Kanye West has released the first track off of the upcoming "Cruel Winter" album. Besides Yeezy himself, the track also features more than half a dozen other artists. Kanye still hasn't decided on a title for the song -- it's appearing online as "Champions" b...… Read more

Vic Mensa's new EP, "There's Alot Going On," was released earlier yesterday, and the former Kids These Days rapper is already garnering a lot of attention for "16 Shots," a track that direct addresses the shooting of Laquan McDonald, a Chicago teen who was killed by polic...… Read more

Common and Public Enemy's Chuck D -- two veteran rappers who both have a long history of political activism -- have just announced that they're working together on a new track for Common's upcoming eleventh studio album, "Black America Again." Common gave the world its first p...… Read more

2 Chainz is lending his support to Full Court reFRESH, a charity initiative dedicated to refurbishing inner city basketball courts and keeping kids safe. Last Wednesday 2 Chainz joined retired basketball player Kenny "The Jet" Smith (also now well known as a sports analyst for TNT,) and...… Read more

Open Mike Eagle has soared to a reputable indie hip-hop career thanks to years of diligence and hard work. Originally from Chicago, the Los Angeles transplant is a member of Project Blowed, Thirsty Fish and Swim Team. In 2010, he released his first solo album, Unapologetic Art Rap, via Mush Rec...… Read more

As many people had speculated and hoped was not the case, it was confirmed early Thursday, June 2 Prince Rogers Nelson indeed passed away due to an opioid overdose. The iconic musician was found unresponsive in an elevator at his massive Chanhassen, Minnesota compound, Paisley Park, on April 21, 201...… Read more