The top 5 rap lyrics of the week

Shawn Setaro, Rap Genius

RAP GENIUS - This week found much of hip-hop celebrating the re-election of President Obama, a fact that is reflected in our LOTW choices...

Hip-hop reacts to Obama's re-election

Kyle Harvey

theGRIO REPORT - it’s clear that hip-hop love affair with politics is far from over....

Rap's biggest stars shine at BET Hip-Hop Awards

Kunbi Tinuoye

theGRIO REPORT - Atlanta lived up to its reputation as the Hollywood of the South on Saturday, with the seventh annual BET Hip-Hop Awards...

Police break up scuffle at BET Hip-Hop Awards

Jonathan Landrum Jr, Association Press

ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta police officers broke up an altercation Saturday evening between two groups at the seventh annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, but no arrests were made...

Young Jeezy sued for $5 million

Abdul Sada

theGRIO REPORT - Demetrius 'Kinky B' Ellerbee is suing hip-hop star Young Jeezy and Def Jam for $5 million...

The top 5 rap lyrics of the week

Shawn Setaro, Rap Genius

RAP GENIUS -

The most 'hip-hop' Olympic moments

Similoluwa Ojurongbe

theGRIO REPORT - American hip-hop culture has found its way into the hearts of Olympians all the way across the Atlantic Ocean in London...

Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy tweet Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps

Ciara Campbell

theGRIO REPORT - Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has mentioned being a hip-hop fan and listening to rappers Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy in previous interviews.