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News Nicki Minaj Addresses Controversy Around Her BET Awards Acceptance Speech [Update: Iggy Azalea Responds] Nicki Minaj's acceptance speech at BET Awards caused a stir, with many guessing that she was taking shots at Iggy Azalea, but Minaj says that's not the case. By Patrick Lyons July 02, 2014
Original Content Beyond 8 Mile: A Glimpse Into Detroit's Current Hip Hop Scene HotNewHipHop takes a glimpse into Detroit's current hip hop scene. By Glennisha Morgan July 02, 2014
News Busta Rhymes On Collaboration With Eminem: "It Started To Feel Like We Was Really Battling Each Other." Busta Rhymes details his recent collaboration with Eminem, "Calm Down," and describes the competitive nature of the recording process. By Patrick Lyons July 02, 2014
Reviews Review: Trey Songz's "Trigga" Trey Songz sixth album brings the hits but leaves the substance at home. By Lloyd Jaffe July 02, 2014
News First Week Sales For Ab-Soul, G-Eazy & Riff Raff Are Here Check out the first week sales for rappers Ab-Soul, G-Eazy and Riff Raff. By Trevor Smith July 02, 2014
Interviews Pusha T Is Aiming for "Hip Hop Album Of The Year" Once Again With "King Push" Pusha T feels "My Name Is My Name" achieved 'album of the year' status and is looking to accomplish it once again with "King Push". By Trevor Smith July 02, 2014
News Beyonce Changes Lyrics To "Resentment", Presumably Supporting Jay Z Cheating Rumors Beyonce reportedly changed up her lyrics of "Resentment" during an "On The Run" tour stop, alluding to Jay Z's infidelities. By Trevor Smith July 02, 2014
Interviews Common Explains What He's Learned From Vince Staples & Chicago Drill Artists Common gives some insight into the themes of his upcoming album, "Nobody Smiling", and the mutual learning process of working with Vince Staples and artists from the Chicago drill scene. By Trevor Smith July 02, 2014
News T.I. Says There Is "A Possibility" That Troy Ave Will Sign To Hustle Gang [Update: T.I. Says Deal Is Being Finalized] Hustle Gang Records boss T.I. speaks on his relationship with Troy Ave, who may or may not be signing with the label. By Patrick Lyons July 01, 2014
News Game Says "Bigger Than Me" Was Recorded Last August Speaking to Miss Info, Game reveals that "Bigger Than Me" was recorded months before the 2014 XXL Freshman cover was released. By Patrick Lyons July 01, 2014
News Iggy Azalea Is Third Artist Ever To Replace Herself On The Top Of The Charts As Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea's "Problem" takes over for "Fancy" at the top of the pop charts, Iggy becomes the third artist ever to replace herself with a number one song. By Patrick Lyons July 01, 2014
Interviews Lil Wayne Says "Carter V" Is "Finished", Coming August Or September Lil Wayne provides an update on his upcoming studio album, "Tha Carter V". By Trevor Smith July 01, 2014