TMZ — Filed under: Matisyahu, Drake Orthodox hip hop star Matisyahu admits fellow Jew-rapper Drake has him beat in the M.C. department ... but when it comes to all things Kosher -- Matisyahu is the H.J.I.C. The graying 31... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Q-Tip has revealed that he will be producing Esperanza Spalding’s next album. The Jazz bassist who won Best New Artist at Sunday’s Grammy Awards has been part of a fan backlash after she beat Justin Bieber and Drake to the award. In her defense, ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Here goes the official video for J.Cole’s and Drake’s collaboration off Friday Night Lights Can I Hit In The Morning…   a2a_linkname="J.Cole – In The Morning ft Drake (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/02/15/j-cole... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Esperanza Spalding went from being an obscure jazz prodigy to a household name over night after she beat out Justin Bieber, Drake and Florence and the Machine to take home the Best New Artist trophy at last night's Grammy Awards. So who is this 26-ye... more info

Pop Crunch — Well — you knew this was coming! After Justin Bieber lost the Best New Artist prize to jazz vocalist Esperanza Spalding at Sunday’s 2011 Grammy Awards, a legion of his furious fans attacked Spalding’s online biography. The little-known bassist ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Esperanza Spalding, this year's surprise Grammy Award winner for best new artist, topped teen heartthrob Justin Bieber and R&B singer Drake for the award. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Eminem took home the coveted Grammy for Best Album last night at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The rapper beat stiff competition from the likes of B.o.B, Jay-Z, Drake and The Roots. In his acceptance speech, Eminem thanked Rihanna for takin... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Below is a select few of the performances that took place at last night Grammys. Performances from Usher, Justin Bieber, B.o.B., Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae, Cee-Lo Green, Drake and Rihanna.   211213221257 Uploaded by yardie4lifever2. - More video blo... more info

L.A. Times - News — The vocalist and bassist is a surprise winner, beating out Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine and Mumford & Sons.She was the least well known and the lowest-selling artist in the group. But that didn't stop Esperanza Spalding, a 26-year-o... more info

ContactMusic — Angry JUSTIN BIEBER fans attacked an online biography about ESPERANZA SPALDING on Sunday (13Feb11) after the jazz performer beat the BABY hitmaker to the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.The little-known bassist and singer was the surprise winner of ... more info