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News Tupac's Hologram Causes Spike In Album Sales Tupac's virtual appearance at Coachella led to an increase in album sales for the late rapper, and a re-appearance on the Billboard 200 Chart. By Rose Lilah April 27, 2012
News Birdman Interested In Signing Chief Keef Birdman talks on the up & comer Chief Keef and says he will do whatever it takes to get him on the YMCMB team. By Rose Lilah May 04, 2012
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Jahlil Beats Talks On Working With No I.D & More HNHH talks to Jahlil Beats! By Rose Lilah March 20, 2012
News Diddy Stuns Partygoers w/ his "Controlling" Treatment of Cameron Diaz <p>If, as Meryl Streep said in her Golden Globe acceptance speech, Harvey Weinstein is “God,” then his company’s awards-show after-party was a bit of Hollywood heaven.<br /> <br /> The Weinstein Co.’s post-awards soiree at bar210 in the Beverly Hilton drew Streep, Madonna, Leo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton, Viola Davis, Bradley Cooper, Jane Fonda, Sean (Diddy) Combs and Cameron Diaz — although not everyone behaved like an angel.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 18, 2012
News Yung Berg Explains Trick Trick & Maino Altercations <p>Yung Berg stopped by Power 105’s The Breakfast Club yesterday morning to discuss a pair of incidents that resulted in physical altercations. During the interview, he recalled being in Detroit, Michigan and not wanting to go to Trick Trick’s club since a member of his entourage had a problem with him, but somehow ended up there.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 16, 2011
News T-Boz Files for Bankruptcy After Rapper Baby Father Mack 10 Refuses to Pay Child Support <p>T-Boz has filed for bankruptcy. Guess this gives new meaning to "What About Your Friends."<br /> <br /> According to TMZ, the "Ain't 2 Proud To Beg" singer owes creditors $768,642.99, which mostly comes from the mortgage on her $1.2 million house. <br /> <br /> Court papers filed last month state T-Boz, aka Tionne Watkins, only brings in about $11 grand a month, but has almost $9,000 in expenses.<br /> <br /> When you add in that she was secretly fighting a brain tumor for three years, it's easy to see why she's having a hard time. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 28, 2011
News Lil Wayne's "I Am Still Music" Tour Grosses $47 Million Domestically <p>After scoring the highest-selling Hip Hop album of the year with Tha Carter IV, Lil Wayne has also lodged one of the most successful tours of 2011 with his “I Am Still Music” tour.<br /> <br /> The Young Money leader, who performed in 78 venues across three continents (North America, Africa and Australia), grossed $47 million with the tour. Feats included selling 32,000 tickets in Chicago, Illinois, 27,000 tickets in Buffalo, New York and 28,000 tickets in both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Dallas, Texas.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 13, 2011
News 54th Annual Grammy Award Nominations: Kanye leads pack with 7 nominations <p>The 54th annual Grammy Awards are set to air on Febuary 12th but tonight the nominations are being revealed. Kanye West leads the pack with 7 nominations followed by Adele and Bruno Mars with 6 nominations each. Lil Wayne nabs 5 nominations while Drake, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj earn 4 nominations each.</p> <p><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><strong>Record Of The Year</strong></span><br /> Rolling In The Deep – Adele<br /> Holocene – Bon Iver<br /> Grenade – Bruno Mars<br /> The Cave – Mumford & Sons<br /> Firework – Katy Perry</p> By Rose Lilah December 01, 2011
News J. Cole Says He's No Longer Putting Out A Mixtape, But Will Release Several Songs Prior To His Album Release <p>J. Cole still waiting on a verse from Jay-Z for "Cole World: The Sideline Story,” says he will no longer release a new mixtape.<br /> <br /> Although J. Cole initially announced that he would be dropping a new mixtape before the September release of Cole World: The Sideline Story he has now revealed that he will longer be releasing that mixtape.<br /> <br /> Rather than release the full mixtape Cole will instead leak the songs that would have been featured on the mixtape in the weeks leading up to Cole World: The Sideline Story.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah July 28, 2011
News Nelly Denies Claims of Drug Use and Home Foreclosure <p>Rapper Nelly has spoken out about recent allegations that he's spent all his money on drugs and gambling.<br /> <br /> A Twitter beef between Nelly and a man name Slim occurred last week, when the Missouri native fired off at Slim for trying to book him for an appearance at a basketball game in St. Louis. In retaliation Slim, who also claimed to be Nelly's manager, tweeted that the '5.0' creator was broke due to a gambling and drug habit and also alleged that he was close to foreclosure on his home.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 31, 2011
News Amber Rose Says Vibe Magazine Printed Lies in Cover Story <p>Landing the cover of Vibe Magazine's Sexy Issue started off as a happy moment for model Amber Rose, until she actually read what the publication printed about her. Rose, who gained popularity while dating hip-hop star Kanye West, sounded off via Twitter late Saturday evening (May 28), saying the cover story was "untrue and ridiculous."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 29, 2011
News Nicki Minaj Special to Air on E! This Wednesday <p>Young Money princess Nicki Minaj will be the subject of a one-hour expose, <em>E! Entertainment Special: Nicki Minaj</em>, this week.</p> <p>The show will feature interviews with Minaj herself along with Young Money boss Lil Wayne, rapper/producer Swizz Beatz, family, childhood friends and an elementary school teacher.</p> <p>Topics covered include Minaj’s multiple rap personalities and outrageous looks as well as her Caribbean roots, life before hip-hop and transition from being a waitress to one of rap’s most recognizable stars.</p> By Rose Lilah July 11, 2011