NME — The hip hop kingpin explains the idea behind his Kayne West collaboration more info

Gigwise — Says it's protecting hip-hop... more info

ContactMusic — Amy Winehouse has fought off competition from rap heavyweights Jay Z and Kanye West to continue her reign over the U. K. albums chart from beyond the grave. The tragic singer's untimely death last month (Jul11) gave sales of her 2006 project Back to ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Chipmunk and Wretch 32 get together to cover Jay-Z and Kanye West’s track.   more info

NME — Dance duo Nero also score their first UK Number One in the singles chart more info

Gigwise — 'Back To Black' dominates chart... more info

Guardian Music — (Roc-a-Fella/Roc Nation/Def Jam)Rappers are obsessed with power. The 48 Laws of Power, an infamous manual by Robert Greene, has long been required reading for hip-hoppers of a certain stature, from 50 Cent on down. One day Jay-Z might get around to r... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - The top-of-the-range Maybach luxury vehicle Kanye West and Jay-Z have customised for their new Otis video is to be auctioned off to aid the East African drought relief efforts. more info

Guardian Music — Legendary New York rapper Rakim and Wretch 32, the rising star from London, meet The Guide to talk all things hip-hopGuide Thanks for joining us today. Let's start with a broad question: what would you call the "Golden Age" of rap?Rakim The golden ag... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Great video with a throwback to old videos. Haven’t seen these two have some much fun in a video. more info