Soul Sides — Apache: Gangsta BitchFrom Apache Ain't Shit (Tommy Boy, 1992)This one bums me out. Apache may not have been a major rapper - his career came and went within a few short years in the early/mid-90s - but if he's destined to be known as a one-hit wonder... more info

MTV.com News — Artists take to Twitter to lament death of R&B legend.By Shaheem Reid Teddy Pendergrass Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images His voice, his live performances, those classic songs — Teddy Pendergrass left a rich legacy. The legendar... more info

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MTV.com News — Anthony Mandler said singer was aiming for the feel of an old-school hip-hop clip.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/ Getty Images When Rihanna debuted her video for "Wait Your Turn," from her forthcoming album, Rated R, ... more info

MTV.com News — Tip, 'Pac, Beanie Sigel and other rap stars managed to maintain career momentum while in prison.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne in police costody in New York in 2007 Photo: Ada County Sheriff's Office Lil Wayne is just the latest hip-hop sta... more info

VH1 News — Method Man confirmed he's making a joint LP with Ghostface and Raekwon. Plus: Havoc is stepping up his lyrical game while for the release of Mobb Deep partner Prodigy, in Mixtape Daily. more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Havoc steps up his lyrical game while waiting for Mobb Deep partner Prodigy's release, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid and Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Steven Roberts Raekwon and Ghostface Photo: LOUD The O.D.: A... more info

Rolling Stone — More than any rapper and more than most pop stars, Jay-Z knows the significance of a moment. The Brooklyn MC’s career is practically defined by them. There’s his Summer Jam obliteration of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy back in 2001, the same year he brou... more info

MTV.com News — More than a decade after the first Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, the Chef has a reason to celebrate. Raekwon at his "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II" album release party at Santos Party House in New York Photo: Jerritt Clark/ Getty Images NEW YORK â... more info