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News Details Emerge On Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" <p>Hov hosted a listening session last night in New York City, New York where he previewed a handful of cuts from the record.<br /> <br /> Last night, Jay-Z hosted a private listening session for his and Kanye West's highly anticipated Watch the Throne, supposedly releasing August 2nd. The event took place in the Mercer Hotel, where journalists crammed into a suite converted into a recording studio where Hov debuted cuts from the LP from his MacBook Pro and held an impromptu Q&A.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah July 08, 2011
News Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Banned From Filming at High School <p>Two months ago, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa announced that they would begin filming their stoner comedy 'High School' in May, but the duo have already run into some trouble on set.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 18, 2011
News Soulja Boy Breaks Silence On Facebook Rant, "I Am Being Labeled As A Racist & Homophobic Person" <p>Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em has broken his silence on an unexpected and controversial Facebook rant he allegedly posted over the weekend.<br /> <br /> According to Soulja Boy, his Facebook account was hacked resulting in the negative postings.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah June 14, 2011
News Nas Loses 'Lost Tapes 2' Forever, "The Timing For It Is Gone" <embed width="512" height="319" base="." allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="configParams=id%3D1663903%26vid%3D652650%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A652650" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:652650"></embed> By Rose Lilah May 17, 2011
News Cali Swag's M-Bone Murder Stems From Jealousy, Says Girlfriend <p>More details have emerged following Sunday's unexpected fatal shooting of Cali Swag District member Montae "M-Bone" Talbert as his girlfriend claims jealousy ultimately played a role in what went down.<br /> <br /> According to reports, the late rapper's girlfriend said a man living within their California complex was extremely jealous over M-Bone's success with Cali Swag.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 17, 2011
News Big Sean "Finally Famous" Tracklisting <p>With delay, after delay, after delay, <strong>Big Sean</strong>'s B.I.G. day is looking more promising. <em>Finally Famous</em> will finally hit retailers on June 28 and he's brought forth the 12-song tracklisting which sees the Detroit emcee teaming up with guest appearances from <strong>Kanye West</strong>, <strong>Chris Brown</strong>, <strong>Wiz Khalifa</strong>, <strong>Lupe Fiasco</strong>, <strong>Pusha T</strong>, <strong>Pharrell Williams</strong>, and lots more. By Rose Lilah June 08, 2011
News Lil Wayne Manager Speaks on Potential Merger w/ HHS1978 <p>Lil Wayne’s manager, Cortez Bryant, recently revealed that a potential merger with powerhouse management firm Hip-Hop Since 1978 is on the horizon.</p> <p>During an interview with BlackEnterprises.com, Bryant said his own Bryant Management and HHS1978, which recently added Nicki Minaj to its impressive roster, are just shy of “making [their joint venture] official on paper.”</p> By Rose Lilah June 06, 2011
News Beanie Sigel Says He Should Never Have Dissed Jay-Z <p>Beanie Sigel is trying to get back into Jay-Z's good graces. After dissing Hova in multiple outlets and mediums (i.e. interviews, songs) for close to two years, Beanie Mack is apologizing for his harsh words.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah June 01, 2011
News Nas Confirms Studio Time With Odd Future's Frank Ocean <p>As the star of Odd Future continues to rise, individual members of the group are getting shine in their own right. The latest involves OFWGKTA singer Frank Ocean, who is reportedly working with Nas on new music. The Queenbridge emcee announced the news via Twitter but failed to give any other information on the collaboration. "In the studio with my little n---- @frank_ocean," he tweeted last Friday.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 27, 2011
News Gucci Mane Catches Huge Brrreak, Ices Nearly 2 Years In Jail <p>Southern rapper Gucci Mane, who is currently behind bars on for probation violation, is reportedly set to hit the streets once again as early as next month.<br /> <br /> According to reports, Gucci will avoid a recommended 17-month stay in an Atlanta jail.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 10, 2011
News Identity Of Baby On The Cover On Notorious B.I.G. Album 'Ready To Die' Is Revealed <p>After 17 years of mystery, the baby from the cover of the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 debut 'Ready to Die' has been found. Eighteen-year-old Keithroy Yearwood, who currently resides in the Bronx, realized that he was the afro-sporting tyke when he was about eight years old, though has only come forward now after the hip-hop community tried to get the story behind the iconic photo.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 21, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Announces Tour With Big Sean & Chevy Woods Wiz Khalifa will be hitting the road for the "Rolling Papers World Tour," alongside Big Sean and Chevy Woods. By Rose Lilah April 14, 2011