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David Banner Salutes T.I. for Turning Him Into a 'Million-Dollar Producer'
The producer and activist said Tip advocated for radio to play his beat tags at the beginning of his songs.

T.I. on ‘Trap Muzik’: ‘I Anticipated the Success, But I Can't Say the Same for Its Impact’
The album was released on August 19, 2003, and birthed a subgenre that's dominating hip-hop to this day.

David Banner on Jack Harlow’s White Privilege: 'I Think He Would Tell You That'
While chatting with TMZ at LAX on Friday, David Banner shared his thoughts on whether or not Jack Harlow benefits from being a white rapper.

14 Times Rappers Got Dissed On Their Own Beats
Making a diss song is an art form, and dissing someone over a beat from one of their own songs is the oldest trick in the book. Here are 14 times it went down.

David Banner Isn’t OK With the Fact He ‘Watched the Whole Industry Jack the Migos' Style’
The 47-year-old Banner has never been shy about telling the truth, which made it easy for him to admit the Migos created a movement that changed rap music.

Lil Wayne Is the Forefather of Modern Rap
As 'Tha Carter III' turns 10, we're taking a look back at Lil Wayne's impact on rap as we know it today.

Kurtis Blow Says Future Is The Most Influential Rapper Who Doesn't Get Enough Credit
The golden era MC hopped on Reddit for an "Ask Me Anything" session in which he shared some interesting thoughts on contemporary hip-hop.

Malik Yusef Defends Kanye West’s Take on Slavery
"I think it was an oversimplification that Ye did,” Yusef says.

The Best Rap Verse of the Month
Black Thought gets disprespectful on a guest verse, and lands himself the best verse we heard in May.

Lil Wayne and Young Money Reportedly Must Pay David Banner Over $150,000
A recent judicial ruling in David Banner's favor means Lil Wayne and Young Money owes him major money.

Tyrese Breaks Up Argument Between Lyfe Jennings and David Banner During Police Reform Panel
Things got heated between David Banner and Lyfe Jennings during a police reform town hall in Atlanta, prompting Tyrese to break up the argument.

J. Cole Finally Receives His College Diploma from St. John's University
Cole says he'll send it to his mom immediately.

Premiere: Listen to David Banner's "Evil Knievil" f/ Ernestine Johnson
David Banner is back with a message.


Interview: David Banner Talks 'Sex, Drugs, And Video Games' Album
The producer/rapper talks about his star-studded new (free!) album, why Tupac inspires him, and how he plans to bank $2 million.

Music Links of The Day 5/17/2012
Kreayshawn praises Kitty Pryde, the importance of Jay-Z's backing of Obama, and what David Banner would do as President.

Music Links of The Day 5/4/2012
Remembering MCA, rappers talk their favorite comic superheroes and special powers, and The Weeknd live in Chicago.

Music Links of The Day 4/26/2012
Waka Flocka Flame live in NYC, a large chunk of J Dilla's record collection is for sale, and Warren G wants to collaborate with A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar.