Nadine Graham

A decade ago, Houston rapper Mike Jones struck gold -- better yet, platinum, multiple times -- when he dropped his first single ‘Still Tippin’’ from his debut album, ‘Who Is Mike Jones?’ The track was released through Swishahouse Records and featured Slim Thug and Paul Wall, who also had strong ties with the H-Town rap mainstay. But for every big win, sometimes there’s an even more substantial loss.

On Tuesday evening (Aug. 26), Rich Homie Quan came home to Atlanta to launch his Rich clothing line at Lenox Square's boutique Pure.

Marsha Ambrosius opens up about her forthcoming album, 'Friends & Lovers.'

People say that the most magnificent geniuses are completely insane. The adage may be true as Questlove revealed that he definitely feels as if he has a screw loose while performing.

Mary J. Blige delivers a drama-free set at the 2014 Essence Music Festival.

Young Thug’s story is a complicated one. The Atlanta rapper is no newcomer to the industry, having been at work in the studio long before the success of ‘Stoner.’ In fact when this writer suggested 2011 as his first year, Thug quickly responded in his signature murmur, “Nah, before that, when you noticed was probably in 2011.” Regardless, it’s j...

The term "legend" is so misused in today's music industry. One great album does not a legend make. No. Not when there are singers like Aretha Franklin and the Isley Brothers still performing onstage at sold-out venues.

President Obama is getting to be more and more comfortable with his side position as the Capitol's rap ambassador.

Curren$y possesses a certain confidence unseen in many rappers who tend to reek of mediocrity, veiling low self-esteem with extra jewels and dubbed out buggies.

There's no way that Lil Wayne could have thought Miami OGs, like Trick Daddy, would let his recent disrespect for the city fly.

John Legend and Rick Ross know how to cash in on their chemistry with every collaborative effort between them.

If 'IV Play' indeed proves to be The-Dream's last commercial album, he's ending this chapter of his career with a bang.