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News XXL Freshman 2011 Freestyle: Meek Mill <object height="270" width="480" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="flashObj"> <param value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" name="movie" /> <param value="#FFFFFF" name="bgcolor" /> By Rose Lilah March 08, 2011
News Lil Wayne to Debut '6 Foot 7 Foot' Video on Thursday <p>Two-and-a-half months after his epic '6 Foot 7 Foot' single dropped, Lil Wayne is finally debuting his music video for the Bangladesh-produced banger on Thursday (March 3) at 7:54 PM EST on MTV.<br /> <br /> The song is Wayne's first single since his release from Rikers Island prison in November, and the typically hyper-productive rapper has been keeping a uncharacteristically low profile since, only popping up on a handful of remixes and leaking a mixtape verse here and there.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 02, 2011
News Willow Smith, Jay-Z in Talks for 'Annie' Remake <p>It hasn't been a rough ride for 10-year-old Willow Smith, but it's about to become a hard knock life. The 'Whip My Hair' singer is in talks to star in a remake of the classic 1977 musical 'Annie,' with her father Will Smith negotiating a producer position and Jay-Z considering handling musical duties for the film's soundtrack.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 20, 2011
News Kanye West Headlining Coachella 2011 <p> For the second year in row a major hip-hop artist will headline the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Fesitval, set for April 15-17 in Indio, Calif. Kanye West joins Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon at the top of the Coachella 2011 bill.</p> By Rose Lilah January 19, 2011
News Dr. Dre to Release Delayed 'Detox' on 4/20 <p>After a decade of promising that his third and final solo album 'Detox' would one day be released, Dr. Dre is ready to unveil the mythical LP. Last night, producer Just Blaze posted a Twitvid while in the studio with the West Coast veteran, who made it clear that 'Detox' would be landing in stores on April 20 -- a nod to 4/20 culture and the title of the album's prequels.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 18, 2011
News Cam'ron & Vado Banned From Canada <p>Dipset's <strong>Cam'ron</strong> & protege <strong>Vado</strong> have been banned from entering Canada after a run-in with customs today.<br /> <br /> Rumors of their banishment circulated online Thursday (December 16) evening.<br /> <br />     Apparently, things <strong>Cam'ron</strong> did way back in the day stopped him from going to Montreal, Canada for a show. Him and VADO were denied entry into the North Nation. The were just there in Canada over the summer. No dice in the winter. (Illseed Rumors)<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 17, 2010
News Dr. Dre's "Detox" Gets A Release Date <p>West Coast producer Dr. Dre's long-awaited Detox album will finally see the light of day, as new reports claim it will be released in early 2011.<br /> Click here to find out more!<br /> <br /> In addition to a launch date, details on the LP's guest appearances have also emerged.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 20, 2010
News Crooked I Breaks Silence On Funkmaster Flex <p><br /> Nearly two weeks later, King Tech and Crooked I debate if Flex's comments were just a case of free speech or disrespecting the late, great 2Pac.<br /> <br /> Despite an apology and attempts to clarify his two-week-old comments about “not sucking 2Pac’s dick,” Funkmaster Flex is still being questioned for the timing of his statements. Fellow deejay and radio personality King Tech, called Crooked I—who like ‘Pac once called Death Row Records home—to get a different viewpoint on both the timing and the comments.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 07, 2010
News Jay-Z Confirms Signing Willow Smith To Roc Nation <blockquote> <p> If 30's the new 20, as Jay-Z claims in his '30 Something' lyrics, then his new 9-year-old signee, Willow Smith, has yet to be born. Just two days after her first song 'Whip My Hair' appeared online, Will Smith's tween daughter has been confirmed as the newest addition to Jay's Roc Nation lineup.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah September 10, 2010
News Kid Cudi Gives 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Two Thumbs Up <p>Kid Cudi's references to himself as the Lonely Stoner, coupled with the nightmarish skits and dark songs on his debut album 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day,' have pegged him as hip-hop's resident tortured soul. The Cudder recently took it a step further, by opening up fans to his enthusiasm for horror movies.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 30, 2010
News Jay Rock Addresses Game's 400 Bars Track And Issues A Challenge For Any Artist To Take <p>Sumbitted by Shiva Suntoo - <br /> <br /> Anytime Game decides to let off shots in his series of bars, he always seems to leave damage after.<br /> <br /> Apparently the Internet has been buzzing and there has been mention of the rapper coming at Jay Rock over the 20 minute track, “400 Bars”.<br /> <br /> With that said, the young rapper was quick to address the claims that were being thrown his way.<br /> <br /> jayrock: I GET ON TWITTER N EVERYBODY HITTIN ME SAYIN @ihategame GETTING @ ME IN HIS FREESTYLE. SAME AS CUBE, N***AS NEED TO HAVE BALLS TO SAY NAMES.<br /> By Rose Lilah April 17, 2010
Music Lil Baby Fashooo Admits To The Aftermath Of His $10 Million Miami Airbnb Rental From Influencer Gabriel Reck Lil Baby original WHAM Tour line-up included BigXThaPlug and NLE Choppa. BigX would exit the world tour following a leg injury. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 28, 2025