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....
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Young Talent Creates Her Own Successful Online Radio Station
Angel Macon launched power217radio.com after urban radio stations ignored her talent. Over 100 people attended the launch party featuring unsigned hip-hop and R&B artists....
Funeral arrangements: Torey L. Drinker (Tre Black)
Funeral arrangements announced for Torey L. Drinker, known as Tre Black and Wax Master Torey. Services will be held March 13, 2010 in Durham, NC....
OH NO: Rapper Guru Has Heart Attack, now in Coma
Gang Starr rapper Guru suffered a heart attack and is in a coma, according to former partner DJ Premier. The hip-hop legend's condition has shocked...
Reid Visits Shyne in Belize for Def Jam Deal
L.A. Reid traveled by private jet to Belize to personally finalize Shyne's Def Jam contract, demonstrating the label's serious commitment to the rapper....
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....
Jay Z Skips We Are the World Song
Jay-Z explains his decision not to participate in the We Are the World remake, calling the decision to remake the classic song disrespectful to the...
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...
Nick Cannon Radio: Jay Z, Young Jeezy, Trey Songz
Nick Cannon's radio show features Jay Z, Young Jeezy and Trey Songz in an exclusive interview, highlighting the difference between mainstream and urban radio programming....
Mary J Blige on Chelsea Lately
Mary J. Blige appears on Chelsea Lately to discuss her new CD and collaboration with T.I. The R&B queen shares insights about her latest music....
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...
Jay Z and Rihanna Perform for Cason Daly Special (pics)
Jay Z and Rihanna performed at Rockefeller Center during a snowstorm for NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly show taping on December 19, 2009....
Emmis New York Radio Seeks Webmaster for HOT97.com Position
Emmis New York Radio seeks a webmaster for HOT97.com to manage content, design, and digital marketing for America's premier hip-hop radio station....
6 tre g “fresh”� music video
6 tre g releases new music video for 'Fresh'. The visual showcases the artist's latest creative direction in this contemporary urban track....
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...
Atlanta’s New Groove 105.7 Fills Market Void
Atlanta's new Groove 105.7 radio station launches with a unique format mixing disco hits from the 70s-80s with hip hop, targeting both nostalgic listeners and...
Legend NY DJ Bobbito Featured on CNN (vid)
Legendary DJ Bobbito appears on CNN discussing Latin culture's influence on Hip Hop and his upbringing with a Latin musician father....
OH NO: Chuck D Called me an Urban Radio Idiot
Public Enemy's Chuck D responds to RadioFacts publisher by calling him an 'urban radio idiot' in an industry debate about hip hop and radio....
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....
DJ Quik Fight at Reunion Show
DJ Quik was involved in a physical altercation on stage during a reunion concert. Video footage captured the West Coast hip-hop legend in the midst...
Steve Harvey Foundation & Ford: Freedom Friday
Steve Harvey Foundation partners with Ford Motor Company for Freedom Friday party in Atlanta featuring Doug E. Fresh, raising funds for mentoring program for young...
JOB ALERT: Programming Assistant Music Choice
Music Choice seeks a Programming Assistant for their Urban Music Programming Department in NYC. Perfect entry-level opportunity for hip-hop and R&B enthusiasts....
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....