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Music Lil Pump Teases New Music Video For "Boss" New visuals from Pump are on the way. By Matt F May 29, 2017
Entertainment Notorious B.I.G.'s Estate Threatens Lawsuit Over Kylie And Kendall Jenner T-Shirts Kylie and Kendall Jenner were slapped with a lawsuit following their release of t-shirts that featured their faces plastered over Biggie and Tupac. By Q. K. W. June 29, 2017
Music Mary J. Blige Reveals Official Tracklist For "Strength Of A Woman" Mary J. Blige enlists Kanye West, Quavo, DJ Khaled, & more for her forthcoming album “Strength Of A Woman.” By Kevin Goddard March 29, 2017
Sports Taylor Swift Congratulates Russell Westbrook On MVP Award "Sending you the biggest hug ever." By Kyle Rooney June 27, 2017
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 Maya Angelou Upset With Common's Use Of The N-word <p>Common's newest album, "The Dreamer/The Believer" drops tomorrow, December 20th. However, it seems one of the features is not happy with Common's use of the N-word throughout the album. </p> <p>The famed author Maya Angelou reads a poem she wrote on one of Common's tracks, and says she was unaware that Common used the N-word and that it would be used in this song particular song, called "The Dreamer." Angelou called the word "vulgar and dangerous" to the black community.</p> By Rose Lilah December 19, 2011
News Nas Speaks On The Impact of "Ether" <p>Since "Stillmatic" and "Hip Hop Is Dead" are celebrating 5 and 10-year anniversaries next week, <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2011/12/nas-remembers-the-making-of-stillmatic-hip-hop-is-dead/">XXL</a> spoke to Nas on the impact of "Ether." Read what he said on it below.</p> <p>XXL: How do you feel about the word "Ether"transitioning from being your song title to becoming slang?</p> By Rose Lilah December 15, 2011
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 Nas Confirms Studio Time With Odd Future's Frank Ocean <p>As the star of Odd Future continues to rise, individual members of the group are getting shine in their own right. The latest involves OFWGKTA singer Frank Ocean, who is reportedly working with Nas on new music. The Queenbridge emcee announced the news via Twitter but failed to give any other information on the collaboration. "In the studio with my little n---- @frank_ocean," he tweeted last Friday.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 27, 2011
News Eminem's Next Single Will Be the Lil Wayne Collabo 'No Love' <p>Eminem's 'Recovery' hit the double platinum mark in mid-August, becoming the best-selling rap album of the year, after a successful eight-week run on the charts.<br /> <br /> The album's second single 'Love the Way You Lie' featuring Rihanna, settled atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks following its debut and now Em is gearing up to release the album's third single. Shady confirmed to Billboard that the Lil Wayne-featured track 'No Love' is set to debut next.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 31, 2010
News Dr. Dre's "Detox" Gets A Release Date <p>West Coast producer Dr. Dre's long-awaited Detox album will finally see the light of day, as new reports claim it will be released in early 2011.<br /> Click here to find out more!<br /> <br /> In addition to a launch date, details on the LP's guest appearances have also emerged.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 20, 2010