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Listen to Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Chopped Not Slopped By OG Ron C

Kanye West’s seventh album, ‘The Life of Pablo,’ gets chopped and screwed by the Chopstars.

Skip Bayless Vows to Be Even More “Honest” and Outspoken on New FS1 Show

Skip Bayess said he’ll be even more “honest” and outspoken when his new show debuts on FS1 in September.

An Explainer on Frank Ocean’s Relationship With Tom Sachs, the Artist Behind His New Video

Here’s the story behind Frank Ocean’s relationship with Tom Sachs, the artist behind his new video.

Noname’s Long-Awaited Debut Project ‘Telefone’ Is Here

After years of waiting, Noname‘s debut project Telefone is finally here. The Chicago rapper, formerly known as Noname Gypsy, has been building anticipation for her solo project since she first appeared on Chance the Rapper‘s “Lost” off of his 2013 mixtape Acid Rap. Since then she has teamed up with him three other times, appeared on projects from Chicago artists […]

Jesse Boykins III Delivers Long-Awaited Tape ‘BARTHOLOMEW’

After delivering a few releases and teasing a new project, Jesse Boykins III has finally delivered the long-awaited Bartholomew. The 17-track mixtape is Boykins III’s first full-length project since the release of his Love Apparatus album back in 2014. The new project features appearances from Isaiah Rashad, Mick Jenkins, Willow Smith, Audio Push, DeJ Loaf, Noname, Kilo Kish, Little Simz, Syd, Melanie Fiona, […]

Gucci Mane Celebrates Highest Charting Album Of His Career

It may have taken nine studio albums to do so but Gucci Mane has hit a career high position on the Billboard charts. His latest album Everybody Looking landed in the #2 slot on this week’s Billboard 200 chart, selling 68,000 units in the album’s first week, second only to Drake whose Views album still […]

For the First of Two OVO Fest 2016 Shows, Drake Keeps It Professional and Surprising

The first night of two performances from Drake was marked by fleetness of foot and an aversion to the bullsh*t.

Meet Riz Ahmed: 2016’s Breakout Star

Riz Ahmed talks your new TV addiction ‘The Night Of,’ diversity in film and the upcoming ‘Star Wars: Rogue One.’

Rich Homie Quan Settles $2 Million Lawsuit With T.I.G. Records

Rich Homie Quan’s $2 million lawsuit with T.I.G. Records has been settled.

Antonio Brown Wants New Contract From The Steelers

In pro sports, millions of dollars are fluctuated between advertisements, building new attractive stadiums and of course, payment of players. In the NBA and MLB, nine figure payments are the run of the mill among the elite-fully guaranteed at that. For the NFL, though, contracts that are in the nine figures are usually only 40-60% […]

Australians Keep Screwing Up Census Stats by Claiming Jedi as Their Religion

Ahead of this year’s census in Australia, concerned citizens are asking everyone to please stop listing their religion as “Jedi.”

Amy Winehouse Foundation Opening Home for Recovering Female Addicts in London

The Amy Winehouse Foundation is opening a home in London for women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction in honor of the late icon.

How Rappers Became the Most Important Fashion Ambassadors

From Kanye West to Young Thug, how did hip-hop artists become the new faces of luxury brands?

Nas Talks ‘The Get Down’ and How, Yes, the Nas Album Is Done

Nas drops knowledge on exec-producing Netflix series ‘The Get Dow’ and getting that Fugees sample cleared for DJ Khaled’s “Nas Album Done.”

Grandmaster Flash Gives You an Inside Look at the Creation of ‘The Get Down’

Grandmaster Flash takes you behind the curtain of ‘The Get Down,’ which premieres on Netflix Aug. 12.

Are We Crazy To Still Be Anticipating Jay Electronica’s ‘Act II’?

