Nicki Tops King of Pop
Who's "Bad" now? After claiming her 51st Hot 100 on Billboard(with her newly released, "Anaconda"), Nicki Minaj has officially passed Michael Jackson's record for the most Hot 100 hits on the chart. (However, the majority of Nicki's hits have...
Diamond and Rock are the “Only Way To Go”
This is like Hip Hop heaven! Diamond D and Pete Rock are two of the best producers in the game...AND they can rhyme better than most of the rapping poseurs who consistently top the Billboard charts. So imagine what...
Lotus gives “Birth” to Murphy
'Ever wonder what inspired Flying Lotus to create his rhyme-slinging alter ego, Captain Murphy? If so, you're not alone. The good folks at Adult Swim posted an insane animated origin story called, "The Birth of Captain Murphy."
Check it...
Gambino takes Twitter to Task
Childish Gambino took to Twitter to make his feelings known about police brutality. He posted, "Twitter activism is wack. Marches don't work anymore. Police should be forced to wear recording devices." He also responded to people who call...
Beanie’s Back
Another rapper has returned home. Beanie Sigel has received his freedom after serving a year and a half on tax evasion and drug charges at a Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. With Beanie Sigel's release this morning, we...
Christmas in August
Michael Christmas burst onto the scene this past February with his fantastic mixtape, "Is This Art?" Now he has released a track called "Thermostat" for all hip hop heads to enjoy. Listen to it below and check out...
Stringer Bell Breaks It Down
In a recent interview with Details magazine, actor Idris Elba mentioned that when not filming HBO's "The Wire" he and castmates, Wood Harris(Avon Barksdale) and Hassan Johnson(Wee Bey)would lay down hip hop tracks and record themselves rapping. Considering that...
LL’s “Nice” on the M-I-C
Just when we thought LL Cool J had put rapping on the back burner(to focus on his acting career), he drops a new track for his fans...ninja style! Assisted by Raekwon, Murda Mook and Ron Browz, The G.O.A.T....
Make ups & Break ups
When it comes to relationships, your average artist is no different from anyone else. This week in particular, there's been plenty of news on the emotional front so lets get started.
First, Young Money lyricist, Tyga reportedly called off...
Sutra shuts down
The Sutra Lounge, a New York City hotspot known for its revolving door of hip hop deejays, will host a farewell party Sept. 10th. Questlove of The Roots will be manning the turntables and some of the past...
