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News Shooting During Kafani's Videoshoot Resulted In His Little Cousin Getting Shot in The Head <p><iframe height="315" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PATqBYV7eJQ"></iframe></p> <p>Yesterday, during a videoshoot for Bay Area rapper Kafani, a one-year old boy was shot in the head and remains in a coma. Kafani denies having any part in the shooting, which took place just after 6 pm,  in a liquor store parking lot. Supposedly over fifty gun shots were fired into a large crowd of people, leaving eight people hit and a body that resembled Kafani in a van, riddeled with bullets.</p> By Rose Lilah November 30, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Explains Title Of Album "O.N.I.F.C." <p>In a recent interview with Shade 45, Wiz Khalifa explained the meaning of his upcoming album, <strong>O.N.I.F.C.</strong></p> <p>During the radio show he revealed that the acronym stands for "Only N*gga in First Class." His inspiration for this title came from Prodigy's debut album <strong>Head N*gga In Charge</strong>, "It’s inspired by Prodigy’s <em>H.N.I.C.</em>,” <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">added</span> Wiz. "When he dropped that, I felt like that sounded so strong."</p> By Rose Lilah February 03, 2012
News Sir Michael Rocks Talks Jet Life <p>Sir Michael Rocks, who was recently signed to Curren$y's Jet Life Recordings spoke to HipHopDX about it and what's next. Check out some of the highlights below.</p> <p>On Their Friendship Before He Was Signed:</p> By Rose Lilah November 15, 2011
News J. Cole Announces World Tour / Jay-Z Declares J. Cole’s Album a ‘Classic’ <p style="text-align: justify;">J. Cole is embarking on a world tour commencing as early as August 23rd in Vancouver, Canada. Check the dates after the jump to see if he will hit your city. <em>Cole World: The Sideline Story</em> drops September 27th.</p> <p> </p> By Rose Lilah August 17, 2011
News Man Confesses To Shooting Tupac In 1994 <p>A man has admitted to shooting rap star Tupac Shakur in 1994 after allegedly being paid $2,500 dollars by James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond inside Manhattan's Quad Studios in November of 1994.</p> <p class="p1">Dexter Isaac, a former friend of Rosemond, is an inmate currently serving life in prison for murder, robbery and other offenses.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Isaac came forward Wednesday (June 15th) with the information on the eve of what would be Tupac's 40th birthday.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> By Rose Lilah June 15, 2011
News Soulja Boy Confirms Relationship With Diamond <p>Soulja Boy is opening up about his new relationship with former Crime Mob member Diamond. The twosome have already made headlines after photos of them getting extra close hit the 'Net.<br /> <br /> In an interview with Atlanta radio station 107.9, the 20-year-old made it official. "You already know how that go," he explained. "What's another man's trash is another man's treasure. Me and shorty rocking, straight like that."<br /> <br /> Diamond also chimed in on the call, "Yeah it's official," she added, but refused to divulge any other details.<br /> By Rose Lilah April 29, 2011
News Romeo to Relaunch No Limit Records as Digital Label <p>Seminal New Orleans rap label No Limit Records is being relaunched as No Limit Records Forever, a digital label run by founder Percy "Master P" Miller's 21-year-old son Romeo.<br /> <br /> The legendary label, which sold over 75 million records from 1990 to 2003, will be reborn in 2011 with Romeo (formerly known as Lil Romeo) at the helm, aided by his brother, Valentino serving as Vice President, uncle Silkk The Shocker as Chief Operating Officer and cousin Black Don as Senior VP of A&R.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 08, 2011
News DJ's Drama, Ill Will, Rockstar, More Make MTV Top DJs Of 2010 <p>The mixtape game took a shot to the heart a few years ago when DJ Drama's office was raided by the feds. Artists increasingly opted to make mixtapes that were essentially albums, projects produced without help from DJs and comprised mostly of original material.</p> By Rose Lilah December 14, 2010
News Cool & Dre Sign With Cash Money <p> Cool & Dre have made no secret that they are fans of Cash Money, but now much bigger moves are being made with the two hip-hop staples. The duo has just announced a brand new partnership agreement with the powerhouse record label run by Baby. Apparently, the agreement will allow them to produce tons of tracks for both Cash Money and its subsidiary Young Money imprint (which, of course, is lead by Lil Wayne and features Drake and Nicki Minaj).</p> By Rose Lilah August 05, 2010
Music Cardi B Responds To Offset's Alleged Baby Mama Celina Powell's Paternity Test Cardi B finally issues a statement. By Aron A. May 01, 2018
Music Meek Mill's Lawyer Says Judge Is Using Her Failed Acting Career Against Him The claims against Judge Genece Brinkley just keep piling up. By Chantilly Post November 21, 2017
Music Watch SZA Perform An Acoustic Version Of "Go Gina" In The Woods SZA's "Go Gina" gets re-worked in the best way. By Chantilly Post November 21, 2017