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News Tech N9ne "Hostile Takeover" Tour Dates <p>Underground hip-hop artist Tech N9ne is heading on tour, starting in March, hitting 90 cities in the States along with Machine Gun Kelly and more. Peep the dates for the <strong>Hostile Takeover</strong> tour.</p> <p>March 24 – The Midland Theatre – Kansas City, MO</p> <p>March 25 – Cotillion Ballroom – Wichita, KS</p> <p>March 26 – Cains Ballroom – Tulsa, OK</p> <p>March 28 – Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK</p> <p>March 29 – Palladium Ballroom – Dallas, TX</p> By Rose Lilah February 08, 2012
News Jay-Z Performs At Carnegie Hall In New York <p>Last night, February 6th, Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z performed for a sold-out show at the famed Carnegie Hall. The performance has elicited praise all around. The concert was put on to raise money for the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, so tickets were pricey, some being re-sold for $1000.</p> <p>Jay-Z started the night looking the part in a white tux, but by the end of the night he changed back in to his usual attire-- black t-shirt and gold chain.</p> By Rose Lilah February 07, 2012
News Wiz Khalifa Explains Juicy J Signing To Taylor Gang <p>During a recent interview, Wiz Khalifa discussed the Taylor Gang signing of Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J. The signing, Wiz said, was one that needed to happen to bridge the gap between them. Khalifa also reflected on what has made him such a fan of J. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 07, 2011
News Lil' Kim Blames Cash Money Records for Nicki Minaj Beef <p>As one of the most publicized feuds in rap over the past decade, Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj's beef has amplified in recent months. But the spar has surprisingly deep roots. The Queen Bee, who recently released her 'Black Friday' mixtape sporting a decapitated Nicki on its cover, explains that the problem doesn't alone lie with the Harajuku Barbie, and that the disrespect from her label Cash Money actually sparked the back-and-forth between the rapstresses.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 01, 2011
News Diddy & Cassie Nude Photos Leak <p>Nude photos of rumored hip-hop couple Diddy and Cassie have leaked online and show the two artists being overly intimate with one another.<br /> <br /> Romantic pictures of Puff and Cass hit the Internet Wednesday (February 9) evening.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 10, 2011
News Lil Twist On Life Without Lil Wayne: 'Young Money Can't Lose' <p><span style="font-size: large;">On the roughly two-month anniversary of Lil Wayne's stint at Riker's, Young Money's teen rapper Lil Twist speaks on life without the head honcho.</span></p> By Rose Lilah October 22, 2010
News Beyonce Kills Off Sasha Fierce <p> During a recent interview with Allure Magazine, Beyonce announced plans to dead her alter persona, whom fans have come to know as Sasha Fierce.<br /> <br /> The R&B diva stated that it doesn't mean that fans won't see her perform in the energetic fashion that Fierce trademarked, but rather is a sign of her growth as an artist. Beyonce doesn't have to flip a switch anymore because the two personalities have become one. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 22, 2010
News Burger King Twitter Account Hacked, Sending Out Tweets To Chief Keef, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill & More Rappers As random as it is, Burger King's Twitter account was hacked this morning and is now sending out tweets directed at rappers, Chief Keef and his 300 crew included. By Rose Lilah February 18, 2013
News Kanye West Played His Entire Album In Paris Last Night Kanye West played his new album (three times) for about twenty people in Paris last night. By Rose Lilah September 25, 2014
Reviews Review: Bobby Shmurda's "Shmurda She Wrote" EP Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers. By Kahron Spearman November 14, 2014
News G-Unit Plans To Release Another EP [Update: New EP Title Revealed] During a new interview with MTV, G-Unit reveals having 50 songs recorded together, and putting out another EP. By Kevin Goddard September 02, 2014
News Pete Rock Responds To Lupe Fiasco's Rant Pete Rock addresses Lupe Fiasco's rant against him. By Rose Lilah May 30, 2012