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MTV’s Sway had an opportunity to catch up with Rick Ross during the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, to discuss a few things before the ceremony. Rozay was recently spotted in the lab with Dr. Dre, who had a direct influence on his work ethic after the meeting. “The advice he gave me, it’s already affected […]

With details seemingly ripped from the pages of an espionage thriller, the tale of father-son music promoters Patrick Allocco and his son, also named Patrick, and their ongoing ordeal in Angola is mind-boggling. The Alloccos, from New Jersey, planned to bring veteran rapper Nas and female rapper Jemiah Jai to Africa to perform a pair […]

Killer Mike brings along T.I., Bun B, and Trouble for his new release, “Big Beast.” Mike and rapper/producer El-P (Company Flow), will be dropping a collaborative project entitled R.A.P. Music (Rebellious African People’s Music), very soon. Listen and download below.

The A$AP Mob Tour made a recent stop through the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA. As with most of the shows, the Mob had a surprise for the crowd with Philly’s own Young Chris and Freeway hitting the stage with the Mob to perform “House Party” and “What We Do,” respectively. Although the Mob has wrapped a successful tour, the […]

As the world knows we lost a great one this weekend with the passing of Whitney Houston and Chi-Town MC Twista and producer The Legendary Traxster went into the lab to pay homage. Gone but not forgotten, Whitney Houston’s music touched millions and here are two of Hip-Hop finest paying their respects.

Touré of FUSE spoke to Common on the Grammy Awards red carpet and asked the rapper about battling Drake. The Chicago MC relayed that any rift he had with the YMCMB rapper he called “Canada Dry” is over. “It was all in the art of Hip-Hop, but it’s kind of over now,” explained Common. “He […]

In a recent performance at NYC’s Irving Plaza, Maybach Music rapper Wale surprised the sold out crowd with a couple of guest appearances. After a brief rendition of “Stay Schemin,” French Montana emerged to a rousing ovation from the crowd to perform “Shot Caller.” Following Montana’s performance, Wale moved on to the lady’s portion of the […]

Reebok continues their Hip-Hop youth movement after inking Young Money rapper Tyga to a seven figure deal and partnership. According to Young Money HQ, the deal will allow Tyga to create his own shoe as well as partner with his Last King’s clothing line. The “Rack City” rapper’s ad will be airing sometime in March, shortly after […]

Nicki Minaj channeled the The Exorcist in her bugged out Grammy Awards stage debut. The YMCMB rapper performed her new single “Roman Holiday” utilizing a video skit, that includes the dude who was dressed like a Pope/Bishop with her on the red carpet, a levitating platform and a bunch of dudes dressed as monks. The performance […]

Jennifer Hudson performs “I Will Always Love You” in honor of the late Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards and absolutely nails it. There is nothing more to say. Rest In Power Whitney Houston. Watch the video below,

Unfortunately J. Cole and Nicki Minaj will be returning from their trip to the Grammy Awards without any hardware to put on their mantles. Both rappers lost out in the Best New Artist category to Bon Iver, a Kanye West fave. Just peep J. Cole’s face, while he was watching the Bon Iver guy give […]

Jay-Z and Kanye West won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. However, neither of the artists were present at the 2012 Grammy Awards to accept their award. The Throne beat out Chris Brown (“Look At Me Now”), Wiz Khalifa (“Black and Yellow”), Lupe Fiasco (“The Show Goes On”) and Nicki Minaj (“Moment For Life”). […]