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Kat Dahlia Tackles Domestic Violence in ‘The High’ Video
Kat Dahlia falls victim to an abusive lover in her new video for 'The High.' The song appears on the singer’s latest mixtape, 'Seeds.'
The Incomparable Shakespeare Drops ‘By Any Dreams’ Freestyle
New York rhymer The Incomparable Shakespeare is living out his dream. After his appearances on Sway’s 'Sway in the Morning' and our 10 New York Rappers to Watch list, Shake is ready to shine. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native just dropped a new freestyle track 'By Any Dreams' to reflect all that he has accomplished so far.
Childish Gambino Embarking on Deep Web Tour
It’s about to get deep. Rapper Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover) is hitting the road next month on his Deep Web tour. The 30-year-old rhymer is embarking on the jaunt in support of his second album, 'Because the Internet.'
Watch ‘The Field,’ WorldStarHipHop’s Documentary About Violence and Hip-Hop in Chicago
The city of Chicago is a war zone. In 2013, Chicago police recorded 412 homicides in the city. While the murder rate was down somewhat from 2012 (497 murders were tabulated), it’s still too high. The issue of youth violence against the backdrop of Chicago's conversely vibrant hip-hop scene is explored in a new documentary executive produced by WorldStarHipHop.
E-9 Shot and Killed in New Jersey
Rapper E-9, a promising artist from New Brunswick, N.J., was shot and killed Sunday (Dec. 29) at a local barbershop called Nu Trendz.
Kelly Rowland Confirms Engagement to Tim Witherspoon
It's official! Kelly Rowland has finally confirmed that she is indeed engaged to her manager, Tim Witherspoon. The R&B songstress announced her engagement on Wednesday's episode (Dec. 18) of the 'Queen Latifah Show.'
Rihanna Earns 13th No. 1 Hit With Eminem’s ‘The Monster’
Eminem and Rihanna are making history again with their latest collabo, 'The Monster.' The single is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. RiRi now ties with Michael Jackson for having the most No. 1s (13), while Em ties for the most No. 1s (five) among the rappers.
Wiz Khalifa, Tom Hanks Spread Christmas Glee on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Wiz Khalifa helped Tom Hanks spread some yuletide laughter on Tuesday’s episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' The rapper and famed actor gave an audience member a surprise gift -- a Christmas picture with the two, but with a twist.
Beyonce Sings Tribute to Paul Walker at Staples Center [Video]
Beyonce paid tribute to late actor Paul Walker during her Mrs. Carter World Tour concert stop at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Wednesday (Dec. 3).
Kanye West Goes Off on ‘Sway in the Morning’
Kanye West has been making his rounds on radio this week, talking about his partnership with adidas, the fashion world and 'Watch the Throne 2,' among other things. But during his interview on Shade 45's 'Sway in the Morning' radio show Tuesday (Nov. 26), things got heated between the rapper and host Sway Calloway.
Childish Gambino Reveals ‘Because the Internet’ Tracklist
After releasing the animated cover art for his second album, 'Because The Internet,' Childish Gambino revealed the LP's tracklist. The 19-song collection features some interesting song titles and a numbering system.
Jay Z Under Investigation for Gift to Yankees Player Robinson Cano
Jay Z has been a sports agent for six months now and he’s already being questioned for his alleged practices. According to ESPN, the rap mogul is reportedly under investigation by the Major League Baseball Players Association for giving a Yankees player a $34,000 watch for his birthday.