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News Atlanta Rapper Pill Signs to Rick Ross' Maybach Music <p>Since Rick Ross made the announcement that he had chosen to bring his Maybach Music imprint to Warner Bros. Records, fans and critics alike have been wondering who the next signee under the new deal would be. Ross didn't venture far from his Miami roots to look for Maybach Music's newest recruit: Atlanta rapper Pill has just joined the roster.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 23, 2011
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News The-Dream Announces New Album, Works With Bieber <p>The-Dream is one of the great contemporary pop songwriters, so his fans took his impending solo retirement talk with a good deal of sadness. It looks like that break has come to pass, though. The-Dream has announced that he's heard his fanbase loud and clear and he's preparing to release another album of R&B manifestos in August.<br /> <br /> He announced the news on the red carpet for the premiere of Justin Bieber's 3D documentary 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.' "Everybody's calling for an album now, so I should have one out by August," he said, breaking the news.<br /> By Rose Lilah February 11, 2011
News Are Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose an Item? <p>Dating rumors have been swirling around rising Pittsburgh MC Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West's former girlfriend Amber Rose for awhile, and now it looks like things are swinging into more official territory. While Rose had been linked to another rapper, Fabolous, over the past year, it seems that Wiz might have won out with his stoner lust for life.<br /> <br /> "I need my baby," tweeted Rose recently. "I'm so in LOVE I don't care what anyone says that's my baby I found happiness my heart is with Cam."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 15, 2011
News Weezy Catchin Up On Things (Watchin His Video With Gucci) <blockquote> <p>Lil Wayne has been giving his fans glimpses of his first day of freedom with a series of pictures, and the latest shows the I Am Not a Human Being MC partaking in a little business and pleasure.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 05, 2010
News Lil Wayne Released From Jail <p>(AP)  NEW YORK (AP) - Lil Wayne has been freed from jail after serving eight months in a gun case, emerging with a hot new album, well-wishes from a former president and a deepened appreciation for his fans.<br /> <br /> The city's Department of Correction website said Thursday the Grammy Award-winning rap star had been released from the Rikers Island jail complex.<br /> <br /> His managers have said he planned to head for his home in Miami, where they're planning a welcome-home party Sunday.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 04, 2010
News 'Pink Friday' Album Cover Photographer Explains Artwork <blockquote> <p><img height="475" border="0" width="475" src="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/public/userfiles/image/pink-friday-cover.jpg" alt="" /></p> By Rose Lilah October 26, 2010
News Kanye West Reveals 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' Tracklist <blockquote> <p>During the hubbub leading up to Kanye West's fifth LP 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' one thing that has been mostly overlooked is the actual tracklist. Well, iTunes has posted the official list and it might surprise fans for being heavy on leaked cuts and free G.O.O.D. Friday material. The album, available in stores and online on November 22, features 11 songs and the Beyonce-featuring summer jam 'See Me Now' as a bonus track, although Ye revealed that additional extra cuts would most likely be revealed before the release date.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 25, 2010
News Shyne Ends Silence on Diddy <p>Also in this month's issue of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=85783">XXL</a>, Former Bad Boy Records artist, Shyne finally breaks his silence about his ex-boss Diddy and also discusses his 10 years in prison and deportation to Belize.  </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=85783">XXL reports</a>:</p> By Rose Lilah July 20, 2010
News 'Tupac: Live at the House of Blues' Announced for Blu-ray <p>Submitted by Shiva Suntoo - <br /> <br /> The final live performance by the hip hop legend is headed for Blu-ray next month. Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced  'Tupac Live At The House Of Blues' for a high-definition release on May 25.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 16, 2010
Music Rockstar Games Announces "GTA VI: The Album" Release Date: How To Pre-Order Rockstar Games is taking "GTA VI" to another level with a special album that is going to drop on the same day as the game. By Alexander Cole September 17, 2026
Streetwear Alex Moss Just Iced Out The AP x Swatch Royal Pop Jeweler Alex Moss iced out the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop with a full yellow diamond bezel setting. By Ben Atkinson May 29, 2026