By Jocelyn Vena

It's been an interesting week to say the least for superstar rapper Kanye West and "friend" Kim Kardashian.

What's up with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West? After being spotted around New York City together this week, and Yeezy proclaiming his love for the reality starlet on his track "Theraflu," fans are very curious about their relationship status. Read More...

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Last night VH1 premiered their latest episode of "Behind The Music" with late singer Aaliyah. Family and close friends such as musical icon Missy Elliott all remember the fallen star who perished in a tragic plan crash in the Bahamas. Over a decade later Aaliyah's music lives on stronger than ever. Read More...

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By Jocelyn Vena

Nicki Minaj is ready to hit the road now that the world has its hands on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. She dropped the rap/pop opus this week, and now she just wants to travel the world and chill out with her Barbz and Kenz. Read More...

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Whenever hip-hop is in need of an unforgettable moment, Kanye West always seems to have the remedy. The Louis Vuitton Don unexpectedly wowed fans Wednesday night when he gave DJ Funkmaster Flex the go-ahead to premiere "Theraflu," his new Hit-Boy-produced single that features both DJ Khaled and DJ Pharris. Read More...

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Rob Markman

G.O.O.D. Friday came a little early this year. While team Kanye was pushing for a Friday release, “Mercy,” the first single from the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album was unleashed on Thursday night. Chicago’s WGCI premiered the highly-anticipated track which features not only Kanye West, but Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz as well. Read More...

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While you'll have to wait until Friday at 7:56 p.m. ET for the eagerly anticipated MTV video premiere of Drake and Rihanna's "Take Care" video MTV News has your exclusive preview! Check it out here.

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By Andres Marin

Hip-Hop legend Nas and newer sensation guitarist/singer Gary Clark Jr. have collaborated once again to broadcast their music through ESPN's NFL 2012 Draft. Three tracks have been recreated to be played in and out of commercial breaks as well as in highlight packages; and videos of both artists will be played during the event as well. Read More...

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whitney houston

Final autopsy results surrounding the untimely death of one of the greatest voices in music were finally revealed earlier today. Although the official cause of Whitney Houston's death was recently announced as accidental drowning, the L.A. County coroner released its final report Wednesday (April 4) that provides new details about Houston's condition when authorities arrived on the scene at the Beverly Hilton on February 11. Read More...

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It's not Friday yet but the G.O.O.D. Music family are making preparations for a strong debut with the lead single off their upcoming album. West and his G.O.O.D. Music rap compadres unveiled the artwork to the single "Mercy" that's reminiscent of the visuals from their highly touted G.O.O.D. Friday series. While the physical music for "Mercy" didn't accompany the artwork, group member Pusha-T confirmed the track would surface this coming Friday. Read More...

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Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday: Roman's Reloaded LP officially hit stores today and one of the most talked about tracks on the album features fellow Queens royalty MC Nas on the surprise collaboration "Champion." Fans have been raving about "The Don's" appearance on the song but according to Miss Minaj she didn't think the pairing would become a reality. Read More...

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