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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 Atlanta Rapper Pill Signs to Rick Ross' Maybach Music <p>Since Rick Ross made the announcement that he had chosen to bring his Maybach Music imprint to Warner Bros. Records, fans and critics alike have been wondering who the next signee under the new deal would be. Ross didn't venture far from his Miami roots to look for Maybach Music's newest recruit: Atlanta rapper Pill has just joined the roster.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2011
News Diddy-Dirty Money Prep Valentine's Day Mixtape <p>After years of perfecting their debut album 'Last Train to Paris,' Diddy and his Dirty Money ladies are getting right back at it with some brand new music. The crew has just announced that they have a mixtape dropping next week on Valentine's Day.<br /> <br /> Entitled 'LoveLOVE Vs. HateLOVE,' the news was, of course, broken by none other than Diddy via his well-oiled Twitter account. "LoveLOVE vs HateLOVE," he wrote. "The Dirty Money Valentine's mixtape coming Feb 14!!!!"<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 11, 2011
News Willow Smith, Jay-Z in Talks for 'Annie' Remake <p>It hasn't been a rough ride for 10-year-old Willow Smith, but it's about to become a hard knock life. The 'Whip My Hair' singer is in talks to star in a remake of the classic 1977 musical 'Annie,' with her father Will Smith negotiating a producer position and Jay-Z considering handling musical duties for the film's soundtrack.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 20, 2011
News Ja Rule's Lawyer Breaks Silence On 2-Year Jail Bid <p>Ja Rule pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, but the New York rapper will not be going behind bars anytime soon. XXLMag.com just got off the phone with his lawyer, Stacey Richman, who says she managed to work out a deal with the district attorney to keep him free until he finishes some prior business agreements.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 15, 2010
News 'Pink Friday' Album Cover Photographer Explains Artwork <blockquote> <p><img height="475" border="0" width="475" src="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/public/userfiles/image/pink-friday-cover.jpg" alt="" /></p> By Rose Lilah October 26, 2010
News 50 Cent & Soulja Boy “Mean Mug” for XXL’s November Cover <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/50soulja-cover-marquee.gif"><img width="300" height="218" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-95274" title="50soulja-cover-marquee" src="http://www.xxlmag.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/50soulja-cover-marquee.gif" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Hate it or love it, 50 Cent and Soulja Boy—two of the most polarizing figures in hip-hop—will appear on the magazine’s forthcoming November issue. [See below]</p> By Rose Lilah October 19, 2010
News Jay-Z Confirms Signing Willow Smith To Roc Nation <blockquote> <p> If 30's the new 20, as Jay-Z claims in his '30 Something' lyrics, then his new 9-year-old signee, Willow Smith, has yet to be born. Just two days after her first song 'Whip My Hair' appeared online, Will Smith's tween daughter has been confirmed as the newest addition to Jay's Roc Nation lineup.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah September 10, 2010
News Soulja Boy Says He Was Framed By Kat Stacks <p>Southern rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em has accused celebrity groupie Kat Stacks of framing him and accusing the 20 year-old of being a cocaine addict in a recently released video.<br /> </p> By Rose Lilah October 01, 2010
News Kanye West Apologizes To Fans During Concert In Singapore <p>Kanye West jetted to Singapore this week, to take the stage at the country's annual SINGfest Music Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 4, where he performed his new single 'Power,' in addition to a few throwbacks that included 'Jesus Walks' and 'Heartless.'</p> By Rose Lilah August 05, 2010
News Megan Fox To Get Hot In Eminem & Rihanna's New Video <p><strong>Megan Fox</strong> is apparently very close to starring in <strong>Eminem</strong>'s new "Love The Way You Lie" video.</p> <p>According to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ca.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b191348_megan_fox_dominic_monaghan_get_hot_in.html">E Online</a> she will play along side <strong>Dominic Monaghan</strong> (From the popular TV show "Lost")</p> By Rose Lilah July 21, 2010
News Kid Cudi Gives 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Two Thumbs Up <p>Kid Cudi's references to himself as the Lonely Stoner, coupled with the nightmarish skits and dark songs on his debut album 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day,' have pegged him as hip-hop's resident tortured soul. The Cudder recently took it a step further, by opening up fans to his enthusiasm for horror movies.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 30, 2010