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Eminem Adds Drake, Kanye West & Lil Wayne For "Relapse: Refill" LP, Tracklisting Revealed

November 20, 2009 4:50 PM

Eminem's upcoming Relapse: Refill album re-release will reportedly feature bonus contributions from Kanye West, Drake and Lil Wayne and an additional seven tracks.

Continue reading Eminem Adds Drake, Kanye West & Lil Wayne For "Relapse: Refill" LP, Tracklisting Revealed.

Rihanna, Kanye West & Jamie Foxx Request Soulja Boy Tell Em, "My Portfolio Is Only Getting Longer"

November 13, 2009 11:15 AM

Teen rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em has revealed that  Kanye West, Rihanna and Jamie Foxx have requested his production for their new records.

Continue reading Rihanna, Kanye West & Jamie Foxx Request Soulja Boy Tell Em, "My Portfolio Is Only Getting Longer".

Kanye West Blasted At "Country Music Awards" Show, "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Kanye" [Video]

November 13, 2009 10:00 AM

Kanye West was mocked at this week's Country Music Awards as numerous performers took center stage to poke fun at the rapper's infamous VMA '09 incident with "Entertainer Of The Year" winner Taylor Swift.

Continue reading Kanye West Blasted At "Country Music Awards" Show, "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Kanye" [Video].

TONIGHT: Eminem, Kanye West, T.I. & More Face-Off On FUSE TV's "Top 20 Hip-Hop Videos" Countdown

November 11, 2009 5:00 PM

Tonight, the Fuse TV Network will broadcast its Top 20 Hip-Hop Videos Of All Time countdown which will consist of selections by renowned rappers including the late Biggie Smalls, Eminem, Kanye West, T.I., 50 Cent and more.

Continue reading TONIGHT: Eminem, Kanye West, T.I. & More Face-Off On FUSE TV's "Top 20 Hip-Hop Videos" Countdown.

Kanye West Ready For Lil Wayne's "Carter" Film, "Few Will Ever Live The Life Of A True Rock Star"

November 9, 2009 12:40 PM

Kanye West has displayed his interest in Lil Wayne's upcoming The Carter documentary by placing its trailer and labeling the Young Money rapper as a true rock star on his popular blog.

Continue reading Kanye West Ready For Lil Wayne's "Carter" Film, "Few Will Ever Live The Life Of A True Rock Star".

Taylor Swift Gives Kanye West Soft Verbal Jab On "SNL", "I Got Security Lining The Stage" [Video]

November 8, 2009 8:00 AM

Country singer Taylor Swift surprised fans during last night's "Saturday Night Live" airing as the host limited her Kanye West-based spoofs to only the opening segment.

Continue reading Taylor Swift Gives Kanye West Soft Verbal Jab On "SNL", "I Got Security Lining The Stage" [Video].

Taylor Swift Preps For "SNL" Hosting Gig, Kanye West Spoof Revealed [Video]

November 4, 2009 4:30 PM

Country singer Taylor Swift has reminded fans of her upcoming "Saturday Night Live" hosting slot this weekend by poking fun at Kanye West in the show's promotional trailer.

Continue reading Taylor Swift Preps For "SNL" Hosting Gig, Kanye West Spoof Revealed [Video].

Kanye West Reportedly In The Studio W/ New Album, "It's Amazing How Many Ideas He Has"

November 2, 2009 4:30 PM

Kanye West collaborator A-Trak has hinted at the rapper's studio return for a fifth solo project and said Ye would be stepping away from the media spotlight for the time being.

Continue reading Kanye West Reportedly In The Studio W/ New Album, "It's Amazing How Many Ideas He Has".

Soulja Boy On Working W/ Kanye West, "I Got Some Sh*t Coming W/ Him, Me & Drake"

October 30, 2009 5:35 PM

Teen rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em recently discussed his working relationship with Kanye West and said the Grammy-winning producer has been a fan since his 2008 dispute with Ice-T.

Continue reading Soulja Boy On Working W/ Kanye West, "I Got Some Sh*t Coming W/ Him, Me & Drake".

50 Cent Says Kanye West Swagger Jacks Mase, "Not From A Harlem Perspective, The Rap Style" [Video]

October 28, 2009 10:10 AM

50 Cent has shared his reaction to learning that Diddy reportedly released Mase from contractual obligations and has claimed Kanye West copied the Bad Boy protege's rapping style.

Continue reading 50 Cent Says Kanye West Swagger Jacks Mase, "Not From A Harlem Perspective, The Rap Style" [Video].

Kid Cudi Deads Kanye West "Crazy" Reports, "Rehab For What? Being Awesome?"

October 26, 2009 5:50 PM

G.O.O.D. Music's Kid Cudi has addressed recent rumors of Kanye West going to rehab or seeking refuge in India in the aftermath of his MTV Video Music Awards 2009 incident.

