
Chucky Thompson, Hitmaker for Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige, Dead at 53
Thompson helped craft a series of iconic hits by melding hip-hop muscle with classic soul melodies
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Hip-hop legend and activist talks what he hoped to gain — and perhaps stood to lose — from discussing his Contract With Black America with President Trump’s campaign
“Facts: I put out the [Contract With Black America]. Both parties contacted me. Dems said we’ll address the CWBA after the election. Trump campaign made some adjustments to their plan,” rapper says
On the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Ice Cube looks back at his early days
Counting down Hollywood’s highest achievements
Rapper talks performing with MC Ren and DJ Yella and revisiting 'Straight Outta Compton' classics.