INDEPENDENT

Ace Hood's wife Shelah Marie got the rapper some plaques to mark his achievements as an independent artist.

J. Prince's appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast found the Rap-A-Lot Records' CEO detailing his history with law enforcement, and how he became a target after attempting to become independent of the music industry and major labels.

The prolific MC is seeing his hard work pay off as he reaches mainstream success.

With his crusade to alter the music industry still ongoing, Kanye West turns to Birdman and Master P for guidance.

Kanye West's Presidential campaign remains very much real.

Juicy J is ready to enjoy the latest chapter of his career -- independence -- with the release of a new Wiz Khalifa assisted single.

Steve Stoute and Russ discuss the implications of Drake potentially going 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."