Continue reading Kid Cudi Deads Kanye West "Crazy" Reports, "Rehab For What? Being Awesome?".

Kanye West Co-Signs Cam'ron-Clipse Collabo, "This Is My Favorite Sh*t!!!"

October 26, 2009 10:05 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has displayed his admiration for Cam'ron and The Clipse's new collaboration record called "Popular Demand (Popeyes)" by calling it one of his "favorites" of 2009.

Continue reading Kanye West Co-Signs Cam'ron-Clipse Collabo, "This Is My Favorite Sh*t!!!".

Kanye West To Avoid Jail Time, Judge Offers Rapper Community Service Option

October 23, 2009 5:30 PM

Kanye West and his associate, Don Crowley, are reportedly being given an option to avoid jail time for their assault and vandalism charges from last year's LAX incident in exchange for community service.

Continue reading Kanye West To Avoid Jail Time, Judge Offers Rapper Community Service Option.

Spike Jonze Talks Kanye West's "Fairytale" Leak, "I Wasn't Ready To Put That Out!"

October 23, 2009 10:00 AM

Film director Spike Jonze has broken his silence on the recent leak of his Kanye West short film, We Were Once a Fairytale, and said the project landed online without his approval.

Continue reading Spike Jonze Talks Kanye West's "Fairytale" Leak, "I Wasn't Ready To Put That Out!".

Amber Rose Deads Kanye West Death Reports, "This RIP Kanye West Topic Is Not Funny & It's Not True!"

October 21, 2009 11:25 AM

Kanye West associate Amber Rose has cleared up rumors which began Wednesday (October 21) morning claiming the award-winning producer had mysteriously died.

Continue reading Amber Rose Deads Kanye West Death Reports, "This RIP Kanye West Topic Is Not Funny & It's Not True!".

Kanye West Removes "Fairytale" Film From Blog, "Sorry I Had To Take It Down : (" [Video]

October 20, 2009 12:30 PM

Grammy-winning Kanye West has reportedly been forced to take down his Spike Jonze-directed short film We Were Once a Fairytale from his daily blog.

Continue reading Kanye West Removes "Fairytale" Film From Blog, "Sorry I Had To Take It Down : (" [Video].

The Clipse's "Casket Drops" W/ Cam'ron, Rick Ross & Kanye West

October 19, 2009 5:20 PM

The Clipse's upcoming 'Til The Casket Drops album's track listing has landed online and shows the rap duo linking with Cam'ron, Rick Ross, Kanye West and more for their third group project.

Continue reading The Clipse's "Casket Drops" W/ Cam'ron, Rick Ross & Kanye West.

Kanye West Preps "Through The Wire" Book, Releases Short Film [Video]

October 19, 2009 10:20 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West will reportedly release a new book called Through The Wire next month which will analyze 12 songs he has created since his 2003 debut, College Dropout.

Continue reading Kanye West Preps "Through The Wire" Book, Releases Short Film [Video].

Lady Gaga Looks Past Kanye West, Tags Kid Cudi For "Monster Ball" Tour

October 16, 2009 10:00 AM

Weeks after confirming her Fame Kills tour with Kanye West was called off, singer Lady Gaga has decided to tag G.O.O.D. Music's Kid Cudi for her own line of performance dates beginning next month.

Continue reading Lady Gaga Looks Past Kanye West, Tags Kid Cudi For "Monster Ball" Tour.

Taylor Swift May Blast Kanye West On "SNL," "I've Been Thinking About Skit Ideas"

October 15, 2009 5:55 PM

Country singer Taylor Swift has hinted at plans to poke fun at her recent run-in with Kanye West when she hosts "Saturday Night Live" next month.

Continue reading Taylor Swift May Blast Kanye West On "SNL," "I've Been Thinking About Skit Ideas".

Master P On President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize, "I Can Conquer Corporate America Now" [Audio]

October 15, 2009 10:05 AM

After last week's announcement of President Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize, SOHH spoke with rap mogul Master P to find out his reaction.

Continue reading Master P On President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize, "I Can Conquer Corporate America Now" [Audio].

Ludacris Promises "Battle Of The Sexes" LP Still On Deck, "Ne-Yo Is On There Representing For The Dudes" [Video]

October 13, 2009 6:38 PM

Ludacris has promised his long-awaited Shawnna collaboration album, Battle of the Sexes, is still en route to drop before year's end and revealed Ne-Yo and Monica as being two of the featured guests.

Continue reading Ludacris Promises "Battle Of The Sexes" LP Still On Deck, "Ne-Yo Is On There Representing For The Dudes" [Video].

