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News Pusha T Says He Doesn't Like Lil Wayne's New Music But Supports Drake's Discussing G.O.O.D. Music and YMCMB, Pusha T says 2 Chainz motivates him to stay busy. He also says he does not support Lil Wayne's new music, but is a fan of Drake, and discusses getting "I Don't Like" bars cut. By Rose Lilah January 15, 2013
News Master P Says "Brick To A Million" Is Not A Kanye West & Lil Wayne Diss Master P clarifies his single off his "Al Capone" mixtape, which was presumed as a Kanye West & Lil Wayne diss track, "Brick To A Million." By Rose Lilah February 05, 2013
News Big Boi Talks About President Obama & Explains Political Stance As Libertarian Big Boi shares that he didn't vote for President Obama in the recent election, and he also explains his political views as a Libertarian. By Rose Lilah January 13, 2013
News Lupe Fiasco Says He Had An Alien Encounter As A Child Lupe Fiasco says when he was 11 he "definitely had an extra-worldly experience." By Rose Lilah October 16, 2012
News Joey Bada$$ Talks Upcoming Pro Era Crew Mixtape Joey Bada$$ reveals the Pro Era crew are dropping a free project on December 21st. Joey also discusses his main influences growing up, and the possibility of a solo album. By Rose Lilah December 10, 2012
Reviews Review: DJ Khaled's "Kiss The Ring" Do you love Hip-Hop as much as DJ Khaled? If so, this album is for you. By Jon Godfrey August 21, 2012
News Ja Rule About Current Stay in Prison: "This Place is Amazing" <p>Serving two years for gun possession, Ja Rule found a new posse behind bars — a couple of cons he calls “Hevey D” and “Koz.”<br /> <br /> The Queens-raised rap star says disgraced pol Alan Hevesi and corporate greed poster-boy Dennis Kozlowski took him under their wings.<br /> <br /> From Kozlowski, he got stock tips. From Hevesi, he heard about the perennial impasse in Albany. They watched Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert together.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 02, 2012
News Big Sean Reveals What Went Down During BET Hip Hop Awards Encounter With Maino <p>Big Sean clears up rumors of a confrontation with Maino, speaks on the recent leak of his alleged nude photos.<br /> <br /> During the taping of the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards rappers Big Sean and Maino caused a bit of a stir when the two artists reportedly exchanged words while on the red carpet. Big Sean finally cleared up the rumors when he spoke on what exactly occurred between himself and Maino during an interview with The Big Nat Show on 106.5 The Beat.<br /> <br /> According to Big Sean, he was approached by Maino during an interview and the rapper was relatively cordial.<br /> By Rose Lilah October 06, 2011
News T.I. Explains Diddy Nightclub Incident after BET Awards <p>Things got a little heated at Club Compound in Atlanta after the BET Hip Hop Awards this weekend when <b>Diddy</b> got into vodka-fueled confrontation with a fan and <b>T.I.</b> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.bet.com/news/music/2011/10/03/t-i-scolds-diddy-over-nightclub-tiff.html">stepped in to mediate</a>. By Rose Lilah October 04, 2011
News T.I.’s Last Message To Fans From Jail <p>Although the official date of Tip’s release from Forrest City prison is still not known, there are reports that the rapper is due to taste freedom later this month. In his last message from jail, T.I. thanks fans for the support and promises to come back with a bang on the music front. He will surely have a lot of work to do.<br /> <br /> Read it below.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 16, 2011
News Game 'R.E.D. Album' Receives Confirmed Release Date <p>After more than a year of delays, California rapper Game has revealed that his fourth effort, 'R.E.D. Album' has finally received a confirmed release date from Interscope Records boss Jimmy Iovine.<br /> <br /> The album was initially scheduled for a December 2009 release, but was pushed back time and time again, undergoing a variety of unexplained setbacks, lawsuits and delays, along with an ever-changing list of rumored guest stars, a banned music video and Game's recent detention at the Canadian border for alleged gang affiliations.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 18, 2011
News J. Cole Completes Debut Album <p>Two years after he joined Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint, J. Cole has finally put the finishing touches on his debut album. The North Carolina-born rapper revealed the news to fans -- who he acknowledged had been very patient in waiting for the release -- via his Twitter page yesterday. "All singles done. Album ridiculous. Title Perfect. Music incredible," he wrote. "Thank you for your patience. Let's change the game."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 05, 2011