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Music Diddy Files Counterclaims Against Lil Rod In $30M Lawsuit New court papers claim Lil Rod needed money for an outside legal issue before suing Diddy for $30 million. By Erika Marie August 13, 2026
News Kid Cudi To Star In An Indie Comedy Flick Rapper Kid Cudi lands a role in the movie "Two Night Stand." By Jada October 16, 2012
News Big Sean Pushes Back "Hall Of Fame" Until Early 2013 Using his latest vlog, Big Sean announces that he is pushing back the release of "Hall Of Fame" until 2013. By Rose Lilah November 16, 2012
Original Content Happy Birthday Kanye: A Look At Mr. West's Stylistic Changes From producer-only to present day, we take a look at Kanye's sound evolution to celebrate the birth of Yeezus. By Chris Tart June 08, 2015
News Curren$y Suing Damon Dash For Releasing His Music Without Permission Spitta has filed a lawsuit against Damon Dash. By Rose Lilah March 25, 2012
News Tyga Speaks On Features Included In "Careless World" <p>Tyga spoke briefly to <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/tyga-talks-new-collaborations-with-nas-and-nicki-minaj/">XXL</a> about his upcoming album, "Careless World: Rise Of The Last King," dropping February 21st. Check what he had to say below.</p> <p>Awhile back he tweeted about a possible Nas feature, which he spoke on, as well as other features:</p> By Rose Lilah January 25, 2012
News Cassidy Arrested For Probation Violation & Murder Charges <p>Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has reportedly been arrested by New Jersey cops Saturday (May 14) while traveling in the Garden State on an arrest warrant.<br /> <br /> Details of his arrest landed online late Saturday evening.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 16, 2011
Original Content 10 Essential 9th Wonder Productions 9th Wonder has created a bunch of incredible beats over the past 12 years. Let's look at 10 essential cuts. By Chris Tart February 08, 2015
News Drake Scores Huge Payout, Sends Kanye West Packing W/ $1 Mil Asking Show Fee <p>Young Money's Drake managed to earn a huge payout over the weekend by performing at a former television network executive's party as the replacement for Kanye West.<br /> <br /> According to reports, Drizzy's New York City one-night weekend performance landed him a solid $250,000.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 09, 2011
News Ja Rule Writes About His First Night In Prison <p>Ja Rule, who is currently in prison for a felony weapons conviction, wrote a pretty lengthy journal entry for <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.vibe.com/posts/v-exclusive-ja-rule-updates-fans-his-prison-cell-my-first-night-here-was-crazy" target="_blank">VIBE</a> about his first night in prison. Check it below:</p> By Rose Lilah December 05, 2011
News Soulja Boy Removed From Airplane For Refusing To Cooperate w/ Flight Attendants Tell 'em. By hnhh August 13, 2013
News DJ Khaled Says The Drake Vocals Are In, Shoots "Major Key" Cover With Lion DJ Khaled's 9th studio album is shaping up to be his biggest production yet. By Trevor Smith May 28, 2016