On the day his debut mixtape hit the streets in 2012, LA rapper G Perico turned himself over to the authorities for a gun charge. By the time he got out of prison a year later, he was being bumped ...

Mystic Stylez, released 25 years ago tomorrow, laid the groundwork for Three 6’s path to domination. Combining pulpy horror, gangsta rap, and murky sounds from the Memphis underground, Three 6 landed ...

If you haven’t yet seen the biggest blockbuster rap hit right now, I highly suggest heading straight to the theaters. This summer’s Straight Outta Compton is the biggest thing in the music world right ...

Let's talk about the greatest old school rap songs to ever be recorded. When it comes to the roots of rap music, old school tracks remain unrivaled in their impact and timeless appeal. These classic ...

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In the 2-1/2 decades since Marion “Suge” Knight founded his volatile label Death Row Records, the label’s artists and crew have moved beyond gangsta rap and onto more peaceful projects. Andre “Dr. Dre ...

LOS ANGELES - Music fans are mourning following the sudden loss of a hip-hop legend. Grammy Award-winning rapper and Compton native Coolio died at the age of 59 Wednesday, his manager confirmed with ...

In a decade that saw the release of 22 Young Thug projects, the 28-year old rapper from Atlanta gave fans a massive quantity of music to choose from. Arguably his greatest artistic statement came in ...

Philadelphia native CHRIS SCHWARTZ had all the ingredients to become successful in the music industry; an eye for talent, an ear for music, and a head for business. His record label, Ruffhouse records ...

They say legends never die. And it’s probably why Eazy-E is still many hip hop enthusiasts’ favorite N.W.A member — it’s also most likely the reason why the group made sure to acknowledge him when N.W ...