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News Drake Earning High School Degree This Summer, Talks On OVO Fest Drizzy Drake spoke on his plans for the summer, and his now-established annual event, the OVO Fest, in a recent interview. By Rose Lilah August 03, 2012
News Gunplay Talks On "Bogota" Album, Working With Pharrell MMG's Gunplay revealed he's working with producer Pharrell on his upcoming album. By Rose Lilah August 03, 2012
News Freeway Rick Ross Ordered To Pay Portion Of Rapper Rick Ross' Legal Fees As the saga continues between the two Rick Ross', the real Rick Ross was ordered by a judge yesterday to pay part of Ricky Rozay's court and attorney fees. By Rose Lilah August 03, 2012
News Kendrick Lamar Says "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Won't Sound Like "Section.80" Kendrick Lamar continues to reveal tidbits of information regarding his debut album. In a recent interview, Kendrick says this album "won't sound like 'Section.80'." By Rose Lilah August 02, 2012
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: July 20 to August 01 Welcome to this week’s ‘140 Bars Or Less’ post where we look at the “best-in tweet” in the world of Hip Hop. This week MGK is a numb-nuts, T-Pain ponders a style change, and Slim Thug is NOT the father. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2012
Reviews Review: Jon Connor's "While You Were Sleeping" In his latest mixtape offering, Jon Connor displays the gritty wordplay he is renowned for. His ability to carry actual songs with features, and not just spit bars, is what is actually the showcase for the tape. By Rachaela VB August 02, 2012
News Mac Miller Sued For $10M For Sample On "Macadelic" Mac Miller is being sued for $10M by another plaintiff for illegally sampling his song on Miller's "Fuck 'Em All". By Rose Lilah August 02, 2012
News Lil Wayne Says Skateboarding Has Put "Rap On The Backburner" Weezy says his skateboarding lifestyle keeps him pre-occupied and rap has taken a back seat. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2012
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "God Forgives, I Don't" Rick Ross' audaciously titled "God Forgives, I Don't" is one of the most anticipated albums of the year, armed with some of the biggest features in the game. Those searching for bangers will not be disappointed as Ross oscillates between letting his stellar features shine, and commanding tracks on his own. By Jon Godfrey August 02, 2012
News Rick Ross Talks On If He Would Collaborate With Young Jeezy For An Album The Bawse & the Snowman haven't always been on good terms, but Ross may be open to collaborating with Jeezy if the price is right. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2012
News Eminem Talks Solo LP & Relationship With 50 Cent Eminem revealed that he is working on a new solo LP. He also talked about his relationship with 50 Cent, and working on the Slaughterhouse album. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2012
News Havoc Reflects On Impact Of Jay-Z Beef With Mobb Deep In his recent sit-down with AHH, Havoc continues to reflect on Prodigy and Mobb Deep. This time he talks about the Jay-Z beef with the group. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2012