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Method Man and Redman gave Hip Hop fans a nearly three-hour Verzuz performance on Tuesday (April 20) during an event appropriately dubbed “How High.” Among the roughly 171,000 viewers, notable names such as Jermaine Dupri, Russell Simmons and Diddy popped up in the comment section as the seasoned duo sailed through songs such as “Da Rockwilder” and “Y.O.U.” Judging by Eminem’s recent tweet, he was tuned in as well. On Thursday (April 22), Slim Shady shared Redman’s latest song �...

Muddy Waters is finally on the horizon — and its announcement couldn’t be more well timed. According to a press release, Muddy Waters 2 is expected to arrive this summer, not too long after Redman faces off against his longtime partner-in-rhyme Method Man in a special “How High” Verzuz battle on April 20, the international weed smoker’s holiday. Redman has clearly been busy in the studio, releasing the new single “80 Barz” through RIV MUSIC on Thursday night (April 15). “Colla...

There’s a hierarchy in Hip Hop that can’t be denied: Rakim gives his respect to Kool Herc, Eminem to Rakim, KXNG Crooked to Eminem and so on and so forth. Wiz Khalifa, who rose to rap notoriety in the mid-2000s, is showing his admiration for The Roots’ de facto leader Black Thought. The proud weed connoisseur hit up Twitter on Wednesday (April 7) and confidently proclaimed, “Black Thought is one of the rappers to ever live.” Black Thought is one of the best rappers to ever live The Ph...

Exclusive – Before Eve was Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, the Philadelphia native was signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment imprint — but only for a brief period. During an episode of BET’s Ruff Ryders Chronicles, Eve said her contract came to an abrupt and unexpected end in 1998, around eight months after Eminem signed with the label. While she admitted she was initially “devastated,” time has given her a new perspective on the split. Speaking to The Talk discussed the making...

According to the New York Post, Jordan was indicted on one count each of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and use of firearms in connection with a drug-trafficking crime on Friday (March 5). The charges are unrelated to the 2002 murder of the Run-DMC luminary but could cost Jordan at least another five years in prison if convicted. Jordan was indicted for the murder alongside co-defendant Ronald Washington last August, 18 years after JMJ...

From the outside looking in, celebrities seems to have it all – money, expensive cars, luxurious mansions and adoration from millions of fans.

The 78th Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday (February 28) and saw Daniel Kaluuya pick up Best Supporting Actor for his role as Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah. During his acceptance speech, the British actor paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle by sharing a quote from the late Crenshaw rapper. “Man, this took out of me,” he said. “I gave everything. Like the great Nipsey Hussle says, ‘We’re here to give ’til we’re empty,’ and I gave every...

Last week, The Outlawz's EDI Mean showed off his impressive weight loss in an Instagram post as part of "Transformation Thursday."

In perhaps a case of art imitating life, De La Soul will star in a new episode of the Cartoon Network series Teen Titans Go!. The episode is cleverly titled “Don’t Press Play” and revolves around a music-stealing alien who animated versions of Posdnuos, Maseo and Dave must hunt down in order to get their catalog back. The celebrated Hip Hop trio announced the episode with an Instagram post on Thursday (February 18). The clip features cartoon Pos facing the octopus-looking alien and scre...

The Breakfast Club, he was asked why he hasn’t signed a woman to his Maybach Music Group imprint. He replied, “You know, I never did it because I always thought, like, I would end up fucking a female rapper and fucking the business up. I’m so focused on my business. I just, I gotta be honest with you. You know, she looking good. I’m spending so much money on her photo shoots. I gotta fuck a couple times.” The backlash was immediate, with HipHopDX publishing an editorial slamming Ross...