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Big K.R.I.T. has been dreaming of the release of his first album, Live From the Underground, which dropped this week, since he was a 13-year-old growing up in Meridian, Miss. But the rapper and producer never thought his debut would be graced with legendary collaborations from artists who define his bluesy and gritty sound -- B...

Kanye West and his team double up in the black-and-white video for "Mercy," the first single off the forthcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation, Cruel Summer, featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz. The hip-hop crew stand firm in a room filled with pillars until the beat drops, when 2 Chainz drives his hand into the air with the sound of the drum kit...

This summer, Ciara's man ain't getting off easy. June 19 sees the release of "Sweat," the lead single from her forthcoming fifth album, One Woman Army, and on the hot and sticky track (listen after the jump), the R&B singer aims to educate and incinerate. "...

DJ Spinz never thought he'd be this deep in the music industry back when he was in high school. In fact, in those days, he had no idea what he'd be doing as an adult. He showed interest in the turntables when he was 14 and his doting mother invested in a beginner's set...

With certain memories, there is almost always a song or two attached. When you hear that beat -- no matter how many years have passed -- you can't help but relive the moment, whether it was the night the track played in the club or on the way to a best friend's wedding...

Will Smith has confirmed that he will produce the remake of Annie, which will feature new songs and musical direction by Jay-Z, and star Willow Smith. It's a hard knock life. Before his May 22 arrest in a New York City airport, for alleged possession of brass knuckle jewelry, 2 Chainz sat down with Rickey Smiley (while rocking the jewelry in question) to discuss his shoe fetish, and the belief th

In a recent interview, Trey Songz discussed his new album Chapter V, and gave a special shoutout to his "Angels" fan club, whom he encourages to make community service a part of their membership. Check it out! Check out Vibe Magazine's new cover, which features some controversial reality TV stars...

2 Chainz is out of jail after being locked up Tuesday (May 22) for possession of what authorities thought were brass knuckles but actually was a four-finger ring. The "Riot" rapper attempted to explain to police at New York's LaGuardia Airport that he wasn't holding a "weapon," however, they still took him into custody and even confiscated his gold jewelry...

Rapper 2 Chainz was arrested earlier today (May 22) at New York City's LaGuardia Airport, where he tried to board a plane with brass knuckles in his carry-on luggage, TMZ reports. The Atlanta MC was apparently bound for North Carolina, where he's due to perform this evening...

Announced back in March, 50 Cent's The Lost Tape mixtape -- his first entry in DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz series -- dropped Tuesday (May 22) via DatPiff. The collection pairs Fif with some top-flight talent, including rappers Eminem ("Murder One"), 2 Chainz ("Riot (Remix)") and Snoop Dogg ("Remain Calm") and producer araabMUZIK...