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News Killer Mike Claims 50 Cent Stole His Beat <p>During a hometown performance in Atlanta last night (March 16), rapper Killer Mike made a bold accusation, claiming that 50 Cent stole a beat from him. Before tearing into a version of his track 'Pressure,' Mike stopped the show to set the record straight and remind friends that he doesn't bite beats or steal from other artists.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 18, 2011
News Lil Wayne Says Being Sober Is a 'Great Feeling' <p>According to the terms of his probation, Lil Wayne has been ordered to refrain from drinking or using drugs for the next three years, a major adjustment for the New Orleans MC who previously relied heavily on weed and cough syrup as part of his writing process.<br /> <br /> Though Wayne has noted that his straight edge lifestyle has made recording more difficult, he appears to have finally come to terms with his court-enforced sobriety, revealing that it's a "great feeling" during a recent interview at the Providence, R.I. stop on his I Am Still Music tour.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 08, 2011
News Skylar Grey Inks Interscope Deal, Preps Album <p>Skylar Grey has capitalized on her role as the day's most successful supplier of rap hooks by inking a new record deal with Interscope and announcing that her debut solo album is on the way.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 13, 2011
News Snoop Dogg Taps All-Star Guests for 'Doggumentary' <p>Snoop Dogg is reaching out to an impressive roster for his upcoming 11th album, 'Doggumentary.' The Long Beach native has revealed the tracklist and guest stars on his upcoming LP, which features a staggering 21 tracks -- some of which have already been released for free as part of his Puff Puff Pass Tuesday series.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2011
News Kanye West's 'Monster' Music Video Banned by MTV <p>Kanye West fans might have to pop open a new browser if they're looking to watch his video for 'Monster.' The clip, which leaked to the Internet in December, has been banned by MTV after feminist groups started a petition claiming that the video perpetuates violence against women and glamorizes misogyny.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 07, 2011
News Lil' Kim Blames Cash Money Records for Nicki Minaj Beef <p>As one of the most publicized feuds in rap over the past decade, Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj's beef has amplified in recent months. But the spar has surprisingly deep roots. The Queen Bee, who recently released her 'Black Friday' mixtape sporting a decapitated Nicki on its cover, explains that the problem doesn't alone lie with the Harajuku Barbie, and that the disrespect from her label Cash Money actually sparked the back-and-forth between the rapstresses.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 01, 2011
News Juelz Santana Calls Drug Bust A Joke, "They Put Me Out As Selling Dime Bags Of Weed" <p>Fresh off his drug and weapons arrest yesterday afternoon, Juelz Santana is out on bail and already talking about the incident. The Dipset rapper called into Hot 97’s Angie Martinez to clarify his legal situation and proclaim his innocence.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 04, 2011
News Drake Rakes in $155K Per Show <p>Not only is rapper Drake one of the most successful members of Young Money, but he lives by his group's moniker. The 24-year-old emcee is among one of the highest paid hip-hop acts on the concert circuit, with recently released documents revealing that it costs a hefty $155,000 to book the Toronto native for a gig.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 29, 2010
News Kim Kardashian: I'd date Justin Bieber if he was 18 <p>Kim Kardashian is firing back against Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly's criticism of her Elle photo shoot withJustin Bieber. "I thought the shoot was all in good fun - we had a good time," Kim said on Lopez Tonight of The Graduate-themed pictorial, which features the 29-year-old starlet in romantic scenarios with the 16-year-old "Baby" singer and appears in the magazine's September issue. By Rose Lilah August 26, 2010
News Jazmine Sullivan Announces Departure From Music Career? <p>Jazmine Sullivan shocked fans Sunday evening (Jan. 2) when she announced she would be taking a break from her lauded music career. The songstress took to Twitter to reveal the news to more than 90,000 of her followers.<br /> <br /> "i'm making an official announcement that i am taking a break from music," she tweeted. "i'm trying to figure out who i am... w/out a mike, paper or pen. i promised myself when it wasn't fun anymore i wouldn't do it. and here i am. [sic]"<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 03, 2011
News Swizz Beatz Promises "Haute" Music, "I'm Gonna Give Everyone The Unthinkable" <p>Ruff Ryders producer Swizz Beatz has divulged on what fans can anticipate from his upcoming Haute Living solo album. According to Beatz, the LP will be his most superior project to date. "I believe it's my best work ever. It's my 'perception of greatness,'" Beatz said in an interview. "I just wanna give everyone the unthinkable. When you think of Swizz, you think of a lot of party things. But this time I have a lot to say. I'm more mature. I just got a lot to talk about." (MTV)<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 25, 2010
News MTV's Top Mixtapes Of 2010 <p>From the looks of things over the past 12 months, the mixtape game has never been healthier.</p> <p>In 2010, the standout projects and the MCs who helmed them took a page out of Drake's book from the previous year with <i>So Far Gone,</i> making mixtapes that were put together like albums with a majority of head-nodding original material populating the track lists.</p> By HNHH Staff December 13, 2010