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Uncle Murda previews ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Sweet’ at Daddy’s House

Uncle Murda has been grinding. The brash rapper from East New York hasn’t taken a moment to rest since hitting the industry almost a decade ago. Despite not having released an official studio album since 2006, Murda has dropped mixtape after mixtape, keeping an ear to the street and keeping his fans’ happy with a steady stream of hardcore street-hop. His latest mixtape is Ain’t Nothin’ Sweet, and Murda threw a bash at Daddy’s House recording studios in Manhattan to celebrate the release.

Cam’ron and Nas reveal rappers understand that beef kills business

A few notable rappers with histories of feuding have made very public declarations distancing themselves from their combative pasts. In late 2013, Southern hip-hop superstars Rick Ross and Jeezy began to close the book on their beef; one that began in 2010 with what both have since labeled a misunderstanding. And this week, two New York-based rhymers with a history of tension finally put their feud to rest, as well.

Why R. Kelly might finally go to jail

It’s not for the reasons you might think. As previously reported here at ro, it seems the R-ruh is in deep to his ex-wife, Andrea Kelly for back

Andy Mineo talks religion, rap and the ‘Christian rapper’ stigma

Andy Mineo is a rhyme animal. The Syracuse-born, NYC-based emcee is a natural lyricist, and it’s evident on Never Land, his latest project. Chatting it up at Alex Steakhouse in Washington Heights, Mineo was candid and open about his faith, his music and the stigma associated with Christian emcees. And the rapper explains why the EP has been his most fully realized work to date.

Charlamagne claps back at Kanye West

Charlamagne isn’t taking Kanye’s words lying down! As you know last week during a stop for his Yeezus tour, Kanye went on a rant about radio

Omarion and Apryl Jones are not engaged

Congrats, Omarion and Apryl Jones! The 29-year-old singer signed to Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group released his first single “You Like It” off his summer

Nicki Minaj denies having any beef with Drake

For several months, Young Money fans have speculated about the interpersonal relationships between some of the label’s biggest stars. In particular, Drake has seemed to be scrutinized the most. Many believed the Toronto native is distancing himself from other notables in the YMCMB camp–including fellow label star Nicki Minaj. During a recent interview with Hot 97, Nicki was asked about the perceived estrangement between she and Drizzy.

Lil Wayne addresses Florida teacher suspended for his lyrics

It was reported two weeks ago that a middle school teacher from a Boynton Beach, FL charter school was suspended after distributing uncensored Lil Wayne lyrics to his students. The sharing of the lyrics, from the Wayne song “Six Foot Seven Foot,” was explained by the school’s headmaster as the teacher trying to be creative in reaching his students. Of course, parents were shocked and outraged by the exercise. During his recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Lil Wayne was asked about the incident and shared his perspective on the teacher’s judgment.