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News Kanye West Debuts New Song Featuring Sampha He debuted the song ("Closest Thing to Einstein” or "Night Sky") at Yo Gotti's album release party. By Danny Schwartz February 24, 2016
Music Amber Rose Gifts 21 Savage A Diamond-Encrusted Promise Ring Amber Rose lets the world know that he's off the market. By Matt F August 28, 2017
News Rick Ross Sends Charlamagne Bottles In Response To Birdman Interview Charlamagne receives boxes of Rose from Rick Ross, seemingly in response to his face-off with Birdman on The Breakfast Club last week. By Angus Walker April 25, 2016
News A Tribe Called Quest Reveals Tracklist For Final Album "We Got It From Here…" The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, and more. By Trevor Smith November 09, 2016
News Has The Mixtape Gone Mainstream? <p class="MsoNormal">As I was sifting through the list of Grammy nominees a couple weeks ago, I saw a lot of familiar names.<span>  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Eminem? Check.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jay-Z?<span>  </span>Of course.<span>  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kanye West? This dude can’t stay off the list.</p> By Rose Lilah December 13, 2010
Original Content The "Weirdo Rap" Divide A divide is growing in hip-hop between genre traditionalists and the artists many of them call "weirdo rappers." In this editorial, we examine the various differences between the two camps, and explain why they're both vital to the future of hip-hop. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2014
Music Rick Ross Flirts With Angela Yee, Gets His Beard Picked On The Breakfast Club Rick Ross has an eventful start to this interview! By Matt F July 24, 2017
News Big Boi Says "Pink Matter" Remix Will Drop "The Next Day Or Two" After announcing he will be appearing on a remix to "Pink Matter" and "Sorry", Big Boi says he has already recorded his verse and the Frank Ocean remix will be dropping very soon. By Rose Lilah January 09, 2013
Interviews Tory Lanez On Drake: "We Can't Share First Place" Tory Lanez chops it up with Ebro In The Morning. By Rose Lilah June 27, 2016
News Skylar Grey Inks Interscope Deal, Preps Album <p>Skylar Grey has capitalized on her role as the day's most successful supplier of rap hooks by inking a new record deal with Interscope and announcing that her debut solo album is on the way.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 13, 2011
News MTV's Hottest MCs Honourable Mentions <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1679816/hottest-mcs-honorable-mentions-j-cole.jhtml" target="_blank">MTV</a> has put together a list of Honourable Mentions for those artists that didn't make their Hottest MCs list. Check it out below.</p> <p><big><b>J. Cole</b></big><br /> J. Cole had a phenomenal 2011. His debut album, <i>Cole World: The Sideline Story,</i> has gone gold and yielded a platinum single with "Work Out." Cole, who was once an underground favorite, broadened his fanbase by touring with Rihanna on her <i>Loud</i> Tour.</p> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012
Music Watch Big Sean Cover Kanye's "I Wonder" On BBC Radio 1Xtra Live Lounge Big Sean visited the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live Lounge and performed a cover of Kanye's "I Wonder." By hnhh February 03, 2017