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A new report claims Jay-Z has no intention of making his 13th solo studio album available to Spotify users—and the move is allegedly costing the rapper a grip.

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Thousands of R&B and hip hop lovers came to the legendary Essence music festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Fourth of July weekend. From Mary to Chance, this year was unforgettable. While temperatures were hot and smoggy outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, attendees were cool and all smiles inside the venue. Some of the biggest acts […]

Here's why Kanye wants to erase his deal with his former friend's streaming service.

SZA’s CRTL was one of the most highly-anticipated albums to drop this summer. But the rollout for it was shaky. Behind the scenes, the 26-year-old singer trudged through a stormy fall season. She mourned deaths of loved ones — including her grandmother — and faced creative insecurities surrounding her highly-anticipated record. In October, Top Dawg […]

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2 Live Crew is the next hip hop phenomenon to get the big screen treatment.

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Iconic '80s rapper MC Lyte has a thought or two about female emcees and why more of them aren't thriving in the hip hop game today, especially considering the success and cultural impact of rappers such as herself, Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, and Missy Elliott.

Eminem surprised over 200 Flint community school graduates in a major way on Tuesday night.

Ariana and friends inspired love and courage to Manchester fans.

The 16-year-old St. Louis rapper brings his braggadocious bars to life in this latest visual.

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It's turning out to be a great week for Akon.

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Hip-hop website DJ Booth caught K. Dot's attention after writing an article about how he and Chance the Rapper display their faith differently.