L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — For most of the last decade, major-label rappers extolled the virtues of the “good life,” a sentiment best expressed by the Champagne-sipping Kanye West single of the same name. The vanguards of the next generation seem determined to convey the..... more info

Idolator — Eclectic acts from all across the globe trekked to the U.K. to participate in the Isle of Wight Festival—Blondie, Vampire Weekend, Florence and the Machine and The Strokes delivered impressive sets… but it was Pink bungee-jumping into the crowd a... more info

Pitchfork — Well, it's about damn time. About a week and a half ago, Kanye West (quiet since the whole Taylor-gate brouhaha) snarled his way back into the spotlight with "Power", his bloodcurdling roar of a BNM'ed single. And last week, he touched down on a co... more info

Guardian Music — Seaclose Park, Isle of WightFirst stop on the festival connoisseur's summer calendar, Isle of Wight is a nostalgia-heavy affair. A 60s dinosaur that has made its own spectacular comeback, history is in its blood: the fields are named after Who and He... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Diddy has said he sees fellow artists like Jay-Z, Eminem and Kanye West as inspirations rather than competition.   The mogul has been in the UK promoting his new concept Diddy Dirty Money... more info

MTV.com News — Experts are skeptical of Drake joining Lil Wayne, Eminem in exclusive hip-hop club.By Jayson Rodriguez Drake Photo: Walik Goshorn It's a benchmark in hip-hop that only two MCs have ever realized: selling 1 million album units during an open... more info

Guardian Music — Rapper charged with criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance following an altercation on FridayRising hip-hop star Kid Cudi was arrested in New York on Friday, after the rapper allegedly tore the door of a woman's flat off its hinge... more info

Perez Hilton — Check out this clip of Kanye West surprising concertgoers night when he joined Jay-Z on stage at the Isle Of Wight Festival! Such a rad surprise! more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, Celebrity Scandal Kanye West's protégé Kid Cudi was arrested on criminal charges Friday afternoon in New York. Sgt. John Butorn says Cudi was arrested on charges of criminal mischief and criminal possession o... more info

ContactMusic — JAY-Z thrilled fans during his set at Britain's Isle of Wight festival on Friday night (11Jun10) with guest performances from KANYE WEST and MR HUDSON.The hip-hop mogul... more info