Brian Josephs
Kid Ink’s ‘My Own Lane’ Debuts Big on Billboard Chart
Kid Ink's major label debut album, 'My Own Lane,' suffered a delay from its original December release, but that obviously wasn't too much of an issue. The effort still had decent sales numbers and finished at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and Top Digital Albums charts.
Kanye West Allegedly Assaults Teen for Racist Insults Aimed at Kim Kardashian
Kanye West has apparently been involved in another physical altercation, and this one doesn't directly involve paparazzi.
OutKast to Headline 2014 Governors Ball
The biggest hip-hop news this year is OutKast's reunion at Coachella in April. That's great, but the news gets even better. The legendary duo will also be headlining this year's Governors Ball.
Iggy Azalea Returns With ‘Animal Noise’
Iggy Azalea's long-awaited debut LP, 'The New Classic,' is steadily approaching, and the Australian rapper is giving fans a succinct reminder of why it's anticipated with 'Animal Noise.' She joins a short list of artists -- including Rick Ross and T-Pain -- who's promoting an upcoming release with a "freestyle."
Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Grace Ebony’s February Cover
Mariah Carey's long-delayed album, 'The Art of Letting Go,' is expected to drop this year, which also coincidentally marks the five-year anniversary of her marriage to Nick Cannon. The 'Beautiful' soungstress posed with her husband for the cover of the latest issue of 'Ebony.'
Kenneth Whalum Teams Up With Big K.R.I.T. for Soulful Song ‘Away’
Robert Glasper disproved the idea that jazz is irrelevant with the success of his Grammy Award-winning 'Black Radio' and its 2013 sequel. Kenneth Whalum, III is another artist who's doing the same with 'Away,' his new single featuring Big K.R.I.T.
Clipse Working on New Album With the Neptunes
The idea of what could come out of Pusha T's 20-day studio session with the Neptunes is enough to cause massive excitement. That anticipation has multiplied by a lot now that No Malice is back in the mix. Clipse have reunited.
Kid Ink’s ‘My Own Lane’ Album Available for Streaming
Kid Ink spent the better part of 2013 at work on his major label debut, 'My Own Lane.' The project was originally intended to come out in December, but got pushed back slightly to drop today (Jan. 7). Fans can see if the extra weeks paid off by streaming his album.
Common Announces New Album ‘Nobody Smiling,’ Releases ‘War’
Common will join Q-Tip, Nas and Busta Rhymes as the latest '90s-bred veterans to have an album scheduled for a 2014 release.
Maino, Jadakiss Fight Zombie Infection in ‘What Happened’ Video
On 'What Happened,' Maino and Jadakiss talk about the state of New York rap and lament about the city's lack of unity, radio stations like Hot 97 and Power 105.1's lack of support for local artists and strippers being the new A&R's. However, perhaps the biggest problem is a zombie outbreak.
T-Pain Is Fed Up on ‘I’m F—ng Done’ Video
T-Pain's newest single finds him in a very bitter place. Even the 'Rappa Ternt Sanga' has trouble with unfaithful females on 'I'm F---ing Done' featuring Tay Dizm, a rapper on T-Pain's Nappy Boy Digital record label.
Kid Ink Links Up With Pusha T for ‘Murda’
Kid Ink's debut effort, 'My Own Lane,' didn't make its intended December release date, but at least that delay gave us another project to look forward to in 2014. His newest song, 'Murda' featuring Pusha T, should increase anticipation for the project.