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Music Lil Wayne Says He's "Mentally Defeated," Hints At Quitting Rap Could Rick Ross buy Wayne out of his contract? By Trevor Smith September 03, 2016
News Wiz Khalifa Talks Marriage, Son & Marijuana Wiz Khalifa chops it up with Larry King for a candid interview about his music and his soon-to-be wife and son. By Rose Lilah November 30, 2012
Sneakers "Metallic Team Gold" Shines On New Air Jordan 1 Low The women’s Air Jordan 1 Low “Metallic Team Gold” takes a refined approach to fall with clean leather and soft gold details. By Ben Atkinson July 17, 2025
News Old School Music: A Look At Big Daddy Kane's "Aint No Half-Steppin" <p>For many hip-hop heads the golden-era of hip-hop was during the '80s-'90s. For those of you who believe that is true, you might enjoy <em>NPR</em>'s "The Record". Every other Friday they are looking at some of the first hip-hop music videos, which were played on a TV show called "Video Music Box". "Video Music Box" was created back in 1984, and was the first show to document hip-hop music and culture (and it's still on today!). The show was created and hosted by a man named Ralph McDaniels. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2011
News Lil Wayne Loads Up Tech N9ne From Behind Bars <p>After being publicly praised by Lil Wayne in a recent interview, Midwest emcee Tech N9ne has revealed that a collaboration with the incarcerated rapper is already in the works.<br /> <br /> Despite having never met Wayne, Tech opened up about his anticipation to share studio time with the Young Money leader.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 31, 2010
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
Original Content Keepin’ It Real: Rhyming Straight To The Mic HotNewHipHop delves into a common hip-hop debate: writing down lyrics versus not writing them down before hitting the booth to record. Some of the greatest MCs of our time, including Jay Z, Kanye West and the late Notorious B.I.G are advocates of the latter. While other greats, like Tech N9ne and Eminem, champion the former method. By Vanessa Oswald July 08, 2014
Sports Aaron Hernandez's Brother Secures Deal In Reckless Driving Case DJ Hernandez is catching a huge break. By Alexander Cole April 25, 2023
Music Migos, The Weeknd & 50 Cent Get Marvel Hip Hop Variants Covers Marvel made new variants for 50 Cent, The Weeknd and Migos. By hnhh March 14, 2017
Sneakers Vini Jr And Jay-Z Link Up, Both Rocking Rare Jordan 1s Vini Jr and Jay-Z linked up wearing rare Jordan 1s, with Vini in Travis Scott's "Pink Pack" and Jay-Z in the Virgil Abloh "Alaska." By Ben Atkinson August 02, 2026
News Ice Cube launches Charity Art Series with Rare Ink <div class="im"> By Rose Lilah June 22, 2011
Music Metro Boomin's Instagram And Twitter Got Hacked "give me da milk." By Mitch Findlay May 15, 2017