- NewsNew T.I. Studio Album Coming on August 24
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T.I. isn’t wasting any time. The recently freed Atlanta rapper plans on dropping his highly anticipated seventh solo studio album this summer.
His new disc will be titled King Uncaged and it will be hitting stores on August 24—just four days before his new movie, Takers, comes to the big screen.
- NewsDrake Finishes 'Thank Me Later,' Reveals Next Single
With most stories about Drake leaning towards the chronic postponement of his hotly-anticipated album, 'Thank Me Later,' some news has surfaced catapulting things into a more positive direction towards an actual June 15 release date for his debut.
ByRose Lilah18.8K Views
- NewsDrake's 'Fancy' Video Sets Out To 'Make Women Feel Special'
Hip-hop heartthrob Drake is keeping it all about the ladies in the video for his Swizz Beatz-produced single "Fancy." The Young Money MC enlisted Swizzy and T.I. for the Thank Me Later joint's clip, but even with all that hip-hop testosterone on set, Drizzy insisted that his latest clip is for his female fans.
ByRose Lilah410 Views
- NewsLupe Fiasco Brought To Tears By His Fans Outry For "Lasers"
Lupe Fiasco talked to MTV about the recent online petition that was formed for Atlantic Records to release his new album entitled "Lasers"
He said:
ByRose Lilah204 Views - NewsLil Wayne Letter #5
What’s poppin?!
ByRose Lilah2.3K Views
Me, I’m good, figured I’d update my glorious fans again. Better sooner than later right? I’ll try to do this more frequently.
- NewsT.I. Allegedly Had Codeine, Ecstasy, Marijuana During L.A. Arrest
When T.I. and wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested in Los Angeles earlier this month, police originally charged them with possession of a controlled substance — a substance which would later be revealed to be Ecstasy. But according to new documents, that might not have been the only drug in their possession. The charges could send T.I. back to prison.
- NewsT.I. Ordered to Report to Arkansas Prison by Nov. 1
T.I. has been ordered to report back to Forrest City Correctional Facility -- where he served seven months of his 10-month sentence in 2009 for weapons charges -- in Arkansas no later than Nov. 1 to begin serving an 11-month sentence for violating his federal probation.
- NewsGucci Mane Pepper-Sprayed and Arrested in Atlanta
Gucci Mane just can't seem to stay out of trouble. The rapper was arrested in Atlanta today for a slew of infractions including driving on the wrong side of the road, driving without a license, damage to government property, obstruction, and running a red light or stop sign. According to Atlanta Police Department spokesperson, Curtis Davenport, Gucci, born Radric Davis, had to be pepper sprayed in order for police to arrest him. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, and will later be transported to Fulton County Jail.
- NewsWhat Up With Eddie G: The “Big 5” On The West Coast
This column was supposed to start last week, but I was preoccupied watching the start of the NBA season. I know, it takes a certain kind of lazy asshole to use that as an excuse, but it’s true. Me being a Laker fan, I had to keep my eyes on the “Big 3” in Miami (final verdict – I’m not worried.) Anyway, I’ve been so damn wrapped up in all of that ish that I didn’t even pay attention to what was going on in the world of online hip-hop downloads over the past week. With just a few hours left bef
ByRose Lilah206 Views - NewsKanye West Sits Down with Matt Lauer on ‘Today’ Show
After taking to his Twitter account to express his outrage over an interview with Matt Lauer, the full “Today” show interview reveals why. During the pre-taped chat, things took a turn for the worse after the network made ‘Ye watch a clip of former President Bush speaking about the rapper’s infamous remarks.
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- NewsKanye Talks Bush, Taylor Swift, Matt Lauer at NY Show
Kanye West took over New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show to commemorate the release of his fifth album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," dazzling audience members including Lyor Cohen and Questlove with reconfigured renditions of his tracks.
ByRose Lilah232 Views
But the highlight of the gig wasn't just guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Ryan Leslie, Pusha T and more. 'Ye finished up with a heated nine-minute speech, doting on everything from Taylor Swift and President Bush to his first-week album sales.
- NewsCrooked I Breaks Silence On Funkmaster Flex
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Nearly two weeks later, King Tech and Crooked I debate if Flex's comments were just a case of free speech or disrespecting the late, great 2Pac.