Common Readies "The Believer" W/ No I.D. & Kanye West, "I'm Always Gonna Offer Something New & Fresh"

October 13, 2009 6:16 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Common has linked with No I.D. and Kanye West to help make his upcoming album, The Believer, provide fans with a more Chicago feel and follow-up 2008's Universal Mind Control.

Continue reading Common Readies "The Believer" W/ No I.D. & Kanye West, "I'm Always Gonna Offer Something New & Fresh".

UPDATE: Jay-Z & Kanye West Takeover The Yankees, "Run This Town" Becomes NY Radio Station Anthem

October 13, 2009 5:20 PM

Jay-Z, Kanye West and Rihanna's "Run This Town" collaboration has taken over New York radio airwaves and become station Z100's official Yankees' main anthem as they progress in the Major League Baseball post-season.

Continue reading UPDATE: Jay-Z & Kanye West Takeover The Yankees, "Run This Town" Becomes NY Radio Station Anthem.

Soulja Boy Tell Em Makes "History" W/ Kanye West, "He Pushin My Talent To The Next Level"

October 13, 2009 1:35 PM

Soulja Boy Tell Em has updated fans on the status of his upcoming The DeAndre Way album and confirmed reports of being in the studio with Kanye West.

Continue reading Soulja Boy Tell Em Makes "History" W/ Kanye West, "He Pushin My Talent To The Next Level".

50 Cent's Broken Promise Revisited On VH1, "I Won't Put Out Any More Solo Albums" [Video]

October 13, 2009 11:30 AM

Tonight's premiere of VH1's Behind The Music: 50 Cent will feature SOHH's exclusive, never-before-seen footage of the G-Unit leader promising to retire if Kanye West out-sold him in a SoundScan challenge.

Continue reading 50 Cent's Broken Promise Revisited On VH1, "I Won't Put Out Any More Solo Albums" [Video].

Consequence On Kanye West's Music Absence, "He's In A Good Place"

October 12, 2009 6:00 PM

Kanye West associate Consequence recently spoke on the G.O.O.D. Music label head's retreat from the media spotlight as of late and said the rapper has been in a "good place."

Continue reading Consequence On Kanye West's Music Absence, "He's In A Good Place".

Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Tap Kanye West & Timbaland For New HP Laptops

October 12, 2009 3:20 PM

Interscope label head Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre reportedly reached out to Kanye West, Timbaland, Pharrell and other renowned producers for their upcoming Hewlett-Packard ENVY series of laptops which are set to land in stores later this month.

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Lupe Fiasco Challenges MTV's "Hot" List, "I'm Finna Just Work Every Day, Four Songs A Day" [Video]

October 12, 2009 11:00 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has promised to increase his work ethic and produce more records so he can secure a spot on MTV's "Hottest In The Game" 2010 list.

Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Challenges MTV's "Hot" List, "I'm Finna Just Work Every Day, Four Songs A Day" [Video].

Kanye West Reveals "Glow In The Dark" Book, "My Pain Brought My Greatest Creation To Date"

October 9, 2009 5:45 PM

Kanye West has revealed a portion of his upcoming Glow in the Dark book which will reportedly be released this month.

Continue reading Kanye West Reveals "Glow In The Dark" Book, "My Pain Brought My Greatest Creation To Date".

Mariah Carey Reaches Perfection At No. 3, Jay-Z Leaves Top 5 & Ghostface Killah, Playaz Circle, Mack 10 Invade The Charts

October 7, 2009 1:25 PM

In this week's Sales Wrap, Mariah Carey finds a perfect spot at No. 3, Jay-Z inches closer to a million at No. 6, Drake is still Top 20-bound, plus Ghostface Killah, Playaz Circle, Mack 10, LeBron James and more attack the charts with new releases.

Continue reading Mariah Carey Reaches Perfection At No. 3, Jay-Z Leaves Top 5 & Ghostface Killah, Playaz Circle, Mack 10 Invade The Charts.

Beyonce Breaks Silence On Kanye West's VMA Remarks, "I Knew His Intentions"

October 6, 2009 11:40 AM

Grammy-winning singer Beyonce Knowles has broken her silence on Kanye West defending her "Single Ladies" music video during last month's Video Music Awards 2009 ceremony.

Continue reading Beyonce Breaks Silence On Kanye West's VMA Remarks, "I Knew His Intentions".

Nas Takes On The Media, "I'm Not Gonna Change My Music To Make It More Positive" [Video]

October 5, 2009 5:15 PM

Grammy-nominated rapper Nas recently addressed the media's suggestion that his violent songs encourage teenage violence and said he has no plans to change his lyrical content.

Continue reading Nas Takes On The Media, "I'm Not Gonna Change My Music To Make It More Positive" [Video].

