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News MEGAUPLOAD Shut Down By Feds <p class="ap-story-p">One of the world's largest file-sharing sites was shut down Thursday, and its founder and several company executives were charged with violating piracy laws, federal prosecutors said.</p> <p class="ap-story-p">An indictment accuses Megaupload.com of costing copyright holders more than $500 million in lost revenue from pirated films and other content. The indictment was unsealed one day after websites including Wikipedia and Craigslist shut down in protest of two congressional proposals intended to thwart online piracy.</p> By Rose Lilah January 19, 2012
News Machine Gun Kelly Voted MTV's Hottest Breakthrough MC Of 2011 <p>Hate it or love it, the underdog is on top! Since he first began to make noise with his 2010 mixtape Lace Up, Machine Gun Kelly has worked his way into hip-hop's collective consciousness. It wasn't always pretty (see MGK's August flash-mob arrest or his tiff with Yelawolf), but it's always been passionate.<br /> <br /> Now, thanks to that passion, Machine Gun Kelly can stand alone as MTV News' Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2011, it was revealed on "RapFix Live."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 15, 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 DJ Khaled Recalls Stories From Working With Rick Ross, Kanye West & Jay Z DJ Khaled speaks on his friendship with Rick Ross, his respect for Kanye West, and shares stories of how he acquired last minute Jay Z features. By Trevor Smith July 30, 2013
News Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz & More Discuss The Wu-Tang Clan's "Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers" Artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross and 2 Chainz have weighed in on the Wu-Tang Clan's debut album. By hnhh November 09, 2013
News Chief Keef Will Feed & "Clean Up After" Horses For His Community Service [Update: Keef Talks To TMZ] Chief Keef has been ordered to do 60 hours of community service at a local Chicago equestrian center. By Trevor Smith November 12, 2013
News Q-Tip Criticizes Kanye West For Using Confederate Flag On Tour Merch Q-Tip disapproves of Kanye West using the confederate flag. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2013
Music Deniro Farrar Inks A Record Deal With VICE / Warner Bros. Deniro Farrar has signed a recording contract with VICE and Warner Bros. Records. By hnhh October 09, 2013
Songs Tech N9ne Talks On Inspiration For "Fragile," Wearing Face Paint Tech N9ne speaks on the origins of his song "Fragile" and why he wears face paint. By Rose Lilah July 19, 2013
Music Jim Jones Finally Responds To Kanye West And Claims Ye Backed Down From A Fight Just a few months ago, Kanye West and Jim Jones were working on The Game's "The Documentary 3," but 2025 had different plans for them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2025
Sneakers SNKRS Set To Drop Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "Bright Cactus" The Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "Bright Cactus" releases in two days, offering a bold new twist on Travis’s growing sneaker legacy. By Ben Atkinson April 28, 2025