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News Lil Wayne to Debut '6 Foot 7 Foot' Video on Thursday <p>Two-and-a-half months after his epic '6 Foot 7 Foot' single dropped, Lil Wayne is finally debuting his music video for the Bangladesh-produced banger on Thursday (March 3) at 7:54 PM EST on MTV.<br /> <br /> The song is Wayne's first single since his release from Rikers Island prison in November, and the typically hyper-productive rapper has been keeping a uncharacteristically low profile since, only popping up on a handful of remixes and leaking a mixtape verse here and there.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 02, 2011 619 Views
News Lil' Kim Blames Cash Money Records for Nicki Minaj Beef <p>As one of the most publicized feuds in rap over the past decade, Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj's beef has amplified in recent months. But the spar has surprisingly deep roots. The Queen Bee, who recently released her 'Black Friday' mixtape sporting a decapitated Nicki on its cover, explains that the problem doesn't alone lie with the Harajuku Barbie, and that the disrespect from her label Cash Money actually sparked the back-and-forth between the rapstresses.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 01, 2011 717 Views
News Wale and Kid Cudi Reconcile Via Twitter <p>Proving once again that Twitter is truly the great mediator, feuding rappers Wale and Kid Cudi have publicly made amends, using the social media platform to communicate their reconciliation.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 01, 2011 268 Views
News Lil Wayne Searched by Federal Agents <p>Lil Wayne can't seem to catch a break. The Young Money head honcho, who was released from Rikers Island last November, was greeted by federal agents upon landing at a Miami airport.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 28, 2011 270 Views
News Juvenile Arrested for Marijuana Possession <p>No stranger to run-ins with the law, rapper Juvenile was arrested Saturday (Feb. 26) in Louisiana for marijuana possession as well as driving with a suspended license.<br /> <br /> The 'Beast Mode' creator, born Terius Gray, was pulled over at about 10:55PM late Saturday after Sterlington Police Sgt. Jacob Greer clocked him driving 75 mph in a 65 mph zone. According to Sgt. Greer, Juvenile passed in the right lane as well, which is illegal in the state of Louisiana.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 28, 2011 321 Views
News Kanye’s ‘All Of The Lights’ Video Removed Over Epilepsy Fears <p>A few days ago, Epilepsy Action, a awareness organisation, contacted Youtube and asked them to take down the new music video for Kanye West’s ‘All of The Lights‘. According to them, there is so much flashing imagery in the clip that it could cause seizures among Epilepsy sufferers. Since there are no broadcasting regulations regarding flashing imagery online, officials at Epilepsy Action demanded that the clip be taken off Youtube especially when it doesn’t contain a warning at the start.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2011 284 Views
News Snoop Dogg Taps All-Star Guests for 'Doggumentary' <p>Snoop Dogg is reaching out to an impressive roster for his upcoming 11th album, 'Doggumentary.' The Long Beach native has revealed the tracklist and guest stars on his upcoming LP, which features a staggering 21 tracks -- some of which have already been released for free as part of his Puff Puff Pass Tuesday series.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2011 232 Views
News Chris Brown Allowed to Be Near Rihanna, Judge Rules <p>A Los Angeles County judge lifted the terms of the protective order against Chris Brown on Tuesday (Feb. 21), allowing him to be closer to his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. The Virginia native's restraining order was reduced to a Level One order, granting him the right to have contact with the Bajan beauty so long as he does not "harass, annoy or molest her."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2011 519 Views
News Atlanta Rapper Pill Signs to Rick Ross' Maybach Music <p>Since Rick Ross made the announcement that he had chosen to bring his Maybach Music imprint to Warner Bros. Records, fans and critics alike have been wondering who the next signee under the new deal would be. Ross didn't venture far from his Miami roots to look for Maybach Music's newest recruit: Atlanta rapper Pill has just joined the roster.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2011 324 Views
News Eminem Reaches One Billion Views on YouTube <p>Eminem might have been snubbed at the Grammys, but when it comes to social networking, he's part of an elite group of artists to reach the top in viewership.<br /> <br /> The 'Recovery' hitmaker is expected to join Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber as the only artists to achieve one billion views on YouTube.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 22, 2011 258 Views