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"