Hip-hop historian Dan Charnas hopes "gangsta rap doesn't come back"

We spoke to the author of 'The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-hop' about moguls, the culture of the 90s and how now it's "the activists who are doing the work, not the rappers."
Michel'le, Dr. Dre's former girlfriend, speaks on his abuse

R&B singer Michel'le and others reignite allegations against the rapper in light of his new film.
Watch Kendrick Lamar interview N.W.A.

In advance of the premiere of 'Straight Outta Compton', Lamar interviewed the group for Billboard.
Tyler, the Creator cancels Australian tour due to feminist protests

The tour was protested by groups including feminist activists Collective Shout.
Rapper Travi$ Scott arrested at Lollapalooza after telling fans to jump the barricades

Houston rapper Travi$ Scott was arrested on Sunday in Chicago after his Lollapalooza performance incited chaos.
Gwyneth Paltrow is selling wallets that say "Pac" and "Biggie" either side for over $1,500

It's hard to know who the intended audience for these bags are.
Lil B admits he's transphobic: "my heart hurts because I have been cruel to people"

Last night, rapper Lil B tweeted a joke at the expense of transgender people from his popular Twitter account.
Which 2016 US presidential candidates follow rappers on Twitter?

Which candidate has the most hip hop social media cred? The answer probably won't surprise you.
Dr. Dre's degree might be in profanity, as he curses more than any other rapper around

The data heads at Rapalytics analyzed 1,000 albums and 150 rappers in order to develop a “profanity index” to chart who has the filthiest mouth in rap.