CONTROVERSY

LL Cool explains what he meant by some of the lyrics in "Accidental Racist," his country-rap collaboration with Brad Paisley.

Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q chopped it up with DJ Drama about the Rick Ross controversy and Q's recent nod as an XXL Freshman.

Meek Mill speaks on his features on the upcoming "Dreamchasers 3," as well as gives his thoughts on Rick Ross' lyrics debate.

Jay-Z & Beyonce's trip to Cuba was officially sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Not everything was lovely about the power couple's Cuban getaway.

Talib Kweli clarifies his comments about Rick Ross and Lil Wayne's lyrics, and talks about double standards in hip hop.

A protest from womens' rights group UltraViolet against Rick Ross' date rape lyrics will take place today outside the Reebok store in NYC

Talib Kweli says he thinks Lil Wayne should apologize for his lyrics referencing Emmett Till, and explains how it affects society.

Talib Kweli participated in a discussion of Rick Ross' controversial "U.O.E.N.O." lyrics yesterday, calling the MMG rapper "misguided", and his apology "unacceptable".

Rocko's controversial song "U.O.E.N.O." may be getting an all-star remix with Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar.

Rick Ross explains that MMG doesn't condone rape, and says his lyrics in "U.O.E.N.O." were misunderstood.

Rick Ross' line in the Rocko song “U.O.E.N.O.” has drawn criticism from fans and journalists, due to it's alleged promotion of date rape.

Mackelmore recently came under fire for licensing his song with Ryan Lewis, "Wing$," for a spot promoting NBA All-Star Weekend. Now the rapper has responded to those criticizing him.

After the release of Future’s “Karate Chop”, featuring the Young Money honcho Lil Wayne, Emmet Till’s cousin had a few words to say about the use of her relative’s name in the song.