Crooked I

After years of countless reality-based talent shows like 'American Idol' and 'X Factor,' Sway and Crooked I are coming together to present a new music competition centered on hip-hop, 'One Shot.'

Slaughterhouse -- comprised of Joe Budden, Royce da 5'9", Joell Ortiz and Crooked I -- are gearing up for a big 2014. The group releases a new track and announces a nationwide tour.

The men of Slaughterhouse -- Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Royce da 5'9" -- are beyond proving their rap skills to doubt-filled keyboard gangsters. In fact, when asked directly about feeling the need to set new standards with their latest mixtape, On the House, Budden offers an emphatic "No...

Slaughterhouse's debut album, Our House, has finally received a release date of Aug. 28. While the foursome of Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9" and Joe Budden celebrate the fact their work as a rap collective is coming to fruition, they're also releasing a brand new track: "Throw It Away...

Slaughterhouse MC Crooked I has addressed Benzino's recent announcement that their dispute has been "straightened out," denying the former The Source owner's statements. The largely one-sided beef began when Benzino referred to Crooked I's group, which also includes Joe Budden, Royce da 5'9 and Joell Ortiz, as "overrated," back in 2009...

By the age of 17, Long Beach, Calif., native Crooked I had a record deal with Noo Trybe/Virgin Records and was a burgeoning figure in the rap community. After his first two albums were shelved due to multiple complications with several labels, the rapper is back with his 'Million Dollar EP,' a precursor to his 'Million Dollar Story' full-length, a record for which he called all the shots... Read M

In the span of two years, former Interscope artist Charles Hamilton went from unknown to infamous. Re-emerging from a self-imposed exile after a controversial feud with the legendary producer J Dilla's family, Hamilton now claims to have been a founding member of soon-to-be Shady/Aftermath group Slaughterhouse...

California rapper Crooked I has announced plans to launch an entertainment company called the Nothing But Music Entertainment Group, that will specialize in management, marketing, image consulting and digital video/film/music distribution. NBM will be a joint venture between Crooked, the CEO, Kim "Coniyac" P and business manager Shawndel "Jazzy D" Rosa...

Unfortunately, sometimes our favorite songs don't become instant hits. They're not thrown in heavy rotation on the radio and the DJ won't play them in the club. Don't fear. We feel your pain. Here are our picks for the best songs of 2009. 10... Read More ...

The simmering beef between rapper Joe Budden and the Wu-Tang Clan finally boiled over at the Los Angeles stop on the Rock the Bells tour, when a member of Raekwon's crew punched Budden in the face. Budden was streaming live from backstage at the event with Bronx rapper Mickey Factz, when Rae and several of his "goons," entered his room, confronted him, then punched Budden in the right ey