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News Chris Brown Cites Friendship With Rihanna As Reason For Split With Karrueche Tran Chris Brown confirms that his relationship with Karrueche Tran is over and explains the reason behind it is his focus on his career and his friendship with Rihanna. By Rose Lilah October 04, 2012
Original Content Exclusive: French Montana Talks On Success, Harry Fraud & "Excuse My French" French Montana sits down with HotNewHipHop.Com for an exclusive interview, where we talk to him about his success in the rap game and more. By Rose Lilah August 10, 2012
News Beastie Boys Suing Monster Energy Over Unlicensed Songs Beastie Boys are suing Monster Energy Corp. for using their songs without properly licensing them in one of their promotional videos. By Rose Lilah August 10, 2012
News Demand For Nicki Minaj Videos Soar; Rapper Sets Viewing Record <p>The demand for videos by Nicki Minaj has soared, as the rapper has set a new record for most single week video views, on Music Choice's Video on Demand service.<br /> <br /> The video for the Nicki's single "Super Bass" has received 1,436,807 views according to Rentrak, a media measurement and research company. <br /> <br /> The number represents the largest ever recorded for a single week since Music Choice's Video on Demand launched in November of 2004, according to reps for Music Choice.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah June 21, 2011
News Scarface Still Locked Up, Owes Over $123,000 in Child Support <p>Legendary Houston rapper Scarface is still in police custody for failure to pay child support.</p> <p>As XXLMag.com previously reported, 'Face was originally locked up in Montgomery County Jail in Texas back in October 2010 for four separate cases of not paying child support.</p> <p>The former Geto Boys leader has since been moved to Harris County Jail as of last week where he is being held for two active child support warrants totaling $123,372. He also faces two other child support charges as well as charges from the federal government.</p> By Rose Lilah July 02, 2011
News Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Banned From Filming at High School <p>Two months ago, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa announced that they would begin filming their stoner comedy 'High School' in May, but the duo have already run into some trouble on set.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 18, 2011
News Soulja Boy Breaks Silence On Facebook Rant, "I Am Being Labeled As A Racist & Homophobic Person" <p>Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em has broken his silence on an unexpected and controversial Facebook rant he allegedly posted over the weekend.<br /> <br /> According to Soulja Boy, his Facebook account was hacked resulting in the negative postings.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah June 14, 2011
News Cali Swag's M-Bone Murder Stems From Jealousy, Says Girlfriend <p>More details have emerged following Sunday's unexpected fatal shooting of Cali Swag District member Montae "M-Bone" Talbert as his girlfriend claims jealousy ultimately played a role in what went down.<br /> <br /> According to reports, the late rapper's girlfriend said a man living within their California complex was extremely jealous over M-Bone's success with Cali Swag.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 17, 2011
News ‘Gucci Gucci’ Rapper Kreayshawn Signs w/Columbia <p>After getting much hype with her “Gucci Gucci” viral track, East Oakland, California, rapper Kreayshawn has officially signed with Columbia Records. The 21-year-old will release “Gucci Gucci” via digital retailers on Tuesday, June 14th, and is preparing her upcoming debut album due later this year.</p> By Rose Lilah June 08, 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 Gucci Mane Catches Huge Brrreak, Ices Nearly 2 Years In Jail <p>Southern rapper Gucci Mane, who is currently behind bars on for probation violation, is reportedly set to hit the streets once again as early as next month.<br /> <br /> According to reports, Gucci will avoid a recommended 17-month stay in an Atlanta jail.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 10, 2011
News Drake And Nicki Minaj Interview Each Other <p>Nicki Minaj and Drake turned the tables on each other, becoming "journalists" in an interview for MTV.<br /> <br /> The Young Money cohorts interviewed one another during a stop in New Orleans for the I Am Still Music tour. Drizzy was one of the night's special guests, and rather than answer questions from MTV's Sway Calloway, decided to put the microphone in front of the 'Pink Friday' creator himself.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 19, 2011