Joe Budden refuses Noreaga’s challenge to a “Bogey Off“, or smoking contest, maintains he didn’t lose to him in basketball, and talks about his Spades skills.

Producer araabMUZIK was reportedly wounded during an incident that occurred in his Rhode Island neighborhood last night…..Read More

This Robi York produced song is the second single from A.Jay.D‘s “Scars on the Yellow Brick” series. Shouts to Ragazino for the feature on this one.

Written by: Majid Tejan-Jalloh

My last article seemed to have caused some uproar.  People either didn’t agree with my “classic” picks or they did and already thought the mentioned albums were recognized …

Runway Bella releases the follow up to her single “Life” with a new visual for “Do They Hear Me.” The Chicago MC gives us a glimpse into her world with the Forman …

New York’s #1 station for Hip Hop and R&B, HOT 97 FM (WQHT), announces this year’s ultimate Hip Hop line up at HOT 97’s Summer Jam XX, presented by Boost Mobile.

While in Austin for SXSW this year, eXquire previewed a few tracks from his upcoming Kismet mixtape and he documented the performances for the benefit of the Internets. Kismet is “dropping shortly”.

Friday, May31st, WordSpit will take the stage with CeeLo Green, Busta Rhymes, and Skylar Grey for the first Installment of Electric Circus Live at the Barclays Center.

Up and Comer SDotBraddy had the opportunity to get some priceless advice from Wyclef Jean and Havoc on this week’s “Get In The Game” On MTV RapFix.

Chuck Inglish drops a new track and a video via Myspace for the track “Drops.”

This year’s freshman class at XXL drop their collaborative mixtape today presented by DJ Drama.

Jay-Z sits down with BlackTreeTV to talk about his involvement with the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming movie The Great Gatsby. Be on the lookout for Hov’s track “100$ Bill” soon. The Great Gatsby will hit theaters on May 10th.

Album? Baby Arrival? What is happening June 18th??????

Just after hitting us with Yours Truly 2, J. Cole made a surprise guest appearance at the North Carolina stop of Kendrick’s good kid, m.A.A.d city tour. Pardon the audio.

Janelle Monae offers up the new visuals for her Erykah Badu-assisted single (which is available on iTunes). The Electric Lady, dropping later this year.