2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors - Show

By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Gucci Mane is giving his new protege Chief Keef some sound advice...Don't be like me! Gucci opened up in a new interview with Power 107.5 in Columbus and shared that his bad boy image was his own undoing and he doesn't want Keef to follow in his footsteps. Read More...

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So much of hip-hop music is driven by personal aspirations and rags to riches stories. The Notorious B.I.G. once bragged he "went from ashy to classy" while Drake is currently singing "started from the bottom, now I'm here." Meek Mill has also come a long way, but the Philadelphia lyricist is focused on upward mobility. That's the concept behind his new single "Levels" and Meek broke it down for MTV News. Listen to him explain in the clip above.

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In the latest installation of J. Cole's Born Sinner web series, Miguel plays narrator, explaining his take on "art."

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By Maurice Bobb

Spike Lee famously asked Michael Jordan, “Is it the shoes?” in a classic Nike commercial, but the Knicks superfan should ask Game the same question. To kick off season two of their “Sneak Peek” series, Nice Kicks visited Game at his Glendale, Calif. home to get up close and personal with the Jesus Piece MC’s impressive collection of sneakers. Read More...

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By Chelsey Wilkins

It’s true what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and the image above has a lot of rap fans buzzing. Eminem's producer Mr. Porter shared an Instagram photo of himself, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Eminem, Royce da 5' 9'', Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q posing together in the studio. Read More...

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3rd Annual Streamy Awards - TV Guide Portrait Studio

By Andie Lowenstein

The title for most awkward possible pairing in a music video has officially been claimed. A video for the upcoming “Bachelorette” season leaked, featuring Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock and... Soulja Boy. Read More...

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By Rachel Samples

Instagram has never looked better. Last night, Jay-Z, NasJustin Timberlake and Timbaland were photographed together laughing and working in the studio. The “Rat Pack” seems to be back on the grind, exciting fans around the world for potential hits and collaborative performances. Read More...

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A$AP Rocky Opens Rihanna's "Diamonds" World Tour - New York, NY

By Rachel Samples

A$AP Rocky abruptly left the stage during a concert in Germany this week, after an interaction with fans that left him hatless. His hat, which he refers to as an “one of a kind back-in- the –day” Supreme hat, was taken by a fan in the crowd after he approached the audience during a song. Read More...

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Stevie J and Benzino's long-time friendship may be officially over. The "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" stars have had beef this season on the show and now, their issues have spilled out on Twitter. Yesterday, the two threw shots at each other about everything from who was more irrelevant to to smashing Joseline. Read More...

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Celebrities Visit SiriusXM Studios - May 21, 2013

By Maurice Bobb

Lil Durk is back in hot water for packing heat. The Chief Keef affiliate, real name Durk D. Banks, was arrested Wednesday (June 5) in Englewood and charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, just weeks shy of finishing his parole for another gun charge.  Read More...

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