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News Drakes Talks On Phonte, A$AP Rocky & More <p>Drake recently had an interview with <em>The Village Voice</em>, and he spoke on a variety of topics. Check out some of what he had to say.</p> <p>On A$AP Rocky:</p> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011
News Big Sean Says G.O.O.D. Music Album Almost Done <p style="text-align: justify;">Big Sean spoke to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1676544/kanye-west-big-sean-good-music-album.jhtml">MTV</a> on the sets of his ‘Slight Work’ video shoot and gave an update on the upcoming<em> G.O.O.D. Music</em> compilation album. Sean says the crew is flying to London to finish the album which is almost done and should be out in Spring, 2012. His sophomore album is coming later in the Summer. And before everything else, he will be releasing his <em>F.F.O.E. By Rose Lilah December 29, 2011
News Jay-Z Performs At Carnegie Hall In New York <p>Last night, February 6th, Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z performed for a sold-out show at the famed Carnegie Hall. The performance has elicited praise all around. The concert was put on to raise money for the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, so tickets were pricey, some being re-sold for $1000.</p> <p>Jay-Z started the night looking the part in a white tux, but by the end of the night he changed back in to his usual attire-- black t-shirt and gold chain.</p> By Rose Lilah February 07, 2012
News Georgia Judge Ordering Arrest On Bow Wow <p> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/05/bow-wow-arrest-georgia/#.Ty8wNJjlA21">TMZ</a> reports that Georgia judge is ordering an arrest on Bow Wow. Read all the details below:</p> By Rose Lilah February 05, 2012
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
News Kreayshawn & Azealia Banks Beef On Twitter <p>Kreayshawn definitely isn't lacking haters, and Harlem native and up & coming artist Azealia Banks seems to have added herself to the list.</p> <p>Yesterday on Twitter Kreayshawn tweeted the visuals for Azealia Banks' track "212," and Azealia Banks hit her back with unfriendly words, saying, "you think you're funny? you're a dumb bitch. And you can't rap. I'll sit on your face. ... Fall back slut."</p> By Rose Lilah January 05, 2012
News Mystikal Officially Added to YMCMB Roster <p>Bryan “Birdman” Williams is officially welcoming rapper Mystikal to his Young Money/Cash Money family after years of jail time and a musical hiatus.<br /> <br /> Rumors swirled recently that Mystikal was signed to the label after Birdman and his brother “Slim”, signed Busta Rhymes to a new record deal.<br /> <br /> Now according to an official press release, Birdman is welcoming the veteran New Orleans emcee and promoting his new single “Original.”<br /> <br /> Speaking on his latest signee, Baby released a statement saying,<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 13, 2011
News Asher Roth Talks About His Deal With Def Jam <p>XXL spoke to Asher Roth about his recent signing to Def Jam, and here's some of what he had to say on the deal:</p> <p>"We understand that Def Jam is ready to compete in a changing music business and a music business that’s changed drastically even since the last time I was out doing commercial music,” Roth explained. “Def Jam has the mindset and resources to compete in this arena, and I know [SRC Records CEO] Steve Rifkind knows that.”</p> By Rose Lilah November 22, 2011
News Apple announces death of it's CEO Steve Jobs <p>Apple on Wednesday announced the death of its visionary co-founder Steve Jobs from cancer at 56.<br /> <br /> "We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," the company's board of directors said in a statement.<br /> <br /> "Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 05, 2011
News Lil Wayne Speaks On Alleged Jay-Z Diss On ‘It’s Good’ <p style="text-align: justify;">Lil Wayne’s <em>Carter IV </em>track ‘<a href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/en/play/s/a4e5e2a-428447/">It’s Good</a>‘ sparked some interest amongst the fans yesterday due to an alleged Jay-Z diss line which goes as follows:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>“I got your baby money/Kidnap your bitch, get that how much you love your lady money.”</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This was a response to Jay-Z’s jab aimed at Birdman on ‘H.A.M’:</p> By Rose Lilah August 25, 2011
News Sean Kingston Released From The Hospital After Three Weeks <p>Sean Kingston is well on his way to recovery. The pop singer has been released from Jackson Memorial Hospital, three weeks after he was admitted for injuries stemming from a jet-ski accident in Miami Beach over the Memorial Day weekend.<br /> <br /> A rep for Kingston confirmed to MTV News on Wednesday (June 22) that the 21-year old singer was released from the hospital on Tuesday.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah June 23, 2011
News J. Cole Completes Debut Album <p>Two years after he joined Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint, J. Cole has finally put the finishing touches on his debut album. The North Carolina-born rapper revealed the news to fans -- who he acknowledged had been very patient in waiting for the release -- via his Twitter page yesterday. "All singles done. Album ridiculous. Title Perfect. Music incredible," he wrote. "Thank you for your patience. Let's change the game."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 05, 2011