Shawnna Reportedly Leaves Ludacris' DTP, T-Pain Confirms Nappy Boy Signing [Video]

October 4, 2009 2:28 PM

Disturbin' Tha Peace's Shawnna has reportedly left Ludacris' imprint to join forces with T-Pain's label, Nappy Boy Entertainment, as announced by the auto-tune king over the weekend.

Continue reading Shawnna Reportedly Leaves Ludacris' DTP, T-Pain Confirms Nappy Boy Signing [Video].

50 Cent Breaks Down "Before I Self Destruct" LP, "I Did This Joint W/ R.Kelly"

October 3, 2009 7:00 PM

50 Cent has revealed details surrounding his upcoming Before I Self Destruct album and said the Curtis follow-up will feature guest appearances by Ne-Yo and R. Kelly.

Continue reading 50 Cent Breaks Down "Before I Self Destruct" LP, "I Did This Joint W/ R.Kelly".

UPDATE: Lady Gaga Clarifies Kanye West Dropping From "Fame Kills" Tour, Responds To 50 Cent

October 2, 2009 5:45 PM

Lady Gaga has confirmed yesterday's reports of her joint Kanye West Fame Kills tour being canceled and has responded to 50 Cent's retracted gay comments from earlier this week.

Continue reading UPDATE: Lady Gaga Clarifies Kanye West Dropping From "Fame Kills" Tour, Responds To 50 Cent.

Kanye West & Lady Gaga's "Fame Kills" Tour Canceled

October 1, 2009 6:30 PM

Kanye West's Fame Kills tour with pop singer Lady Gaga has reportedly been canceled according to reports by Live Nation.

Continue reading Kanye West & Lady Gaga's "Fame Kills" Tour Canceled .

Bump J Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For $100K Bank Robbery

September 30, 2009 10:00 AM

Chicago rapper Terrance "Bump J" Boykin has reportedly been sentenced to ten years behind bars for his role in a 2007 bank robbery in Illinois.

Continue reading Bump J Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For $100K Bank Robbery.

Lady Gaga Explains "Fame Kills" Tour Concept, "I'm On A Quest To Kill Kanye West"

September 29, 2009 5:50 PM

Grammy-winning singer Lady Gaga has spoken on her upcoming Fame Kills tour which she'll co-headline with Kanye West and hinted at what the concept of the nationwide run will be.

Continue reading Lady Gaga Explains "Fame Kills" Tour Concept, "I'm On A Quest To Kill Kanye West".

Nas Inks Open Letter In Light Of Teen's Brutal Death, "What Are We Really Proving??"

September 29, 2009 3:00 PM

Grammy-nominated rapper Nas has written an open letter to the youth in light of the brutal death of 16 year-old high school student Derrion Albert last week in Illinois.

Continue reading Nas Inks Open Letter In Light Of Teen's Brutal Death, "What Are We Really Proving??".

Yung Berg Responds To Being Assaulted On Camera, "That Sh*t Will Never Happen Again" [Video]

September 29, 2009 11:10 AM

Yung Berg has responded to footage which landed online yesterday (September 28) showing him being assaulted in public while entering a retail store.

Continue reading Yung Berg Responds To Being Assaulted On Camera, "That Sh*t Will Never Happen Again" [Video].

Kanye West Bounces Back, Gives First Post-VMA Rant Performance [Video]

September 28, 2009 12:00 PM

This weekend, Kanye West made his first on stage appearance, since his disruption at the Video Music Awards 2009, when he joined Common's benefit show in California.

Continue reading Kanye West Bounces Back, Gives First Post-VMA Rant Performance [Video].

Memphis Bleek Says Kanye West Needs A Break, "He's Been Constantly Working For 5 Years Straight" [Video]

September 25, 2009 10:00 AM

Jay-Z protege Memphis Bleek recently spoke on his former label mate Kanye West's aim to briefly step away from the music scene and said the Grammy-winning rapper deserves a time-out from hit making.

Continue reading Memphis Bleek Says Kanye West Needs A Break, "He's Been Constantly Working For 5 Years Straight" [Video].

Common Speaks On Cousin's Passing, "It Has Definitely Been A Tough Time For Me"

September 24, 2009 5:30 PM

Common has addressed fans' overwhelming support in light of his cousin's fatal motorcycle accident in New York over the weekend.

Continue reading Common Speaks On Cousin's Passing, "It Has Definitely Been A Tough Time For Me".

Kanye West Wins Court Delay, Pre-Trial Hearing Put On Hold

September 24, 2009 1:50 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West was granted a one month delay for his pre-trial hearing which stems from his arrest at Los Anglees International Airport last year.

Continue reading Kanye West Wins Court Delay, Pre-Trial Hearing Put On Hold.

Common Speaks On President Obama's Rap Impact, "The Whole Chain Shining & Rim Era Is Gone" [Video]

September 24, 2009 10:00 AM

Rapper-turned-actor Common recently spoke on President Barack Obama's impact on the rap game and said the nation's first black president has sparked a more mature breed of emcees.

