Category : Hip Hop
Nelly’s First Day on the Air (vid)
Rapper and entrepreneur Nelly makes his debut on St. Louis radio. Watch video of the hip-hop star's first day on the air in his hometown....
Queen Latifah Coming Out?
Queen Latifah appears to be openly showing affection for longtime companion Jeanette Jenkins, sparking speculation about the rapper-actress finally coming out publicly....
ESPN Examines Use Of Sizzurp In Hip Hop And Pro Sports (vid)
ESPN investigates the controversial use of sizzurp (lean) across hip-hop culture and professional sports, examining its impact on both industries....
T.I. Talks to Larry King
T.I. opens up to Larry King about his gun possession charges in candid interview. The rapper discusses his legal situation and personal challenges....
INDABA MUSIC’S SNOOP DOGG “THAT TREE” REMIX CONTEST LAUNCHES
Snoop Dogg launches remix contest for 'That Tree' through Indaba Music. Winners receive cash prizes, backstage meet & greet, and Skullcandy gear....
BEATS BY DR. DRE RED SOX HEADPHONES
Beats by Dr. Dre launches first-ever MLB team headphones with Boston Red Sox edition featuring official team colors and insignia for $399.95....
Drake Talks about being Turned Down by SADE for Duet (vid)
Drake reveals SADE turned down his request for a duet collaboration, admitting the legendary singer probably doesn't know who he is yet....
Jay-Z Reveals Friendship with President Obama
Jay-Z reveals his friendship with President Obama and discusses his rap career longevity on Jonathan Ross show. The rapper shares Obama's hip-hop preferences and performs...
Can’t Stop Laughing: Drake Wants to work with SADE
Drake expressed interest in collaborating with legendary R&B icon Sade for his debut album Thank Me Later, but Sade revealed her team was never contacted....
Lil Wayne Sentence Postphoned: His teeth are rotten?
Lil Wayne's prison sentence has been postponed due to necessary dental surgery for severely damaged teeth discovered after removing his grill....
Internet Radio Host Boosts LA’s Overlooked Hip Hop Artists
Internet radio host Mr. R fills the gap left by commercial stations, giving airplay to LA's undiscovered hip-hop and R&B talent on KYHY's What's Hot...
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....
Gucci Mane Feat. Usher New Single “Spotlight” (audio)
From the HIGHLY anticipated forthcoming release. The State vs Radric Davis coming this December...
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....
