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News Mos Def Invites Rappers To Battle Him, Lupe Fiasco & King Los Respond Lupe Fiasco is totally down to battle Mos Def. By Trevor Smith August 07, 2015
News Stream Obie Trice's "The Hangover" Listen to Obie Trice's "The Hangover." By Rose Lilah August 07, 2015
News Casey Veggies Reveals Tracklist For "Live & Grow" Casey Veggies unveiled the tracklisting for his debut album today. By Rose Lilah September 03, 2015
Editor's Pick Kanye West's "Bound 2" Remade As Children's Book Someone adapted Kanye West's "Bound 2" for a kid's picture book. By Patrick Lyons May 14, 2015
Original Content HNHH Exclusive: Freeway Speaks On Upcoming Projects & More HNHH talks to Philly's Freeway about his upcoming projects and more. By Rose Lilah March 09, 2012
News [Update] Vybz Kartel Did Not Escape From Prison <p><em><strong>UPDATE:</strong></em></p> <p>According to the <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/No-escape-for-Vybz-Kartel-">Jamaicain Observer</a>, prisoners, including Vybz Kartel did not escape from the New Horizon Adult Remand Centre. Assistant Commissioner of Police Les Green stated early this morning "I know nothing about that. If that had taken place I would would certainly have known,"</p> By Rose Lilah November 30, 2011
News Lil Wayne Can’t Wait To Get Back To Syrup & Weed / Speaks On Drake's "Take Care," Says He's "On Another Planet" <p style="text-align: justify;">Lil Wayne is currently serving probation period which requires him to refrain from all illegal substances but he says he can’t wait until he completes his probation so that he can get back to syrup and weed. When asked about his current state required sobriety, here’s what he tells <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201111/survivors-music-portfolio">GQ</a>:</p> By Rose Lilah October 19, 2011
News Mary J. Blige Talks Recording For Rick Ross’ ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ <p style="text-align: justify;">Mary J. Blige recently shared some details with <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/09/mary-j-blige-reveals-details-on-her-rick-ross-duet/">XXL</a> about recording with Rick Ross for his upcoming <em>God Forgives, I Don’t</em> album which is expected to be released in December. The song was done in Marvin Gaye’s studio in LA.</p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;">“I did a crazy, crazy record with Rick. Rick is fly. He picks the best beats man. That guy is amazing with that.</p> By Rose Lilah September 28, 2011
News M-Bone of Cali Swag District Killed in Drive-By Shooting <p>Rapper M-Bone of Inglewood, Calif.-based rap group Cali Swag District was shot and killed late last night (May 15). There are still few details about the tragic incident, but TMZ reports that M-Bone was the victim of a drive-by shooting.<br /> <br /> At the time of the shooting, which reportedly occurred at 11:30PM, M-Bone was standing beside his car in front of a liquor store in Inglewood. Sources say the shooter was driving down La Brea Avenue when he fired shots. It appears that the shooting was a random act of violence. M-Bone, born Montae Talbert, was only 22 years old.<br /> By Rose Lilah May 16, 2011
News Juvenile Arrested for Marijuana Possession <p>No stranger to run-ins with the law, rapper Juvenile was arrested Saturday (Feb. 26) in Louisiana for marijuana possession as well as driving with a suspended license.<br /> <br /> The 'Beast Mode' creator, born Terius Gray, was pulled over at about 10:55PM late Saturday after Sterlington Police Sgt. Jacob Greer clocked him driving 75 mph in a 65 mph zone. According to Sgt. Greer, Juvenile passed in the right lane as well, which is illegal in the state of Louisiana.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 28, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Says Rolling Papers Is 'Totally Finished' <p>"The album is totally finished," he told MTV News last week on the set of his "Roll Up" video in Los Angeles. "We're putting, like, the last little bit of touches on it, and we're turning it in next week."</p> <p>"Roll Up" is the follow-up to "Black and Yellow," and despite a number of tracks that have leaked online in recent weeks, Wiz said there won't be any more singles before the album — though the green-friendly lyricist has some tricks up his sleeves.</p> By Rose Lilah February 15, 2011
News Romeo to Relaunch No Limit Records as Digital Label <p>Seminal New Orleans rap label No Limit Records is being relaunched as No Limit Records Forever, a digital label run by founder Percy "Master P" Miller's 21-year-old son Romeo.<br /> <br /> The legendary label, which sold over 75 million records from 1990 to 2003, will be reborn in 2011 with Romeo (formerly known as Lil Romeo) at the helm, aided by his brother, Valentino serving as Vice President, uncle Silkk The Shocker as Chief Operating Officer and cousin Black Don as Senior VP of A&R.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 08, 2011