Hip-hop fans everywhere are understandably excited about beloved duo OutKast’s decision to reunite for several performances throughout 2014, but fellow hip-hop star Queen Latifah may have let her enthusiasm get away from her this week. The buzz began after Latifah was asked about OutKast during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” this week.
Mobb Deep announced months ago that fans can expect a new double album in March from the reunited duo, and now details are emerging regarding
Kanye West has enlisted two very high-profile collaborators to work with him on his follow-up to ‘Yeezus’
Coming almost exactly one year after Dr. Dre’s smash solo debut, The Chronic, Snoop’s first album arrived at a unique moment in rap history.
Yo Gotti is having a very good year. The Memphis-based rapper inked a new deal with Epic Records earlier this year, after an extended period of uncertainty regarding his career. Not only did it give him a new label home, but it also provided a launchpad for his CMG (Cocaine Muzik Group) imprint. With the deal in place, Gotti set to work on his sixth studio album. With I Am set to hit the streets this week, Gotti sat down with RO and reflected on where he is and what he’s been through.
One listen to The Marshall Mathers LP 2, the new album from hip-hop’s favorite provocateur, and it’s fairly easy to determine two things: 1) Eminem can still rap circles around 90% of the other rappers dominating the charts, and 2) He seems to be trying to recapture the glory days of his Y2K peak.
Every few years, the former Bad Boy Records star seems to get the itch to attempt a hip-hop return, and it appears that it’s that time again. Ma$e took to Instagram to let his fans know that new music is all that he’s thinking about.
Mercurial superstar Kanye West opens up to BBC Radio 1 personality Zane Lowe in a new upcoming interview, and some portions that have been released to the Web reveal the hip-hop superstar sharing his thoughts on his controversial Yeezus album, his public image and why he feels it’s his job to create what he calls “product” and why he’s transcended the space that most pop stars occupy.
Tristan Wilds first came to the world’s attention with his gripping performance on HBO’s acclaimed drama “The Wire.” But after building his name in Hollywood and becoming one of the more promising young black actors on the big and small screen, Wilds decided to pursue his first passion: music.
Juicy J announced via Twitter that he is definitely producing a new project from the Port Arthur, TX legend
Speculation about a new Andre 3000 project may be premature; a representative for Andre is now denying that any project is officially set for release.
Jay-Z visited New York City’s Hot 97 yesterday (July 10th) for the first time in more than two years. With most of the interview dealing with his new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, fatherhood, his superstar wife Beyonce, and his touring plans; host Angie Martinez eventually asked the hip-hop superstar about his former Roc-A-Fella Records partner, Dame Dash
Jay-Z and Ciara both hit the streets this week. While one musical return may get all of the attention–the other is also worth taking note of.
Dame Dash recently posted a message on Instagram regarding his former partner Jay-Z and his newly-released Magna Carta Holy Grail album
Freddie Gibbs continues to air out his former mentor Young Jeezy. Gibbs broke free of Jeezy’s CTE (Corporate Thugz Entertainment) camp late last year, and since then, he’s made it very clear that there is no love between he and the Atlanta rap superstar.
The Velvet Underground founder picks apart Kanye’s latest album
Kendrick Lamar didn’t know what to make of “Yeezus”
The-Dream let his annoyance show on Twitter after a fan tweeted a comment about the star’s latest album, IV Play.
After bashing Beyonce, Khia had some girl-bonding on Twitter with pop star Miley Cyrus
Kanye’s “Yeezus” is a good album. It’s also the most polarizing thing he’s ever recorded
