Do the Grammys have a beef with hip-hop?
OPINION - The wins for rappers outside of the designated rap categories are scant and the cause of much backlash...
Rock wants to team up with Chappelle for tour
theGRIO REPORT - Chris Rock revealed during a recent interview at the Sundance Film Festival that he wants go on a comedy tour with Dave Chappelle...
Kanye ejects fan for throwing business cards
theGRIO REPORT - Kanye West threatened to eject an entire section from his 'Watch the Throne' concert with Jay Z on Friday, December 16, after one member of the crowd began throwing business cards onstage...
Jay-Z: 'Watch the Throne' sequel may drop in 2012
Jay-Z and Kanye West are still finishing up dates on their Watch the Throne tour, but the two have already considered releasing a follow up joint album...
Kanye dedicates Chicago show to his mom and thanks Beyonce and Jay-Z
Global Grind - It is far too often that we forget that aside from being a lyrical genius, Kanye West is a real man with real feelings. Well, Kanye has reminded us that he has a heart, and a very big one at that...
Can rap stars Occupy while watching their thrones?
OPINION - Given the economic terrain back in August, boasts of 'planking on a million' felt hopelessly out of touch...
Kanye thanks Philly for Amber Love at concert
CLUTCH - Since their break up, Kanye has taken some not-so-subtle shots at Amber Rose, even making the line 'Yeezy taught you,' one that many hurl at Rose as a diss...
Chad Ochocinco's father Syl Johnson sues Kanye West and Jay-Z
Hip Hop Wired - Chicago blues singer Syl Johnson says 'Kanye West blew it' when it came to giving credit for sampling Johnson's 'Different Strokes' record on the bonus track from 'Watch The Throne' entitled 'Joy.'...
Sales vs. substance: Does Lil Wayne rule rap?
OPINION - It's getting to the point where the Lil Wayne brand is outpacing the quality of his music...
Legendary Chicago singer claims Kanye ripped him off
CHICAGO - Johnson claims one of the songs on the deluxe edition of the album, Kanye's "The Joy," uses vocals from his classic track "Different Strokes"...
