*Sniff Sniff* Smell that? It always smells like brand new rap releases around this time of the month. Thankfully, there's reason to celebrate this May. The strange duo that we now ... Read More

Finally, the results of the "Greatest MC" poll are in. Let's find out who you bestowed the crown upon: 5. Rakim - 16 votes 4. The Notorious B.I.G. - 20 votes 3. Jay-Z ... Read More

A hispanic hip-hop crew known as Latin Alliance recently dropped their two cents on the fiercely debated immigration bill. Their song "What Is An American" has been making rounds lately, ... Read More

Happy Easter to everyone! This week, Rhymefest hangs on to the #1 position, while Diddy's new signee, Yung Joc, makes a hot shot debut. Check out the entire Top 10 Rap ... Read More

The issue of rap's greatest ambassador is one of the most debated topics in hip-hop history. In this week's edition of The People's Choice, you get an opportunity to weigh ... Read More

Hip-hop has lost another one. Eminem's longtime friend, hype man, and D-12 peer, Proof (born DeShaun Holton), was shot and killed this morning. Proof reportedly suffered a gunshot to the ... Read More

Rhymefest said it best, one thing Chicago lacks is a bunch of "wack emcees." What's interesting about Lupe Fiasco is that despite his atypical rap style, he's been co-signed by ... Read More

We have a brand new #1 song this week! A few tracks said goodbye to the Top 10, notably Kanye West's former chart-topper, "Touch The Sky." Check out this week's Top ... Read More

I created the "Who's the King of the South" opinion poll in the hip-hop forum to keep my loyal audience from engaging in cyber-fisticuffs, and more importantly, to hear from ... Read More

It's been a very successful first quarter for hip-hop, and Ghostface is one of the artists to thank for that (sorry T.I.). Tony Starks embarked on his FishScale tour, and ... Read More

If you thought last month was huge on hip-hop releases, then wait till you've seen who's hitting shelves this month. Following Ghostface Killah's FishScale's runner-up spot behind T.I.'s King, Def ... Read More

Stemming from the comments that ensued yesterday's news article, I've created a poll in the rap forum to settle the debate. Whether you think T.I. is the King of southern ... Read More

T.I. may now tilt his virtual crown to the side with a lot more confidence, having attained the highest first week album sales of 2006 so far. His fourth album, ... Read More

Just when I thought Ice Cube had given up on hip-hop, the former N.W.A. chief lyricist makes a powerful comeback to the game. Cube, one of the godfathers of gangsta ... Read More

Is T.I. still riding the top of the About Rap weekly chart with his hit "What You Know" or has Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" overthroned the King? With a brand new album(King) ... Read More

M-1, one half of the legendary hip-hop group known as dead prez, has finally released his solo debut - Dead Prez Presents: M-1 Confidential. Whether M-1 Confidential is any different ... Read More

One of hip-hop's most celebrated couples, Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons have announced their split. Russell Simmons - a well-respected hip-hop pioneer and his wife recently made public their decision ... Read More