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Music Aminé Reveals How He Got Nelly On "Yellow" The Portland rapper says he "fan girl'd" his way into a feature. By Trevor Smith August 06, 2017
News MC Lyte, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill & More Receive Awards At Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball [Update: Live Stream Of President Obama's Inauguration Added] Rappers and celebrities alike came out to celebrate Barack Obama's presidency as well as hip-hop at an event originally created by Russell Simmons, the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball. By Rose Lilah January 21, 2013
News Eminem, Royce 5'9" to Release 'Hell: The Sequel' EP on June 14 <p>Eminem and fellow Detroit rapper Royce Da 5'9" are reviving their early '90s rap group Bad Meets Evil with a new EP titled 'Hell: The Sequel.'<br /> <br /> Marshall Mathers announced the EP's official title on Twitter, Monday night (May 2) with two brief messages. "At midnight I'm announcing the EP title," he tweeted. The title, 'Hell: The Sequel' simply followed.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 03, 2011
News Beanie Sigel Arrested For Drugs & Gun Possession Beanie Sigel can't seem to stay out of trouble with the law, in his latest misadventures he was charged with having a firearm and drugs. By Rose Lilah August 29, 2012
Sneakers New Balance 550 “Olive Suede” Officially Unveiled The New Balance 550 is back, again. By Ben Atkinson July 08, 2023
News Fat Joe Claims Biggie Was Talking About Anthony Mason In 'I Got A Story To Tell' Which Knick was Biggie talking about in 'I Got A Story To Tell' By Kyle Rooney May 16, 2016
Sneakers Air Jordan 6 “White Infrared” Returns To Celebrate 35th Anniversary The Air Jordan 6 "White Infrared" returns for its 35th anniversary and the classic colorway brings back its historic energy. By Ben Atkinson November 22, 2025
News DMX Is Pursuing Legal Action Over "Redemption Of The Beast" DMX seeks to punish his former record label that put out the unauthorized "Redemption Of The Beast" album. By Patrick Lyons January 15, 2015
News Doctors Order Lil Wayne Not To Fly So He Now Travels By Luxury Bus Following his health scares last week, Lil Wayne has been ordered by doctors to not travel by airplane, so Weezy has been travelling by luxury bus. By Rose Lilah November 01, 2012
News R. Kelly & August Alsina's First Week Sales Projections Are In "This Thing Called Life" and "The Buffet" are both set to do modest numbers. By Trevor Smith December 13, 2015
News Petey Pablo Says Arrest Was A Mistake <blockquote> <p>Petey Pablo ran into some legal trouble this past weekend after he was arrested  at North Carolina's Raleigh Durham Airport for carrying a Smith & Wesson pistol in his carry-on luggage. Pablo was arrested with the handgun on Saturday, Sept. 11, nine years after the terrorist attacks on America. But after posting $50,000 bond, Pablo, born Moses Barrett III, claims that the gun wasn't actually his, nor that it was a publicity stunt to promote his new music. Pablo says he was simply protecting a friend from doing something stupid.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah September 14, 2010
Sneakers Excitement Builds For The "Grape" Air Jordan 5 OG Return The pair is celebrating it's 35 year anniversary. By Ben Atkinson January 14, 2025