Black Thought may not be mentioned on a list with your favorite rappers, but trust us, it's definitely not because he doesn't possess the flair to be a top emcee.

A model and video vixen has dropped a multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit against 50 Cent.

The kickoff for Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated sophomore album has arrived with the release of the first single "I." Premiering this morning on Power 106, the record is a self-award anthem of self-acceptance as Lamar declares, "I love myself" on the hook

Rising rap star Iggy Azalea will enter a legal warfare with her ex-boyfriend over music she recorded early in her career.

D.C. Area rapper Phil Ade recruits Mya for "Soon As I Get On," the first offering from his upcoming mixtape, Respect Due, arriving later this year.

Wale taps Chicagoan R and B crooner Jeremih for his new single "The Body," a track that sees the D.C. emcee appreciating the exquisiteness of a female's figure.

Female rapper Berry Boo gets R and B friends Shaliek and Steff Reed on the remix of her turnt up single "FGTS (Fly Girl Trill Sh*t)." Wordsmiths Wordspit and Knova also appear in the darkly-colorful clip to support.

VH1 has "T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle," so MTV must have thought they need another family oriented, hip-hop-headed family show.

Drake leads pack of nominees for the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards. Slated to tape later this month in Atlanta, the BET Hip Hop Awards will be hosted by Uncle Snoop (Snoop Dogg).

Iggy Azalea will use her newfound success to help fuel more album sales. The Australian rapper will repackage and re-release her debut album, The New Classic, which boast the hit singles "Fancy," featuring Charli XCX and "Black Widow," featuring Rita Ora.

Jeremih sets the stage for Plies' latest single "Gossip," a record that sees him getting at his haters for always talking about him.

Although he's been on somewhat absent for some time now, Andre 3000 may only have another year left in the rap game.