- NewsNICKI MINAJ TURNS 'PINK' ON DEBUT ALBUM
Young Money's femme fatale Nicki Minajpromised that when she reached a million followers on Twitter, she would hop on Ustream and announce her album title. After hitting a milli last week, Nicki honored her promise and hosted a web chat session last night (August 3), during which 13,000 users stopped in to watch. After calling fans that supplied their number via Twitter, she revealed her debut's title, 'Pink Friday,' which was named for its release on November 23 - the same week as Black Friday.
ByRose Lilah334 Views
- NewsKim Kardashian: I'd date Justin Bieber if he was 18
Kim Kardashian is firing back against Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly's criticism of her Elle photo shoot withJustin Bieber. "I thought the shoot was all in good fun - we had a good time," Kim said on Lopez Tonight of The Graduate-themed pictorial, which features the 29-year-old starlet in romantic scenarios with the 16-year-old "Baby" singer and appears in the magazine's September issue.
ByRose Lilah1078 Views - NewsLil Wayne, Thom Yorke & Quincy Jones Make Kanye's 'Cool List'
Kanye West has never been afraid to extend his shine to some of the most creative people in music, fashion, art, design, film, athletics and literature. In fact, he loves all mediums of art to such an extent that fans have picked up some great recommendations from Ye's extensive catalogue of favorites (aka his blog) at any given moment. Last Wednesday, he took to Twitter to name his list of the coolest creative people in the world.
ByRose Lilah521 Views
- NewsJa Rule's Lawyer Breaks Silence On 2-Year Jail Bid
Ja Rule pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, but the New York rapper will not be going behind bars anytime soon. XXLMag.com just got off the phone with his lawyer, Stacey Richman, who says she managed to work out a deal with the district attorney to keep him free until he finishes some prior business agreements.
ByRose Lilah288 Views
- NewsEminem Too Expensive for 'Glee'
Hit musical comedy 'Glee' may be one of the most successful shows on television, but they're not big enough for Eminem. The Fox series, which has built itself into a $500 million dollar brand, has featured performances of popular songs like Rihanna's 'Take a Bow,' Cee-Lo's ubiquitious 'F--- You' and several Billy Joel standards, but Slim Shady's music was reportedly too expensive for the show.
ByRose Lilah601 Views
- NewsCory Gunz Wanted to Sign With Shady Records
Young Money has sure been good to Cory Gunz.
ByRose Lilah1005 Views
Even before officially signing with Lil Wayne’s camp, Cory raised his profile with a scene-stealing guest verse on an early version of Weezy’s “A Milli” in ’08. Gunz joining the YM ranks may have seemed like a foregone conclusion at the time, but the Bronx bomber was quietly hoping to sign with another superstar: Eminem.
- News50 Cent Pokes Fun at Kanye, Khalifa in 'Old 2003 Ferrari'
It looks like 50 Cent is taking it back to the old school, getting back to the basics courtesy of his new joint, 'Old 2003 Ferrari.' Although he has yet to follow the lead of other rappers like Kanye West, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland by announcing a day of the week for free song releases, the Queen's native appears to be fully submerged in his musical comeback.
ByRose Lilah457 Views
- News50 Cent, Ja Rule Rehash Twitter Beef
The long-standing beef between 50 Cent and Ja Rule, continues to be in full effect. Ja, who recently pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges, became the brunt of more 50 Cent jokes, after a fan posted a comment about the situation on 50's Twitter page to which he responded with laughter.
ByRose Lilah884 Views
"Don't nobody care about you fool," 50 tweeted about Ja.
- NewsCassidy Explains Recent Arrest Was Not For New Murder Charge
Philly rapper Cassidy recently made headlines after being picked up by police in New Jersey on probation violation and alleged murder charges However, the MC who was once signed to Swizz Beatz and previously served time for a manslaughter charge cleared his name during a live interview on Power 99 in Philadelphia.
ByRose Lilah288 Views
- NewsLil Wayne’s "Carter IV" Sells 964,000 Units in First Week
It might not be a milli, but Lil Wayne’s long delayed, highly anticipated album, Tha Carter IV, officially sold 964,000 copies in its first week, according to the Nielsen SoundScan report.
ByRose Lilah914 Views - NewsForbes Predicts That Sean "Diddy" Combs Will Become Hip Hop's First Billionaire
The Bad Boy mogul might just beat out 50 Cent, Jay-Z and more in the quest to hit a billi.
- NewsBig Sean Takes Plea in Sexual Misconduct Case
Big Sean is off the hook in the sexual abuse case he picked up last August in New York. The G.O.O.D. Music artist plead guilty to a lesser charge in court today (October 26) and was sentenced to a mere $750 fine.
