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News Wyclef Jean Addresses Rumors Surrounding Shooting in Haiti <p>Wyclef Jean has finally addressed the rumors regarding his recent shooting in Haiti.<br /> <br /> The former Fugees member/political activist was visiting his native country in support of Haitian presidential candidate Michel Martelly, when he was allegedly shot and wounded in the hand, as he stepped out of his car in Port-au-Prince.<br /> <br /> Conflicting reports regarding the shooting soon began to spread, however, local police chief Vanel Lacroix revealed that the doctor who had treated 'Clef said that he had actually been wounded by glass, not a bullet.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 22, 2011 290 Views
News Identity Of Baby On The Cover On Notorious B.I.G. Album 'Ready To Die' Is Revealed <p>After 17 years of mystery, the baby from the cover of the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 debut 'Ready to Die' has been found. Eighteen-year-old Keithroy Yearwood, who currently resides in the Bronx, realized that he was the afro-sporting tyke when he was about eight years old, though has only come forward now after the hip-hop community tried to get the story behind the iconic photo.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 21, 2011 1439 Views
News Wyclef Jean Shot In Haiti <p>Wyclef Jean has reportedly been shot at during a trip to his native Haiti.<br /> <br /> The former Fugees member was visiting the country to lend his support to presidential candidate Michael Martelly, during Martelly's preparations for the final round of elections against former First Lady Mirlande Manigat.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 20, 2011 530 Views
News Nipsey Hussle Involved in Shootout with Former Manager & LAPD <p>The LAPD are still investigating an officer involved shooting that took place Friday evening at Crenshaw and Slauson in South Los Angeles. The LAPD had been responding to a fight between Los Angeles based rapper Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom, 25, and his former manager Eugene “Big U” Henley.</p> By Rose Lilah March 19, 2011 61.4K Views
News Killer Mike Claims 50 Cent Stole His Beat <p>During a hometown performance in Atlanta last night (March 16), rapper Killer Mike made a bold accusation, claiming that 50 Cent stole a beat from him. Before tearing into a version of his track 'Pressure,' Mike stopped the show to set the record straight and remind friends that he doesn't bite beats or steal from other artists.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 18, 2011 4.4K Views
News Nas Says New Studio Album Before ‘Lost Tapes 2′ <p>Q:    I know you’ve got a busy year scheduled. What’s the latest with the ‘Lost Tapes 2’?<br /> <br />  A:   ‘Lost Tapes 2’, I kinda got away from it and I started working on my new album so I kinda pushed that back and put my new album first because I lost time and its new album time so that’s where I’m at with it now.<br /> <br /> Q:    Okay, ‘cos I know there were some troubles with Columbia Records not releasing songs for you, is that correct?<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 17, 2011 413 Views
News Russell Simmons Says Bill Cosby 'Bumped Me' During Run-In <p>Russell Simmons ran into a little trouble with Bill Cosby, during the Jackie Robinson Foundation gala last week, resulting in a not-so-nice exchange riddled with expletives.<br /> <br /> Simmons, who presented Sean "Diddy" Combs with the night's Man of the Year Award, approached the legendary comedian, and host of the event, to apologize for unflattering comments he made during his State of Emergency: Hip-Hop campaign last November, as well as to say "I love you."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 17, 2011 480 Views
News Nate Dogg Passes Away (R.I.P) <p>According to reports, Nate Dogg, real name Nathaniel D. Hale, passed away Tuesday (March 15) at the age of 41. The Long Beach Press Telegram, his local paper, broke the news of the seminal gangster rap crooner's untimely demise with confirmation from family members. A cause of death was not immediately given.<br /> <br /> Hale was quickly mourned by many, including longtime collaborator Snoop Dogg. "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb," he tweeted. "One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met [sic]."<br /> By Rose Lilah March 16, 2011 387 Views
News Nicki Minaj Reveals Appearance on Lil Wayne's 'Carter IV' <p>Few details about Lil Wayne's highly anticipated album, 'Tha Carter IV,' are out there. What we do know is that it's led by the hyperactive banger, '6 Foot 7 Foot,' featuring Young Money's Cory Gunz. But Gunz isn't the only Young Member contributing to Weezy's ninth album. Nicki Minaj is also making a guest appearance.<br /> <br /> "I recorded something for 'Carter IV,' and I recorded something with the Birdman recently," the popular Queens rapper told MTV, regarding her contribution to Wayne's latest record and Cash Money boss Birdman's upcoming 'Bigger Than Life.'<br /> By Rose Lilah March 15, 2011 459 Views
News Usher & Tameka Raymond Sex Tape Coming Soon? <p>What happens in the past doesn't always stay there. Usher, who divorced from his ex-wife Tameka Foster in 2009, is at the center of a brewing controversy after an unnamed owner of a sex tape featuring the two is shopping the steamy video to potential buyers and distributors.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 14, 2011 1057 Views
News Skylar Grey Inks Interscope Deal, Preps Album <p>Skylar Grey has capitalized on her role as the day's most successful supplier of rap hooks by inking a new record deal with Interscope and announcing that her debut solo album is on the way.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 13, 2011 265 Views
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