INDEPENDENT

Kanye West has already been ruled out to run as an independent candidate in New York, Texas, and four other states.

Russ celebrates his status as an independent artist in his new post.

Gucci Mane is still debating whether or not he should go through with his decision to leave Atlantic Records and become an independant artist.

How much does Russ make? The rapper reveals his earnings through out the years and sends a message to artists.

With the release of his first single under his own One Umbrella imprint, Tory Lanez is finally an independent artist.

Tory Lanez humble-bragged about the amount of labels offering him "life-changing," multi-million dollar record deals now that he's a free agent.

Jeezy speaks to Ebro Darden about his new album and what it means to be an independent artist for Rap Life on Apple Music.

No hard feelings there. He just wants to own his music.

Troy Ave launches the "#PostYaPublishingCheckChallenge."

"Songs About You" couldn't arrive sooner.

"The only label I’m on right now is L.O.D."

Spotify is making some changes.

"Yeah. I don’t want my music to be owned by white entities—that’s mainly why I’m independent."

This will be her latest release under Beauty Mark Entertainment.

Visionary Records will be focused on "discovering and advancing innovative artistry."

Joyner Lucas parts ways with his label.

Iggy Azalea has taken control of her own fate.

It didn't take long for the offers to come pouring in.

INTERVIEW: The R&B sweetheart dishes about life and love through a balanced perspective.