Despite an apology and attempts to clarify his two-week-old comments about “not sucking 2Pac’s dick,” Funkmaster Flex is still being questioned for the timing of his statements. Fellow deejay and radio personality King Tech, called Crooked I—who like ‘Pac once called Death Row Records home—to get a different viewpoint on both the timing and the comments.
- NewsNicki Minaj Takes London by Storm, Forced to Cancel Gig
London is crazy for Nicki Minaj. Fans and paparazzi clamored outside the fancy Dorchester Hotel yesterday for a peep at the Young Money femcee's new cotton candy hair-do. Minaj is in Britain, enjoying the country's trademark scones and tea, and promoting her platinum debut 'Pink Friday.' The pandemonium over Minaj even spilled over later into the evening after she announced two surprise gigs in the U.K. capital.
ByRose Lilah159 Views
- News50 Cent Says New Album Coming ‘This Summer’, First Single ‘Soon’
The bad guy is almost back: 50 Cent said he's completed "80 percent" of his next album, the forthcoming Black Magic, which should arrive later this year.
ByRose Lilah153 Views
- NewsT-Pain to Leak 'RevolveR' Album
T-Pain, a once-unstoppable hit maker, now finds his trusty Auto-Tune on the outs with most music fans, and his label doesn't appear to be willing to put out a long-in-the-works album entitled 'RevolveR.' So, T-Pain plans on leaking his own album.
ByRose Lilah236 Views
- NewsGame's 'Red Nation' Video Banned by MTV and BET
In early April, Game filmed the video for his new single 'Red Nation' in downtown Los Angeles, describing the shoot as "a real rebel scene," and just a month later, both MTV and BET have decided to ban the controversial video.
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Game took to Twitter to rant about the new ban on Monday night (May 9), writing, "So BET "BANNED" the #REDNation video !!!!! Said me & @liltunechi were too gang affiliated in it. Thoughts?"
- News‘Gucci Gucci’ Rapper Kreayshawn Signs w/Columbia
After getting much hype with her “Gucci Gucci” viral track, East Oakland, California, rapper Kreayshawn has officially signed with Columbia Records. The 21-year-old will release “Gucci Gucci” via digital retailers on Tuesday, June 14th, and is preparing her upcoming debut album due later this year.
ByRose Lilah325 Views - NewsT.I.’s Last Message To Fans From Jail
Although the official date of Tip’s release from Forrest City prison is still not known, there are reports that the rapper is due to taste freedom later this month. In his last message from jail, T.I. thanks fans for the support and promises to come back with a bang on the music front. He will surely have a lot of work to do.
ByRose Lilah232 Views
Read it below.
- NewsJ. Cole To Release Jay-Z Collaboration, "Mr. Nice Watch," Later Today
The Sideline Kid is liberating his highly anticipated collaboration with his Roc Nation boss.
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Ahead of the release of his upcoming debut Cole World: The Sideline Story (September 27th), J. Cole is releasing one of the most highly anticipated tracks from the album as a gift to fans.
Cole took to his Twitter account in the early hours to announce that he will release the self-produced "Mr. Nice Watch" featuring Jay-Z, who he had been chasing for a guest verse for several months.
- NewsGame Announces "The R.E.D. Album" Tour
Chuck Taylor is hitting the road for a monthlong trek around the country.
ByRose Lilah296 Views
The Game has announced his upcoming "The R.E.D. Album" tour, which brings the Compton, California native from the West Coast to the Midwest.
The tour kicks off in San Diego, California on October 20th at 4th & B, with plans to make stops at Idaho Falls, ID's The Peppertree, Salt Lake City, Utah's The Complex and Detroit, Michigan's St. Andrew's Hall. The monthlong trek concludes at Dallas, Texas' House of Blues on November 17th.
- NewsDrake Enlists Andre 3000 For "Take Care"
Producer Noah "40" Shebib reveals that Three Stacks cameos on the upcoming LP.
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Drake previously reached out to Andre 3000 for his debut LP Thank Me Later, but Three Stacks originally turned him down. For his upcoming sophomore release Take Care, Drizzy finally got his wish, collaborating with the Outkast member for a cut on the album.
