Kanye West’s critically-acclaimed debut album The College Dropout turned ten years old this week, and numerous media and entertainment outlets looked back on the rapper’s first project with fond memories. As for West himself, he tweeted extensively about what his first album means to him and shared his perspective on the last decade of his career.
Hip-hop star Missy Elliott hasn’t released an album in nine years. The chart-topping rapper, singer, songwriter and producer has largely stayed away from the spotlight
The superproducer has announced that he will be involved in an upcoming Jodeci comeback album. MTV News reports that Timbo has confirmed his involvement in a project. Timbaland shared the news via a Hang With video chat from his tour bus.
2014 marks the 25th anniversary of Big Daddy Kane‘s classic sophomore album, It’s A Big Daddy Thing. The project cemented Kane’s status as a hip-hop
Andre 3000 and Big Boi may not be immediately working on new material as OutKast, but the famed emcees are apparently prepping new music for new individual projects. According to Mr. DJ, OutKast’s longtime DJ and co-producer, 3000 and Big Boi are hard at work on new solo material. Big Boi has already released two solo albums, and Mr. DJ says he believes 3000 will release his solo debut sometime this year.
According to a tweet from Kreayshawn, she only earned $0.01 from her debut album’s sales. She posted a picture of her PayPal account, mocking how little she’s made.
Hip-hop fans everywhere are understandably excited about beloved duo OutKast’s decision to reunite for several performances throughout 2014, but fellow hip-hop star Queen Latifah may have let her enthusiasm get away from her this week. The buzz began after Latifah was asked about OutKast during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” this week.
Mobb Deep announced months ago that fans can expect a new double album in March from the reunited duo, and now details are emerging regarding
Kanye West is still criss-crossing the country with his “Yeezus” tour, but rumblings have already begun regarding the mercurial star’s next studio project. West has
Coming almost exactly one year after Dr. Dre’s smash solo debut, The Chronic, Snoop’s first album arrived at a unique moment in rap history.
Yo Gotti is having a very good year. The Memphis-based rapper inked a new deal with Epic Records earlier this year, after an extended period of uncertainty regarding his career. Not only did it give him a new label home, but it also provided a launchpad for his CMG (Cocaine Muzik Group) imprint. With the deal in place, Gotti set to work on his sixth studio album. With I Am set to hit the streets this week, Gotti sat down with RO and reflected on where he is and what he’s been through.
One listen to The Marshall Mathers LP 2, the new album from hip-hop’s favorite provocateur, and it’s fairly easy to determine two things: 1) Eminem
Every few years, the former Bad Boy Records star seems to get the itch to attempt a hip-hop return, and it appears that it’s that time again. Ma$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. Some portions of that conversation released to
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
Hip-hop fans have been buzzing over the last two days after Stephen G. Hill, BET’s president of programming and specials, tweeted that reclusive rapper André 3000 confirmed
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
In case you haven’t heard, Jay-Z has a new album out. The “Michael Jordan of recording’” is back with Magna Carta Holy Grail, which officially
Earlier this year, in an interview with The Combat Jack Show, hip-hop mogul Dame Dash spoke at-length about his estrangement from former friend and business
