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News Frank Ocean Did Not Send Chipotle The "Fuck Off" Check After All Frank Ocean apparently never followed through with sending his infamous check to Chipotle. By Trevor Smith March 20, 2014
Reviews Review: Tech N9ne's "Strangeulation" Tech N9ne and the Strange Music roster prove their talents on collaboration album. By Lloyd Jaffe May 07, 2014
Interviews Pharrell Talks About How Lorde and Kendrick Are Shaping The Industry Talking to Hardnock TV, Pharrell talks about how the creative process, how the music industry is evolving, and how freshly minted artists like Lorde and Kendrick Lamar are influencing it. By hnhh January 31, 2014
News Diddy To Give Commencement Speech & Receive Degree At Howard University Diddy will be returning to his alma mater to deliver the commencement speech at this year’s Howard University graduation ceremony. By Kevin Goddard April 15, 2014
News 50 Cent Calls Out Slowbucks For Snitching, Says He Doesn't Snatch Chains 50 Cent chastises Slowbucks for being a snitch and says he doesn't snatch chains. By Rose Lilah June 09, 2014
News Lil Wayne Drafts Nas, Shyne & Jadakiss for Tha Carter IV Posse Cut <p>Lil Wayne plans on ending his new album, the fourth installment of his highly successful Tha Carter series, with a bang. XXL has learned that the stream-of -conscious lyricist drafted other wordsmiths, Nas, Shyne and Jadakiss for an all-star posse cut that will close out the LP.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah July 11, 2011
News T.I. Expected to Finish Prison Sentence in September <p>T.I. will be coming home sooner than expected. The Atlanta rapper has received a prison release date that comes one month earlier than originally planned; he'll be shedding his orange jumpsuit and leaving the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Low in Forrest City, Ark. on Sept. 29, 2011.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 09, 2011
News Lil Wayne Denied Visa for European Shows <p>According to multiple overseas sources, Lil Wayne must cancel upcoming shows in Europe and the United Kingdom after he was denied a visa due to a recent firearms conviction.<br /> <br /> While currently touring the U.S. on his I Am Still Music trek, Weezy was set to embark overseas for a smattering of dates and summer festivals to coincide with the release of his ninth studio album, 'Tha Carter IV,' in May.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 02, 2011
News Jay-Z NBA Investigation Underway, Rep Confirms <p>What appeared to be a showing of support for the Kentucky Wildcats following a NCAA tournament win last weekend has now officially sparked an NBA investigation for rap mogul Jay-Z.<br /> <br /> While initially being viewed as speculation, a spokesperson has now confirmed the investigation is underway.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 01, 2011
News Dr. Dre Plans Instrumental Album About The Solar System <p>By now, it's becoming a bit redundant to mention that Dr. Dre's 'Detox' album has been over a decade in the making. So while we wait for that arbitrary 2011 release date, let's take comfort in the fact that Dre already has plans up his sleeve for another album.</p> By Rose Lilah August 05, 2010
News Game Reunites With Dr. Dre On R.E.D. Album <p>Submitted by Shiva Suntoo - <br /> <br /> <br /> Compton, California rap star Game has officially confirmed June 15th as the date he will release his fourth solo release, the R.E.D. Album. <br /> <br /> The release is being executive produced by Game and Pharrell Williams, who produced tracks on the album along with Dr. Dre, who offered his production expertise, in addition to laying down rap vocals for the R.E.D. Album.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 15, 2010
News Wale Speaks On Rick Ross Shooting, Says It's Perpetuated By Media Wale comes to his MMG boss' defense when discussing the recent attempt on Rick Ross' life. By Rose Lilah February 07, 2013