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Kanye West 's Messiah complex has reached new heights. The man who once said that people looked at him as if he was Hitler has a new album called "Yeezus" with a one song, "I Am a God" West isn't Jesus, perhaps not even a music deity to his fans any more.

Rap music has put forth some of the craziest characters in all of pop culture, from Flava Flav to the Beastie Boys, but few rap artists have been as enigmatic and purposefully difficult as Kanye West, who went from being something of a Jay Z clone to the natural heir to Hova's throne.

Superstar Beyonc Knowles has congratulated Kim Kardashian and Kanye West on the birth of their daughter .

It's not the most original conceit: blending rappers with the Beatles to create a new work.

Last night Jay-Z and Beyonce played the royal couple they are at 40/40 Club's 10-year anniversary celebration at the flagship location in NYC.

Jay-Z announced the release date of his latest album via Samsung, Kanye West, J. Cole and Mac Miller all drop albums Tuesday.

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When you're locked in a global war to dominate the smartphone market, every little advantage helps.

"Man of Steel," rocked the weekend box office taking in an estimated $113 million.

Even the name of J. Cole's new album, Born Sinner , is a nod to the hip-hop lineage from which he descends: Biggie> Jay> J. Even the name of J. Cole's new album, Born Sinner , is a nod to the hip-hop lineage from which he descends: Biggie> Jay> J. "Long live the idols - may they never be your rivals!" the rapper and producer J. Cole exclaims in a ... (more)

J. Cole continues to live up to the hype he initially got from rap great Jay-Z, delivering an assortment of quality songs on his sophomore album, "Born Sinner."

This Wednesday, June 19th at 4 PM PST, schlock-rock entity, Andrew W.K. will attempt to set a world record by drumming for 24 consecutive hours.

Rap superstars have been busy making announcements lately . Toronto's Drake joined the headline-grabbing party this morning by announcing a 41-city North American tour titled "Would You Like a Tour?" Auto-tune savant Future and R&B leg-dropper Miguel will also perform.

THEY are well known for their skills with a rugby ball but Simon Zebo and Paddy Jackson can also rap - sort of.

Jay-Z surprised fans on Sunday evening when he made the announcement that he will be releasing a new album called "Magna Carta Holy Grail" on July 4. With weeks until the release of "Magna Carta Holy Grail," the news of the album came as a surprise.

Hugely popular hip-hop artist Jay-Z has announced a new record titled Magna Carta Holy Grail and in a bold move, the record will be available first to owners of Samsung's Galaxy smartphones at no cost.

Bullock is apparently being lined-up to take on the role of Miss Hannigan in Jay-Z and Will Smith's update Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock is apparently the frontrunner to take on the role of Miss Hannigan in the upcoming remake of the musical Annie , with E! News confirming that the actress is set to star in the Jay-Z and Will Smith helmed project.

Kanye West with Kim Kardashian at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in New York on May 6, 2013.

Kanye West with Kim Kardashian at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in New York on May 6, 2013.

Jay-Z stays winning. Now, the rap mogul man has another trick up his sleeve, which will supposedly be this new big music streaming service with Samsung.