Stereogum — At least in theory, SXSW is supposed to be about discovering emerging and ascendent bands, but the fest just keeps adding big names: Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, Norah Jones, John Mayer, T.I., Nas, the Shins, and — now — Jay-Z, arguably the bi... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Nas has refuted claims that he is about start a label called “Kings And Queens”. Young Money star Tyga had told MTV Rapfix that the veteran rapper had started a new label called “Kings And Queens”. According to Tyga, “[Nas] actually has a l... more info

Impose Magazine — Brooklyn wunderkind Joey Bada$$ kicked in the door on "Survival Tactics" with a spit-fire flow reminiscent of Nasty era Nas. Even if you weren't there when it all went down, there's something about "street's disciple / my raps are trifle ... more info

The Newsroom — Vice and Project X bring you the craziest, uncensored stories of some of the wildest party experiences your favorite celebrities have every experienced! From "The Hangover's" Ken Jeong to Snoop's X-Rated Playboy Club adventure, these unforgettable ta... more info

Guardian Music — This rapper's rapper from south London has just recorded a song with New York's noirest, Lana Del ReyHometown: South London.The lineup: Smiler (voice).The background: There are a number of rappers and urban boys on the rise at the moment, among them ... more info

411 Mania — The latest news and thoughts on the ongoing feud between Chris Brown and CM Punk, MTV's Ten Hottest MC's list, Common possibly working with Q-Tip and Nas, Dr. Dre and Snoop working together again, DMX blasting Drake, the Game being forced to pay up a... more info

Stereogum — Every March, thousands upon thousands of inebriated music dorks descend on Austin, Texas for the SXSW Music Festival. The whole idea of the festival is that new acts can make name for themselves by playing umpteen billion shows over five days, but bi... more info

411 Mania — After 49 days in captivity... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Off ‘More Beautiful Than Silence’. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — VICE and Project X’s Party Legends presents Nas’s craziest party story from the days of living in the projects.   more info