In his most recent New York Times interview, Kanye West told the interviewer “I will completely bow to anyone I respect.” It is safe to assume Kanye West probably bowed to Rick Rubin, the legendary producer and co-founder of Def Jam whom west enlisted to help work on his sixth studio album Yeezus. The wily haired genius spoke with The Wall Street Journal about the making of Yeezus, Kanye’s impressive recording skills and Kanye’s place in Hip Hop’s pantheon.

Kanye West very rarely gives interview these days, but the Chicago emcee spoke in-depth with the New York Times recently. In the interview, which also discusses this album's influences, West compares himself to Steve Jobs and dead prez.

Lil Wayne appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. Kimmel asked the YMCMB rapper about his “near-death” health scare, being banned from Miami Heat games, whether he plans to retire soon, and if he considers himself an expert skater.

 

On last year’s “Mercy” Kanye West rapped about how he doesn’t do any press, but he gets the most press. That point was made clear once again after the Chicago rapper/producer hosted a listening session for his Yeezus album last night at New York City’s Milk and almost immediately info began leaking out.

Dating back to 2005, some of Hip Hop's most mainstream mixtapes have been courtesy of DJ Drama & Lil Wayne's Dedication series. With subsequent volumes in 2006, 2008, and 2012, these free releases have been integral to both artists' discographies.

Rick Ross is currently putting together his sixth solo album, and the Maybach Music Group Boss revealed to MTV News that his Mastermind LP will definitely feature some soulful tracks.

Odd Future rapper Tyler, The Creator went on to drop quite the expletive-filled, verbal tirade during his show this week at Sydney, Australia’s Enmore Theatre. The California-based emcee’s rant, which was caught on videotape, stemmed from a protest formed by the grassroots organization, Collective Shout.

When you’re good, the announcement of a new mixtape will get fans frantic. When you’re a legend, your name being on a tracklist of a compilation album will cause mass hysteria. On July 9th, legendary DJ Tony Touch will release the fourth installment in his Piece Maker series, Piece Maker 3  and will feature a new song from entitled….”Untitled”.

50 Cent has joined with boxing legend Lou DiBella to work on the movie Tapia which takes a look at the life of the late Mexican boxer Johnny Tapia, according to Variety magazine.

Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane seemed to take Chicago artist Chief Keef under his wings when he signed the teen emcee to his Brick Squad label last month, but according to Gucci, he hopes that Keef chooses to now follow his path and instead learns from his past mistakes.