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Andy Mineo Discusses ‘Never Land’ EP, Christian Rap Label & Dolly Parton’s Swag [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Andy Mineo is making some noise -- and that's pretty literally. On the release day for his new EP, 'Never Land,' the rapper spoke to The Boombox while inside a barber shop in New York's Washington Heights. The side chatter and the buzzing razors in the background couldn't hide the 25-year-old's enthusiasm, which was apparent within seconds of talking to him.
Juicy J, Wale and Jhene Aiko Appear in Hilarious Pepsi Halftime Commercial [VIDEO]
Ever since 'In Living Color' featured a Super Bowl halftime episode in 1992, and stole some of the audience for the major football event, the NFL has been focused on bringing top-notch artists to rock the halftime stage -- including Michael Jackson the very next year...
J. Cole Announces Dreamville Partnership With Interscope, New Mixtape & Receives Jay Z’s Roc-A-Fella Chain
There's a big chance your Jan. 28 didn't go as great as J. Cole's did. The rapper spent the entire day winning.
Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj Join YG at ‘My Hitta (Remix)’ Video Shoot
YG is working on making the video to the 'My Hitta' remix, and he fittingly had some of the rap game's biggest heavy hitters on the set in Los Angeles Monday (Jan. 27). Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne were a few of the stars who appeared for the video shoot.
Kendrick Lamar Gets Fired Up on Imagine Dragons’ ‘Radioactive’ Remix
Kendrick Lamar didn't bring home a single Grammy award despite being nominated in seven different categories last night (Jan. 26), but he did give the ceremony a highlight with his 'm.A.A.d City'/'Radioactive' mash-up performance with Imagine Dragons. The 'Radioactive' remix with the Compton rapper hit the Internet soon after.
Drake Teams Up With Romeo Santos for Bachata Song ‘Odio’
You can debate Drake's authenticity, but one thing that's hard to debate about him is his versatility. He can succeed in many genres, whether it's hip-hop, R&B ('Hold On We're Going Home) or pop ('Find Your Love'). But the question remains: Can he do bachata? OK, that's not really a burning question, but it's nice to know he is decent in that area. The Toronto rapper connected with Bronx, N.Y.
Alicia Keys Releases Uplifting Song ‘Power’
Songstress Alicia Keys releases a new goodie on her website to coincide with Martin Luther King Day: the song 'Power.'
Soulja Boy Arrested on Gun Possession Charges
Soulja Boy is making headlines today, but it's far from welcoming news.
New Music Releases — February 2014
February is upon us, and unless somebody decides to pull a Beyonce, there's a few clear winners for the month's most anticipated albums.
Danny Brown Stars in adidas Originals Top Ten Ad Campaign [PHOTOS]
Sneaker giant adidas Originals will use one of the leaders of the new school to help promote the re-release of an old classic. The Top Tens are being retroed, and Danny Brown is the star of the campaign.
Ciara Talks Pregnancy, Beyonce & New Album
Ciara made headlines yesterday when she announced she was pregnant with Future's child on 'The View.' Inquiring minds will naturally wonder what does this big news mean for her career. She sat down with Marc Lamont Hill of HuffPost Live to reveal some answers.
Aaliyah Birthday Tribute Mix Created by Hot 97’s Mister Cee
Today (Jan. 16) marks what would've been the 35th birthday of R&B queen Aaliyah, who tragically passed away on Aug. 25, 2001, in a plane crash in the Bahamas. To add to the countless social media tributes and tunes surely spinning on playlists, Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee put together a dedication mix for his 'Throwback at Noon' hour.