In an interview with The Fader, Drake's go-to producer Noah "40" Shebib revealed that 3K phoned Drake to express interest in collaborating for the upcoming album.
- NewsFlo Rida Arrives Late To Festival, Gets Turned Away & Police Raid His Suite
Reports indicate that Flo Rida arrived late to a festival in Australia and was turned away from the venue. Later, police raided his hotel suite and found drugs.
ByRose Lilah196 Views
Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Flo Rida did not appear as scheduled for Newcastle's Fat As Butter festival in Australia. Promoters later noted that Flo Rida's absence had to do with him arriving late and him not being "in a suitable condition to perform." Promoters also acknowledged that they were upset and that they had paid Flo Rida months prior to the festival date.
- NewsJuelz Santana Arrested For Making Terrorist Threats
The rapper was pinched and released several hours later on suspicion of making terrorist threats.
ByRose Lilah495 Views
Juelz Santana was arrested earlier this week in New Jersey on suspicion of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct.
According to TMZ, law enforcement officials wouldn’t disclose what constituted the threats. Police say that the Dipset member refused to allow them to search his vehicle, which was later impounded.
The Diplomats rapper was arrested and held for several hours. He was later released on $46,500 bail.
- NewsBig Sean Says G.O.O.D. Music Album Almost Done
Big Sean spoke to MTV on the sets of his ‘Slight Work’ video shoot and gave an update on the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation album. Sean says the crew is flying to London to finish the album which is almost done and should be out in Spring, 2012. His sophomore album is coming later in the Summer. And before everything else, he will be releasing his F.F.O.E.
ByRose Lilah174 Views - NewsLupe Fiasco Waiting On Atlantic Records For New Album
Lupe Fiasco had a successful year in 2011 with his album "Lasers" topping Billboard charts, and selling 200,000 copies in the first week, although Atlantic Records delayed the LP coming out. Once again, it seems Atlantic Records is the cause of the delay for Lupe's fourth album, which he plans to begin this year.
ByRose Lilah61 Views - NewsFrench Montana Addresses Drake's Verse On Rick Ross' "Stay Schemin"
One of the most talked about tracks on Rick Ross’ Rich Forever mixtape has been “Stay Schemin” featuring French Montana and Drake, the latter of which dropped subliminal disses throughout his verse. During an interview with LA Leakers’ Justin Credible, French addressed Drizzy’s verse on the track, stating that while Driz wouldn’t even admit to who he addressed, listeners can connect the dots.
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- NewsA$AP Rocky & Jeremy Scott Cover Complex
Complex's February/March 2012 issues features hip-hop's favourite rookie, A$AP Rocky, along with hip-hop style-maker, Jeremy Scott. The photoshoot seemed like a pretty dope one, peep some photos and the cover below.
In the interview the two, who had never met before, chop it up about the usual- fashion, music. Read some excerpts below.
ByRose Lilah773 Views - NewsNicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, J. Cole, Ne-Yo, Pitbull & More Will Perform At NBA All-Star Weekend
With NBA's All-Star festivities approaching, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Pitbull and others have added their names to the list of performers for the events scheduled to take place later this month in Orlando, Florida.
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Minaj will start things off for the All-Star Game, performing a medley of songs as players are introduced. Mary J. Blige will follow with the U.S. national anthem. Pitbull and Ne-Yo will then team up for the halftime show.
