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News Game Detained at Canadian Border, Possibly for 14 Days <p>Early on Wednesday morning (April 20), West Coast rapper Game was in good spirits as he tweeted "Happy 420" to fans and announced that he was en route to Canada to perform shows. But things quickly turned sour when he ran into trouble at the Canadian border.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 21, 2011
News Rihanna Shuts Down Journalist Over Chris Brown Questions <p>Chris Brown may have thrown a tantrum on Tuesday (March 22) after 'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts brought up his domestic dispute, and his ex-girlfriend Rihanna is taking a similar approach. The Bajan singer recently shot down questions about Breezy during an interview with Fabulous magazine, flipping the script on the asking journalist when his name was mentioned.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 23, 2011
News Birdman Purchases $8 Million German Sports Car <p>Brian "Birdman" Williams wasn't kidding when he released the song 'Money to Blow.' The Cash Money label head just dropped nearly $8 million on a Mercedes Maybach Exelero.<br /> <br /> The luxury vehicle comes in at a whopping $7.8 million, a drop in the bucket for Birdman, whose net worth is estimated to be $100 million. "8million 0n a whip all red.blievetht.custom made.ymcmb," the New Orleans native tweeted, alongside a picture of his new ride, earlier this week.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 01, 2011
News Gucci Mane Pushed Woman From Car, Offered Her $150 <p>More details have come to light regarding the arrest of troubled rapper Gucci Mane. The rapper was taken into custody by Dekalb County Police while visiting his probation officer on Friday, April 8, after allegedly pushing a woman out of a moving vehicle.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 12, 2011
News Jay-Z's Unauthorized NCAA Locker Room Visit Costs, NJ Nets Fined $50K <p>The New Jersey Nets have been fined $50,000 for Nets minority owner Jay-Z's presence in the Kentucky locker room after the Wildcats clinched a Final Four berth.<br /> <br /> League spokesman Tim Frank confirmed the fine Friday before the Nets played the New York Knicks at the Prudential Center.<br /> <br /> NBA rules prohibit team personnel from having contact with players who are not yet draft eligible.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 09, 2011
News Could Shaq have saved the Notorious B.I.G.? (Video) What could have Shaq have done? By HNHH Staff March 10, 2011
News Tru Life Accepts Plea Deal, Sentenced To 10 Years Behind Bars <p>Former Roc-A-Fella artist Tru Life who is probably best known for his beefs with Mobb Deep & Dipset has just accepted a plea deal and was slapped with a 10 year sentence earlier this morning. Peep the press release below..</p> By Rose Lilah February 16, 2011
News Young Buck Indicted, Faces 10 Years in Prison <p>Young Buck is facing serious time. The former G-Unit rapper, whose real name is David Darnell Brown, is up against federal charges for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The Nashville native was indicted following a court date yesterday, meaning that he could face up to 10 years behind bars.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 08, 2011
News Lil Wayne Announces ‘I Am Music II’ Tour With Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross & Travis Barker <p>Lil Wayne’s takeover for 2011 has officially begun. The 28 Year-Old Grammy Award-Winning rapper has announced he will be hitting the road for a 25 city US excursion with Travis Barker, Mixmaster Mike, Rick Ross, who is currently on the road as we speak and label mate Nicki Minaj.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 24, 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 Diddy & Cassie Nude Photos Leak <p>Nude photos of rumored hip-hop couple Diddy and Cassie have leaked online and show the two artists being overly intimate with one another.<br /> <br /> Romantic pictures of Puff and Cass hit the Internet Wednesday (February 9) evening.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 10, 2011
News T-Pain to Leak 'RevolveR' Album <p>T-Pain, a once-unstoppable hit maker, now finds his trusty Auto-Tune on the outs with most music fans, and his label doesn't appear to be willing to put out a long-in-the-works album entitled 'RevolveR.' So, T-Pain plans on leaking his own album.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 08, 2011