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News The Bronx To Be Honored At The Smithsonian As A “Place of Invention” For Creation Of Hip-Hop The Bronx will be recognized for its role in the creation of Hip-Hop, in a "Place Of Invention" exhibit at the Smithsonian. By Trevor Smith April 08, 2013
Sports Rajon Rondo Takes Shot At Wade, Butler In Lengthy Instagram Post "My vets would never go to the media." By Kyle Rooney January 27, 2017
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
Editor's Pick Tyga Is Being Sued By Former Last Kings Collaborator Tyga is facing a new lawsuit from a former business partner. By Rose Lilah July 14, 2015
News Joell Ortiz Review by Sermons Domain <p>The summer is gone. 2010’s summer was one of the most creative and epic music wise. We’ve seen Rick Ross and Young Jeezy almost create a civil war for Def Jam. 50 Cent finally joined Twitter and has nothing but nice things to say about the industry. That was a joke if you didn’t catch on. Gucci Mane released numerous tapes. The list can go on for days. </p> By Rose Lilah September 12, 2010
Music King Yella Accuses Young M.A Of Using Ghostwriter King Yella accuses Young M.A of using a ghostwriter, which she vehemently denies. By hnhh December 27, 2016
News Lil Wayne Searched by Federal Agents <p>Lil Wayne can't seem to catch a break. The Young Money head honcho, who was released from Rikers Island last November, was greeted by federal agents upon landing at a Miami airport.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 28, 2011
Music Dr. Dre Working On New Music In Hawaii All in a day's work for Dr. Dre and Dem Jointz. By Mitch Findlay August 21, 2017
Life Kanye West Confirms Yeezy Season 4 Will Be Unveiled On The First Day Of NYFW Get ready for some more Yeezy Boosts. By Kyle Rooney August 17, 2016
News Common Inks Deal with Warner Bros <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">Goodbye G.O.O.D. Music, hello Warner Bros.! Common signs a deal with Warner to release his next album.</p> <p>It looks like Consequence may not be <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.14962/title.consequence-no-longer-affiliated-with-kanye-west-or-q-tip">the only artist to jump ship</a> from Kanye West's label. Now, one of G.O.O.D. Music's earliest and biggest successes Common may have left the label, recently signing to Warner Bros. Records.</p> By Rose Lilah June 25, 2011
News Billboard Issues New Chart Policy <p>Starting November 21st, Billboard will have a new policy for artists to make the charts, based on criticisim by critics and artists alike of it's current policies. For example, Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" debuted at number one, but was sold at a very discounted price. It's new policies are as follows:</p> <p>-Albums priced below $3.49 will not be eligible on the Billboard album charts during their first four weeks of release and will not count towards sales data presented by Nielsen SoundScan.</p> By Rose Lilah November 17, 2011
News Cap 1 Drives Himself To Hospital After Getting Shot In Atlanta It doesn't seem the TRU rapper sustained any critical injuries. By Angus Walker January 22, 2016