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News 2 Chainz Speaks On How "No Lie" With Drake Came Together 2 Chainz gives some details on his new single "No Lie," and how the record came together. By Rose Lilah May 02, 2012
News 2 Chainz Confirms Signing To Def Jam <p>2 Chainz has confirmed signing to Def Jam while talking to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/2-chainz-confirms-signing-to-def-jam-talks-too-short/" target="_blank">XXL</a>. 2 Chainz is now label mates with Ludacris rather than being signed to Luda's Disturbing The Peace (DTP) label.</p> By Rose Lilah January 31, 2012
News Birdman Reveals Movie "Rich Gang," Starring YMCMB Members The CEO of Young Money/Cash Money reveals his plans for his film "Rich Gang," starring the YMCMB roster. By Rose Lilah May 01, 2012
News Big Sean Talks On G.O.O.D Music, "Mercy," His Album, Kanye & Kim K, Justin Bieber Collab & More! Big Sean talks on a lot of topics in this recent interview with Yesi Ortiz. By Rose Lilah April 07, 2012
News Watch Common's "Sweet" Video <p>Common's latest music video, "Sweet", was premiered last night via Ustream <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ustream.tv/thinkcommonlive" target="_blank">here</a>. To view this video you are asked to donate 1$, and all proceeds go to<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt"> J/P HRO.</span> </p> <p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">About J/P HRO:</span></p> By Rose Lilah November 15, 2011
News A$AP Rocky Says He Tried To Sign Fellow Harlem Rapper Azealia Banks ASAP Rocky wanted to sign Azealia Banks By DJ Ill Will March 15, 2012
News Noah "40" Shebib Talks About Working With Drake & His Sound <p>Noah "40" Shebib, the man behind Drake's sound, also sat down with <em>GQ</em> for a Q&A on how he developped his unique sound and working with Drake.</p> <p>On How He Connected With Drake:</p> By Rose Lilah November 11, 2011
News Scott Storch Arrested in Vegas for Coke <p>10:38 AM PST -- Storch tried to hide a baggy of cocaine in a trash can at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Vegas before cops arrived ... this according to the police report, obtained by TMZ.<br /> <br /> In the report, the arresting officer says cops fished out the baggy after receiving a tip from hotel security ... and discovered it contained 2.7 grams of blow.<br /> <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 16, 2012
News 2 Chainz, Tyga & Mac Miller Cover The Source <p>For <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.thesource.com/articles/200634/2-Chainz%2C-Tyga-And-Mac-Miller-Cover-The-Source!?thesource-prod=emt8bunjq3gv82dq5t6kp3vpi1" target="_blank">The Source's</a> February/March 2012 issue they probably have at least one of your favourite rappers featured: 2 Chainz, Mac Miller, Tyga grace the cover, and although Kendrick Lamar isn't on the cover he is featured on the inside photo and is part of the cover story. Peep the photos below, and here's what The Source has to say on it:</p> By Rose Lilah February 14, 2012
News Nicki Minaj Covers VIBE & Interview Excerpts <p>This shouldn't be surprising anymore I guess, but Nicki Minaj lands yet another cover, this time <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.vibe.com/post/nicki-minajs-vibe-febmar-2012-cover-here-127895" target="_blank">VIBE's</a> Feb/Mar 2012 issue.</p> <p>In the interview she discusses making her album <strong>Pink Friday</strong>, being a woman in the music industry and fashion. Read some excerpts below, and check out the cover photo.</p> <p><strong>VIBE: </strong>You’ve said before that you didn’t really have fun recording Pink Friday.</p> By Rose Lilah February 14, 2012
News Wiz Khalifa Admits "Rolling Papers" Wasn't His Best Work Creatively & Discusses "O.N.I.F.C." <p>In anticipation for his upcoming album, <strong>O.N.I.F.C.</strong>, Wiz Khalifa shared some words for his Taylor Gang advocates. He thanks all his fans for helping him get to the point he is at, and says pretty much everyone should like whatever they want, don't let others dictate what you like.</p> <p>He also comments on his clothing choices, and the impact Kush & OJ had on people. He admits that creatively, <strong>Rolling Papers</strong> wasn't his best work:</p> By Rose Lilah February 14, 2012
News MEGAUPLOAD Shut Down By Feds <p class="ap-story-p">One of the world's largest file-sharing sites was shut down Thursday, and its founder and several company executives were charged with violating piracy laws, federal prosecutors said.</p> <p class="ap-story-p">An indictment accuses Megaupload.com of costing copyright holders more than $500 million in lost revenue from pirated films and other content. The indictment was unsealed one day after websites including Wikipedia and Craigslist shut down in protest of two congressional proposals intended to thwart online piracy.</p> By Rose Lilah January 19, 2012