Busta Rhymes Confirms New Album, Produced By Swizz Beatz, Pharrell & Timbaland
Busta Rhymes promises to “shift the culture” with his new album, co-produced by a legendary quartet of beat makers.

Swizz Beatz Says Rick Ross Wants To Face T.I. In Verzuz Battle
Rick Ross wants to make his Verzuz debut against T.I. in what Swizz Beats has billed as a clash for “King of the South.”

Ludacris Shares Update On First Album In Eight Years; Confirms Single On The Way
Although Ludacris has busied himself with his acting roles in recent years, when it comes to rapping, he’s “still as hungry as ever.”

Timbaland Credits JAY-Z & Drake With Helping Him Through “Darkest Moment” Of Addiction
When Timbaland was battling a 160 milligrams daily OxyContin addiction, Jay-Z and Drake helped him break his drug habit.

Rick Ross Says Jay-Z, Drake And Lil Wayne Join Him In An Exclusive Club Of Rappers
Rick Ross claims Jay-Z, Drake, and Lil Wayne are among a handful of rappers who, like him, can hear a beat and write a hit on the spot.

50 Cent Regrets Hanging Upside Down For Super Bowl Performance
50 Cent said recreating the upside-down crunches from the “In Da Club” video for the Super Bowl Halftime Show was a mistake.

Conway The Machine Opens Up About His Close Relationship With Jay-Z
Conway The Machine praised Jay-Z as “probably the one guy, only guy who I felt like genuinely cared about me and my well-being.”

Kanye West’s Padded Knee-High Sock Boots Has Pro Wrestler Matt Cardona Heated
Kanye West stepped out in a pair of padded knee-high sock boots over the weekend and caught the attention of Matt Cardona.

Fat Joe On Ja Morant: “He’s Trying Hard To Get Kicked Out Of The NBA”
Fat Joe also warned Ja Morant, “Those guys that’s with you, they not your peoples,” and advised him to watch the company he keeps.

Conway The Machine Aims For Number One Album With ‘Won’t He Do It’
Conway The Machine returned with ‘Won’t He Do It’ following a period of intense frustration when he shunned the studio.

Fat Joe Talks Independence: “The Major Label System Is A Ponzi Scheme”
Fat Joe is reflecting on his time at Atlantic Records claiming major labels are like Ponzi schemes: “They do funny math.”

Snoop Dogg Says His Bid To Purchase Ottawa Senators “Ain’t No Joke”
Snoop Dogg explained his interest in the NHL Team: “Kids need to know that there is an option to play hockey if you look like me.”

Young Thug’s Brother Unfoonk Arrested On Gun Charge
Quantavious Grier, a.k.a. Unfoonk, the brother of rapper Young Thug was hit with a gun charge after taking a plea deal in the YSL RICO case.

Missy Elliott Declares “This Door Is Now Open” After Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Missy Elliott acknowledged her membership of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame “Is HUGE not for just me but all my Sisters in HIPHOP.”

Snoop Dogg Wants To Know Where The Money Is, Calls Out Streaming Models In Solidarity With Writers’ Strike
Snoop Dogg questioned the compensation structure of streaming models and asked, “Where the f*ck is the money?”

Timbaland Produces Dream Collaboration With Notorious B.I.G. Using AI Technology
Timbaland always wanted to work with The Notorious B.I.G and used AI technology to make his fantasy collaboration come to life.

Desiigner Shares Update From Mental Health Facility; Releasing New Music
To celebrate his 26th birthday, Desiigner is dropping “Timmy Turner 2” on Friday, despite checking himself into a facility.

Jamie Foxx Remains In Hospital After 3 Weeks, Sources Say “Pray For Jamie”
Insiders are asking for prayers for Jamie Foxx after the actor suffered an undisclosed “medical complication” last month.

Lil Durk Previews J. Cole Collab, Promises To Announce Upcoming Album Release Date
Lil Durk is a step closer to dropping a new album, teasing a J. Cole feature and promising to share a release date if he gets enough comments.

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Celebrate ‘Doggystyle’ 30th Anniversary With Orchestra-Backed Concerts
Snoop Dogg is marking 30 years of “Doggystyle” with two special concerts produced by Dr. Dre featuring special guests and an orchestra.