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

Kid Cudi just announced a few weeks ago that he was working on his sixth studio album, "Passion, Pain, & Demon Slayin'." That album still needs a little bit of "fine tuning," according to Cudi, but today he announced that he's already begun work on another album, whic...… Read more

The recent shooting at a T.I. concert and the subsequent arrest of rapper Troy Ave has reignited discussion about hip-hop's negative portrayal in the media and its role in reinforcing negative stereotypes. Redman has chimed in with his thoughts on the situation, which he calls "Horrible, ho...… Read more