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

Want to understand why the rhymes of hip-hop legends like Rakim and Biggie Smalls just sound better than everything else? This new video will tell you why. Vox's Estelle Caswell sat down with Martin Connor, a professional music theorist, to break down exactly why certain rhymes flow so well a...… Read more

Common appeared on today's Sway in the Morning show to talk about the upcoming American Black Film Festival, but the star of "Selma" and "Barbershop: The Next Cut" also used the opportunity to remind the world that he can still rhyme. The Oscar and Grammy award w...… Read more