As part of Good Morning America‘s Winter Concert series, Ashanti took to the stage to perform Whitney’s classic, “I Have Nothing” in honor of the late Whitney Houston. Afterwards, she made it over to 106 & Park.

“Just cause he come from the street don’t make him street nigga“ You ain’t never lie. Maino’s been sitting on this record for a while now, but today, he lets it loose. This probably would’ve been better as a solo cut, but it’s still a quality recording nonetheless. Be sure to pre-order The Day After Tomorrow on iTunes.

It ain’t the first time. While reciting “The People” at his post-Grammy party at LA’s Conga Room, Com brought out Stevie for “My Cherie Amour” and a Whitney cover of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”. hhdx

We are caught in a blur as Nicki graces the Spring Fashion 2012 issue of New York magazine. Below, she explains her wacky alter egos. What’s the story with your different alter egos? I have different personalities, so I just started naming them. Like, there’s one that’s angry, a little more in-your-face. I named that person Roman. He guest stars on my new album. There’s also his mother, Martha. She guest-stars as well. She’s from London. I also have a […]

F.A.B. sure has some talent. And while on his European adventure, he stopped by Tim Westwood’s show and kicked a 9 minute freestyle over various beats. Oh, nice E-40 impression too. Previously: “HHC Freestyle“

Loso hasn’t released any videos for his latest mixtape, There Is No Competition: Death Comes In 3’s yet but he’s working on a new visual. Check out some action from the set after the cut. Photos by Nigel D. mfl

The life that I lead takes a toll on me. Ty Kidd Previously: Same Old Game

[vodpod id=Video.16081610&w=540&h=350&fv=] MTV kicks off their Hottest MCs In The Game list today. And beating out J.Cole for the number 10 spot is Wale. Wait, they said Cole ain’t hot? You believe that shit?! The Washington D.C. rapper reinvented himself in 2011, claiming a new space in the hip-hop stratosphere after a sound, but commercially disappointing, debut two years earlier. Wale’s tireless work ethic, along with a deal from Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group, were the keys to his success […]

Each hour today, Nipsey is going to be releasing 10 tracks that did not make his previous mixtape, The Marathon Continues. Fuck a mixtape, don’t let good music go to waste. Get ’em after the jump.

Rappers never retire. And apparently, R&B singers don’t either. A few weeks ago, Jazmine Sullivan revealed via Twitter that she’s working on her third album. Over a year ago, the singer said she was taking a break from the music industry. Welcome back, welcome back, wel—come back.