The plug has been pulled on another free outdoor concert featuring Drake in New York City before the superstar rapper even stepped off the tour bus, the Daily News has learned.

Rick Ross’ ‘Maybach Music 3′ Video To Be Directed By Erykah Badu

Kool G Rap Prepares New Album With Renewed Passion. Lyrical icon Kool G Rap is preparing a new, untitled album and told AllHipHop.com it has been a long time since he’s been so excited about his music.

Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford helped Lil Wayne sell a million copies of Tha Carter III by producing his chart-topping smash “A Milli,” but the royalty checks never came in.

Nicki Minaj discusses her sexuality in her upcoming Vibe Magazine issue.

R&B singer Ne-Yo will be joining the likes of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz because he has confirmed that he and girlfriend Monyetta Shaw are expecting their first child.

Chicago Hip-Hop star Kanye West will head to South Korea this August as part of the Summer Week & T music festival.

Suge Knight has proven that he has no fear of going to jail, but this is getting ridiculous.

Following up his record-breaking debut on The Billboard 200 albums chart last week, Eminem’s Recovery managed to earn a platinum plaque already, just seven days later.

Big Boi Proves He’s Got What It Takes To Be A Solo Artist. Big Boi is a staunch defender of the Outkast legacy, but the slick Atlanta MC is also quick to clarify his own stature within the confines of the partnership.

DMX Release From Arizona Jail. DMX is finally out of the dog house. XXLMag.com has learned that the troubled rapper, born Earl Simmons, was freed from an Arizona jail today (July 6).

Drake Donates $25,000 To Fund Jamaican Learning Center. Drake is doing his part to help aid the country that played background to his latest video by donating thousands of dollars to Jamaica.

Mary J. Blige Gets GED, Set To Attend Howard University Video.
Mary J. Blige is making headlines for her strides to continue her education despite her widely successful music career.
The Queen of Hip/Hop Soul was recently awarded an honorary diploma from Roosevelt High, her former high school in Yonkers, New York.
Now with her GED in hand, she’s set to become a student at Howard University as part of the upcoming class of 2014.
Mary made the official announcement during a performance on “Good Morning America” and told the audience the exciting …

Over the weekend amazon.com changed the release date of T.I.’s upcoming album, King Uncaged, from August 17 to September 28. Yet it looks like the popular online superstore updated their files a little too soon.

Police Shoot Man Multiple Times At Mac Dre B-Day Celebration. One man was shot and injured by police officers last night (July 4th) during a “Mac Dre Day” celebration in Vallejo, California, that drew over 1,500 people.

Lil’ Kim Eyes Rihanna Collaboration. Lil’ Kim may not get along with Nicki Minaj, but there’s one female pop star who she would love to work with. Hip-hop’s queen of raunch hints at a new collaboration with pop provocateur Rihanna.

Eminem’s “Recovery” To Hit Platinum In Second Week. Anyone with doubts regarding Eminem’s bankability in 2010 can allay them, as the many-times-over platinum artist is projected to add another platinum plaque to his wall this week.

T.I.’s comeback will take a little longer to complete since suffering his latest setback. King Uncaged has been pushed back from August 17th to September 28th.

Rick Ross has reportedly won the first stage of his legal battle against former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross – the former convict’s injunction against the rapper has been “tossed out” by a judge.

Despite her ongoing feud with Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj is soaring up the Billboard charts with her new single.