Continue reading Common Speaks On President Obama's Rap Impact, "The Whole Chain Shining & Rim Era Is Gone" [Video].

Kanye West Questions The Disappearance Of Rock Stars, "The Fame Killed Them!"

September 23, 2009 6:25 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has broken his silence as of late by questioning, what he feels is, the disappearance of the typical "rock star" and blamed fame as its tipping point.

Continue reading Kanye West Questions The Disappearance Of Rock Stars, "The Fame Killed Them!" .

SOHH EXCLUSIVE: Quincy "QD3" Jones III Recruits Kanye West & Lil Wayne For "Scratch" Game

September 23, 2009 11:45 AM

With the forthcoming release of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ game set to take-on competition from Jay-Z's DJ Hero and Timbaland's Beaterator, SOHH spoke with Quincy "QD3" Jones III about his new venture and snagging along artists like Lil Wayne and Kanye West.

Continue reading SOHH EXCLUSIVE: Quincy "QD3" Jones III Recruits Kanye West & Lil Wayne For "Scratch" Game.

Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne & Kanye West's "Forever" Music Vid Premieres [Video]

September 23, 2009 11:05 AM

The highly-anticipated release of Drake's "Forever" music video, which features Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem, has landed online and includes cameos by NBA All-Star LeBron James and Slaughterhouse.

Continue reading Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne & Kanye West's "Forever" Music Vid Premieres [Video].

LeBron James Talks Drake's "Forever" Collabo, "I Have Some Good Friends"

September 22, 2009 8:41 PM

NBA player LeBron James has revealed how he was able to scoop Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Eminem to come together on "Forever" for his new documentary and soundtrack, More Than A Game.

Continue reading LeBron James Talks Drake's "Forever" Collabo, "I Have Some Good Friends".

Jay-Z Unfazed By 50 Cent's Kanye West Threat, "No One's Scared Of 50 Cent"

September 22, 2009 1:00 PM

Jay-Z recently responded to 50 Cent's claim that he would've gotten physical with Kanye West had the rapper interrupted his VMA acceptance speech instead of Taylor Swift's

Continue reading Jay-Z Unfazed By 50 Cent's Kanye West Threat, "No One's Scared Of 50 Cent".

WWE Denies Offering Kanye West $10 Mil To Wrestle, Says Rumors Are "Outlandish & Ridiculous"

September 22, 2009 10:25 AM

World Wrestling Entertainment announcer Jim Ross has responded to reports which claim Kanye West has been offered $10 million to wrestle on television and called the allegations "insane."

Continue reading WWE Denies Offering Kanye West $10 Mil To Wrestle, Says Rumors Are "Outlandish & Ridiculous".

Mos Def Airs Out Jay Leno, "[Kanye West's Mom] Would Need To Smack Your F*cking Banana Face-Having A**" [Audio]

September 20, 2009 9:00 AM

Mos Def has sided with Kanye West in light of last weekend's Video Music Awards controversy and aired out television host Jay Leno for using the rapper's deceased mother for a question during their televised interview.

Continue reading Mos Def Airs Out Jay Leno, "[Kanye West's Mom] Would Need To Smack Your F*cking Banana Face-Having A**" [Audio].

Common's Cousin Killed In Motorcycle Crash, "He Was One Of The Greatest Friends Anyone Could Have"

September 20, 2009 8:58 AM

Common's cousin, Ajile Turner, has reportedly been killed after becoming the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident this weekend in New York City.

Continue reading Common's Cousin Killed In Motorcycle Crash, "He Was One Of The Greatest Friends Anyone Could Have".

Jay-Z Gives Kanye West A Pass For VMA Stunt, "He Didn't Kill Anybody"

September 18, 2009 11:55 AM

Jay-Z has spoken out against the negative attention Kanye West has received since last weekend's Video Music Awards controversy and urged fans to acknowledge the rapper's passion.

Continue reading Jay-Z Gives Kanye West A Pass For VMA Stunt, "He Didn't Kill Anybody".

Snoop Dogg Explains Kanye West's VMA Rant, "I Think It Was The Hennessey" [Video]

September 18, 2009 10:30 AM

West coast rapper Snoop Dogg recently weighed in on Kanye West's Video Music Awards 2009 rant saying Yeezy was probably intoxicated when he hit the stage.

Continue reading Snoop Dogg Explains Kanye West's VMA Rant, "I Think It Was The Hennessey" [Video].

Raekwon On Kanye West's VMA Outburst, "He Either Had To Be Drunk Or Felt Like 'F*ck That, I Own The Awards'" [Video]

September 17, 2009 9:29 PM

Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon has weighed in Kanye West's Video Music Awards rant last weekend and said the rapper was likely drunk or overly confident in himself.

