The Ghost in the Machine: The Evolution of Songwriting in Modern R&B

Rapper Kanye West reportedly settled a legal suit with an instigating teenager for more than $250,000.

Wiz Khalifa is living the good life, which includes weed, liquor, fast hoes and fast cars, and he wants the world, and even the haters to take notice.

E-40 taps rapper T.I. and R and B crooner Chris Brown for a freaky "Episode." The accompanying music video, directed by Ben Griffin, centers on a married couple, whom are both having affairs.

It's a leisure day of sun, surf, and friends for Childish Gambino and Chance The Rapper in the visual for "The Worst Guys." This vid was first on Gambino's site under lock and password, but he's unleashed it for the world to see.

Late Grand Hustle rapper Doe B. comes to the forefront today in the form of the posthumous record "Why" ft. T.I. In the song, Doe (eerily) questions the tragedies he's endured during his life, and T.I.

DJ Kay Slay rounds up a few of his rapper homies for the song and video for "Keep Calm" a track from his upcoming (and last) studio LP, Rhyme Or Die .

What is going on?! The hip-hop community has lost yet another one of its members. Popular ATL strip club DJ, DJ Nando (born William Fernando Barnes), 38, was shot in the head and killed last night outside of his home.

For his second single "Dance Floor," rapper Nick Cannon revisits the visuals for the track. The remake has a reminiscent focus and is certainly more PG than the original.

Music lovers get ready for another innovative way to obtain music that you enjoy. Hip Hop heavyweight and music mogul Dr Dre and business partner Jimmy Iovine will launch their new Beats streaming music subscription service on January 21, 2014.

Outkast's upcoming return as headliners for the Coachella music festival in April (2014) is only the tip of the iceberg.