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Female Rapper Claims Jay Z’s Attempted Cheating Sparked Infamous Elevator Fight With Solange
A female rapper claims she's at the root of the problem that caused the elevator fight between Jay Z and Solange.
Childish Gambino Hints at Collaborative EP With Chance the Rapper
Two of hip-hop's buzzy newcomers may be joining forces. Childish Gambino hints that himself and Chance the Rapper are in the studio working on a new EP together.
French Montana Slammed by ‘Martin’ Actress Tichina Arnold Over Rapper’s Instagram Photo
Watch what you post on Instagram. French Montana learned that the hard way this weekend. After posting an unflattering image of Tichina Arnold on the social network, the rapper was berated by the actress, who questioned his celebrity and contributions to society.
A$AP Mob Show Off on ‘Hella Hoes’
Money, hoes and clothes. This perennial rapper mantra inspires A$AP Mob's new single, 'Hella Hoes.'
Funkmaster Flex Blasts Damon Dash for Selling Out, Not Paying Artists
After being dissed by Damon Dash earlier this week for defending "culture vultures," Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex responds with some very choice words.
Chris Brown Collaborating on New Music With James DeBarge in Prison
Chris Brown is in prison but he's not letting his talents go to waste. The singer is collaborating with fellow singer James DeBarge on new music.
Mariah Carey, Wale Debut ‘You Don’t Know What to Do’ on ‘Today’
Mariah Carey debuts new song with Wale on the 'Today' morning show as part of their summer concert series.
Nas Launches Independent Label Mass Appeal Records
Nas is launching Mass Appeal Records that will serve as an independent label for two releases: a 'Lost Tapes 2' project and a posthumous Pimp C album.
Frank Ocean Back in the Studio Working on Second Album
The wait is over. Two years after his seminal album 'Channel Orange,' Frank Ocean is working on his sophomore follow-up.
Diddy Changes Name to Puff Daddy for ‘MMM’ Album
Diddy is the master of name changes and has called himself everything from P. Diddy and Puffy to Sean Combs during his career. The Bad Boy head is going back to his roots and announces that he's now going by his original stage name, Puff Daddy.
Rihanna Promotes Monster Tour Using ‘Teen Mom 2′ Star [VIDEO]
Rihanna is promoting her Monster tour with help from an unlikely source. The singer is enlisting Jenelle Evans, star of MTV's 'Teen Mom 2,' to help get fans to her show.
Charlie Wilson Explains Why He Tells Kanye West to ‘Sit Down and Be Quiet’ [VIDEO]
Most people can't tell Kanye West nothing, unless they're Charlie Wilson. The legendary singer and 'Bound 2' collaborator says that he doesn't stroke the fiery rapper's ego and when necessary, sometimes even tells him to "sit down and be quiet."
A-Trak’s Low Pros and Juvenile Get Physical on ‘Muscle’
Crew love is all around. Producers A-Trak and Lex Luger have joined forces to create a new hip-hop-meets-EDM posse called Low Pros. As the duo prepare to launch their first EP next week, they drop 'Muscle' featuring Juvenile.
Rita Ora Talks Prince and Macklemore Collaborations on New Album
Rita Ora is pulling out the big guns for her new album. The British beauty has been hard at work on the follow-up to her 2012 debut LP and promises some heavy hitters including Prince and Macklemore.
Chris Brown May Settle With Victim, Leave Jail
Chris Brown may be able to get out of jail if the price is right. The singer could spring himself from his current jail stint by paying off the victim who claims Breezy broke his nose.
Lil Wayne Talks Skateboarding, Sports in CRWN Interview — Part 2 [VIDEO]
Lil Wayne's in-depth interview with journalist Elliott Wilson continues. In part two of his CRWN talk at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Weezy fields fan questions about a host of topics including skateboarding and sports.
Rick Ross Says MMG Movie Could ‘Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars’
After mastering music and business, it was only a matter of time before Rick Ross set his sights on the world of film. The Maybach Music Group honcho says that an epic movie from his crew is coming to a screen near you.
Pharrell to Perform on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in April
Pharrell's big year just keeps on getting better. On the heels of his chart-topping album 'G I R L' and critical and commercial acclaim, the producer-singer-rapper is set to perform on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Lil Wayne Discusses Competitive Spirit, Kanye West & Hot Boys Days in CRWN Interview — Part 1 [VIDEO]
Lil Wayne is the newest artist to sit in the CRWN hot seat. After interviewing artists like Drake, J. Cole and Macklemore, journalist Elliott Wilson talks to Weezy at SXSW in Austin, Texas for his CRWN live interview series.
Jason Derulo Announces ‘Talk Dirty’ Album
Jason Derulo is preparing for a big 2014. On the heels of his 2 Chainz-assisted track 'Talk Dirty,' the singer is readying his new album of the same name for release on April 15.