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News Lil Wayne Explains Jay Z Name-Drop On "D'usse" "Hov is the god," says Lil Wayne about his Jay Z shout out on "D'usse," "I’ll give Hov a big shout out at all times." By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
News Lil Eazy E Disappointed He Will Not Appear In NWA Biopic [Update: Lil Eazy E Is Coaching The Actor Playing His Father] Eazy-E's son believes his dad would have "absolutely" cast in the upcoming "Straight Outta Compton" film. By Lloyd Jaffe July 03, 2014
News Russell Simmons Calls Cash Money "The Best Company In The History Of Hip-Hop" Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons pens an article entitled "Why Cash Money Is The Best Company In The History Of Hip Hop." By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
News Lecrae Is Suing Katy Perry For Copyright Infringement On "Dark Horse" Christian rapper Lecrae says Katy Perry and her songwriting team took his 2008 song "Joyful Noise," added some "witchcraft, paganism, black magic, and Illuminati imagery," and the song became "Dark Horse." By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
Original Content The 1017 Brick Squad Timeline A comprehensive infographic detailing the tumultuous, thrilling history of Gucci Mane's 1017 Brick Squad Records label. By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
Original Content Samples Of The Week: July 3rd A breakdown of the week's hottest tracks by their samples. By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
News Drake Pulls Out Of Headlining Slot At Wireless Festival Due To Illness Drake has cancelled his appearance at Wireless Festival, citing illness. By Trevor Smith July 03, 2014
News Lupe Fiasco Reflects On "Kick, Push" Lupe Fiasco reflects on "Kick, Push" and talks about his new album on SKEE Live. By Lloyd Jaffe July 03, 2014
News 2pac's Murder Examined In A New National Geographic Documentary Tupac's murder to be covered in an upcoming National Geographic series. By Lloyd Jaffe July 03, 2014
News Lil Wayne Announces His Daughter, Reginae Carter, Is Officially A Young Money Artist The Young Money roster is now one deeper with the addition of Reginae Carter. By Kevin Goddard July 03, 2014
News Cardo Says Jeezy & Jay Z's "Seen It All" Beat Was Originally For Big Sean Cardo reveals that he made the "Seen It All" beat back in 2012 with the intention of Big Sean on it. By Kevin Goddard July 02, 2014
Beef Many Men: A History Of G-Unit Beefs HNHH takes a look at G-Unit's most publicized beefs. By Lloyd Jaffe July 02, 2014