographed with Hennessy executives at the exclusive gathering....
Mark Curry on Diddy and Gay Rumors (vid)
Author Mark Curry discusses Diddy and addresses gay rumors in explosive interview from his book 'Dancing with the Devil', making shocking claims....
OH NO: Rick Ross Falls and People Laugh (vid)
Rick Ross fell during a performance, sparking reactions and laughter from onlookers. The incident was captured on video and quickly spread online....
OH NO: Legendary Hip Hop DJ Mr. Magic Dies of a Heart Attack
Legendary hip-hop DJ Mr. Magic, who hosted the first exclusive rap radio show Rap Attack on WBLS-FM, died of a heart attack on October 2,...
Rapper Apologizes for Anti-Gay Remarks
50 Cent quickly apologized for calling Lady Gaga's tour the 'gay tour' during an Angie Martinez interview, clarifying his comments were taken out of context....
Diddy Talks about Negative Bad Boy Reputation (vid)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs addresses the negative reputation surrounding Bad Boy Records in a candid video interview, discussing controversies and perceptions....
Ludacris Becomes Philanthropist, Gives Away Cars
We see so many artists in beefs and brainless squabbles today. I must admit, I am really impressed with Ludacris these days. He seems to...
San Diego Hip Hop 98.9: Will They Hire Black DJs?
While it’s the best place to make money if you have your own ideas, one of the most racist radio states in the country is...
Mediabase Top 30 Singles Chart
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Fat Joe: Big Pun’s Wife Disrespecting Legacy?
Fat Joe stated that Big Pun’s wife Liza is destroying Pun’s legacy by talking about the abuse she endured from Pun during their marriage. Liza...
MEDIABASE Top 30 Urban Singles
Rank Mediabase Sortable Stats™ Spins Aud. /mill lw TW Artist Title TW lw Move 1 1 DRAKE Best I Ever Had 4036 4337 -301 30.260...
MEDIABASE: Top 30 Urban Singles Through July 21
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VIBE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE RAP STAR COMPETITION WITH EMINEM
“VIBE Verses Presents No. 1 Stan” Contest to Support the Award-Winning Hip Hop Icon’s Appearance as VIBE’s 2nd Annual Real Rap Issue Cover Star and...
