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A$AP Rocky’s Father Passes Away
Sad news to report in the hip-hop community. A$AP Rocky's father passed away. The Harlem rhyme-spitter confirmed the sad news on his Twitter feed today (Dec. 26) with a picture of his late dad.
Game and Tyga Celebrate Christmas with Families in Compton
Christmas came early for families living in Compton, Calif. Hometown rappers Game and Tyga visited their old neighborhood on Friday (Dec. 21) bearing gifts and toys for children as part of their annual toy drive. Game shared several photos of the event on his Instagram page.
Big Sean Celebrates Detroit in ‘Guap’ Video
It's so cold in the D, so how does Big Sean heat things up? He brings a Carnival-esque celebration to Detroit in his new video for the single, 'Guap.'
Dido Partners with Kendrick Lamar on ‘Let Us Move On’
Many of you are probably familiar with Dido as the singer who Eminem sampled on his classic 2000 song 'Stan.' The pop chanteuse is back and she enlisted in-demand rapper Kendrick Lamar for the haunting tune 'Let Us Move On.'
Usher Shares Pictures While Skydiving in Dubai
Usher is certainly fearless when it comes to his music -- just listen to his genre-bending album 'Looking 4 Myself.' The R&B superstar recently showed his fans how much of a risk taker he really is on Instagram.
DMX Sings the Holiday Classic ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’
Christmas time is here! And what better way to spread holiday cheer than a Yuletide rap from DMX. Come on!
Wiz Khalifa Flies High on ‘Rise Above’ Featuring Pharrell Williams, Tuki Carter + Amber Rose
Expectant parents Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose share a song together on 'Rise Above,' which appears on 'O.N.I.F.C.' The tune also features both production and verses from Pharrell Williams and fellow Taylor Gang rhymer Tuki Carter.
Wiz Khalifa Rocks Jimmy Kimmel Live with ‘Remember You’ + ‘It’s Nothin’ Performances
Wiz Khalifa visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform his latest single 'Remember You' from his upcoming album 'O.N.I.F.C.' (in stores Dec. 4). You can tell that the Pittsburgh rhymer is a bona fide rockstar -- he has scarves wrapped around his microphone stand like Steven Tyler.
The-Dream Reveals His Softer Side on ‘Tender Tendencies’ Ballad
After aiming the bullet-riddled song 'AK47' at us, The-Dream is apologetic and reflective on the ballad 'Tender Tendencies.' The track will appear on the crooner's upcoming album '1977.'
Lil Wayne Plans Retirement After the ‘Carter V’ Album
Rapper Lil Wayne is planning to release his new album 'I Am Not a Human Being II' in February, but his album after that could be his last, the Young Money honcho told MTV News.
Drake Remembers Maternal Grandmother Who Passed Away on Thanksgiving Day
While family and friends were giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day, Drake had to unfortunately deal with the sad loss of his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Sher. The Canadian rap star went on Twitter Thursday night (Nov. 22) to reveal the somber news to his fans.
Nicki Minaj Gives Fans a Sneak Peek with ‘Re-Up’ Snippets
We have just several days before Nick Minaj's releases her new project 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up,' so the Queen Barbz posted 30-second snippets of the five new tracks appearing on the collection.