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News Jessica Gomes Talks About How She Became "Maybach Music Lady" <p>Jessica Gomes, who was recently revealed to be the "Maybach Music" lady, has now spoken to <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://globalgrind.com/music/supermodel-voice-behind-maybach-music-speaks-jessica-gomes-exclusive-interview">Global Grind </a>about how it came together. Turns out they recorded her voice spontaneously, she is not actually friends with Rick Ross, and she isn't getting paid for the drop. Read what she said below.</p> <p><strong>When did you do it?</strong></p> <p>I did it back in 2007, 2008. I think it was 2008, though.</p> By Rose Lilah January 16, 2012
News Drake Talks On Collaborative Mixtape With Rick Ross <p>MORE Drake news incase you haven't had enough yet...  Drake tells<em> XXL</em> he is working on a collaborative mixtape with Rick Ross and that his joint project with Lil Wayne might be shelved for good.</p> By Rose Lilah November 07, 2011
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 DJ Whoo Kid Recalls Big Pun Pulling An Uzi On Him <div>During the height of Hip Hop’s days of selling quasi-legal mixtapes in the streets, DJ Whoo Kid found himself on the wrong side of an industry beef. After a feud between the Terror Squad and Roc-a-fella camps that allegedly began at Club Carbon, a few overt and subliminal diss records were thrown back and forth. As was customary at the time, Whoo Kid put a Sauce Money diss track directed at Big Pun on one of his mixtapes.</div> <div> </div> By Rose Lilah February 08, 2012
News Frank Ocean Threatened With Lawsuit Over "American Wedding" & Rep Responds To Ocean About Suit Frank Ocean could be sued over his song "American Wedding." By Rose Lilah March 01, 2012
News Gucci Mane Denied Early Release, Served Civil Lawsuit <p>It looks like matters have gotten worse for Gucci LeFleur as he was denied an early release from prison and served with a civil lawsuit today.<br /> <br /> Last week, news broke that Gucci Mane had not been released from prison, contrary to 1017 Brick Squad rapper Waka Flocka Flame's claims. Now, it looks like the things get worse for Gucci LeFleur, as he was denied early release and hit with a civil suit earlier today.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 29, 2011
News Nas and Tyler, the Creator Talk About God, Drugs, Bruno Mars <p>For the most recent cover story of XXL featuring Nas, he was interviewed by Tyler, the Creator. The result is not your typical interview, and XXL gives us some of the highlights from their conversation (which ranged from talk of God, drugs, and Bruno Mars). Check it out below!</p> <p>On Bruno Mars:</p> <p>Nas: "Are we gonna see you and Bruno gunning after eachother with AKs? What's going on with that?"</p> By Rose Lilah October 27, 2011
News 2 Chainz Says That He Has Been Working With Kanye West <p>2 Chainz, formally Tity Boi, confirmed that he signed with Def Jam in a recent interview with <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/category/rapfix-live/">RapFixLive</a>, and in addition he announced that he has been working with Kanye West for the past year.</p> <p>On working with Kanye he said the following:</p> By Rose Lilah February 02, 2012
News Details on Detox <p> </p> By Rose Lilah October 25, 2011
News Young Jeezy Talks About "O.J." & "I Do" <p>Young Jeezy spoke to Billboard's <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice/the-year-in-r-b-hip-hop-lil-wayne-nicki-1005645352.story#/column/the-juice/exclusive-young-jeezy-talks-album-cameos-1005640782.story">The Juice</a> on his recently released track, "O.J.," which seems controversial, but Jeezy says it's not.</p> By Rose Lilah December 09, 2011
News Juvenile Talks New Album, "Power" & More <p>Juvenile is baaackk and he spoke to Billboard's The Juice about his upcoming album ("Rejuvenation" Dec. 13th!), his latest single "Power" & more.</p> <p>Check out some excerpts below.</p> <p>On The Sample for "Power"<strong>:<br /> </strong></p> <p>That was Manny's idea. A lot of cats hate on me for that but that was a classic. It's kind of amazing the way he took that from there and made it like this. I needed something to send to Rick Ross. That was something that he referenced to me.</p> <p>On His Relationship with Mannie:</p> By Rose Lilah November 22, 2011
News Machine Gun Kelly Says He Finished Recording His Debut, Speaks On Upcoming DVD <p>Machine Gun Kelly has been gearing up for his debut album, which is most likely slated for release in 2012. During an interview with FLuD, the Bad Boy rapper said that he finished recording the LP and explained how he likes to divvy up time between the studio and performing.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 07, 2011