This will probably come as no surprise, but at long last Kendrick Lamar has been crowned MTV’s ‘Hottest MC In The Game’. (more…)

Pitbull isn’t particularly known for being lyrically complex, but he has recently been the center of attention for throwing jabs at Lindsay Lohan on his hit “Give Me Everything.”  Now Pitbull, who is a proud Miami resident, is taking aim at Lil Wayne for dissing the Miami Heat with his new track, “Welcome 2 Dade County” on which he goes in over Baauer’s “Harlem Shake.” (more…)

The newest member of the Taylor Gang has finally arrived. (more…)

Lil Wayne isn’t the only rapper that’s being thrust into the spotlight for causing a commotion at an NBA game.  During a Wizards-Raptors game on Tuesday, commentator Matt Devlin said sarcastically, “Wale is inspiring” after the cameras cuaght the MMG rapper sitting court side.  Devlin then added, “I‘m sure someone on Twitter could tell me if they’ve exactly ever heard of Wale.  He’s not Drake, that’s for sure.” Moments later, Wale tweeted, “@MattDevlinRaps watch ur mouth” and was seen approaching the announcer’s table.   (more…)

Everyone expected Lil Wayne to catch some flack for outright dissing the star players of the Miami Heat, but no one was expecting Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell to air out Tunechi in his Miami New Times blog. (more…)

Last week, Lil Wayne was allegedly ejected from a Miami Heat game while cheering for the Laker’s Kobe Byrant.  The claim was made via Weezy’s Twitter account although a representative for the Heat denied these accusations, claiming that Wayne made the decision to leave the game on his own.  Now, Wayne is making headlines for badmouthing the team during an All-Star Weekend event, even going as far as making personal attacks against Chris Bosh and other team members. (more…)

In recent months it’s seemed that 50 Cent has been subliminally dissing his own crew, G-Unit.  Back in July he told XXL regarding Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo, “they need to get themselves together,” before making an appearance on Big Boy’s Neighborhood to elaborate, “I’ve enabled them to a point where they feel like they don’t have to do anything.” (more…)

Ever since his mysterious debut with Earl Sweatshirt on “Between Friends,” hip-hop heads have been trying desperately to figure out the identity of Captain Murphy. After months of speculation, we finally have our answer: Flying Lotus is Captain Murphy. (more…)

Cee Lo Green, the self-proclaimed “Lady Killer” has been accused of sexual battery. (more…)

Yesterday a tweet by author dream hampton created speculation that hip-hop mystery man Jay Electronica was a ghostwriter on Nas’ controversial Untitled album. Shortly afterwards, fwmj, a friend of Jay co-signed dream’s claim leaving many to wonder: did Jay Electronica really ghostwrite for Nas!? (more…)

Last Saturday morning Kanye West shared some new songs, potentially off the upcoming Cruel Summer album, with patrons at the PH-D Rooftop Lounge in the Meatpacking District. One song that supposedly turned heads was one that referred to Kanye’s current girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, as his “perfect bitch.” (more…)

After recently getting sued by Lord Finesse for $10 million, Mac Miller has been bombarded by yet another similar lawsuit, this time from artist Warm Speakers.  (more…)

After claiming that his recent twitter rant against Prodigy was a hack, Havoc has confirmed that his comments were in fact real and that Mobb Deep is on an “infinite hiatus.” (more…)

The Adidas Jeremy Scott Roundhouse Mids are set to be released August 2012, but with the controversy surrounding its questionable and somewhat offensive design a recall on production may have to be issued. (more…)

Ever since last week’s Summer Jam fiasco, NYC’s two hip-hop radio stations, Power 105.1 and Hot 97, have engaged in a radio war of sorts, sending both direct and indirect jabs at each other. (more…)