Details have emerged on why T.I. was sent back to prison last week. Although the real reasoning behind it was never confirmed, various reports stated it was for the way he was transported. According to documents obtained, the rapper’s reincarceration stems from the amount of VH1 producers onboard while filming for his upcoming reality show. Tiny ain’t never lie.  Such people were not authorized to travel with him in the conditions of his furlough,” a Bureau of Prisons report obtained by CNN […]

Hi High Cameron (no Killa). It’s ya birthday. Ty Kidd Previously: Big Boi Style

Just two months after revealing the release date, the K.R.I.T’s debut has now been pushed back to early next year. Cole, you’re alone now. xxl

[vodpod id=Video.15379608&w=540&h=350&fv=] Along with the lifestyle editors Coffey and Smiley, Maino dressed to impressed during his fashion shoot for the latest issue of RESPECT. magazine. Do remember, the issue is on newsstands now.

You don’t need just one night only to get into this soulful track. Here’s yet another offering off 9th Wonder’s upcoming project, The Wonder Years dropping on September 27. hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.15379516&w=425&h=350&fv=stillurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fpdl%252Estream%252Eaol%252Ecom%252Fpdlext%252Faol%252Fbrightcove%252Fame%252F201109%252F07%252F26483%252Ftanningeffect%255F01%255F090711%255F%255F8%255F640x360%252Ejpg%26amp%3Bpublisherid%3D1612833736%26amp%3Bvideoid%3D1147997112001%26amp%3Bplayerid%3D61371448001%26amp%3Bcodever%3D1] Steve Stoute’s new book The Tanning Of America hits bookstores today. Coinciding with the release, here’s highlights from his new web series based on the tome. It includes interviews with Jay-Z, Pharrell, and Jimmy Iovine. huffpost

Welcome to the jungle? Well apparently, Kelly Rowland and Big Sean are taking us all there with their upcoming video. Rap-Up was on the set and lays down our first looks.

This Sunday, not only marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11, but also the release of Jay-Z’s sixth album, Blueprint. CNN wrote a piece on the project’s impact which coincidentally dropped during the tragic terrorist attacks .  “Young people not directly affected are always more removed from the onset of national tragedy,” said Tricia Rose, a professor at Brown University and author of “The Hip Hop Wars.While the much older fans of Mariah Carey or Bob Dylan would likely be too busy and worried about terrorist […]

If you didn’t know, track three from Watch The Throne will be The Throne’s next single. Hopefully the video gets the people going. Sidebar: “Why I Love You” Artwork

[vodpod id=Video.15379259&w=540&h=350&fv=] Look out Bruce Leroy. Scott Mescudi, who recently teamed up with the clothing brand Surface Air, gets his action on in the mini-flick, directed by Jeremie Rozan of Surface to Air Studios. Spoiler Alert: It was all a dream. hhnm