ByRose Lilah371 Views
- NewsAmber Rose Responds To Kanye's "Shout Out" In Philly
It’s nothing like parting ways with an ex just to see them happy and in love in while you are somewhat lonely…
ByRose Lilah312 Views
It seems as though that may be what Kanye is going through ever since he split with Amber Rose and she found love in Wiz’s arms. Earlier today, a clip circulated of Kanye freestyling to ‘Runaway’ in Philly while giving a subliminal shout out to Amber Rose. He told the audience,
- NewsShawty Redd Found Not Guilty of Murder
Rap producer Shawty Redd can now put his legal troubles behind him. MTV News learned exclusively from Redd's attorney Ashutosh Joshi on Thursday (November 3) that the Atlanta hitmaker has been found not guilty of murder, as well as lesser charges he was hit with after the fatal 2010 New Year's Day shooting of Damon Martin.
ByRose Lilah327 Views
The bench trial, which began Monday, was decided by a judge without a jury and concluded Wednesday. On Thursday, Judge Wade Crumbly cleared the "Who Dat" producer (real name: Demetrius Lee Stewart) on all charges relating to Martin's death. - NewsB.G. Pleads Guilty To Felony Gun Charge: Faces 40 Years
The former Hot Boys rapper faces up to 40 years behind bars.
ByRose Lilah327 Views
Facing felony weapons charges from November 2009, B.G. appeared before a judge yesterday to plead guilty in the case.
According to NOLA (via DDot Omen), the 31-year-old faces up to 40 years in prison for the crime, which occurred during a traffic stop several years ago. The former Hot Boys rapper had guns in his possession - a violation as a convicted felon - and conspired with an associate to get another person, Demounde Pollard, to sign an affidavit falsely stating he owned the guns.
- IndustryUnderrated Audio: Jan. 30- Feb. 5
A lot of tracks get posted on HNHH and some of them fly under your radar, maybe because you've never heard of the artist before, you just didn't feel like clicking, or it wasn't labeled “very hot.” Whatever the reason, we're gunna start exposing some of the audio from the past week that you may have slept on every Monday...
Bodega BAMZ- 100 Keep It (Prod. V'Don) Feat. Smoke DZA & Willie The Kid
ByRose Lilah150 Views - Original ContentHNHH Exclusive: Freeway Speaks On Upcoming Projects & MoreHNHH talks to Philly's Freeway about his upcoming projects and more.ByRose Lilah392 Views
- NewsFormer Jay-Z Business Partner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
Kareem “Biggs” Burke, former business partner of Jay-Z and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, has pled guilty to drug charges, reports
ByRose Lilah7.8K Views - IndustryUnderrated Audio: April 9- 15
You probably know the dilly if you are a frequent HNHH viewer, but if not, this is some audio that (I feel) may have been overlooked from last week. Listen below.
Travis Scott- Animal Feat. T.I.
ByRose Lilah126 Views - NewsG. Dep Convicted Of Murder In 1993 ShootingThe verdict is in for G.Dep, who confessed to shooting a man during a botched robbery in 1993. He has been found guilty of murder.ByRose Lilah174 Views
- NewsJimmy Henchman Found Guilty Of All Charges In Drug CaseJimmy "Henchman" Rosemond's court case came to a close today and he was found guilty of all charges against him.ByRose Lilah104 Views
- NewsLil Wayne Sues Quincy Jones III For Using Songs Without His Permission In "The Carter" DocumentaryAfter unsuccessfully blocking the movie from release, now Lil Wayne is suing the producers of "The Carter" for using his music in the film without his permission.ByRose Lilah831 Views
- NewsJuvenile Pleads Not Guilty To Disorderly Conduct Following Miami BrawlRapper Juvenile has pled not guilty after a Miami brawl which took place at the end of August.ByRose Lilah2.7K Views
- NewsG-Unit's Mike Knox Says 50 Cent Not Involved In Fight With GunplayG-Unit's Mike Knox spoke to Philly's Hot 107.9, and says he was involved in fighting Gunplay, and 50 Cent was not part of the altercation. Knox is also very clear that he has no intention of squashing this beef. ByRose Lilah1203 Views
- NewsLil Wayne's Lawsuit Against Quincy Jones III Potentially Jeopardized Because Of Medical EmergenciesWeezy F's trial has to be delayed and this could prove problematic for the rapper's case.ByRose Lilah331 Views
- NewsLil Wayne Loses "The Carter" Lawsuit & Must Pay $2M For CountersuitLil Wayne has lost his lawsuit against Quincy Jones III for "The Carter" documentary, and is ordered to pay $2M to Jones for a countersuit. ByRose Lilah308 Views
- NewsLil Wayne Blames "Pissed Off" Jury For Losing $2M LawsuitLil Wayne feels that jurors ruled so heavily against him because he did not show up to court in person, and had "trashed" Quincy Jones' documentary. ByRose Lilah268 Views
- NewsTone Trump On Philly Feud Between Meek Mill And CassidyTone Trump isn't a fan of the Meek Mill and Cassidy controversy and finds it damaging to Philadelphia Hip Hop.Byhnhh101 Views
