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KRS-One: Connie Chung's Harsh Words, LL Cool J's Disobedience & Retirement

KRS-One is still fighting the good fight. The BoomBox caught up with the legendary MC to discuss his genre-shaping career, his respect for LL Cool J and why he will never put down the mic. ...Read More »

Chelsea Handler Hip-Hop Album: Comic Ponders 'Annoying' Move

Chelsea Handler says the "most annoying thing" she could do would be to release a hip-hop album. ...Read More »

Jay-Z, Kanye West 'N----s in Paris' Video Debuts This Week

Now the rap duo will finally unveil the video for the Hit-Boy-produced song this week. ...Read More »

Kanye West Tour Rider: Drivers Must Wear '100 Percent Cotton'?

According to The Sun, West, 34, recently traveled to Australia to perform for fans. Like most entertainers, the rapper made certain requests, which were detailed in his tour rider that has "leaked." ...Read More »

Nicki Minaj, Grammy Awards 2012: Rapper Will Perform 'Roman Holiday'

Nicki Minaj is set to perform at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 12) and now the Queens-bred MC reveals the track she'll debut during music's biggest night. ...Read More »

Thudda Boy Dead: Rapper Brondon McDaniel Dies From Gunshot Wound

Getty Images Police in Oakland, Calif., have identified a man shot to death on Saturday (Feb. ...Read More »

Lil Wayne, Grammy Awards 2012: Rapper Confirmed for Dance Segment

For the first time, the Grammy show will put the spotlight on the genre with a segment featuring Grammy nominees Deadmau5, the Foo Fighters, Chris Brown, David Guetta and Lil Wayne, all performing in a tent space amid 1,000 fans. ...Read More »

Jay-Z, Carnegie Hall: Rapper Performs 'Glory,' Nas and Alicia Keys Join

Jay-Z performed the first of two sold-out shows last night (Feb. 6) at Carnegie Hall in New York City. ...Read More »

Beyonce Body: Singer Attends First Event Since Giving Birth -- Photo

Jackson Lee, Splash News It's the moment we've all been waiting for -- new mama Beyonce has ...Read More »

Ness 'EYE2025': Rapper 'Zones Out' on Futuristic, New Collection

But for Ness, it all makes sense. "It's basically about being free," says Ness, who hooked up with The BoomBox recently to discuss his bold new set, the future of the A-Alikes and his early days with Dead Prez. ...Read More »

Gucci Mane 'Trap Back' Mixtape a Return to Form for Troubled MC

Gucci Mane returns with a surprise mixtape featuring Waka Flocka, 2 Chainz, Jadakiss and more. ...Read More »

Nick Cannon Shows Up to Super Bowl XLVI, Is '100 Percent' Healthy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — What do you do after recovering from a serious illness? If you're Nick Cannon, you celebrate by attending the Super Bowl. ...Read More »

Kanye West Super Bowl Ad: 'Runaway' Used to Sell Bud Light Platinum

Kanye West's 'Runaway' was used in an ad for Budweiser during last night's Super Bowl. ...Read More »

Bow Wow: Judge Orders Rapper to Be Arrested

Bow Wow is set to release his seventh studio album, 'Underrated,' March 13 but he may be locked up when the project finally debuts. ...Read More »

Kanye West: Middle East Film Project in the Works?

Kanye West is scouting the Middle East for locations for a movie he plans to begin shooting in March, according to the Hollywood Reporter. ...Read More »