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News Wiz Khalifa Shades Fly Off Shelves <p>Wiz Khalifa has earned himself another hit -- this time, in the sunglasses department. The Pittsburgh rapper released his first sunglasses line dubbed The Elevators in November 2010, issuing 500 pairs of the first edition specs that have almost entirely flown off shelves.<br /> <br /> Eyetique, which produced the first line of shades, is planning on manufacturing a second line of the popular eyewear, which has been sold in Alaska, Canada and Hawaii. "Thirty percent of sales are international," vice president Brad Childs told Pittsburgh's D Busieness News.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 11, 2011
News The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists Of 2011 <p>Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has had quite a career thus far. Since debuting in 1996 with hip-hop classic Reasonable Doubt, he has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He’s parlayed his musical success into lucrative businesses in the realms of fashion, cuisine and advertising (for more, check out my new Jay-Z book, which hits stores next week). Last year he earned $63 million, tops among hip-hop artists for the third time in four years.<br /> By Rose Lilah March 10, 2011
News Could Shaq have saved the Notorious B.I.G.? (Video) What could have Shaq have done? By HNHH Staff March 10, 2011
News XXL Freshman 2011 Freestyle: Mac Miller <object height="270" width="480" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="flashObj"> <param value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" name="movie" /> <param value="#FFFFFF" name="bgcolor" /> By Rose Lilah March 09, 2011
News Lil Kim Shares Her Thoughts On Biggie's and Tupac's Murderers <p>Brooklyn rapper Lil Kim has shared thoughts on the deaths of the late Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur, and why people should consider the possibility that the killings were a conspiracy.<br /> <br /> Kim believes the power behind B.I.G. and Tupac's music posed a threat to government officials.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 09, 2011
News XXL Freshman 2011 Freestyle: Meek Mill <object height="270" width="480" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="flashObj"> <param value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" name="movie" /> <param value="#FFFFFF" name="bgcolor" /> By Rose Lilah March 08, 2011
News Mobb Deep's Prodigy Released From Prison After Three-Year Term <p><iframe height="349" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r3fwKM7jVww?rel=0" title="YouTube video player"></iframe></p> By Rose Lilah March 08, 2011
News Young Buck Indicted, Faces 10 Years in Prison <p>Young Buck is facing serious time. The former G-Unit rapper, whose real name is David Darnell Brown, is up against federal charges for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The Nashville native was indicted following a court date yesterday, meaning that he could face up to 10 years behind bars.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 08, 2011
News XXL Freshman 2011 Freestyle: Lil B <object width="480" height="270" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="flashObj"> <param value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" name="movie" /> <param value="#FFFFFF" name="bgcolor" /> By Rose Lilah March 07, 2011
News Kanye West's 'Monster' Music Video Banned by MTV <p>Kanye West fans might have to pop open a new browser if they're looking to watch his video for 'Monster.' The clip, which leaked to the Internet in December, has been banned by MTV after feminist groups started a petition claiming that the video perpetuates violence against women and glamorizes misogyny.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 07, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Unhappy With Lil Wayne’s ESPN Interview <p>Hip Hop DX caught up with Wiz Khalifa while he was at Philadelphia’s Wire 96.5FM radio station on a promo tour. DX asked Wiz if Lil Wayne’s recent ESPN interview (above) about remaking Khalifa’s ‘Black and Yellow’ was a subliminal response to the rapper’s supposed lyrical jabs in the past at Tyga.<br /> <br /> Below is the response from Wiz and clearly, he doesn’t look too happy.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 05, 2011
News Big Sean 'Finally' Gets Release Date for Debut Album <p>G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean has finally been granted a release date for his debut album 'Finally Famous,' which is now scheduled to arrive in stores on May 3.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 05, 2011