Hip Hop

*It’s been close to 20 years since Montell Jordan came on the scene with his classic hit single “This Is How We Do It.” As...

*The Oscars will get a dose of hip-hop this year, courtesy of Common and John Legend. The duo will perform their Oscar-nominated song “Glory” at...

*Some good news came Bobby Shmurda's way, recently. One of the gun cases against the rapper has been dropped, according to Revolt TV. Lupé Todd, Director...

*The audience for “Empire” continues to build each week, and it’s not just black people who are watching. Based on its social media presence alone,...

*2 Chainz is turning his attention toward politics. The rapper, who recently debated TV host Nancy Grace on the legalization of marijuana, has stated that...

*Stevie J of VH1's “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” is currently in court-ordered rehab after testing positive for cocaine several times; and his wife...

*Rappers A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg were among the mourners who gathered in New York City on Sunday to bid a final farewell to...

*Bobby Shmurda wants his shmoney! He claims his record executive uncles stole $20,000 from him, which is causing him to remain behind bars, according to Bossip. Brothers...

*Following your dream of being a musician is fulfilling and rewarding, but there is no denying the difficulties you face while working on the...

*J. Cole reportedly popped the question to his longtime girlfriend. The rapper is said to have proposed to his college sweetheart Melissa Heholt with a...

*Drake is apparently too busy to make time for his father. The rapper couldn’t fit studio time in with Dennis Graham, who is making a return...

*Hmm, maybe Anthony Mackie was right about braids/dreadlocks and the negative perception by cops that comes with them. Which leads us to this Kanye West’ story....

*TLC isn't quite done producing music yet. But the top-selling R&B girl group can use help from fans to finance their fifth and final...

*Josh Sanborn, writing for Time magazine and citing data from branding firm Heartbeats International, estimated that total music licensing revenues for 2011 were $2.5...

*Naomi Campbell makes an acting stretch in Wednesday’s episode of “Empire,” guest starring as Camilla…a fashionista from across the pond. “Camilla really is someone that’s...