Continue reading Raekwon On Kanye West's VMA Outburst, "He Either Had To Be Drunk Or Felt Like 'F*ck That, I Own The Awards'" [Video].

Kanye West Leads BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations, Lil Wayne, T.I. & Eminem Also Snag Nods

September 17, 2009 3:35 PM

With nine nods, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West leads Lil Wayne, T.I., Drake, Eminem and Jay-Z in nominations for next month's 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards.

Continue reading Kanye West Leads BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations, Lil Wayne, T.I. & Eminem Also Snag Nods.

Bill O'Reilly Gets At Kanye West, "He Is One Troubled Guy" [Video]

September 16, 2009 6:00 PM

Controversial television host Bill O'Reilly has labeled Kanye West a "troubled guy" for recently interrupting Taylor Swift's Video Music Awards acceptance speech.

Continue reading Bill O'Reilly Gets At Kanye West, "He Is One Troubled Guy" [Video].

Snoop Dogg Taps R.Kelly, Soulja Boy & Gucci Mane For "Malice In Wonderland"

September 16, 2009 4:45 PM

Details surrounding Snoop Dogg's upcoming Malice In Wonderland album have landed online that show the West Coast rap veteran linking with R.Kelly, Soulja Boy Tell Em, Gucci Mane and more for the new project.

Continue reading Snoop Dogg Taps R.Kelly, Soulja Boy & Gucci Mane For "Malice In Wonderland".

President Obama's Off The Record Remarks Leak Online "[Kanye's] A Jack*ss"

September 15, 2009 6:00 PM

President Barack Obama's off-the-record comments on Kanye West's Video Music Awards rant have landed online with the unauthorized release of an audio clip.

Continue reading President Obama's Off The Record Remarks Leak Online "[Kanye's] A Jack*ss".

Taylor Swift Speaks On Kanye West Show Stopper, Accepts His Apology

September 15, 2009 2:45 PM

Today, country singer Taylor Swift appeared on "The View" to discuss her personal reaction to Kanye West's VMA's on-stage rant during her acceptance speech.

Continue reading Taylor Swift Speaks On Kanye West Show Stopper, Accepts His Apology.

Kanye West Gets Emotional On "Jay Leno Show" Premiere, "I'm Just Ashamed That My Hurt Caused Someone Else's Hurt" [Video]

September 15, 2009 10:15 AM

Kanye West has given his first public interview since last Sunday's Video Music Awards rant on "The Jay Leno Show" premiere and said his actions have forced him re-examine himself and his career.

Continue reading Kanye West Gets Emotional On "Jay Leno Show" Premiere, "I'm Just Ashamed That My Hurt Caused Someone Else's Hurt" [Video].

MTV's VMA Ratings Sky Rocket After Kanye West, Lil Mama Incidents

September 15, 2009 10:05 AM

After a memorable Video Music Awards 2009 ceremony which was off-set by an unexpected Kanye West rant and ended with an unannounced Lil Mama appearance, MTV's ratings for the annual show have sky rocketed across the board.

Continue reading MTV's VMA Ratings Sky Rocket After Kanye West, Lil Mama Incidents.

50 Cent To Kanye West, "I Wish He Would Come Take One Of My Awards So I Can Black His Eye" [Video]

September 14, 2009 10:10 PM

50 Cent has become the latest artist to weigh in on Kanye West's unexpected televised Video Music Awards rant against Taylor Swift at last night's annual ceremony and warned the rapper about performing the same move upon him.

Continue reading 50 Cent To Kanye West, "I Wish He Would Come Take One Of My Awards So I Can Black His Eye" [Video].

Kanye West Apologizes To Taylor Swift, "I'm Not Crazy Y'all, I'm Just Real"

September 14, 2009 10:25 AM

Kanye West reportedly took to his daily blog following last night's on-stage rant at the MTV VMAs and vowed to apologize to country singer Taylor Swift for interrupting her acceptance speech.

Continue reading Kanye West Apologizes To Taylor Swift, "I'm Not Crazy Y'all, I'm Just Real".

T.I., Eminem & Beyonce Win At Video Music Awards 2009 [Video]

September 14, 2009 12:00 AM

T.I., Eminem, Beyonce and more walked home with trophies Sunday (September 13) night at MTV's 2009 Video Music Awards which was highlighted by a Michael Jackson tribute and unexpected Kanye West on-stage rant.

Continue reading T.I., Eminem & Beyonce Win At Video Music Awards 2009 [Video].

Kanye West Stops Taylor Swift's VMA Awards Speech, "Beyonce Has One Of The Best Videos Of All Time" [Video]

September 13, 2009 10:25 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West caused an unexpected stir Sunday (September 13) night after appearing on-stage during country singer Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at MTV's Video Music Awards 2009.

