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We know Kendrick Lamar can make friends with hip-hop heavies -- he counts Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa among his friends and collaborators -- but he also plays nice with pop stars. Just ask his good buddy Laga Gaga. When the Compton rapper took the stage at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on Sunday (July 16), Gaga was spotted cheering him on, Rap-Up...

As fans gear up for the release of his Aftermath debut good kid, m.A.A.d city, Aftermath signee Kendrick Lamar has returned with a new single "Swimming Pools (Drank)," perfectly timed for the summer heat. Following on the heels of his excellent Dr...

In a recent interview with Radio One Miami, T.I. discusses his impending retirement from the rap game, his Hollywood future, and gives props to a few of the up-and-coming MCs that he's checking for. The interview, which took place just before Tip headlined Radio One Fest Miami, features an extremely candid glimpse at the Atlanta rapper, who reveals that "in some ways the game is going in a di

Kendrick Lamar fans have heard two songs that will appear on his forthcoming major label debut album: "The Recipe" and "Cartoon & Cereal." The West Coast rapper, who's been relatively quiet about other tracks he's crafted for the effort, provides details on a short but poignant song that will also be included on the LP's tracklist. "...

The Maybach Music Group team will debut their second rap compilation, Self Made, Vol. 2, on June 26, and before the effort drops, a new song has hit the hip-hop scene, titled "Power Circle." The track features Gunplay, Stalley, Wale, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and Black Hippy member Kendrick Lamar...

Complex listed its top 25 rappers 25 and under today, and the list may surprise some. The list includes everyone from Big Sean to Tyler, the Creator and Chief Keef (really?), as well as some pretty dope up-and-comers, including NYC's Joey Bada$$ and Wiki, but the top 5 is most noteworthy, featuring Wiz Khalifa at No...

Soul duo Quadron, comprised of singer Coco, 24, and producer Robin, 30, bid farewell to their friends and family in Copenhagen less than two years ago to follow their dreams of music stardom in L.A. Together they've made moves that landed them a deal with Epic Records and have been preparing the release of their stateside debut ever since...

MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - Everyone loves Kendrick Lamar - from the toughest customers in Compton to the crunchiest fans at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. With a hard-as-nails flow and a socially conscious message, the rising star has proven he fits in anywhere. Cr...

Ca$h Out, the rapper with the No. 1 song on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with "Cashin' Out," introduces his mother during a radio interview. Interesting hair color, mom! Watch her show off her blue-hued cut. Scoring Grammys is no easy feat, however, Melanie Fiona made the effort look easy when she scored two trophies for her work on Cee Lo Green's "Fool for You."

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