It’s been about 40 years since the 16-year-old Queens rap hyena LL Cool J released “I Need A Beat,” his classic debut single, on the newly founded label Def Jam Recordings. It’s been eight years since LL released his most recent single — “You Already,” a collaboration with the...

He also spoke about working with Q-Tip, Rick Ross, Fat Joe and more as well as why Kendrick Lamar won his battle with DrakeThe post LL COOL J on his first album in 11 years, ‘THE FORCE’: “I want to do the Blackest shit in the world” appeared first on NME.

"I got a copy here. I don't listen to it but I got it"The post Fat Joe claims he has copy of unreleased Jay-Z collab appeared first on NME.

Fat Joe was born on this day in 1970. Happy 52nd birthday, Fat Joe! As Complex points out, the Terror Squad rapper is celebrating his big day by announcing a new one-man standup performance based on his upcoming memoir The Book Of Jose.

Akon, Fat Joe, Trina and more will join the hip-hop mogul on the Mediterranean island this summerThe post 50 Cent shares stacked line-up for ‘Green Light Gang’ Malta experience appeared first on NME.