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News 50 Cent Speaks On His New Artist Paris & His Own Music <p>50 Cent, who recently dropped his mixtape "The Big 10," spoke to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/12/50-cent-says-he-relates-to-newest-g-unit-signee-paris/" target="_blank">XXL</a> about one of the artists featured on that tape, Paris. Paris, a female emcee from Queens, was recently signed to 50's label.</p> <p>50 says Paris has been working for sometime, and we can expect a mixtape from her in the near future:</p> By Rose Lilah December 14, 2011
News Jay-Z To Become First Solo Hip Hop Artist To Perform At Carnegie Hall <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p>Earlier today, Jay-Z held a press conference in New York City, New York with his Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation and United Way to announce that he will be playing two solo shows on February 6<sup>th</sup> and 7<sup>th</sup> at NYC’s Carnegie Hall.</p> By Rose Lilah December 08, 2011
News Soulja Boy Apologizes To Fans Following Felony Drug & Gun Arrest <p>Soulja Boy took to his Twitter account to apologize to fans for his behavior, as well as those involved in putting out his new movie.</p> By Rose Lilah October 20, 2011
News Outlawz Confirm That They Smoked 2Pac's Ashes <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">Taking a line from 'Pac's song "Black Jesus" seriously, some of the group members smoked his remains.</p> By Rose Lilah August 26, 2011
News Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images <p>The Maybach Music Group and G.O.O.D. Music members hop on the same track on the former's upcoming album, "Ambition."<br /> <br /> After squashing their beef in February 2011, Wale and Kid CuDi have collaborated on the track “Focused,” set to be included on the former’s upcoming sophomore album Ambition, dropping November 1st.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 23, 2011
News Jay-Z Tops Forbes' Hip Hop Cash Kings, Includes Eminem, Kanye West, Dr. Dre & More <p>Newcomers to the list include Nicki Minaj, B.o.B, Wiz Khalifa and others.<br /> <br /> Forbes has announced its annual Hip Hop Cash Kings list. The leader of the pack is none other than Jay-Z, while additional Hip Hop stars to make the cut include Eminem, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West and more.<br /> <br /> Hov tops the chart with $37 million in income, thanks to “the benefits of a 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal, as well as stakes in the New Jersey Nets, the 40/40 Club” and more.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 10, 2011
News Game 'R.E.D. Album' Receives Confirmed Release Date <p>After more than a year of delays, California rapper Game has revealed that his fourth effort, 'R.E.D. Album' has finally received a confirmed release date from Interscope Records boss Jimmy Iovine.<br /> <br /> The album was initially scheduled for a December 2009 release, but was pushed back time and time again, undergoing a variety of unexplained setbacks, lawsuits and delays, along with an ever-changing list of rumored guest stars, a banned music video and Game's recent detention at the Canadian border for alleged gang affiliations.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 18, 2011
News J. Cole Completes Debut Album <p>Two years after he joined Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint, J. Cole has finally put the finishing touches on his debut album. The North Carolina-born rapper revealed the news to fans -- who he acknowledged had been very patient in waiting for the release -- via his Twitter page yesterday. "All singles done. Album ridiculous. Title Perfect. Music incredible," he wrote. "Thank you for your patience. Let's change the game."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 05, 2011
News Jay-Z's Unauthorized NCAA Locker Room Visit Costs, NJ Nets Fined $50K <p>The New Jersey Nets have been fined $50,000 for Nets minority owner Jay-Z's presence in the Kentucky locker room after the Wildcats clinched a Final Four berth.<br /> <br /> League spokesman Tim Frank confirmed the fine Friday before the Nets played the New York Knicks at the Prudential Center.<br /> <br /> NBA rules prohibit team personnel from having contact with players who are not yet draft eligible.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 09, 2011
News Tru Life Accepts Plea Deal, Sentenced To 10 Years Behind Bars <p>Former Roc-A-Fella artist Tru Life who is probably best known for his beefs with Mobb Deep & Dipset has just accepted a plea deal and was slapped with a 10 year sentence earlier this morning. Peep the press release below..</p> By Rose Lilah February 16, 2011
News Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame Shopping Reality Show <p>Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame are prepping to bring their antics to a small screen near you. According to reports, the rappers are shopping around their very own reality show. The show will work to contrast their public personas, which they believe have been misrepresented due to their explicit lyrics.<br /> By Rose Lilah January 18, 2011
News 50 Cent Faces Possible Investigation Over "Pump & Dump" Stock Violation <p>Rapper 50 Cent may have momentarily gotten $8.7 million richer after encouraging his Twitter followers to invest in a money-losing penny stock, but now the hip hopper may be in big trouble with the Security Exchange Commission.<br /> <br /> Last weekend, 50, born Curtis Jackson, reportedly Tweeted to his 3.8 million followers, “You can double your money right now. Just get what you can afford” and “They are no joke get in now” about H&H Imports, previously a money-loser with a reported deficit of at least $3.3 million.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 12, 2011