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News Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) Talks On "Top 40 Underdogs" & Black Star <p>Yasiin Bey, previously known as Mos Def, sat down to speak to <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://hypebeast.com/2012/01/yasiin-bey-the-year-of-the-underdog/">Hypebeast</a> and gave an update on what's coming up for him, including his new series Top 40 Underdogs. Read some excerpts below.</p> By Rose Lilah January 31, 2012
News Mobb Deep's Havoc Takes Shots At Prodigy On Twitter Havoc engages in Twitter beef with his Mobb Deep group member Prodigy. By Rose Lilah April 09, 2012
News Kendrick Lamar Speaks On His Early Rap Battles & Calls Kim Kardashian "Worn Out" In a recent interview K.Dot talks about his start doing rap battles and gives his thoughts on Kim Kardashian. By Rose Lilah May 01, 2012
News Yo Gotti Announces "Road To Riches" Tour Yo Gotti is heading on tour in May. By Rose Lilah March 19, 2012
News Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, J. Cole, Ne-Yo, Pitbull & More Will Perform At NBA All-Star Weekend <p>With NBA's All-Star festivities approaching, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Pitbull and others have added their names to the list of performers for the events scheduled to take place later this month in Orlando, Florida. <br /> <br /> Minaj will start things off for the All-Star Game, performing a medley of songs as players are introduced. Mary J. Blige will follow with the U.S. national anthem. Pitbull and Ne-Yo will then team up for the halftime show. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 20, 2012
News Drake Says He Will Not Respond To Common & More <p>While <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://nahright.com/news/2012/01/30/drake-on-whether-he-will-respond-to-common-and-his-shots-at-vanessa-bryant-exclusive/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nah_right+%28Nah+Right%29" target="_blank">Nah Right</a>'s Nation was on the set for The Weeknd's "The Zone," he asked Drake the questions we've all been wondering about (but I think we all kinda assumed the answer he gave): will he respond to Common? No. Peep the interview below.</p> By Rose Lilah January 30, 2012
News Amber Rose's Former Publicist Says She Stole & Cheated On Kanye West <p>The controversy surrounding Amber Rose continues.<br /> <br /> In recent weeks, the former stripper-turned-socialite has been making her rounds, promoting a new Wiz Khalifa-assisted single and an upcoming movie role ... but has also come out making claims that Kim Kardashian was the contributing factor to her break-up with Kanye West.<br /> <br /> Rose's former publicist has come forward making his own set of claims, though, which contradict her story.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 24, 2012
News Rick Ross Explains MMG Situation With Pill Rick Ross speaks on Pill, who was affiliated with MMG for awhile. By Rose Lilah March 13, 2012
Digital Cover Exclusive: Chip Tha Ripper Talks On "Tell Ya Friends," Kid Cudi, His Debut Album & More <p><span style="font-size:medium"> Chip Tha Ripper has been steady grinding and building a following for awhile, but on top of this he continously puts out audio dope. If you're not familiar with Chip now is the time to acquaint yourself. He just dropped his mixtape <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chip-tha-ripper-tell-ya-friends-mixtape.42712.html" rel="noopener"><strong>Tell Ya Friends</strong></a>, which has amassed close to 30,000 downloads on HNHH alone. </span></p> By Rose Lilah February 14, 2012
News Mac Miller Talks On Asher Roth Comparisons <p>Mac Miller and Asher Roth are both white rappers from Pennsylvania and based on that alone they are often compared. Mac Miller's debut album "Blue Slide Park" is projected to sell 100,000 units in its first week, whereas two years ago, Asher Roth's debut album "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" only moved 62, 000 in its first week. Why is that? <em>XXL</em> spoke to Mac Miller about the comparisons of himself and Asher Roth and what he says is quite true.</p> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011
News Wale Addresses Pill's Split From Maybach Music Group <p>Pill recently revealed that he was never signed to Maybach Music Group, despite the fact that he appeared on the label’s group compilation Self Made Vol. 1 and was seemingly part of the squad. During an interview with MTV, MMG rapper Wale said that he still supports Pill as a friend and that he wishes him the best.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 19, 2012
News Nicki Minaj Talks On Her Red Carpet Outfit, Performance At The Grammys & More <p>Nicki Minaj called in to talk to Ryan Seacrest about the Grammys. She spoke about that very strange outfit she wore to the Grammys (a red, hooded dress, peep the photo below) and the Pope look-alike she came with, as well as her performance of "Roman Holiday" at the Awards show and the meaning behind it.  She also talks about the Super Bowl incident with M.I.A., Madonna's influence, and her new single "Starships," dropping tomorrow.</p> By Rose Lilah February 13, 2012