Buffalo News, New York — Gangsta rap, the most controversial musical genre of the last 20 years, is also one of the most theatrical. For all of the rappers' claims of cold-blooded rawness, they rarely took themselves seriously, writing cartoonishly vulgar (and stupidly misog... more info

Kanye's Blog — Feat. Kid Cudi. Click HERE to listen to the MP3... Click HERE to download the MP3... more info

Discobelle.net — Snoop just tweeted about this Diplo produced and Kid Cudi featured track “That Tree” which is taken from his upcoming album “More Malice” (due to be released March 23rd) Snoop Dogg (ft. Kid Cudi) – That Tree (Mediafire) more info

Guardian Music — In the States, she is heralded the epitome of class and sophistication, but Sade's first album in a decade received little fanfare in this countryThey call her music a "quiet storm" but there hasn't been much of a storm, quiet or otherwise, about the... more info

Soul Sides — This is like the answer back to all those folksy singer/songwriters trying to be cute by covering Dre and Snoop songs.A few updates.One reason I've been slow to post here is because I had knock these out...Sade review.Africa Boogaloo review.Song of t... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's a live record — we were in a room together where everything was live,' he says of collaboration with Wu-Tang's RZA.By Kyle Anderson Travis Barker Photo: MTV News Travis Barker is a busy man. He just announced his new collaboration ... more info

MTV.com News — Charity single falls just behind Ke$ha's 'Tik Tok.'By Jayson Rodriguez LL Cool J, Wyclef Jean, Swizz Beatz, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes and will.i.am perform "We Are the World" Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Wire Image Despite some big-name detractors, ... more info

MTV.com News — Songwriter Sean Garrett calls for Ne-Yo, Jay-Z to join him in creating a new anthem.By Shaheem Reid Ludacris Photo: MTV News During NBA ALL-Star Weekend in Dallas, Jay-Z called the original version of "We Are the World" "untouchable." Alth... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has revealed the motive behind his absence from last Friday’s (February 12) star-studded “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” record.   The charity single remake was executive-produced by the trio of Quincy Jones... more info

Perez Hilton — Check out the star-studded remake, benefitting Haitian earthquake relief efforts, above. Those taking part in the song and video include: Akon, Bono, India.Arie, Patti Austin, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Bizzy Bone, Ethan Bortnick, Brandy, Jeff Brid... more info