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News Kid Cudi Speaks On "WZRD," Making Music For Himself <p>Kid Cudi has been outspoken about his upcoming project with Dot Da Genius, <strong>WZRD</strong>, saying that it forays into new territories music-wise. </p> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2012
News Havoc Denies Dissing Prodigy Havoc denies that he tweeted a slew of insults to Prodigy of Mobb Deep. By Rose Lilah April 10, 2012
News Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, J. Cole, Ne-Yo, Pitbull & More Will Perform At NBA All-Star Weekend <p>With NBA's All-Star festivities approaching, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Pitbull and others have added their names to the list of performers for the events scheduled to take place later this month in Orlando, Florida. <br /> <br /> Minaj will start things off for the All-Star Game, performing a medley of songs as players are introduced. Mary J. Blige will follow with the U.S. national anthem. Pitbull and Ne-Yo will then team up for the halftime show. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 20, 2012
News Mac Miller Talks On Asher Roth Comparisons <p>Mac Miller and Asher Roth are both white rappers from Pennsylvania and based on that alone they are often compared. Mac Miller's debut album "Blue Slide Park" is projected to sell 100,000 units in its first week, whereas two years ago, Asher Roth's debut album "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" only moved 62, 000 in its first week. Why is that? <em>XXL</em> spoke to Mac Miller about the comparisons of himself and Asher Roth and what he says is quite true.</p> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011
News Nicki Minaj Talks On Her Red Carpet Outfit, Performance At The Grammys & More <p>Nicki Minaj called in to talk to Ryan Seacrest about the Grammys. She spoke about that very strange outfit she wore to the Grammys (a red, hooded dress, peep the photo below) and the Pope look-alike she came with, as well as her performance of "Roman Holiday" at the Awards show and the meaning behind it.  She also talks about the Super Bowl incident with M.I.A., Madonna's influence, and her new single "Starships," dropping tomorrow.</p> By Rose Lilah February 13, 2012
News Pharrell Talks About His New-Found Inspiration Pharrell talks about the music industry and doing something different. By Rose Lilah March 06, 2012
News Yung Joc Denies Involvement In Studio Robbery, Says He Lost $70,000 In Equipment <p>Last weekend, Yung Joc's studio in Atlanta, Georgia was raided, costing him $70,000 in equipment. During an interview with WSB TV, he said that he lost unreleased music with Lil Wayne, Pitbull and Jazmine Sullivan and is offering a $2,500 reward for the return of his hard drives.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 29, 2011
News Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci" Ghostwriter Says He Hasn’t Received Royalties <p>Speak, a rapper-turned-ghostwriter from Moreno Valley, California, who co-wrote Kreayshawn’s hit single “Gucci Gucci,” among others, says he still hasn’t seen any royalties for his work.</p> By Rose Lilah November 02, 2011
News Gucci Mane Denied Early Release, Served Civil Lawsuit <p>It looks like matters have gotten worse for Gucci LeFleur as he was denied an early release from prison and served with a civil lawsuit today.<br /> <br /> Last week, news broke that Gucci Mane had not been released from prison, contrary to 1017 Brick Squad rapper Waka Flocka Flame's claims. Now, it looks like the things get worse for Gucci LeFleur, as he was denied early release and hit with a civil suit earlier today.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 29, 2011
News Usher's Ex-Wife: You Don't DESERVE Our Kids <p><strong>Usher</strong>'s ex-wife wants to take away his kids ... claiming the singer has repeatedly blown off his legal obligations as a co-parent ... and even worse -- he CLOSED her Saks 5th Avenue credit card ... this according to court docs obtained by TMZ. <br /> <br /> <strong>Tameka Raymond</strong> -- who had 2 kids with Usher during their brief 2 year marriage -- filed court papers in Georgia ... asking a judge to strip Usher of joint physical custody of their children ASAP. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 30, 2011
News Kendrick Lamar Speaks On Working With Pharrell & Upcoming Album <p>Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolBoy Q sat down with <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice#/column/the-juice/kendrick-lamar-schoolboy-q-talk-upcoming-1006077752.story" target="_blank">Billboard</a> to dicuss upcoming projects and Kendrick revealed some details about what he has in store.</p> By Rose Lilah February 03, 2012
News Chris Brown May Not Do Any Interviews in 2012 <p>Tina Davis, Chris Brown's manager, recently spoke to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice/chris-brown-will-not-do-interviews-but-concentrate-1005787752.story#/column/the-juice/chris-brown-will-not-do-interviews-but-concentrate-1005787752.story" target="_blank">Billboard</a> on the r'n'b singer/rapper, and according to her he may not do any interviews in 2012. Read some excerpts below.</p> <p><strong>On His Comeback After The 2009 Incident With Rihanna:</strong></p> By Rose Lilah January 04, 2012