Hip-Hop Spot

After getting tired of hearing about positive stories of strong, intelligent Black leaders, the Monkey Gang has released a mixtape full of ignorance and negativity as a tribute to sh*t-hop and coonery on the last day of Black History Month. The mxtape is free and can be downloaded here. To find out more about the Monkey Gang go […]

With close to 20 years in the game, Jay-Z has seen trends come and go, and he’s managed to stay ahead of his peers for most of it.  How does he do it?

The one and only Diddy took a break from heating up Chinese food to call in to our sister site Hot 107.9’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Ebony Steele brought up Diddy’s past as a dancer and asked him if he would ever do “Dancing with the Stars.” He was also asked about Cassie and the […]

It’s been a long time since Timbaland and Missy Elliott have been in the studio together. Fortunately, the duo recently announced that they are back!

Kanye West and Mos Def were searching for some drunk and hot girls but ended up at Lupe Fiasco’s show at The Blue Note Jazz Club. The frequent collaborators had more than two words for the audience as they freestyled over J-Dilla instrumentals courtesy of the Robert Glasper Experiment. Mr. West took a few moments […]

Vybz Kartel courted controversy recently when he had his skin lightened.  Now the dancehall artist is showing off that skin in the video for “Coloring Book.”

Watch the premiere of Lady Gaga‘s new music video “Born This Way,” the title track from her upcoming album due in stores May 23rd. Laurie Ann Gibson spoke with MTV about the music video a few weeks before the release, and stated the music video will change lives. The concept of the video is to […]

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa are gunning for the title of hip-hop’s favorite stoner duo. The pair recorded a new song, “Young Wild & Free” for their upcoming stoner flick, High School.

Willow Smith‘s brand new single, “21st Century Girl” debuted on the internet this morning. The 10-year-old daughter of Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith has another pop hit on her hands.

Juvenile was arrested on Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license in Louisiana.  The “Ha” rapper was released after posting $750 bond.