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Former drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross’ battle  for his name took a sour turn today in court as he was ordered to pay $500,000 in the rapper Rick Ross’ legal fees. According to AllHipHop.com, lawyers for Freeway Ricky Ross unsuccessfully argued that each time Rick Ross mentioned the name in trade that it was a […]

Although know names are dropped, Havoc seems to be continuing to disparage Prodigy in rhyme on this new cut called “Separated (Real From The Fake).” Over a smooth beat outfitted with keys and some sturdy drums, the production half of Mobb Deep drops bars that you can’t help but feel are aimed at P.  “You used to […]

Lloyd Morgan, the 4-year-old boy who was killed during a charity basketball game in the Bronx has been laid to rest. The child’s funeral was held at the Mt. Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem Wednesday (Aug. 2) night. Rev. Al Sharpton delivered Morgan’s eulogy, and spoke to the gun violence that has tragically taken the […]

Rick Ross‘ endless stream of content never seems to stop. Today he releases the fourth video from his album, God Forgives, I Don’t. This video for “911” is exactly what you expect the video to be once you heard the song. Rick Ross rides in his 911 Porsche all the way down in the city and bounces […]

In an over saturated realm of Hip-Hop, it’s great to hear new MCs bring a fresh perspective to the game. Sosa, who hails from the City of Brotherly Love, did just that on his new track titled “Philly To the BX.” The song features Slaughterhouse’s lyrical tyrant Joell Ortiz, who spits filthy lines like “My […]

Beyoncé has a lot going on these days. Besides raising a child, she’s working on new music (we assume), plans to spend the month of August at a 30,000-square foot Hamptons mansion, and if all that wasn’t enough,  she’s found time for charity work. The 30-year-old has signed on with the United Nations and other […]

The diva of divas, Mariah Carey, makes her “Triumphant” return with Rick Ross and Meek Mill.  Co-written and co-produced by Grammy winner Bryan-Michael Cox, he tells MTV News “this song is kind of inspirational. It’s close to her heart, and I think her fans are going to really, really be emotionally attached to this song.” This […]

Homegrown Chicago talent, Mikkey Halsted, just hit off Complex with this world premiere song featuring Pusha T. This is off of Don Cannon-hosted mixtape, Castro, out on the internet streets on August 8th. This song is produced by rising producer Young Chop (Chief Keef – “I Don’t Like”) and mixed Mikkey Halstead introspective rough edge with Pusha T’s […]

Havoc of Mobb Deep has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. The darker skinned half of the Infamous copped to sending those slanderous tweets aimed at his long time partner Prodigy. In order to provide a forum to full explain his puzzling behavior, the Queensbridge rapper/producer stopped by The Combat Jack […]

L.A. rap group OverDoz has wrapped up their humorous, reality web series Blunn!TV. In what appears to be their home,  the “dested,” eclectic rap band were praised for their work by Neptunes producer Pharrell Williams, via Skype, who listed some of his favorite songs  from the group. OverDoz weren’t without compliments either, giving  the renaissance man props […]

Coming off of the heels of a prolific 2011, where he dropped three solo mixtapes (TheRocks Report, Premier Politics, Premier Politics 1.5), and a 45-city tour with Mac Miller in the first half of 2012, Sir Michael Rocks is back with another brand new project called Lap Of Lux.  Producers on the collection include Cardo (Taylor Gang) […]

Only Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music can drop an album in the fall called Cruel Summer and everyone be cool with it. Mr. West took to twitter to release the cover for his label’s group album, Cruel Summer, which is scheduled to hit the streets on September 4th. The album will include music from West, Q-Tip, Common, Pusha T, […]