Music

In the early-mid 1990s, in a smoky pool hall in the Bronx, NY, Jay-Z and DMX went toe to toe in a war of words.  Details about the legendary hip-hop battle are scarce, and those who were there admit that their memories of the event have faded a bit.

Da Brat and Jermaine Dupri are the latest to take a ride on Chris Brown‘s “Look At Me Now” instrumental.  Da Brat proves that her time in jail didn’t hurt her ability to flow at all.

Rumors have been swirling about guest appearances for Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV, but Complex got hold of an unofficial tracklisting of Weezy’s follow-up to Tha Carter III. The usual suspects like Birdman, Drake and Nicki Minaj supposedly join past collaborators like Kanye West, Eminem, Rick Ross and Jay-Z.  The lineup feels a bit guest […]

Shyne hops on Gucci Mane‘s “Trunk Full” for the latest track released from the former Bad Boy rapper. If you’ve been keeping track of Shyne’s musical output since his release from prison, this one is just as good as the rest of them… which isn’t saying much.

Soulja Boy‘s latest music video, “Zan With That Lean,” is little more than an ode to getting bent off of that drank.  In the clip, Soulja Boy sips from his cup and puffs away on weed like he’s the reincarnation of Lil Wayne circa 2009.

Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton easily possess two of the best voices in modern soul music, so we’re actually surprised that it took this long for the two of them to get together and make some beautiful music.

Akon will release his first album in nearly three years this fall.  Stadium, Akon’s fourth album, will hit stores on September 13th.

50 Cent is rumored to be going after DJ Pauly D of MTV’s wildly popular Jersey Shore with a three-album contract in hand.  50 wants to sign the DJ and reality television star to his G-Unit label.

Roughly 50% of Philadelphia came out for Jill Scott‘s new video, “Shame” featuring Eve.  The video was shot in the Cecil B. Moore Recreational Center in Philly, where Jill spent much of her youth.

Krayzie Bone has announced that he’s leaving Bone Thugs-N-Harmony after 20 years with the group. Krayzie Bone plans to focus on his solo career and on other projects.

Chris Brown‘s latest single “Look At Me Now” has reinvigorated our fandom of Busta Rhymes who delivers one hell of a tongue twister verse. We’d sing along to it if only we could keep up.

Prince stopped by Lopez Tonight to promote his upcoming string of 21 concerts at the Los Angeles Forum, which begins tonight.  Prince and host George Lopez announced that the majority of tickets for the show are only $25!