This weekend, rumors swirled that Asher Roth was a homosexual. Clearing the air, Ash released this statement: I hate to disappoint and take away the entertainment of it all but I am straight, not gay.  It’s disheartening to know such “news” on someone’s personal life can be portrayed as fact with no viable source.  This, to me, is an opportunity to expose our vulnerability to lies and manipulation through unprofessional and irresponsible news outlets, in which people consider TRUTH.  Further, […]

The King of Memphis is feelin’ himself on his latest addition to Music Mondays. After one listen, you’d have to agree. TNT

Alicia graces the cover of the last issue of GIANT magazine. Let freedom ring and peep the rest of her spread after the jump. YK2 x AliciaKeysDaily

Jay Rock’s partner-in-crime speaks on his origins and changing his name from K-Dot. Afterward, he lets off the trusty verbal AK. Run for cover. Kendrick Lamar EP drops December 31. OS

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Before DJ Kay Slay premiered Beanie Sigel’s diss record, “What You Talkin Bout“, Beans recited the rhyme to Jadakiss backstage at Philly’s Powerhouse Concert. Conflict of interest? Itsbizkit

Renada Romain recently caught up with Snoop Dogg on Hip Hop Nation’s Ear Candy. Tha Dogg discussed rolling with the Crips, gangstas and his pimp hand. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:

Puff told the Chicago Tribune last week there’s no departure time for his Last Train To Paris. “I don’t know the exact month,” Diddy said about the release date. “We’re going to have it come out when it’s ready. We’re bringing everything together, editing it down. We did 60 songs. Also, we’re figuring out what’s missing.” Um, a hit record? Str8nyc

A day after being cleared of drug charges, Lil Wayne made his Saturday night gig at the Laredo Entertainment Center in Texas. Above, he kicks things off with “A Millie” and follows up with some mixtape and album favorites.

Someone call Guiness. At Blockwork studios, Cory rhymes til his bones collapse with a never ending freestyle. Yep, the kid raps-a-lot. Missinfo