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News Nicki Minaj Pulls Out Of Hot 97 Summer Jam Nicki Minaj didn't perform as anticipated at yesterday's Summer Jam because Peter Rosenberg took shots at her during the pre-show. By Rose Lilah June 04, 2012
News Old School Music: A Look At Big Daddy Kane's "Aint No Half-Steppin" <p>For many hip-hop heads the golden-era of hip-hop was during the '80s-'90s. For those of you who believe that is true, you might enjoy <em>NPR</em>'s "The Record". Every other Friday they are looking at some of the first hip-hop music videos, which were played on a TV show called "Video Music Box". "Video Music Box" was created back in 1984, and was the first show to document hip-hop music and culture (and it's still on today!). The show was created and hosted by a man named Ralph McDaniels. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2011
News Common Drops New Diss Record Directed Towards Drake <p>Despite the fact that the Rick Ross’ <em>Rich Forever</em> was undoubtably the most downloaded mixtape last week, many hip-hop fans have paid closer attention to the Drake verse that was seemingly directed at Chicago rapper Common on the French Montana assisted, “Stay Schemin’” track.</p> <p>Although Drake didn’t say Common’s name, Common has already replied with a diss record over the same beat and has specifically called out Drake for his use of singing during his raps and the sensitive nature of some of his songs.</p> By Rose Lilah January 09, 2012
News Amber Rose To Release "Fame" Single Featuring Wiz Khalifa Wiz's wifey gears up for her first foray into music. By Rose Lilah January 07, 2012
News T.I. Covers Vibe <p>T.I. graces Vibe's end of year cover, and according to Vibe,</p> <p>"<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">From Bin Laden's Death to his own personal problems, Tip gave his brutally honest opinions on each matter. Though he promises a wiser and more in-tune leader, Tip still stands by the same beliefs and morals that made him the man he is today. His perspectives may both shock and surprise but Tip holds nothing back in VIBE’s Google-assisted meeting with the kang."</span></span></p> By Rose Lilah November 25, 2011
News Juvenile Talks New Album, "Power" & More <p>Juvenile is baaackk and he spoke to Billboard's The Juice about his upcoming album ("Rejuvenation" Dec. 13th!), his latest single "Power" & more.</p> <p>Check out some excerpts below.</p> <p>On The Sample for "Power"<strong>:<br /> </strong></p> <p>That was Manny's idea. A lot of cats hate on me for that but that was a classic. It's kind of amazing the way he took that from there and made it like this. I needed something to send to Rick Ross. That was something that he referenced to me.</p> <p>On His Relationship with Mannie:</p> By Rose Lilah November 22, 2011
News Machine Gun Kelly Says He Finished Recording His Debut, Speaks On Upcoming DVD <p>Machine Gun Kelly has been gearing up for his debut album, which is most likely slated for release in 2012. During an interview with FLuD, the Bad Boy rapper said that he finished recording the LP and explained how he likes to divvy up time between the studio and performing.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 07, 2011
News Pusha T Talks G.O.O.D. Music Album, A$AP Rocky & More <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://hypetrak.com/" target="_blank">Hypetrack </a>interviewed Pusha T on "Fear of God II: Let Us Pray", the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album & more. Check out some of the more interesting things he had to say below.</p> <p>On "Fear of God II: Let Us Pray":</p> By Rose Lilah November 21, 2011
News Erykah Badu To Release Her First Mixtape In July <p>Fat Belly Bella will serve as the producer of her first mixtape under the moniker DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown.<br /> <br /> Erykah Badu is gearing up for the release of her first mixtape, set for release this July. According to Pinboard Blog, the soulstress will mix the offering under the name DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown, the alias that she has used for DJ gigs in Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas, Texas.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah June 28, 2011
News Big Sean "Finally Famous" Tracklisting <p>With delay, after delay, after delay, <strong>Big Sean</strong>'s B.I.G. day is looking more promising. <em>Finally Famous</em> will finally hit retailers on June 28 and he's brought forth the 12-song tracklisting which sees the Detroit emcee teaming up with guest appearances from <strong>Kanye West</strong>, <strong>Chris Brown</strong>, <strong>Wiz Khalifa</strong>, <strong>Lupe Fiasco</strong>, <strong>Pusha T</strong>, <strong>Pharrell Williams</strong>, and lots more. By Rose Lilah June 08, 2011
News Drake's Twitter Account Was Hacked This Morning Drake's twitter account was hacked briefly this morning. By Rose Lilah June 06, 2016
News Young Thug Might Be On Kanye West's "SWISH" It looks like Young Thug may have made the final cut. By Danny Schwartz January 25, 2016