It's been a long eight years for America…longer for some than others (see New Orleans). Luckily, we have some very creative musical artists out there suffering along with us. For them, the first amendment is expressed through their music.

Rappers T.I., LL Cool J and Young Jeezy are set to be honored at a hip-hop ball for raising awareness of this year's presidential election.

The music executive who succeeded rap mogul Jay-Z as head of Def Jam Records has been found shot dead in his Atlanta, Georgia apartment.

Kevin Federline has sparked reports he's back with his ex-girlfriend Shar Jackson after taking her to Las Vegas for a birthday weekend.

Young Jeezy has discovered he was a big part of Olympics hero Michael Phelps' record-breaking eight gold medal run - the swimmer played the rapper's songs to prepare for his races.

Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes have announced details of their upcoming co-headline tour with The Roots.

Houston, Texas rappers Trae and Mike Jones stole the show at Monday's Ozone Awards by fighting backstage before the ceremony began. Jones was punched in the fracas,

Hollywood swayed under the pressure of much more than just the ripple of a Southern California earthquake this week. First there was the LA TV Fest

Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has unveiled further details of his much-anticipated new album, Paper Trail. The multiple Grammy Award-winning superstar will release the follow-up to 2007's