The Voice is Born: August 9 Hip-Hop History
Today's history includes the birth of one of the biggest stars in music, the death of a king of comedy, a breakout single the notorious one from Brooklyn and much more.
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Craig Mack Drops 'Flava in Ya Ear': July 26 in Hip Hop History
Today in hip-hop history, Jeezy drops a southern classic, 3rd Bass arrives on the scene, Eric B. and Rakim release their sophomore album, and Craig Mack marks Bad Boy's debut.
LL Cool J, Chuck D and Questlove Remember Craig Mack
Former Bad Boy rapper Craig Mack passed away yesterday at 46.
What If Ma$e Had Signed With So So Def Instead of Bad Boy?
What would've happened if Ma$e had signed with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def instead of Diddy?
French Montana: ‘Teachers Call Me’, Drake’s Beef ‘Happens’
French Montana signing to Sean "Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Records in December 2011, was an eyebrow-raising yet worthy move. There were reported deals on the table for the Bronx, N.Y., MC to link up with not only Jay-Z's Roc Nation, but Kanye West's G...
Waka Flocka Says French Montana Deal Is ‘Amazing’
French Montana is finally seeing the fruit from years of hard lyrical labor and no one could be happier to see it happen than his honorary sibling, Waka Flocka Flame.
After signing a management contract with Mizay Entertainment in 2010 -- Waka's mother, Deb Antney, owns the company -- the Bronx-bred rapper recently inked a record deal with Diddy's Bad Boy Records...
Red Cafe: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ With 2 Chainz, Preps ‘Shakedown’
Red Cafe is almost there. His oft-delayed in-the-works debut LP, 'Shakedown,' is finally dropping at the top of 2012, via Interscope/Bad Boy/Konvict. Now the imminent release is more than just lip service, since the project's lead single, the Ryan Leslie-produced and Rick Ross-assisted 'Fly Together,' is a hit...
Cassie Bares Breasts in Trailer for ‘King of Hearts’ Video
Singer Cassie is making her return to the music scene and in the trailer for her song 'King of Hearts,' she's baring more than what's been showcased in her past videos.
The Connecticut native, who's currently crafting her sophomore LP on Diddy's Bad Boy label with distribution from Interscope, appears in the visuals strutting down a finely decorated hallway...
Red Cafe Talks New Album, Diddy, Shakedown Records
Red Café promises his new album is on the way, for real this time. The Brooklyn rapper has shown a knack for dropping catchy hits like 'Hottest in the Hood,' 'I'm Ill' and 'Paper Touchin'' over the years, but record label drama has always foiled his release of a proper album. After...
Machine Gun Kelly Signs With Bad Boy Records
After failed attempts to sign Odd Future, Kreayshawn and Jay Electronica, famed music mogul Diddy has finally snagged an up-and-coming viral sensation to Bad Boy Records.
In an announcement video, which features footage with Diddy, Jimmy Iovine and several other Interscope and Bad Boy executives, Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly revealed that he has signed his first recording contract with Bad B