Continue reading Kanye West Stops Taylor Swift's VMA Awards Speech, "Beyonce Has One Of The Best Videos Of All Time" [Video].

Diddy, Rihanna, Kanye West & More Ignite Jay-Z's 9/11 Charity Concert [Video]

September 12, 2009 7:30 AM

Diddy, Rihanna, Kanye West, Beyonce and more help support Jay-Z's Answer The Call 9/11 charity concert in New York City last night (September 11) by hitting the stage at Madison Square Garden to perform their hits.

Continue reading Diddy, Rihanna, Kanye West & More Ignite Jay-Z's 9/11 Charity Concert [Video].

Trey Songz Continues to Taunt R. Kelly, "He's An Old Man"

September 9, 2009 12:05 PM

Though R. Kelly has brushed off his previous disses, R&B singer Trey Songz is continuing to challenge the Grammy-winning singer by questioning his lyrical ability.

Continue reading Trey Songz Continues to Taunt R. Kelly, "He's An Old Man" .

Kanye West, Drake, Lil Wayne & Eminem Shooting "Forever" Music Video

September 8, 2009 10:30 AM

Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem have reportedly joined forces in Florida to shoot a video for their latest collaboration "Forever".

Continue reading Kanye West, Drake, Lil Wayne & Eminem Shooting "Forever" Music Video.

Kanye West Recruits Soulja Boy Tell Em, "I'm Working On Kanye's Next Album Right Now"

September 3, 2009 6:20 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has reportedly reached out to Soulja Boy Tell Em for help on his upcoming rap album's production.

Continue reading Kanye West Recruits Soulja Boy Tell Em, "I'm Working On Kanye's Next Album Right Now".

Kanye West, The Game & Twista Tip-Off "NBA 2K10"

September 3, 2009 5:50 PM

Kanye West, The Game, Asher Roth and more have been chosen to appear in the upcoming NBA 2K10 video game and contribute to the soundtrack.

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Kanye West, Eminem, Jay-Z & T.I. Team Up W/ LeBron James For "More Than A Game" Biopic

September 1, 2009 2:55 PM

Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, T.I. and more have been chosen to appear on the upcoming More Than A Game soundtrack for LeBron James' upcoming biopic documentary showing his rise to an NBA All-Star.

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Drake Talks "Forever" Verses, "Eminem Raps In A Way Where Nobody Might Have Heard"

August 28, 2009 7:31 PM

Drake broke his silence on his highly-anticipated "Forever" collaboration record with Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Eminem this week and explained why each emcee held their own on the unexpected track.

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Yung Berg Explains Silence After Maino Fight, "My Management Was Telling Me Don't Speak On It" [Video]

August 26, 2009 9:40 PM

Yung Berg recently spoke on the controversy surrounding his publicized dispute with Maino last year and said despite being assaulted by the rapper, both emcees have since spoken and have no problems.

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Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne & Kanye West's "Forever" Leaks Online [Audio]

August 26, 2009 8:25 PM

The highly-anticipated "Forever" track, which includes features by Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne and Kanye West, has landed online nearly 48 hours earlier than expected.

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Eminem, Drake, Kanye West & Lil Wayne Collabo Confirmed, "It Sounds Better Than Ever"

August 26, 2009 12:25 PM

Details surrounding the upcoming Eminem, Drake, Kanye West and Lil Wayne collaboration track for LeBron James' More Than A Game documentary have landed online and the song has been confirmed by Young Money President Mack Maine.

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Bump J Accepts Federal Plea Deal, Confesses $108K Bank Robbery

August 26, 2009 9:25 AM

Chicago rapper Terrance "Bump J" Boykin has reportedly accepted a plea bargain to avoid serving life behind bars and confessed to a 2007 bank robbery totaling over $100,000.

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Eminem, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Drake Collaboration Underway

August 25, 2009 11:20 AM

A new Eminem, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Drake collaboration is reportedly set to debut this week in support of the upcoming LeBron James documentary, More Than A Game.

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Lupe Fiasco "Experiments" W/ Non-Retirement Album, "I Have My Hardcore Fans Locked Down" [Video]

August 23, 2009 8:15 AM

Lupe Fiasco,?who made headlines when he announced he would retire from rap after his next release, recently offered details about his upcoming Lasers?album and how he plans to push the envelope even further.

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Jay-Z Links W/ Timbaland, The Neptunes & Kanye West, "Blueprint 3" Producers Revealed

August 22, 2009 6:44 AM

Jay-Z has reportedly linked with a string of award-winning producers for his upcoming Blueprint 3 album including Kanye West, Timbaland, The Neptunes, No I.D. and more.

