Guardian Music — It had the makings of an ego-driven mess. But Kanye tempered his ambition to paint a compelling portrait of a troubled artistKanye West has been called many things, but you could never accuse him of being a man of mystery. Ever since the phrase "I'mm... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rap star Rick Ross has added a few more artists to his Maybach Music roster and has officially confirmed that he’s after Roc Nation’s, Wale. The Bawse has Wale on his rap radar, as he... more info

ContactMusic — An associate of hip-hop star RICK ROSS has been shot and killed in his Miami, Florida home after robbers invaded a Christmas party and opened fire.Raymond Adderly,... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) A man with close ties to Miami rapper Rick Ross was shot and killed last night (December 14th) in front of his wife and three kids, in a murder that has the city of Miami in shock. Police are seeking multiple suspects in a home invas... more info

ContactMusic — RICK ROSS' legal battle with former crime king RICKY ROSS is far from over - the rapper's namesake is heading back to court to challenge the dismissal of his multi-million... more info

Guardian Music — Rapper receives two-year prison sentence for attempted criminal possession of a weaponJa Rule is to serve two years in jail after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a gun. Police found the weapon in his car when he was stopped in 2007 on the sam... more info

Guardian Music — The Observer's pop critic reviews a year in which teen pop triumphed over rockFor those listening out for high notes in a withering music industry, the arrival of Take That's Progress album provided some succour. The reunion between Robbie Williams a... more info

Culture Bully — Music video for "Pledge Allegiance," a bonus track from T.I.'s 2010 album, No Mercy. more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Philadelphia Hip-Hop star Eve has been tapped to host the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) this weekend in the city of Lagos. Organizers of the MAMA's made the announcement yesterday (December 8th) during a press conference at the... more info

Perez Hilton — This one looks like it's going to do the album's name, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, some serious justice! Check out the just-released preview for Kanye West's new music video for Monster (above) also featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and Nicki Minaj!... more info