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News A$AP Ant Asks For People To Smile For Yams, Shoots Down Overdose Rumors [Update: Joey Fatts Denies Overdose Rumors Too] A$AP Ant squashes rumor's of A$AP Yams overdose. Says Yams would want people to live it up for him. By Bruce Smith January 19, 2015
News Will Ferrell Talks "Ni**as In Paris" <p>Will Ferrell spoke with <em>MTV</em> about the huge hit "Ni**as In Paris" which samples Ferrell in the movie "Blades of Glory". You're probably all aware how the song starts off, with Ferrell's line "We're gonna skate to one song and one song only", and then mid-song he's sampled again with, "No one knows what it means, but it's provocative...it gets the people going!"  Here's what Ferrell had to say on it:</p> By Rose Lilah November 09, 2011
News Will Smith & His Wife Become Part Owners Of The Philadelphia 76ers <p>The Fresh Prince and wife Jada now own part of the team he grew up cheering for.<br /> <br /> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania emcee-turned-actor Will Smith (f/k/a The Fresh Prince) is part owner of his hometown's NBA team, the 76ers. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith hold a stake in the Joshua Harris ownership group. The member of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and his wife were on hand at the city's Palestra this morning (October 18) to confirm the deal.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 19, 2011
News Mobb Deep & Nas To Release Joint Album <p>After recently mending their past issues, Nas and Prodigy will take their renewed relationship to the next level by coming together for a full length collaborative album.<br /> <br /> According to Mobb Deep's Havoc, the album's wheels have already been placed into motion.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 25, 2011
News Kanye West Throws Subliminal Shots at Amber Rose <p>Kanye West took a subliminal shot at his former girlfriend, Amber Rose, during his performance at this year's Coachella Music Festival.<br /> <br /> West, who performed a 23-song set, didn't miss the opportunity to address the fact that his ex was also in attendance, but to support her new boyfriend, rapper Wiz Khalifa. Ironically, Khalifa performed ahead of West earlier in the day, and according to reports, the two had a post-show verbal altercation post.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 20, 2011
News Juelz Santana Arrested on Weapons and Drug Charges <p>Juelz Santana was arrested in New Jersey Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 2), just two weeks after his studio was raided by authorities. Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli announced late Wednesday that Santana, born Laron James, was busted on four counts of narcotic and weapon offenses. The arrest comes as a result of a 10-month investigation of Santana and his cohorts, conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutorís Office Gang Unit.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 03, 2011
News Vado Speaks On "Slime Flu 3," Leaving Interscope & Harlem Rap Scene Vado speaks on walking away from Interscope, his "Slime Flu" mixtape series, emerging Harlem rappers, his relationship with Cam'ron & more. By Rose Lilah January 08, 2013
News Rihanna Discusses Record "Nobody's Business" Featuring Chris Brown Rihanna discusses one of the more talked about songs from her upcoming album "Unapologetic," and details what it's about. By Rose Lilah November 09, 2012
News Gunplay Talks About Fight With 50 Cent And His Security Guards Gunplay gives details of his altercation during the BET Awards this past weekend and says he was jumped by 50 Cent and his security guards. By Rose Lilah October 01, 2012
News Mac Miller Speaks On $10M Lawsuit With Lord Finesse Legendary New York DJ and producer, Lord Finesse, is suing Mac Miller for $10 million for illegally using the beat from his 1996 record "Hip 2 Da Game". Earlier today, Miller took to the internet to give his take on the lawsuit. By Rose Lilah July 11, 2012
Reviews Review: Mac Miller's "Macadelic" Mac Miller explores new themes over fresh beats on his latest mixtape, "Macadelic." By Rose Lilah March 28, 2012
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Nipsey Hussle Talks On His Partnership With DJ Skee, MMG, And What's Next An exclusive interview with Nipsey Hussle. By Rose Lilah February 20, 2012