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News Eminem Rumored To Headline Lollapalooza 2014 Eminem will reportedly headline this year's Lollapalooza festival. By Trevor Smith March 18, 2014
News Kanye West, Drake, OutKast & More To Perform At 2014 Wireless Festival [Update: J. Cole, 2 Chainz Announced] The Wireless Festival in London has nabbed Kanye West, Drake, OutKast, Pharrell and others as performers this year. By Rose Lilah February 18, 2014
News Lecrae Is Suing Katy Perry For Copyright Infringement On "Dark Horse" Christian rapper Lecrae says Katy Perry and her songwriting team took his 2008 song "Joyful Noise," added some "witchcraft, paganism, black magic, and Illuminati imagery," and the song became "Dark Horse." By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
News Layzie Bone Announces Departure From Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Layzie Bone says he will be leaving Bone Thugs-N-Harmony after fulfilling obligations. By Kevin Goddard August 28, 2013
News Gucci Mane Included In Slim Dunkin’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Gucci Mane has been named in a new wrongful death lawsuit concerning Slim Dunkin’s murder. By hnhh December 12, 2013
Interviews Dizzy Wright Recalls When His Mom Wrote His Rhymes & Time Spent Homeless Dizzy Wright speaks on his upbringing, Bone Thugs, and his mother's role in his career. By Trevor Smith August 28, 2013
News Wu-Tang Affiliate Shyheim Arrested For Killing Man In Hit-And-Run [Update: Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter] Wu-Tang affiliate and rapper Shyheim Franklin turned himself in after being accused of a hit-and-run, which resulted in the death of another man. By Rose Lilah July 19, 2014
Beef Maino Calls Out Trinidad James Over NY Comments, Trinidad Responds [Update: Maino Calls Trinidad On The Phone] Maino goes at Trinidad James on Twitter following Trinidad's comments about the New York rap scene. By Rose Lilah November 19, 2013
News Earl Sweatshirt Announces "Wearld Tour" Dates Earl announces an ambitious "Wearld Tour". By Trevor Smith January 08, 2014
News Chris Brown Countersues Woman Who Claims She Was Injured By Him At Nightclub Chris Brown countersues Deanna Gines, the woman who claimed she was shoved to the ground by Chris at a night club this past summer. By Rose Lilah November 13, 2013
Interviews Kanye West Opens Up About Being In Love With Kim, Not Smiling, Family & More Read some excerpts from Kanye West's interview with Kris Jenner. By Rose Lilah August 23, 2013
News Travi$ Scott Explains Why His BET Cypher Freestyle Was "Ass" Travi$ Scott elaborates on why his BET Cypher freestyle was less than stellar. By Trevor Smith October 16, 2013