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

Rapper J. Cole will end 2016 with a new album. As usually, without much fanfare or promo, the North Carolina native will release his fourth studio LP, called 4 Your Eyez Only, on December 9th.

MobSquad Nard reveals the rap music video for one of his hardest freestyles to date, "Chill Bill (Remix)." The Jacksonville rapper's second mixtape, Nardo Da'Vinci, is dropping February 2017 featuring new tracks with Lil' Boosie, G Herbo, MobSquad and more.

DJ Mustard is out of his mind in his new music video for "Know My Name," featuring Rich the Kid and RJ. In the clip, the super-producer and artist wear a straightjacket as he tips the crazy scale in an old hospital.

Lil Twist is heading to the slammer for a year. On Wednesday (Nov. 30), a judge sentenced the Young Money affiliate to one year behind bars in L.A.

Kanye West was released from UCLA Medical Center hospital after being admitted for a little over a week. His wife, Kim Kardashian, will continue to stay by his side, while personal physician Dr.

Veteran rap duo Onyx, consisting of Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz, reveal their personal holiday celebration and it's a very gangsta one.

Gucci Mane taps Travis Scott For the visual turn up in "Last Time." In the clip, directed by Harmony Korine, Gucci gets in poppin' while getting hit with snowflakes.

Rising indie rapper/singer?Saba Jenga delivers the girl-power anthem, 'Black Girl Magic.' "I want my fans to see the ingredients of 'Black Girl Magic,'" says Saba.

Despite his personal setbacks, DMX is still one of the most prolific MCs in hip-hop music. On Thanksgiving Eve, NYC was ready to see the Dark Man perform at BB Kings in Times Square and the turnout showed he still has a vast fanbase!

Looks like rapper Juelz Santana is getting back to his music. After dropping the "Up In The Studio Gettin Blown Freestyle" last week, the Dipset group member and Love and Hip-Hop cast member drops a raw visual for the record.