- NewsMac Miller Sets Macadelic Mixtape for March 23 ReleaseMac Miller returns with a brand new mixtape later this month called "Macadelic."ByRose Lilah543 Views
- NewsKendrick Lamar Talks On Representing the West Coast & His Many Layers As An ArtistKendrick Lamar had a lengthy conversation about if he feels pressure as an artist reppin' the West, the Tupac hologram, "Cartoon & Cereal" & more.ByRose Lilah531 Views
- NewsMissy Elliott Talks "Supa Dupa Fly" And Titles For New AlbumFifteen years later, Missy Elliott talks about "Supa Dupa Fly" and discusses her recording process and possibly titles for her upcoming LP. ByRose Lilah483 Views
- NewsArtist Intro: Interscope's Hit Maker Producer & Rapper Lil PlayyHNHH spent some time with rapper, producer and Interscope signee, Lil Playy, in the studio. Get to know this rising talent who was co-signed by Jimmy Iovine, who has already produced multiple hit singles., and now is working on rising as a rapper. ByRose Lilah127 Views
- NewsSaigon Says He'd Like To Punch Rick Ross & 2 ChainzSaigon says he's given up the beef life, and seconds later says he'd like to punch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz.ByRose Lilah9.2K Views
- NewsChief Keef Probation Violation Hearing Delayed Until JanuaryChief Keef's probation hearing has been delayed until later January as the prosecution needs extra time to gather materials. ByRose Lilah53 Views
- NewsLil Wayne Gets New Face Tattoo As Homage To Skateboard CompanyAs reference to famed skate company Baker, Lil Wayne gets a new tattoo on his forehead. ByRose Lilah1371 Views
- NewsMeek Mill Suing Philadelphia Police For False ImprisonmentMeek plans to take legal action after Philadelphia police cuffed him and held him in custody, only to release him later with no charges.ByTrevor Smith586 Views
- NewsThe Roots Reveal Title For New AlbumThe Roots have announced the title for their new album. "& Then You Shoot Your Cousin" will be out later this year or in early 2014.ByTrevor Smith345 Views
- NewsLupe Announces New Album Title On Twitter, Then Deletes It [Update: Confirms Title On Red Carpet]Lupe announced earlier today via Twitter that his new album would be titled "Tetsuo & Youth", but later deleted the tweet.ByTrevor Smith14.5K Views
- BasketballLil Wayne Reportedly Kicked Out Of Miami Heat Game For Making Gun Gesture At FanLil Wayne tweeted that he was kicked out of yesterday's Miami Heat game for rooting for the visiting Lakers, but a witness says he was ejected for making a threatening gun gesture at a fan. ByRose Lilah549 Views
- NewsFabolous Announces "Loso's Way 2" Release Date & FeaturesLoso discuses his upcoming album, MTV's "Hottest MCs" list and Lakers fandom. Byhnhh1084 Views
- NewsChief Keef Heckles Nicki Minaj On Twitter, Says He's In Love With Her & Asks For FeatureChief Keef was on Twitter last night causing a ruckus. He first told Nicki Minaj to "Drop Da Dead Dinner", then asked Rihanna for a feature and later asked Nicki for the same.ByJason Pollak71.7K Views
- BeefBlack Thought Recalls Short Lived Beef With Nas, Considered Slapping HimBlack Thought remembers beefing with Nas over his appearance in a Spike Lee film, and how the two later made amends.ByTrevor Smith3.8K Views
- NewsKim Kardashian Reportedly Planning To Take Baby On Tour With Kanye WestKim Kardashian is reportedly planning to take her baby on the road with Kanye West when 'Ye embarks on a tour later this year.ByRose Lilah352 Views
- NewsTony Touch Enlists Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More For Upcoming AlbumTony Touch reveals the tracklist and artwork for his upcoming album "The Piece Maker 3: Return of the 50 MCs"ByRose Lilah916 Views
- NewsKanye West Unfazed By "Yeezus" Leak, Label Goes After LeakerWhile Kanye couldn't care less about his album leaking, his label plans to hunt down the culprit.ByTrevor Smith477 Views
- NewsAssociation Of French Bakers Pens Open Letter To Kanye West Concerning His Croissant Line In "I Am A God"The controversy continues. Byhnhh883 Views
- BeefRihanna & Teyana Taylor Engage In Twitter BeefRihanna threw shade at Teyana Taylor in an Instagram post, and was later called out by the singer on Twitter.ByTrevor Smith277.3K Views
- NewsDaz Dillinger Claims GTA V Used Two Of His Tracks Without PermissionDaz Dillinger writes a cease & desist letter to the makers of Grand Theft Auto V for using two of his songs in the video game without his permission.ByRose Lilah759 Views
- NewsMaino Arrested & Released In NYCA few weeks back, Maino was arrested and later released in NYC for driving on a suspended license. ByKevin Goddard871 Views
- NewsKanye West & Kim Kardashian Reportedly Planning To Sue Whoever Leaked Proposal Footage [Update: Youtube Co-Founder Leaked The Footage]Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are upset with the marriage proposal video leaker, and they may be looking to sue.ByRose Lilah641 Views