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News Birdman Talks On Signing Limp Bizkit <p>Many people have been wondering about the newest signee of Cash Money records, Limp Bizkit. Birdman took time to explain how it went down to <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/02/xxclusive-baby-says-limp-bizkits-first-single-features-lil-wayne-explains-signing/">XXL</a>. Limp Bizkit's first single will drop next week, and it features fellow YMCMB artist, Lil Wayne. Read what Birdman had to say below.</p> By Rose Lilah February 27, 2012 404 Views
News Lil Wayne To Design His First Signature Shoe <p>Weezy has <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-wayne-announces-skateboarding-clothing-line-trukfit-news.1232.html" rel="noopener">only recently ventured in clothing design</a>, with his new skateboarding clothing company, Trukfit, and now he is going to be taking a turn at shoe design also.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.vibe.com/post/v-exclusive-lil-wayne-reveals-plans-first-signature-shoe-its-not-nike-or-reebok-128759">VIBE got word from Lil Wayne</a> that he will be designing his first signature shoe, not with Nike or Reebok though.</p> By Rose Lilah February 27, 2012 449 Views
News Jim Jones Involved In Brawl, Arrested & Maced <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/25/jim-jones-arrested-foxwoods-casino/#.T0lOBpjlA22"> TMZ </a>reports that Jim Jones was involved in a brawl last night,  which resulted in his arrest. It reportedly took five cops and some mace to subdue him. Read the details below.</p> By Rose Lilah February 25, 2012 267 Views
News Kanye & Jay-Z "Otis" Maybach Hits The Auction Block <p>If you recall, Jay-Z and Kanye chopped up a Maybach in their video for “Otis.” Now the $350,000 will hit the auction block at Phillips de Pury auction house for a charity called Save the Children. The Maybach is expected to bring in some serious money for the charity. Find out exactly how much below.<br /> <em><br /> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012 543 Views
News MTV's Hottest MCs Honourable Mentions <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1679816/hottest-mcs-honorable-mentions-j-cole.jhtml" target="_blank">MTV</a> has put together a list of Honourable Mentions for those artists that didn't make their Hottest MCs list. Check it out below.</p> <p><big><b>J. Cole</b></big><br /> J. Cole had a phenomenal 2011. His debut album, <i>Cole World: The Sideline Story,</i> has gone gold and yielded a platinum single with "Work Out." Cole, who was once an underground favorite, broadened his fanbase by touring with Rihanna on her <i>Loud</i> Tour.</p> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012 282 Views
News Andre 3000 Talks On Outkast, His Solo Album <p>While fans have been waiting awhile for an Outkast reunion, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201202/andre-3000-interview-new-outkast-album-benjamin-bixby" target="_blank">in a recent interview with GQ</a> Andre 3000 dismisses rumours that they are getting back together. On the plus side though, it sounds like Three Stacks is going to be less elusive than he has been.</p> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012 571 Views
News Fan Accuses Chris Brown Of Stealing Her iPhone <p>Chris Brown can't seem to get out of the news lately. <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/23/chris-brown-miami-phone-robbery/#.T0ezVnm5np5">TMZ reports that Chris Brown is being accused of stealing a fan's iPhone. </a>According to a rep for the Miami Police Department, a police report was filed Sunday for "robbery by snatching."</p> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012 354 Views
News Nicki Minaj Speaks On Selling Out, "Starships" <p>After Nicki Minaj premiered her newest single, "Roman Reloaded," which features her boss Lil Wayne with <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2012/02/23/nicki-minaj-calls-in-to-funk-flex-to-talk-selling-out-new-records-more/" target="_blank">Funkmaster Flex</a>, she called in to Flex to discuss it.</p> <p>She spoke on selling out, expanding her brand, and more.</p> <p>Nicki says that she always planned to put out something "urban" after the release of "Starships" because "Starships was a monster."</p> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012 334 Views
News Whitney Houston's Family Speaks On Bobby Brown Leaving the Funeral <p>The family of Whitney Houston has given their side on why Bobby Brown left Whitney Houston's funeral last Saturday. Houston family lawyer Mark Trigg called up an Atlanta radio station, saying that Bobby didn't agree with the seating arrangements and brought uninvited guests.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2012 360 Views
News Kid Cudi Speaks On "WZRD," Making Music For Himself <p>Kid Cudi has been outspoken about his upcoming project with Dot Da Genius, <strong>WZRD</strong>, saying that it forays into new territories music-wise. </p> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2012 346 Views
Original Content Word Up: Joint Projects In Hip-Hop Becoming A Trend <p>A recent trend that has surfaced in hip-hop is to do collaborative projects with another artist. I'm not saying that artists haven't done this before, I'm saying that it's become a trend. Arguably two of the greatest, Kanye West & Jay-Z, may have gotten this trend going when they dropped <strong>Watch The Throne</strong>. That was definitely a successful collab that everyone was (and still is, it seems) pumped about. And now there have been rumours of a lot of other joint efforts coming up (and some have already dropped). By Rose Lilah February 23, 2012 132 Views
News The-Dream Talks On Rihanna's "Birthday Cake" Remix With Chris Brown <p>Chris Brown and Rihanna have caused a lot of controversy recently by remixing each other songs, "Turn Up The Music," and "Birthday Cake" respectively. </p> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2012 376 Views