Since being signed to Roc Nation in 2010, Hip Hop fans have been heavily anticipating the release of Jay Electronica’s first studio album (Act II: Patents Of Nobility (The Turn)). His mixtape, Act I: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge) received phenomenal reviews and the announcement of the studio album sequel was accompanied with high praise. The […]

Orange Featured on Pharrell’s “Hue” Adidas NMD

Pharrell adds orange to the Human Race NMD lineup.

Earl Sweatshirt Randomly Returns With New Track “Pelicula”

Earl Sweatshirt returned in the most random way with a new track titled “Pelicula.”

Get Introduced To Down Under Soul With Aaradhna’s Breathtaking ‘Brown Girl’ Album

Aaradhna is a soulful R&B singer from Wellington, New Zealand, who has just released her fourth album Brown Girl through Frequency Media Group / Golden Era Records / Dawn Raid Entertainment. After a four year break between releases, Brown Girl is currently the #1 Pop Album and #1 NZ Album, as well as having the […]

New Kanye West Music is Set to Drop Today

Kanye West more than likely has his hand in a myriad of forthcoming G.O.O.D. Music releases right now, not to mention his upcoming solo album, Turbografx 16, and the second G.O.O.D. compilation, Cruel Winter, due out sometime this decade. So, it’s not clear yet what to expect from ‘Ye on BBC Radio today, but we’ll […]

How The “No Shopping” Video Boosted The French Montana/Drake Collab To A New Dimension

Five million views in two days? Movie. French Montana and Drake finally shared the much anticipated visual for “No Shopping” and the two did not disappoint. Just when you think no one buys albums anymore, Drake cracks all kinds of album sales records, and just when you think that videos are irrelevant, Drake is featured […]

Respect My Vote: Hip-Hop Caucus Gets The Word Out To Vote With The Assistance Of Some Of The Biggest Artists

As the 2016 presidential election heat rises, the importance to vote increases as well. CEO and President of Hip-Hop Caucus, Reverend Lennox Yearwood is joining up with some big names to get the word out about voting. With the assistance of Vic Mensa, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Jhene Aiko and Charlemagne Tha God, Reverend Yearwood […]

Gucci Mane Comes In At No.2 On Billboard 200, Moving 68,000 Units

It’s crazy how much rap victories have changed in 2016. Gucci Mane releasing his ninth studio album, Everybody Looking, and it coming in at number two on the Billboard 200 (and moving 68,000 units) can certainly be looked at as a victory. It’s been six years since Gucci landed this high on the chart—the Atlanta […]

Drake Continues Billboard Reign With 12th Week At Number One

Champagne Papi is still making moves on the charts with his latest musical effort. For the twelfth time, rapper Drake has topped the Billboard Hot 200 chart with his album Views. Surpassing Taylor Swift‘s 11-week stay on the charts with her album 1989, the Canadian artist sold 85,000 equivalent album units in the past week. Breaking records, Drake’s […]

Lil Uzi Vert Releases ‘The Perfect Luv Tape’

Lil Uzi Vert has released his anticipated mixtape, The Perfect Luv Tape on his birthday (July 31). Consisting of 10 songs, there’s enough music to enjoy here. Metro Boomin, Future, Playboi Carti, Maaly Raw, Don Cannon and more, join Uzi on this new project. Starting the project off strong, Uzi, Maaly Raw, and Don Cannon […]

LeToya Luckett and Rob Hill Sr Divorce

LeToya Luckett and Rob Hillman a.k.a. Internet self-help guru Rob Hill Sr have divorced. Luckett, one of the original four members of Destiny’s Child, called it quits after a two-month marriage with Hillman as they just tied the knot in January. The divorce was just finalized. It was reportedly pretty amicable for the most part, […]

Judge Denies ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense In Kevin Gates Case

Charges of battery dangle over Kevin Gates‘ head stemming from a 2015 incident where he allegedly kicked a female fan. Gates recently went to court for the incident where he found out he would not be able to use Florida’s notorious stand your ground law in his defense. He appeared in a Lakeland, Fla courtroom […]

‘The Simpsons’ Comes Out Swinging Against Donald Trump in Hilarious New Clip

‘The Simpsons’ isn’t holding anything back against Donald Trump in this hilarious new clip.

