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Mixtapes Wyclef & Waka Flocka Collaborate, Create New Genre Of 'Trap 'N Roll' Wyclef talks about connecting with a new generation of fans with his new project "April Showers", as well as collaborating with younger artists like Waka Flocka Flame, and creating the new genre of "Trap 'N Roll". By Trevor Smith February 27, 2013
Music Videos Lil Wayne Says He Didn't Step On American Flag In "God Bless Amerika" Video On Purpose [Update: Wayne Releases Official Statement] Lil Wayne responds to the criticism he received yesterday when behind-the-scenes photos and video footage surfaced of the rapper dancing on the American flag. By Rose Lilah June 18, 2013
News Lil Wayne In Critical Condition After More Seizures [Update: Wayne's Publicist Confirms The Rapper Had A Seizure & Is In Recovery, Drake Visits] Lil Wayne is in an induced coma after suffering another seizure. By Kevin Goddard March 16, 2013
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Game's Top Ten Tracks Game has cause to celebrate after a tumultuous week as today is his birthday. In honor of the event, we've broken down ten of his most popular tracks. By Dhruva Balram deleted November 29, 2012
Lists Most Creative Rappers: The New Class Of Emcees HNHH breaks down the new wave of creative rappers, who are bringing both new sounds and movements to the rap game. By Trevor Smith March 08, 2013
Original Content #TBT: Tech N9ne's Early Singles We head to Kansas City and Strange Music for this week's #TBT spotlight. By Chris Tart October 08, 2015
News Gunplay Turns Himself In, Lawyer Says He Will Be Exonerated Gunplay is now in jail and will likely remain there for the next couple of weeks, although his lawyer is sure the rapper will be exonerated. By Rose Lilah October 11, 2012
News Official Tracklist With Features Revealed For Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up" Today we get a look at the features on the eight new tracks on "The Re-Up." By Rose Lilah November 02, 2012
Original Content How "Through The Wire" Jump-Started Kanye West's Career Looking back at "Through The Wire," Kanye West's debut single, which dropped 12 years ago today. By Patrick Lyons September 30, 2015
Beef 50 Cent Takes Apparent Shot At Rick Ross: "I Will Have His HEAD" 50 Cent claps back at Rick Ross with gruesome Instagram picture. By Danny Schwartz January 14, 2016
News Live Stream: Rihanna Headlines Rock In Rio Watch Rihanna's Rock In Rio performance. By Trevor Smith September 27, 2015
News Nathan "Bodie" Barksdale, Inspiration For "The Wire," Dies At 54 Barksdale was the real-life inspiration for Avon Barksdale and Bodie Broadus. By Danny Schwartz February 17, 2016