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Kanye compares himself to Michael Jackson, says ‘Yeezus’ was ‘frustration’

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 is done with acting? ‘I have to focus on the music’

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.

Jay-Z says he ‘can only have love’ for Dame Dash (audio)

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

Freddie Gibbs says Jeezy black-balled him

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

Lou Reed critiques Kanye’s ‘Yeezus’;

Lou Reed is a rock legend. The singer-songwriter co-founded the Velvet Underground in the 1960s–a band that could be considered a jumping off point for