God Shammgod Wells Hired As Player Development Assistant For Dallas Mavericks

According to a report by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on Thursday, former Providence point guard and streetball legend God Shammgod has been hired by the Mavericks as a player development assistant. The 40 year old Harlemite is best known in hoops circles for his infamous crossover move. Shammgod enjoyed a memorable college run with […]

Frank Ocean Shares Mysterious Livestream

Frank Ocean launched a mysterious livestream on his website and people don’t know how to handle it.

Charles Barkley’s New Political Series ‘The Race Card’ Is Coming Next Year

Charles Barkley will be the face of a new political series on TNT called ‘The Race Card.’

Netflix’s ‘Luke Cage’ Series Will Mesh Hip Hop And The Marvel Universe

Next month Luke Cage will join Netflix as Marvel‘s third original series for the streaming service. The Harlem-based comic character with impenetrable skin and superhuman strength will be played by Mike Colter and will be Marvel’s first Black lead character, which is a major milestone. Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wants to make sure the show is injected with Hip Hop elements as well. “I’m calling episodes […]

Netflix’s ‘Luke Cage’ Series Will Mesh Hip Hop And The Marvel Universe

Next month Luke Cage will join Netflix as Marvel‘s third original series for the streaming service. The Harlem-based comic character with impenetrable skin and superhuman strength will be played by Mike Colter and will be Marvel’s first Black lead character, which is a major milestone. Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wants to make sure the show is injected with Hip Hop elements as well. “I’m calling episodes […]

Netflix’s ‘Luke Cage’ Series Will Mesh Hip Hop And The Marvel Universe

Next month Luke Cage will join Netflix as Marvel‘s third original series for the streaming service. The Harlem-based comic character with impenetrable skin and superhuman strength will be played by Mike Colter and will be Marvel’s first Black lead character, which is a major milestone. Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wants to make sure the show is injected with Hip Hop elements as well. “I’m calling episodes […]

Baylor University Has Allegedly Routinely “Threatened” Survivors of Rape With Sexual Conduct Violations

A disturbing report alleges Baylor University has coerced survivors of rape into silence by threatening them with sexual misconduct violations.

It’s July 31, Frank Ocean Hasn’t Dropped ‘Boys Don’t Cry,’ and the Internet Is a Wreck

It looks like Frank Ocean’s highly anticipated album ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ won’t be dropping this month.

Kanye West Explains Why He Announced His Presidential Candidacy for 2020

Kanye West dishes on everything from adidas and IKEA collaborations to running for president and his Glastonbury blunder.

Amar’e Stoudemire’s Basketball Career Isn’t Over Just Yet

Last week, Amar’e Stoudemire shocked a lot of people with his retirement announcement. It wasn’t necessarily the fact that the 6-time All-Star was leaving the NBA. He’d seen his play decline in each of the last 4 seasons, and hasn’t been the same since his first season in New York in 2010-2011. What shocked people […]

Harambe the Gorilla Fans Heckled Multiple Golfers at the 2016 PGA Championship

Fans seemed half-serious and half-jokingly expressing their support of Harambe the Gorilla at the Baltusrol Golf Club.

Humans Apparently Discovered Weed 10,000 Years Ago

Humans have been getting high for approximately 3,000 years longer than they’ve been drinking alcohol. Ain’t science fun?

#ClothTalk Pop Up Shop for DJ Khaled Made The Best Fan Experience

DJ Khaled is making headlines after the release of his compilation album Major Keys featuring Hip Hop heavy hitters such as Jay-Z, Nas, Drake, Future, J. Cole, Chris Brown, and so much more. He was doing heavy promotion for the album that dropped on iTunes Thursday, July 28th in New York City, and his loyal fans […]