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

Kendrick Lamar got bitches and he wants to "f**k the world for 72 hours" in the music video for his latest offering, "Backseat Freestyle." The Hit-Boy-produced rhyme fest is taken from is critically-acclaimed debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city .

After announcing the release of his sophomore album, Born Sinner , back in November 2012 for a January 28th drop date, Roc Nation rapper J.

Even though we already know, Azealia Banks reminds listeners that she is fierce on "BBD (Bad Bitches Do It)." Produced by Apple Juice Kid and Sup Doodle, Banks pays homage to all her bad bitches with some "flossy" lyrics.

According to reports, Trinidad James may be sued for jacking "Jerome," the player of players from the hit TV comedy Martin.

Shawty Lo is taking his huge family to TV. The "Dey Know" rapper has reportedly teamed with Oxygen Media for a new one-hour special, "All My Babies' Mamas" (working title), revealing the complicated lives of one man, his children's mamas, and their army of

For his latest Timbaland Thursdays, the super-producer/rapper dings into his unreleased catalog for "The Party Anthem" featuring Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, and T-Pain.

Here are visuals for Big Boi's "In The A" off his new album "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors". In this Alexi Papaleopoulos directed video, the trio of Atlanta rappers take you on a tour of their hometown, from the suburbs to the inner-city.

Jay-Z may possibly be the second rap act after Three 6 Mafia to the win an Academy Award for music in a film.

To get in the mood for a wild New Years Eve, enjoy the visual to "Rock Paper Scissors" by the Bronx's own Denzil Porter.

"The Don" is the latest single from Nas' critically acclaimed album 'Life Is Good'. Produced by Salaam Remi, Da Internz and Heavy D, the cut, which samples Reggae star Supa Cat's vocals, sees the Queens rapper spitting about being himself - The Don.