Every year, MTV sends a whole bunch of A-list rappers into paroxysms of rage when it reveals its Hottest MCs In The Game list. The list hasn't even been completely unveiled yet, but rappers are…   Read Story »

Kanye West deconstructed some of the music world's most toxic complications on stage in London last night. During a 10-minute soliloquy that was entirely eerie, Kanye asked the big questions about…   Read Story »

Last night a ridiculously attired Kanye West returned to Atlantic City's Revel Resort for the first of three "7 Screen Experience" concerts. The theme was winter, with Yeezy taking the stage to "Cold…   Read Story »

There was no getting away from EDM in 2012. While the three-letter hashtag has certainly caused buzz among radio stations and indie blogosphere alike, it's been a big year for dance on and off of the…   Read Story »

So last night the unthinkable happened: Paulvana, Nirmacca, Nicartney -- whatever they're calling themselves (Abomination is taken) -- performed at the 12-12-12 Concert For Sandy Relief at Madison…   Read Story »

Frank Ocean has had a pretty good year, and he's closing it out in style, cleaning up on year-end lists and now, being nominated for Grammys in six categories: Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year,…   Read Story »

Hip-hop wasn't exactly bereft of do-it-all visionary control freaks before Kanye West showed up -- just ask Chuck D, the RZA, or DJ Quik -- but nobody took the auteur approach to Yeezy's extremes. Of…   Read Story »

Kanye throws a Lil Reese-checking verse onto the front of Rihanna's "Diamonds," further proof that he's on fire right now. Hear it below. Unapologetic is out next week on Def Jam. It's been a…   Read Story »

Kanye West made a short film called Cruel Summer -- he also built a pyramid for the occasion, cuz he's Kanye -- which served as a precursor to the eventual G.O.O.D. Music compilation record of the…   Read Story »

Here's Kanye West's contribution to RZA's The Man With The Iron Fists OST, a soulful, vintage Kanye-sounding cut called "White Dress." It comes complete an an accompanying video, a collage of shots…   Read Story »