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News Diddy, Jay-Z, More Court Odd Future <p>Everyone is trying to get a piece of Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA). The New York Post reported this morning that Diddy, Jay-Z, Interscope’s Jimmy Iovine and SRC’s Steve Rifkind are all trying to sign the buzzworthy Los Angeles group.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 05, 2011 296 Views
News Lil Wayne Hit With $5.6 Million Tax Lien From IRS <p>It looks like Lil Wayne is in trouble with the government yet again. Though the Young Money boss recently paid off a $1.13 million tax lien in Dade County, Fla., in November 2010, he has reportedly been hit with another IRS bill, this time for a whopping $5,610,034.00.<br /> <br /> The IRS has been hounding Wayne for unpaid income taxes for years, filing a lien against the rapper back in 2008, going after his One Family Foundation charity in June 2010, for the years 2004, 2005 and 2007. Now the government is seeking over $5.6 million for income earned during the years 2008 and 2009. By Rose Lilah April 04, 2011 465 Views
News Waka Flocka Makes Dream Come True for Terminally Ill Teen <p>Waka Flocka Flame made the dreams of a terminally ill teen girl come true last week, when he surprised 16-year-old Kiyana Lyles -- a Make-A-Wish Foundation recipient -- in her hotel room in Atlanta.<br /> <br /> Though Lyles suffered a recent kidney failure, she responded to the surprise of seeing Waka like any other rapper-obsessed 16-year-old girl. After she answered the door, Lyles screamed in his face due to sheer excitement.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 04, 2011 283 Views
News DJ Khaled Recruits Nas, Kanye & More for New LP <p><iframe width="560" height="349" frameborder="0" title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2lZsog0VGI8" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>DJ Khaled will be returning to store shelves this summer with his fifth, star-studded compilation album and XXLMag.com has the details from the man himself on who fans can expect to hear on the disc, which will be his first for Cash Money records.</p> By Rose Lilah April 03, 2011 227 Views
News Lil Wayne Denied Visa for European Shows <p>According to multiple overseas sources, Lil Wayne must cancel upcoming shows in Europe and the United Kingdom after he was denied a visa due to a recent firearms conviction.<br /> <br /> While currently touring the U.S. on his I Am Still Music trek, Weezy was set to embark overseas for a smattering of dates and summer festivals to coincide with the release of his ninth studio album, 'Tha Carter IV,' in May.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 02, 2011 292 Views
News KiD CuDi Quits Weed <p>Everybody’s favorite lonely stoner has supposedly given up smoking weed. Or at least that’s what the declaration is on KiD CuDi’s Tumblr page. Read the strong message below.<br /> <br />     I dont smoke weed anymore. Ill leave it to the kids. Im 27 with a business to run and i need to be alert and focused with my mind strong. For those who still get it on, smoke one in my memory as your favorite lonely stoner.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 01, 2011 711 Views
News Jay-Z NBA Investigation Underway, Rep Confirms <p>What appeared to be a showing of support for the Kentucky Wildcats following a NCAA tournament win last weekend has now officially sparked an NBA investigation for rap mogul Jay-Z.<br /> <br /> While initially being viewed as speculation, a spokesperson has now confirmed the investigation is underway.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 01, 2011 235 Views
News Wiz Khalifa Opens Up About Relationship With Amber Rose + See His First Week Sales Projections <p>Wiz Khalifa released his highly anticipated third studio album 'Rolling Papers' on Tuesday (March 29) but during his press run, the 'Black and Yellow' rapper fielded an equal amount of questions about his music and his relationship with model Amber Rose.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 31, 2011 274 Views
News Snoop Dogg Reportedly Jumps in Studio With Charlie Sheen <p>Actor Charlie Sheen is putting his "winning" regimen to song and he's bringing Snoop Dogg along for the ride.<br /> <br /> The troubled actor-turned-Internet star, who was recently fired from the popular CBS comedy 'Two and a Half Men,' posted a picture of himself and Snoop, along with former Korn member Robert Patterson making sweet music. The trio were pictured recording at Sheen's house over the weekend.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 29, 2011 293 Views
News YMCMB Being Sued $20 Million For Not Paying Producer <p>It’s been almost three years since its release and Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III continues to make headlines.  This past week Darius “Deezle” Harrison announced that he is suing Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records claiming that he’s owed more than $20 million for his work on the multi-platinum selling disc.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 25, 2011 417 Views
News 50 Cent, Ja Rule Rehash Twitter Beef <p>The long-standing beef between 50 Cent and Ja Rule, continues to be in full effect. Ja, who recently pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges, became the brunt of more 50 Cent jokes, after a fan posted a comment about the situation on 50's Twitter page to which he responded with laughter.<br /> <br /> "Don't nobody care about you fool," 50 tweeted about Ja.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 25, 2011 845 Views
News Rihanna Shuts Down Journalist Over Chris Brown Questions <p>Chris Brown may have thrown a tantrum on Tuesday (March 22) after 'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts brought up his domestic dispute, and his ex-girlfriend Rihanna is taking a similar approach. The Bajan singer recently shot down questions about Breezy during an interview with Fabulous magazine, flipping the script on the asking journalist when his name was mentioned.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 23, 2011 334 Views