After pulling DJ Shadow off the decks for being “too future” last weekend, Mansion Miami has issued a formal apology to the legendary producer. The statement reads as follows: Mansion on DJ Shadow: The Official Statement We offer our most sincere apologies to DJ Shadow and his fans for his set being cut short at [cont.]

Looks like B Rhymes is back on his end-of-the-world shit. His new mixtape with The Conglomerate drops Dec. 21st.

DJ Shadow was pulled off the decks at Mansion Miami this weekend, midway through his set on Friday. As a part of his All Basses Covered tour, Shadow was reportedly asked to hand over the reigns to the club’s resident DJ, as displayed in the video below. Shadow tells the crowd in the clip, “I’ve [cont.]

Trinidad James, arguably the hottest commodity in hip-hop right now, has signed an exclusive recording contract with Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Joie Manda, President of Def Jam. The signing – which includes a joint venture with Gold Gang Records – comes on the heels of the huge buzz generated by the [cont.]

In this extended clip of his interview with 99 Jamz, Rick talks about his altercation with Jeezy at the BET Awards. He also announces the creation of a new deal with Atlantic. Rick is still signed to Def Jam, and Meek and Wale are still under Warner, but Rick has taken the MMG imprint to [cont.]

Freddie Gibbs called into the Breakfast Club a few days after his appearance with them to confirm that he has parted ways with Young Jeezy’s CTE imprint. In the initial interview, he sort of beat around the bush when asked about it, and with the follow-up call to the show, he confirms that he is [cont.]

Public Enemy were officially inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this morning, following Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 2007, Run DMC in 2009 and the Beastie Boys in 2011. Also inducted today were Rush, Heart, Randy Newman, Donna Summer and Albert King. “It’s not an achievement for Public Enemy per [cont.]

If they stop putting [out] records, and they don’t put nothing on the radio and they say, ‘f*ck rap,’ and drop me… I’ll still be rhyming.” – Nas, quoted in Columbia’s Illmatic press release (1994) From the label just named one of the “10 Best Record Labels of 2012” by FACT Magazine and the crew [cont.]

There’s some videos circulating on the internet of a gang called the GD’s – The Gangster Disciples – whom apparently have chapters in Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina, threatening Rick Ross’ life. This has been going on for about a month, with various chapters of the gang making death threats at Ross, saying he is [cont.]

After celebrating five years of groundbreaking music and events, Brooklyn indie powerhouse Fool’s Gold Records puts a giant exclamation point on 2012 with the release of their highly anticipated rap compilation Loosies on December 18th. Fool’s Gold co-founders A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs bring their unique DJ sensibilities to the album, which the two have curated [cont.]

Joe Budden reveals the artwork for his new album, No Love Lost, which will be released on January 18th. The album includes guest shots with Juicy J, Lloyd Banks, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Kirko Bangz, Omarion and more. Also look out for Joe on VH1′s Love & Hip-Hop New York, which debuts January 7th.

MTV today announced the release of its first-ever interactive e-book, “The World According to Pretty Toney,” where legendary hip hop artist Ghostface Killah settles into one of his most popular characters to offer hilariously unique perspectives on life. Fusing together audio commentary, fantastic photography starring “MTV2’s Guy Code” cast member and comedian Donnell Rawlings, and [cont.]

Cappadonna grew up with and attended grade school in Staten Island with the members who would eventually construct the seminal rap group Wu-Tang Clan. However, it wasn’t until 1995 that he made his recorded debut, appearing on Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx LP; and was soon thereafter anointed as the official tenth member of [cont.]

Update: Sony Japan has leaked the official tracklist for Long.Live.ASAP on their website. The album includes high profile collaborations with Drake, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka, Pharrell, Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Danny Brown, Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T., Gunplay, Santigold, Skrillex (!), Florence Welch (!!) and more. Looks like that Lana Del [cont.]

MTV’s shelved show, Bustas, which spotlights aspiring young rappers, has resurfaced today on TMZ, in an episode that features a young Tyga. The clip, surely embarrassing to the now famous rapper, features him struggling through a freestyle, admitting to having an easy upbringing, and getting booed on stage. Take a look at the clip below.

Brooklyn “joke-rap” trio Das Racist have parted ways, revealed this weekend, after Heems held down a Das Racist performance in Germany by himself, telling the crowd, “I’m going to do some Das Racist songs, but Das Racist is breaking up and we’re not a band anymore.” Kool A.D. followed up with his own statement, confirming [cont.]

While Dr. Dre has been named the top-earning rapper by Forbes earlier this year, the magazine has also just named him the top-earning musician across the board, raking in $110 million this year, largely thanks to the success of his Beats By Dre headphones line. The #2 spot goes to Pink Floyd bassist/vocalist Roger Waters [cont.]

During a performance at the Best Buy Theatre in New York last night, Pusha T announced the title of his G.O.O.D. Music debut, which will be called My Name Is My Name. No malice? He also mentioned that his mixtape, The Wrath of Caine will be out before the year is up.

Oxnard, CA’s own, Oh No will drop his “Disrupted Ads” (Audio Dispensary System) Album on January 29th via Kash Roc Entertainment. The album features unreleased instrumentals and features guest vocal appearances from Gangreene (Alchemist & Oh No), Blu, MED, Souls of Mischief, and others. 1. Intro Doctor Visit 2. Creepers 3. Jones’s ft. Blu and [cont.]

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, John Legend opened up about the existence of Kanye West and company’s rumored Cruel Winter LP, as well as the status of his next album. All right, so you pushed back your album a little bit, after putting out the preview for “Caught Up” with Hit-Boy and Kanye. [cont.]