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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 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 Dr. Dre to Release Delayed 'Detox' on 4/20 <p>After a decade of promising that his third and final solo album 'Detox' would one day be released, Dr. Dre is ready to unveil the mythical LP. Last night, producer Just Blaze posted a Twitvid while in the studio with the West Coast veteran, who made it clear that 'Detox' would be landing in stores on April 20 -- a nod to 4/20 culture and the title of the album's prequels.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 18, 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 T.I. Pens Letter To Fans On Album Release Day <p>So here it is...NO MERCY, the most honest and intimate installment of my life story as promised. Hope y'all enjoy it and it lives up to the very high standards I've set for myself  or anyone who's to be considered one of the best.  I must admit it takes a lot to go through as much as I have and still keep the love in your heart and in your art. But at the end of the day, if that's what it takes to produce the music that keeps the world of hip-hop evolving on it's axis....Then even the lowest of the lows of my life was all worth it. By Rose Lilah December 08, 2010
News Mack Maine Reveals Lil Wayne’s Next Single <p>According to Young Money boss <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/mackmaine"><strong>Mack Maine</strong></a>, Wayne is set to release the first single from his forthcoming <em>Tha Carter IV</em> LP by the end of December, simply titled “6’7″.”</p> <p><em>“We definitely dropping it before the end of the year,” Mack revealed to MTV News. “We ready to go now; we getting it mixed.”</em></p> By Rose Lilah December 07, 2010
News Game's Family Feud Hits Twitter <p> Game's issues with his family just went viral. The Compton native, who has been known to have problems with his relatives, got into a heated exchange with his older brother, Big Fase 100, via Twitter. Fase, who held nothing back on the social networking site, lashed out at Game, accusing him of forgetting about his family once he made it big.</p> By Rose Lilah August 12, 2010
News Fabolous and Soulja Boy End Feud <blockquote> <p>""A brief feud between Fabolous and Soulja Boy, which started on Twitter, has been resolved on the radio waves of New York City.<br /> <br /> DJ Clue of Power 105 in New York conducted a brief interview where the two men settled their differences.<br /> <br /> The entire incident started after Soulja Boy was allegedly caught in a tryst with Kat Stack, who said the young rapper was snorting cocaine. The vixen also showed a plate of what seemed to be the illegal drug in an online video.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah September 09, 2010
News The Game Revamps Nas' Subliminal 50 Cent Diss For New Mixtape <h2>The Game Revamps Nas' Subliminal 50 Cent Diss For New Mixtape, "I Have Eight Versions Of The Song"</h2> <p> <p>Black Wall Street associate DJ Skee recently revealed that Game's "Street Runners" Nas collaboration, which send a subtle diss 50 Cent's way, was recorded over four years ago.</p> <p> </p> <p>According to Skee, the Brake Lights track had been kept under wraps.</p> By Rose Lilah August 05, 2010
News Flo Rida Preps Double Disc 'The Only One' <p> Flo Rida is releasing a beefy third LP. The double disc, titled 'The Only One' will consist of two sister albums -- 'Only One Flo' and 'Only One Rida.' With guest appearances from Ludacris, Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne, who cameos on 'Fresh Out of State,' the two-disc album will also include his international hit 'Can't Handle Me' with David Guetta, which cracked the Top 20 in the U.S. and reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.</p> By Rose Lilah September 01, 2010
News Lil Wayne Talks Sex, Children In Ozone Magazine <p>Lil Wayne’s larger than life persona continues to keep fans intrigued even while the rapper is behind bars. The MC is set to grace the cover of Ozone magazine for its sixth annual “Sex Issue,” even though he’s currently serving his year-long jail sentence on weapons charges.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 30, 2010
News Danny Brown Announces The "Old & Reckless" Tour [Update: European Tour Dates Added] Danny Brown announces his first headlining tour, the "Old & Reckless" tour. By Rose Lilah May 31, 2013