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News T.I. Not Being Charged for Ecstasy Arrest in California <blockquote> <p>The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office will not be pursuing their drug case against T.I. The Atlanta rapper was arrested on Sept. 1 in L.A. with his wife, after cops pulled him over for an illegal U-turn on Sunset Strip, and subsequently searched the vehicle after smelling marijuana.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 26, 2010 332 Views
News 'Pink Friday' Album Cover Photographer Explains Artwork <blockquote> <p><img height="475" border="0" width="475" src="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/public/userfiles/image/pink-friday-cover.jpg" alt="" /></p> By Rose Lilah October 26, 2010 689 Views
News Jay-Z to Join Obama Campaign Trail Again? <blockquote> <p>In 2008, Jay-Z teamed up with a megawatt crew to bring some star power to Obama's campaign trail, and most recently, the Brooklyn rapper released a new PSA urging voters to hit the polls during the upcoming elections. Now comes news that Obama's team might recruit Hov for an official position in the next presidential campaign.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 25, 2010 228 Views
News Kanye West Reveals 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' Tracklist <blockquote> <p>During the hubbub leading up to Kanye West's fifth LP 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' one thing that has been mostly overlooked is the actual tracklist. Well, iTunes has posted the official list and it might surprise fans for being heavy on leaked cuts and free G.O.O.D. Friday material. The album, available in stores and online on November 22, features 11 songs and the Beyonce-featuring summer jam 'See Me Now' as a bonus track, although Ye revealed that additional extra cuts would most likely be revealed before the release date.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 25, 2010 375 Views
News Lil Twist On Life Without Lil Wayne: 'Young Money Can't Lose' <p><span style="font-size: large;">On the roughly two-month anniversary of Lil Wayne's stint at Riker's, Young Money's teen rapper Lil Twist speaks on life without the head honcho.</span></p> By Rose Lilah October 22, 2010 457 Views
News HNHH DJ Series - Holiday Season!! <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong>HotNewHipHop & Sermons Domain are teaming up to bring you an exclusive DJ series in which we take the time to pick the brains of today's Hottest and most popular DJ's.  First up is Atlanta's DJ Holiday...Holiday Seasonnnnn!!!</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"> </p> By Rose Lilah October 20, 2010 333 Views
News 50 Cent & Soulja Boy “Mean Mug” for XXL’s November Cover <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/50soulja-cover-marquee.gif"><img width="300" height="218" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-95274" title="50soulja-cover-marquee" src="http://www.xxlmag.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/50soulja-cover-marquee.gif" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Hate it or love it, 50 Cent and Soulja Boy—two of the most polarizing figures in hip-hop—will appear on the magazine’s forthcoming November issue. [See below]</p> By Rose Lilah October 19, 2010 578 Views
News BET Lists Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century <p>The BET Top 10 rappers of the 21st Century list was recently unveiled after serious deliberation by a Hip Hop panel.  The list was disclosed during an hour-long television special, and featured the hottest rappers of the past decade, from 1999 onward.</p> <p> </p> By Rose Lilah October 16, 2010 617 Views
News Soulja Boy Recalls Home Invasion Shootout <p>Soulja Boy has more telling to do. Well over a year after admitting that his Atlanta home was robbed, SB revealed shocking details he ommitted in his original story.</p> <p> </p> By Rose Lilah October 15, 2010 1.9K Views
News Chelsea Handler Battles More 50 Cent Dating Gossip <blockquote> <p>"If I was your best friend, I'd want you around all the time," rapped 50 Cent last week at New Orleans' Blue Nile jazz bar while Chelsea Handler was sitting in the crowd. And after the duo were also caught sitting awfully close to each other at a table, the questions began. Are these two celebs dating?<br /> <br /> Handler denied those rumors on Twitter, writing, "Everyone, calm down. I met with Mr. Cent about a potential project. There's nothing to report yet, I'll let you know if there is."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 13, 2010 543 Views
News Shyne Wants Out Of Def Jam <blockquote> <p>After inking a deal with Def Jam earlier this year, Shyne has hit up SOHH to reveal his issues with the renowned record label and hint at plans to possibly join Lil Wayne and Baby at Cash Money Records.<br /> <br /> Shyne blames Def Jam's lack of interest in promoting and pushing hip-hop acts as a reason for him to seek another label home.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 13, 2010 224 Views
News 50 Cent Scores $200 Million Fund for His Film Company <blockquote> <p>50 Cent's acting and production career got a boost this week, when his company Cheetah Vision Films inked a new, 10-picture movie deal that will be backed by a $200 million hedge fund.<br /> <br /> Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and his partner Randall Emmett -- who launched Cheetah Vision in 2009 -- have teamed up with George Furla's Hedge Fund Film Partners to release their next ten movies through Grindstone Entertainment and Lionsgate Entertainment.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 12, 2010 221 Views