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

Kanye West has sold millions of records and made an impact in the fashion world, but one thing that has been difficult for the superstar, and maybe the easiest, is holding his tongue.

Rick Ross and Young Breed put their own twist on YG's "My N***a" instrumental. Listen to the recently released track below to see what the Black Bottle Boys got for ya.

For Christmas, Fabolous gave his fans and haters a gift that had no wrapping paper, but was filled with 12 tracks of rapping -- Soul Tape 3 .

Yo Gotti's CMG signee Snootie unleashes the brand new track "No Kissing," featuring Zed Zilla. The track follows up his summer banger, "Yayo," which was successful at radio in the South.

Yo Gotti gifts fans a free download of a special remix of his gritty street banger "LeBron James," featuring Meek Mill, a record that sees him comparing his hustle to the accolades of the Miami Heat 2-time champ, 4-time MVP.

Lupe Fiasco issues the unreleased mellow song "Piru Blues," which he says is a leftover from his "Food and Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt.

In his mostly black and white visual for "Heaven's Afternoon," featuring Meek Mill, Wale and friends are adorned in white attire as they lean against a nice whip.

It's starting to seem like sampling issues just follow Kanye West. According to the NY Daily News, West is being sued by Ricky Spicer, of the Ponderosa Twins Plus One, because of a sample used in "Bound 2," which is first heard at the very beginning of the

Rapper Soulja Boy has been hit with a paternity suit over allegations that he fathered a five-year-old boy.

Big Sean, Pusha T and Tyga has been doing their part as celebrities and Hip Hop role models to uplift and care for others in need.