Jay Rock working with Dr. Dre on "Detox"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast year, Jay Rock caused controversy when he challenged the legendary Ice Cube over his I Am The West album title. Cube was recording a new album and boasted of how he was saving West Coast hip hop. But, newcomer, Jay Rock, took offense to the comments made by the former NWA frontman.Jay Rock and Ice Cube traded Twitter insults from early in the

Remembering Eazy-E (1963-1995)

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDr. Dre is credited for giving gangsta rap its sound, but Eazy-E is the man who made all of this possible. Many call Eazy-E the godfather of gangsta rap. Through his Ruthless Records label, Eazy gave the world N.W.A. While the group did not stay together, they introduced the world to Dr. Dre and Ice Cube.Had it not been for the influence of Eazy-E,

Throwback Video of the Day: Ice Cube - "It Was a Good Day"

Throwback Video of the Day: Westside Connection - "Gangsta Nation"

WC launches Big Swang record label

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLongtime Lench Mob recording artist and member of Ice Cube's group, Westside Connection, WC, is going into business for himself. The rapper recently decided to put together his own record label and sign some artists. WC will remain with Lench Mob, but he is doing this on his own.WC has already established a distribution deal with Entertainment One

Throwback Video of the Day: Ice Cube - "Check Yo Self"

Lil B naming debut album "I'm Gay"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThroughout the history of hip hop, rappers have tried to show themselves as strong men. Not all rappers play the tough guy, but all of them project themselves as ladies men. Even the nerdy rappers object when they are accused of being gay.Lil B is coming from one of hip hop's toughest regions, the West Coast. Preceeding him out West is Dr. Dre, Ice

Krayzie Bone leaves Bone Thugz N Harmony

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDuring the mid-1990s, Bone Thugz N Harmony helped keep the waning Ruthless Records afloat. After dominating the late 1980s, the record label founded by Eazy-E hit hard times. Key members Dr. Dre and Ice Cube had left for new opportunities.Had it not been for Bone Thugz N Harmony, Ruthless Records would have likely fallen apart before Eazy-E's death.

50 Cent to collaborate with Ice Cube

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThroughout his career, 50 Cent has encountered all of the big names in one way or another. The Queens rapper is known for being involved in several high-profile feuds. He is also known for being a part of several high-profile collaborations.Despite being an integral part of Dr. Dre's team for over five years, one person 50 Cent has never encountered