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News B.G. Pleads Guilty To Felony Gun Charge: Faces 40 Years <p>The former Hot Boys rapper faces up to 40 years behind bars.<br /> <br /> Facing felony weapons charges from November 2009, B.G. appeared before a judge yesterday to plead guilty in the case.<br /> <br /> According to NOLA (via DDot Omen), the 31-year-old faces up to 40 years in prison for the crime, which occurred during a traffic stop several years ago. The former Hot Boys rapper had guns in his possession - a violation as a convicted felon - and conspired with an associate to get another person, Demounde Pollard, to sign an affidavit falsely stating he owned the guns.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 08, 2011
Music Word On The Street: "DAMN." Vs. "More Life" We hit the streets of New York to find out which album people are feeling more. By Rose Lilah May 05, 2017
News 50 Cent Talks Comparisons Between His First Album & His Latest 50 Cent says he wants his new album to be released around the anniversary of his first album, and asks fans to not directly compare the two very different projects. By Rose Lilah November 27, 2012
Music Trey Songz Pleads Guilty After Detroit Incident Trey Songz has to serve 18-months of probation. By Aron A. August 18, 2017
News Director John Singleton Says Ja Rule Could've Had Ludacris' Role In The "Fast And Furious" Films "Fast And Furious" director reveals how Ja Rule blew his chance for the role that eventually went to Ludacris. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2015
Original Content Miss Info & Laura Stylez Talk On Hot 97's Summer Jam 2014 & More HotNewHipHop sits down with two ladies of the Hot 97 team, Miss Info and Laura Stylez, to discuss the upcoming Summer Jam, "This Is Hot 97" and more. By Rose Lilah May 28, 2014
News Rick Ross' Baby Mama Upset With How Much 50 Cent's Lawyers Are Spending Rick Ross' baby mama, Lastonia Leviston, is keeping a watchful eye on 50 Cent's spending in his bankruptcy case. By Rose Lilah November 30, 2015
News Rick Ross Talks Beef With Young Jeezy, Release Date For Next Album <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">Rozay talks Jizzle, as well as when you can cop "God Forgives, I Don't."</p> <p>While <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16943/title.rick-ross-talks-upbringing-leaked-celebrity-photos">Rick Ross'</a> long-running beef with Young Jeezy is certainly not news, the Teflon Don has finally shed light on the contentiousness.</p> By Rose Lilah October 05, 2011
News Kanye West Reportedly Spends $500 A Day On Haircuts Kanye West is a perfectionist even when it comes to his hair. By Trevor Smith November 07, 2015
News T.I. & Dr. Dre Reportedly Shooting Video For "Popped Off" <p>T.I. and Dr. Dre are reportedly shooting a video for their collaboration "Popped Off," included on Tip's latest mixtape release Fuck Da City Up , or a previously unheard duet.<br /> <br /> In a series of tweets, entertainment manager Antonio Hewlett announced a casting call for a T.I. and Dre music video. The clip will be shot in Atlanta, Georgia next weekend.<br /> <br /> Tip, who previously worked with Dre on a leaked Detox track "Topless," recently spoke on developing the chemistry between him and the West Coast veteran in the studio.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 11, 2012
News HNHH Legends: MC Lyte Legends" is an editorial initiative that will feature trailblazers and icons in hip hop culture. Our goal is to not only pay homage to artists who have impacted rap and rap culture, but to reconnect them to the HNHH community. In this edition, MC Lyte spoke to HNHH about how she got her first start, the challenges she faced while on the come up and fills viewers in on what she's got coming up. This is our first instalment, but keep checking out HNHH for more to come. By Rose Lilah August 27, 2012
News Ja Rule's Lawyer Breaks Silence On 2-Year Jail Bid <p>Ja Rule pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, but the New York rapper will not be going behind bars anytime soon. XXLMag.com just got off the phone with his lawyer, Stacey Richman, who says she managed to work out a deal with the district attorney to keep him free until he finishes some prior business agreements.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 15, 2010