Danny Brown

With so many people on Twitter these days, it has become the vehicle for us to voice our thoughts, ideas and shameless plugs -- in 140 characters, of course. And many rappers and singers have used it to air their own laundry, set the record straight or start some beef with another artist. But have you ever wondered how they first stepped into the world of Twitter?

Danny Brown is known for his raw sense of humor. That's not all there is to him though. Fans who heard the first half of his 'Old' album and the second half of the 'XXX' LP know there's a darker side to him. That part of Brown showed itself in a Twitter rant today (Feb. 10).

Just as important as charisma, rhymes and beats, personal style is one of the most important elements of a rapper's allure. An MC must also have impeccable taste to really flourish in the visual world of hip-hop. But following popular trends and bragging about brand names isn't enough to earn a spot in our Style Hall of Fame.

Danny Brown reveals that he got snubbed by Too $hort during his time at a club in Hawaii.

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.

The BoomBox highlights the Best and Worst Hip-Hop Moments of 2013.

One word instantly comes to mind when you think of hip-hop in 2013: busy.

We're down to the final four competitors in our Underground Kings bracket competition. In the O.G.s division it's Tech vs. Tech as juggernaut Tech N9ne is matched up against raptivist Immortal Technique. So far Tech N9ne has steamrolled over his opponents winning by large margins but Immortal Technique's fans have proven quite formidable as he's edged out underground stalwarts like Aesop Rock and

Does the New School rule? Vote below for the best new indie/underground rap acts in the Newbie Division of our Underground Kings bracket competition. Want to make sure that your favorite MC or group wins? You can vote once an hour during this round...

In this matchup Detroit takes on the "new" New York as Danny Brown faces off with Bodega Bamz.