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News Watch Common's "Sweet" Video <p>Common's latest music video, "Sweet", was premiered last night via Ustream <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ustream.tv/thinkcommonlive" target="_blank">here</a>. To view this video you are asked to donate 1$, and all proceeds go to<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt"> J/P HRO.</span> </p> <p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">About J/P HRO:</span></p> By Rose Lilah November 15, 2011 258 Views
News Rosa Acosta Responds to Wale Apology <p>Rosa Acosta believes in turning the other cheek….maybe when she’s posing for a Men’s magazine, cause forgiveness doesn’t seem to be in the cards for Wale. The two who were aboard the Heineken tour earlier this summer, got into a feud via Twitter. Since then, Ralph has issued an apology to the vixen, but according to this recent interview it seems too late to apologize, word to One Republic. God Forgives, Rosa Don’t.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 15, 2011 3.0K Views
News Jay-Z Interview with GQ <p>We saw the cover for GQ yesterday, and now the magazine is on stands and the entire article is out, where  "Watch The Throne", Jay-Z's future as a father and more are discussed.</p> <p>Check out some highlights from it below.</p> <p>On  His Father:</p> By Rose Lilah November 14, 2011 627 Views
News Drake Covers Complex + Interview <p>Drake covers Complex's December/January 2011-2012 issue, where he discusses everything from the critcisim of his sweaters, to becoming a Canadian rapper to blow up in America, and his many women.</p> <p>Read some of the interview below.</p> <p>On His "Headlines" Video:</p> By Rose Lilah November 14, 2011 617 Views
News Juelz Santana Arrested For Making Terrorist Threats <p>The rapper was pinched and released several hours later on suspicion of making terrorist threats.<br /> <br /> Juelz Santana was arrested earlier this week in New Jersey on suspicion of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct.<br /> <br /> According to TMZ, law enforcement officials wouldn’t disclose what constituted the threats. Police say that the Dipset member refused to allow them to search his vehicle, which was later impounded.<br /> <br /> The Diplomats rapper was arrested and held for several hours. He was later released on $46,500 bail.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 12, 2011 521 Views
News Noah "40" Shebib Talks About Working With Drake & His Sound <p>Noah "40" Shebib, the man behind Drake's sound, also sat down with <em>GQ</em> for a Q&A on how he developped his unique sound and working with Drake.</p> <p>On How He Connected With Drake:</p> By Rose Lilah November 11, 2011 321 Views
News Drake Talks "Take Care", Girls, Sweaters & More <p>Drake recently had a very interesting Q&A with <em>GQ </em>on his upcoming album, "Take Care", girls & more. Here's some of what Drizzy had to say...</p> <p>On the album name "Take Care":</p> By Rose Lilah November 11, 2011 380 Views
News Fat Joe Speaks On Homosexuality In The Hip-Hop Industry <p>Fat Joe spoke to <em>Vlad TV</em> on homosexuality in the hip-hop industry, saying that he thinks a "Gay Mafia" controls the industry.</p> By Rose Lilah November 11, 2011 2.0K Views
News Young Jeezy Wants To Do Joint Project With T.I. <p>Young Jeezy recently told <em>XXL</em> that he would be down to do a collaborative project with T.I., “I already been on him man,” Jeezy said, “I been on him [to make the LP]. We got a record for his album, it’s crazy. A monster! To me I feel like it’s a ‘Put On’. I told him that. Crazy.”</p> By Rose Lilah November 11, 2011 225 Views
News Fat Joe's Letter To Big Pun For His 40th Birthday <div id="story_body"> <p class="MsoNormal">Nov. 10, 2011 marks the 40th birthday of the irreplaceable Big Pun. Eleven years after his death in 2000, the Punisher continues to be remembered for his contribution to rap. To celebrate his life, close friend and Terror Squad partner Fat Joe wrote a sentimental letter to his homie for XXL Magazine, calling him the best father, best friend and best rapper yet to be outdone. --Adelle Platon<br /> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Dear Pun,<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011 707 Views
News Mac Miller Talks On Asher Roth Comparisons <p>Mac Miller and Asher Roth are both white rappers from Pennsylvania and based on that alone they are often compared. Mac Miller's debut album "Blue Slide Park" is projected to sell 100,000 units in its first week, whereas two years ago, Asher Roth's debut album "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" only moved 62, 000 in its first week. Why is that? <em>XXL</em> spoke to Mac Miller about the comparisons of himself and Asher Roth and what he says is quite true.</p> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011 478 Views
News Drakes Talks On Phonte, A$AP Rocky & More <p>Drake recently had an interview with <em>The Village Voice</em>, and he spoke on a variety of topics. Check out some of what he had to say.</p> <p>On A$AP Rocky:</p> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011 518 Views