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News Nas Speaks On Cover Art For "Life Is Good" & His Mindset For The Album Nas talks about the cover art of his upcoming album, which sparked some controversy because it features his ex-wife's wedding dress. By Rose Lilah June 07, 2012
News MTV's Hottest MCs Honourable Mentions <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1679816/hottest-mcs-honorable-mentions-j-cole.jhtml" target="_blank">MTV</a> has put together a list of Honourable Mentions for those artists that didn't make their Hottest MCs list. Check it out below.</p> <p><big><b>J. Cole</b></big><br /> J. Cole had a phenomenal 2011. His debut album, <i>Cole World: The Sideline Story,</i> has gone gold and yielded a platinum single with "Work Out." Cole, who was once an underground favorite, broadened his fanbase by touring with Rihanna on her <i>Loud</i> Tour.</p> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012
News Havoc Denies Dissing Prodigy Havoc denies that he tweeted a slew of insults to Prodigy of Mobb Deep. By Rose Lilah April 10, 2012
News Mac Miller Talks On Asher Roth Comparisons <p>Mac Miller and Asher Roth are both white rappers from Pennsylvania and based on that alone they are often compared. Mac Miller's debut album "Blue Slide Park" is projected to sell 100,000 units in its first week, whereas two years ago, Asher Roth's debut album "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" only moved 62, 000 in its first week. Why is that? <em>XXL</em> spoke to Mac Miller about the comparisons of himself and Asher Roth and what he says is quite true.</p> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011
News Police Chief Involved in Chris Brown's Probation Resigns The police chief who signed off on Chris Brown's alleged community service hours for probation has resigned. By Rose Lilah February 12, 2013
Gossip Lil Kim's Publicist Responds To Allegations That Kim's Face Is "Physically Distorted" Lil Kim's camp responds to allegations that Kim's face was "physically distorted" during an appearance of RapFix Live. By Rose Lilah March 08, 2013
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
News Eazy-E Documentary To Be Released By His Daughter Eazy-E's Daughter plans to release a documentary on the late rapper, that will cover his entire life, and answer some questions surrounding his untimely death. By Trevor Smith April 01, 2013
News Common Announces Details Of His First Mixtape Common expects to release his very first mixtape in May, with features from Lupe Fiasco and production by Hit-Boy and Travis Scott. By Trevor Smith January 17, 2013
News Gucci Mane Announces New Rap Name, Changes Mind After Fans' Reaction Gucci Mane announces he's changing his rap name to Guwop, and then shortly after changes his mind due to a negative response from fans. By Rose Lilah March 04, 2013
News Young Dro Announces Name Change Young Dro will now be going by 3krazy. By Rose Lilah November 16, 2012
News Meek Mill Discusses Philly Rappers Pushing Him To Excel With lots of talent coming out of Philadelphia, Meek Mill discusses how the other rappers inspire him to work harder and push himself. By Rose Lilah January 10, 2013