A new lawsuit has been filed for a classic Snoop Dogg track that two emcees claim they wrote. According to a report from TMZ, the singing hook on Snoop’s classic “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None)” was taken from two L.A. rappers. The two artists, who have remained unnamed, claim that they […]
One of Hip-Hop’s most respected emcees makes a promise this year to classic hip hop fans. The god emcee Rakim has announced plans to perform all of his debut album, “Paid In Full” live in New York at B.B. King’s this summer. The iconic album released in 1987 and regarded as a pillar hip-hop’s “golden era,” cemented Rakim’s […]
Last week hip hop fans were treated to a big announcement from Will Smith, we learn that his DJ will be along for the tour next summer. DJ Jazzy Jeff confirms the world tour and says that he is reuniting with Will Smith. “Will’s been recording,” DJ Jazzy Jeff explains in a Rolling Stone article. “We had a really […]
Terrence Howard is a compelling figure. His body of work, including his role as Lucious Lyon on Fox’s hit show Empire, is just as extensive…
Russell Wilson is one of three athletes gracing the cover of Rolling Stone magazine for their first-ever “NFL Issue” as only he can, but it’s his interview…
Yesterday (July 22), a report about Eminem joining an upcoming N.W.A. world tour had social media and hip hop fans excited. The tour would serve, in part, as promotion for Straight Outta Compton, the upcoming biopic about the legendary rap group. In a short statement issued to Rolling Stone, a representative for both Eminem and Dr. Dre stated “that […]
It’s doesn’t happen often when someone gets to salute of the their own heroes. That honor goes to Ms. Lauryn Hill who is featured on the soundtrack to the Netflix’s upcoming Nina Simone documentary, “What Happened, Miss Simone?” Several artists from today’s music are recording cover songs of the late jazz legend’s discography. For Ms. […]
Jay-Z announces an exclusive New York concert for Tidal subscribers that will find the rapper performing tracks he’s never played onstage or songs that haven’t been part of his live arsenal for over a decade. The concert named “Tidal X: Jay Z B-Sides,” will come to an as-yet-unnamed “intimate New York City” venue on May 13th. The only […]
Finally Bone Thugs and Harmony member Bizzy Bone gives us his thoughts. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone magazine released a special “The 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs” edition, rapper Layzie Bone blasted the publication for leaving Bone thugs-n-harmony off the list. Sitting down with HipHopDX, Bizzy Bone gave a unique perspective of being left out […]
Rick Rubin explained his early inspirations into the music game came from an unusual place. Usually when you say the name Rick Rubin, you think of the Zen-master in the studio. In his interview with Rolling Stone magazine he explained that early on he was inspired by professional wrestling. He is a massive pro-wrestling fan, a lifelong […]
The albums that started it all for Southern legends 8 Ball and MJG make their digital debut. RhymeJunkie.com reports the first ever digital release of two classic 8Ball & MJG albums; “Comin Out Hard” and “On The Outside Looking In” featuring the classic tracks “Mr. Big”, “Armed Robbery” and “Lay It Down” plus 3 unreleased bonus […]
Photos: Terry Richardson In case the original Rolling Stone cover shoot wasn’t revealing enough, famed celebrity photographer Terry Richardson has released a series of extra images from his…