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News Young Vito Denied Bond In Murder Of Slim Dunkin <p>The rapper accused in the murder of Brick Squad affiliate Slim Dunkin, on December 16th, has turned himself into the police. Young Vito was urged by the Atlanta police to turn himself.</p> <p>Young Vito, whose real name is Vinson Hardimon,  was residing in <span id="intelliTXT"> Fulton County jail on the charges of murder and gun possession, waiting on a bond hearing.<br /> </span></p> By Rose Lilah January 11, 2012 602 Views
News Snoop Dogg Responds To Waka Flocka Dissing Wiz Khalifa <p>Almost a month ago Waka Flocka took a shot at Wiz Khalifa, saying that he has "no swag," and hyped his way to the top. Wiz Khalifa has not repsonded to Waka, but now Snoop Dogg has said a few words on it.</p> By Rose Lilah January 11, 2012 1306 Views
News Hospital Clarifies Rumours Surrounding Jay-Z & Beyonce <p>The rumours about Beyonce & Jay-Z's visit to the Lenox Hill Hospital have been circulating the internet since the birth of Blue Ivy Carter, however a rep for the hospital, Frank Danza, is clarifying some of them.</p> <p>First, that the couple payed 1.3 million for the entire floor of the maternity ward: </p> By Rose Lilah January 10, 2012 298 Views
News Lil Wayne Announces Skateboarding Clothing Line "Trukfit" <p>Lil Wayne has made it clear that skateboarding is one of his favourite hobbies, and now he has taken that one step further with the announcement of his skateboarding clothing brand called "Trukfit."</p> <p>The clothing line is described as <span id="intelliTXT">being inspired by Lil Wayne's own fashion choices and style,</span></p> By Rose Lilah January 10, 2012 1375 Views
News Jay-Z New Spokesperson for Duracell Powermat <p>Jay-Z hasn't let his recent fatherhood stop him from doing business, he has now teamed up with Duracell Powermat.</p> <p>He will be the face and spokesman for Duracell Powermat, and in a statement issued on the Business Wire Hov said, <span id="intelliTXT">"I believe in the future of wireless energy and I believe that Duracell Powermat is the company to bring on the revolution. I'm partnering with Duracell Powermat because they're providing the solutions for the future."</span></p> By Rose Lilah January 10, 2012 254 Views
News Brooklyn Father Says He Was Mistreated During Beyonce and Jay-Z's Hospital Takeover <p>Most music lovers were more than happy to hear about Jay-Z and Beyonce's first born child. The news of Ivy Blue Carter (or it Blue Ivy Carter?) taking her first breaths this past Sunday was a historical occasion. However, another Brooklyn father was a bit taken back by how his family was treated at the same hospital, where Beyonce gave birth.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 09, 2012 228 Views
News Common Drops New Diss Record Directed Towards Drake <p>Despite the fact that the Rick Ross’ <em>Rich Forever</em> was undoubtably the most downloaded mixtape last week, many hip-hop fans have paid closer attention to the Drake verse that was seemingly directed at Chicago rapper Common on the French Montana assisted, “Stay Schemin’” track.</p> <p>Although Drake didn’t say Common’s name, Common has already replied with a diss record over the same beat and has specifically called out Drake for his use of singing during his raps and the sensitive nature of some of his songs.</p> By Rose Lilah January 09, 2012 3.7K Views
News Rick Ross Recording With Timbaland, Speaking With Dr. Dre <p><span id="intelliTXT"> </span></p> <p>Rick Ross is bringing out the big guns.</p> <p>Shortly after releasing his mixtape <em>Rich Forever</em>, Rick Ross has gone back to working on his fifth studio album <em>God Forgives, I Don't</em>. But now, Ross revealed on Twitter, he's recording with hitmaker Timbaland.</p> <p>Recently,Timbo has produced for the likes of Lil Wayne, Drake, and T.I., but he has yet to record with Ross.</p> By Rose Lilah January 09, 2012 332 Views
News French Montana Addresses Drake's Verse On Rick Ross' "Stay Schemin" <p>One of the most talked about tracks on Rick Ross’ Rich Forever mixtape has been “Stay Schemin” featuring French Montana and Drake, the latter of which dropped subliminal disses throughout his verse. During an interview with LA Leakers’ Justin Credible, French addressed Drizzy’s verse on the track, stating that while Driz wouldn’t even admit to who he addressed, listeners can connect the dots.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 07, 2012 402 Views
News Amber Rose To Release "Fame" Single Featuring Wiz Khalifa Wiz's wifey gears up for her first foray into music. By Rose Lilah January 07, 2012 305 Views
News Birdman Talks On Fellow YMCMB Members' Projects <p>Birdman spoke on upcoming projects for YMCMB members to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/birdman-says-busta-rhymes-mystikal-dropping-albums-in-may-most-of-ymcmb-also-releasing-lps/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+xxl-mag+%28XXL+Magazine+|+Hip+Hop+News%2C+Music%2C+Artists%2C+Album+Reviews+%26+Lifestyle%29" target="_blank">XXL</a>, and it's going to be a busy year.</p> By Rose Lilah January 06, 2012 329 Views
News Frank Ocean Announces Def Jam Debut For Spring 2012 <p>OFWGKTA's Frank Ocean reveals that his Def Jam debut is dropping this spring 2012.<br /> <br /> 2011 was the year for Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All's resident crooner Frank Ocean, earning critical acclaim with his Nostalgia, Ultra and placements with Jay-Z and Kanye West. Now, the New Orleans, Louisiana-born singer has revealed that 2012 will be the year of his Def Jam debut.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 06, 2012 199 Views