The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - This week found the hip-hop community arguing over MTV's annual 'Hottest MC in the Game' list...
Happy b'day Jay-Z! Rappers still relevant over 40
SLIDESHOW - Rap icon and entrepreneur Jay-Z turns the ripe old age of 42 today, and yet he's arguably as popular and prolific as he's ever been...
The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - This past week was a great one for new recordings -- unless your name was Mitt Romney...
Happy b'day Michael Jackson! 20 stars who sampled the King of Pop
SLIDESHOW - Some of our favorite artists have used the King of Pop's classic productions as the background to some of their biggest hits...
Why prison is hit-or-miss for hip-hop stars
OPINION - Prison isn't an artist colony. It's not a place that nurtures the creativity and passion of individuals and helps them realize their complete selves...
Ghostface Killah sued for sampling 'Iron Man' theme song
The Wu-Tang Clan has never been shy about flaunting their influences: from martial arts to La Cosa Nostra, chess and, of course, superhero comics...
Raekwon returns and proves Wu Tang sound is here stay
REVIEW - Besides Jay-Z, you'd be hard pressed to name another New York rapper that's hotter or more relevant right now...
Hip-hop's top 10 tributes to mom
SLIDESHOW - In honor of Mother's Day weekend, theGrio has compiled its 10 favorite rap songs dedicated to the moms of MCs...
