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The buzz around Kid Cudi continues to grow with each track the youngster jumps on. Heralded as the best gift the Midwest has given since Kanye and R.Kelly, and for good reason, his mixtape A Kid Named Cudi was one of the best to grace ears in ages. In spite of his mixtape fame, having […]

In another idiotic and just plain stupid move, Kanye’s messed up…royally. According to Scrape TV, Kanye is calling himself the new “King of Pop.” Please say it ain’t so. They have a reported statement from Kanye that says since Michael’s gone, it’s his turn to take the crown: “You know everyone loves and respects Michael […]

Jay-Z’s not taking any chances. A London paper is reporting that Jigga will hand deliver his highly anticipated, The BluePrint 3, to Atlantic Records in London. The Daily Six claims that Hov will do so to avoid it getting leaked online. Numerous celebrities haven’t been so lucky, most recently Fabolous, who’s Loso’s Way was leaked […]

Since springing onto the scene in 1991, Carl Terrell Mitchell, known by most as Twista, has continued to stand up to the test of time. Just like his flow, time has progressed quickly yet he continues to deliver whereas other ‘90’s artists have been lost. With his latest project, Category F5, hitting stores on July […]

Grammy-award winner Kanye West might be one of the most creative musical forces in the world today, but he is also one of the most peculiar. A wizard in the studio, masterful wordsmith, and demanding showman, the Chicago rapper displays flashes of greatness that are sure to grant him a long, successful career in and […]

N.O.R.E. is really putting it out there. In an interview he did, they asked him if he thinks there will ever be an openly gay successful rapper??? His response was, “There is, there is and you won’t get me to say the name but there is… Not openly. Once he is a success story and […]

In 2007 there was a clash of the titans when Kanye West and 50 Cent released their albums Graduation and Curtis at the same time. West would win the battle of first week sales with 957,000 crushing 50 Cent’s numbers of 691,000 copies. Coincidentally 50 Cent will involve himself in another battle on the exact […]

A lawsuit has been filed against Chicago native and rapper Common for copyright infringement over a song that was featured on his 1992 debut Can I Borrow A Dollar? The track, titled “Take it EZ,” allegedly has trails of another song called “When Will the Day Come,” according to its songwriters Andrew Marks and London […]

Chicago lyrical tactician Twista, who has delivered hits such as “Like A 24” “Overnight Celebrity” and “Slow Jamz,” will be hitting fans off with his latest offering as his new album Category F5, hits stores today. In an interview with HipHopWired.com, Twista spoke on the strength of his newest album and compared it to his […]

Jay-Z, known today as the businessman Shawn Carter, has came out on top on Forbes annual Hip-Hop Cash Kings List. He was able to knock G-Unit General 50 Cent who held the throne last year. Spanning back to June 2008, Hova reportedly banked $35 million which can be credited to tours as well as