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News Russell Simmons’ Letter To Kanye West <p>It’s been a pretty hectic week for Kanye West. And yesterday, Russell Simmons retreated to his site and penned a letter in support for Mr. West. As always, Uncle Rush knows best.<br /> <br />     Dear Kanye,<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 15, 2010
News T.I. Pens Letter To Fans On Album Release Day <p>So here it is...NO MERCY, the most honest and intimate installment of my life story as promised. Hope y'all enjoy it and it lives up to the very high standards I've set for myself  or anyone who's to be considered one of the best.  I must admit it takes a lot to go through as much as I have and still keep the love in your heart and in your art. But at the end of the day, if that's what it takes to produce the music that keeps the world of hip-hop evolving on it's axis....Then even the lowest of the lows of my life was all worth it. By Rose Lilah December 08, 2010
News US rap artists opting for less flashy cars <p>Rap artists in the US are toning down the colour of their rides, opting to go with a matte black paint job rather than the usual flashy colours.<br /> <br /> According to Forbes Magazine, the head of Los Angeles luxury car "pimper" Platinum Motorsports, George Keshishyan, said matte black paint jobs are the order of the day, as rappers now prefer to travel incognito.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 19, 2010
News Flo Rida Preps Double Disc 'The Only One' <p> Flo Rida is releasing a beefy third LP. The double disc, titled 'The Only One' will consist of two sister albums -- 'Only One Flo' and 'Only One Rida.' With guest appearances from Ludacris, Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne, who cameos on 'Fresh Out of State,' the two-disc album will also include his international hit 'Can't Handle Me' with David Guetta, which cracked the Top 20 in the U.S. and reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.</p> By Rose Lilah September 01, 2010
News Kid Cudi Gives 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Two Thumbs Up <p>Kid Cudi's references to himself as the Lonely Stoner, coupled with the nightmarish skits and dark songs on his debut album 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day,' have pegged him as hip-hop's resident tortured soul. The Cudder recently took it a step further, by opening up fans to his enthusiasm for horror movies.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 30, 2010
Music French Montana Gives Nicki Minaj Her Flowers: "Shout Out To Her" French Montana not only praised Nicki, but he listed other artists who have been dragged through the mud, including Drake and Jay-Z. By Erika Marie May 27, 2026
Politics Cardi B Combats Nicki Minaj With Support Of Jasmine Crockett Cardi B may not be directly fighting back against Nicki Minaj's Republican support, but she's making her stance clear politically again. By Zachary Horvath February 27, 2026
Music TraxNYC Threatens To Fight 6ix9ine On Livestream With Adin Ross TraxNYC has been going viral on social media since he posted a video of himself confronting another jeweler in New York City. By Cole Blake January 05, 2026
Pop Culture Adin Ross Goes Off On Joe Budden For His Alleged Abuse Of Women Joe Budden recently revealed a deep distaste for Adin Ross, and the streamer has clapped back at the podcaster with full force. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 25, 2025
Pop Culture Shocking Pre-Kanye West Photos Of Bianca Censori Hit The Internet It's safe to say Kanye West has had a lot to do with how Bianca Censori dresses as these photos are a stark difference from the current norm. By Zachary Horvath August 05, 2025
Music Drake Announces He's "Activated" With New Workout Picture Drake is getting back in the gym as he continues gearing up for the release of his next solo studio album. By Cole Blake May 29, 2025
Music Kanye West Links With Playboi Carti, The Game, & More In Behind The Scenes "Bully" Clips Justin Laboy provided fans with the inside look. By Cole Blake February 19, 2025