- NewsA$AP Rocky Pleads Guilty To Larceny ChargesStemming from the charges in July, A$AP Rocky pleads guilty to larceny charges and will serve community service. ByRose Lilah406 Views
- NewsA$AP Rocky Explains Pleading Guilty To Grand LarcenyA$AP Rocky visited The Breakfast Club, and spoke on a range of topics while there, including his recent guilty plea of grand larceny, his label situation and more.ByRose Lilah284 Views
- NewsKendrick Lamar Speaks On Being Fully Backed By Interscope and Support From Dr. DreKendrick Lamar recently spoke on being fully backed by new record label, Interscope, while saying he was allowed full creative freedom on his album.ByDhruva Balram deleted452 Views
- NewsPhilly Feud: Meek Mill Comes Back At Cassidy With "Repo"Last night, social media sites and music news lit up with the release of the anticipated diss track/ response from Meek Mill. In the lyrics for "Repo", Meek goes on to claim that Cassidy's car was repossessed. With one song a piece for each of the Philly rappers, will a freestyle battle actually materialize.Byhnhh660 Views
- NewsMeek Mill Says "Repo" Will Be His Last Cassidy DissPhilly native, Meek Mill, says that "Repo" will be the last record he aims at Cassidy.ByMaurice Richardson27.2K Views
- NewsAr-Ab Responds To Meek Mill's Cassidy Diss "Repo"The "Top Goon of Philly" weighs in on the beef between Cassidy and Meek Mill.Byhnhh2.1K Views
- NewsMeek Mill Discusses Philly Rappers Pushing Him To ExcelWith lots of talent coming out of Philadelphia, Meek Mill discusses how the other rappers inspire him to work harder and push himself. ByRose Lilah268 Views
- NewsCassidy Addresses Rape Allegations By Ar-Ab & Says He's Done Firing At Meek MillAnother Philly rapper, Ar-Ab, was involved in the Meek Mill and Cassidy feud, and now Cass defends the strong allegations made against him. He also says he will not fire at Meek if things stay quiet.ByRose Lilah42.7K Views
- NewsEve Defends Beyonce In Lip-Syncing ControversyPhilly rapper Eve voices her opinion on the allegations that pop diva Beyonce lip-synced during her performance at the Presidential Inauguration.ByIva Anthony527 Views
- NewsJustin Timberlake Says Timbaland Fully Produced His Album, Speaks On Tour With Jay-ZJustin Timberlake reveals Timbaland will be the sole producer on "The 20/20 Experience," and says his "Legends of the Summer" tour with Jay-Z is going to be "completely collaborative."ByRose Lilah578 Views
- News50 Cent Cancels Club Appearance After Billy Dib’s Connecticut LossCurtis apparently bailed on a scheduled afterparty to comfort the boxer in the hospital after his loss. Byhnhh403 Views
- NewsMan Who Killed Usher's Step-Son With Jet Ski Has Been Arrested [Update: Accused Man Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges]The man who hit Usher's step-son with a jet ski and caused his death has now been arrested.ByRose Lilah41.5K Views
- NewsLil Wayne Reportedly Dismissing Claims That He Will Lose Car & Mansion In Quincy Jones LawsuitLil Wayne has reportedly dismissed claims that Quincy Jones' lawyers will go after his Miami mansion and Bugatti to satisfy his $3.4 million debt.ByTrevor Smith756 Views
- News2 Chainz Found Not Guilty Of Marijuana Possession2 Chainz was found not guilty of marijuana possession stemming from his run-in with the cops in Maryland.ByRose Lilah283 Views
- NewsGucci Mane Pleads Not Guilty To Aggravated Assault In Champagne Bottle IncidentGucci Mane has pled not guilty to aggravated assault in Atlanta court today.ByRose Lilah512 Views
- NewsGuerilla Black Arrested For Role In Major Credit Card Scam Operation [Update: Guerilla Black Pleads Guilty]L.A. rapper Guerilla Black has been arrested for the second time since July, for his involvement in a major credit card fraud operation.ByRose Lilah4.2K Views
- NewsDiddy, Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Miguel & More React To "Not Guilty" Verdict In Trayvon Martin CaseThe Hip Hop community reacts to Zimmerman's acquittal.Byhnhh1104 Views
- NewsGillie Da Kid Reveals He's Playing Tupac In Upcoming Suge Knight FilmGillie Da Kid says he'll be playing Tupac Shakur in an upcoming movie.ByRose Lilah12.9K Views
- NewsVybz Kartel Found Not Guilty In One Of Two Murder CasesVybz Kartel found not guilty in one of his two murder cases. The second case is still pending.ByRose Lilah20.5K Views
- BeefMeek Mill & Gillie Da Kid Feud Over "King Of Philly" Title, Exchange Diss TracksThe beef between Meek Mill and Gillie Da Kid heats up with some verses directed at one another. ByTrevor Smith21.6K Views
- News50 Cent To Appear In Court On Domestic Violence Charges [Update: 50 Pleads Not Guilty]50 Cent faces arraignment on recent charges that he attacked his former girlfriend.ByRose Lilah739 Views
- NewsChris Brown Pleads Not Guilty To Hit-And-Run Charge, Must Turn Himself In [Update: Chris Booked & Released]Chris Brown pleads not guilty to the hit-and-run charge.ByRose Lilah19.6K Views