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Beanie Sigel Names 3 Auto-Tune Approved Rappers, "Kanye Can Do That" [Video]

August 20, 2009 11:35 PM

State Property leader Beanie Sigel recently spoke on his thoughts of Jay-Z's "Death of Auto-Tune" summer anthem and revealed the three artists, he felt, should be given a pass to use the voice-enhancing machine.

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Jay-Z's "Run This Town" Music Vid Debuts Online Early [Video]

August 20, 2009 10:50 AM

Jay-Z's highly-anticipated "Run This Town" music video, which features Kanye West and Rihanna, has officially landed online nearly 24 hours earlier than its projected release time this evening.

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Jay-Z's "Run This Town" Music Video Premiere Date Revealed

August 18, 2009 1:00 PM

Jay-Z's upcoming "Run This Town" music video, which features Rihanna and Kanye West, will officially debut in its entirety this week.



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R. Kelly Responds To Trey Songz Taunts, "Those Guys Got Some Growing Up To Do"

August 18, 2009 10:45 AM

R. Kelly held a listening session yesterday (August 17) allowing SOHH and other journalists to review his upcoming Untitled album and, in the process, he offered his response to Trey Songz's recent auto-tune taunts.

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Jay-Z Spills Details On "Run This Town" Concept, "It's About Evolution & The Progress" [Video]

August 17, 2009 1:55 PM

Jay-Z has revealed the concept behind his The Blueprint 3 single, "Run This Town," and offered fans behind-the-scenes footage of his upcoming music video premiere which features Kanye West and Rihanna.

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Common's "Just Wright" Faces Delay After NYC Shooting, "It's A Little Freaky"

August 17, 2009 1:11 PM

Common and Queen Latifah's upcoming Just Wright movie is facing a possible delay after gunfire erupted around the film's set Sunday (August 16) evening in New York City.

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Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Run This Town" Music Vid Teaser Lands Online [Video]

August 14, 2009 2:34 PM

Jay-Z's upcoming "Run This Town" music video, which features Kanye West and Rihanna, has landed online today (August 14) as a minute-long sneak preview.

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Kanye West Tour "Outted" By Lady Gaga, "I Love My Gay Fans & They're All Coming To Our Show"

August 14, 2009 12:20 PM

Pop newcomer Lady Gaga recently spoke on her agreement with Kanye West to accept an "open" crowd at their upcoming tour as they prepare to hit the road together this fall.

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Kanye West Airs Out Talk Of Jordan Sneaker Deal

August 7, 2009 1:06 PM

Kanye West has denied all reports that placed him in a deal with Jordan Brand footwear to create another signature sneaker.

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Jay-Z's "Run This Town" Music Video Footage Leaks [Video]

August 7, 2009 12:00 PM

Before Jay-Z wrapped his "Run This Town" video, featuring Kanye West and Rihanna, sources from the shoot have leaked footage.

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Eminem, Jay-Z & Kanye West Face-Off For Video Music Awards 2009

August 4, 2009 11:00 AM

Eminem, Kanye West, Jay-Z and more will face-off at MTV's 2009 Video Music Awards as they compete to win in the "Best Hip-Hop Video" category this fall.

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Kanye West Fires Back At Michael Jackson Rumors, "This Will Be The Last Time I Defend Myself"

August 1, 2009 10:00 AM

Kanye West has responded to recent rumors of him proclaiming to be the new "King of Pop" after the June passing of Michael Jackson.

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Amber Rose Role Plays W/ Kanye West, "95 Percent Of The Video Is Just Me" [Video]

July 30, 2009 10:15 AM

Kanye West gal pal Amber Rose recently announced her role in an upcoming music video for his 808's & Heartbreak song "Robocop."

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Kid Cudi Talks Role In New HBO Series, "It Was Important To Branch Away From Music"

July 28, 2009 5:00 PM

Rap newcomer Kid Cudi recently discussed his role in the forthcoming HBO series "How To Make It In America" and why it was vital for him to place music aside for his role.

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Jay-Z Drops "Run This Town" Record, "It's The Return Of The God" [Audio]

July 24, 2009 10:23 AM

Jay-Z has released the first single from his Blueprint 3 album called "Run This Town" which features both Kanye West and Rihanna.

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Akon, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Swizz Beatz Sued Over Sampled Song

July 21, 2009 4:15 PM

Akon, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Swizz Beatz have been named in a copyright lawsuit filed against them which claims they sampled a 1970's song.

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Barack Obama Gives B-Day Talk To NAACP, "Our Kids Can't All Aspire To Be LeBron Or Lil Wayne" [Video]

July 17, 2009 1:10 PM

President Barack Obama paid homage to the NAACP (National Assocation for the Advancement of Colored People) at its 100 year anniversary celebration yesterday with a motivational speech.

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Kanye West Due In Court Over Airport Scuffle

July 17, 2009 9:20 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West's publicized legal case involving an alleged assault against a photographer will continue in court next week.

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