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News J. Cole Explains "Miss America" Single, Album May Be Delayed J. Cole explains his approach to his new single, "Miss America," and says his January 28th release date for "Born Sinner" is "ambitious." By Rose Lilah November 19, 2012
News Xzibit Previews "Napalm" Album The artist-turned-TV personality turns real again, revealing a new side of humanitarian sympathies. By Rachaela VB September 16, 2012
News Kendrick Lamar Imparts Advice From Dr. Dre In a recent interview Kendrick Lamar talks about his influences that shaped him as a rapper, and advice from Dr. Dre about staying passionate. By Rose Lilah October 08, 2012
News Tyga Announces He is Not Engaged Tyga announces to fans on Twitter that he is definitely not engaged to his girlfriend, Blac Chyna. By Rose Lilah August 14, 2012
News DJ Drama Sheds Light On The Rick Ross & Young Jeezy Fight DJ Drama was on hand for the Young Jeezy and Rick Ross tussle at the BET Awards and clears up the rumors that gunshots were fired. By Rose Lilah October 05, 2012
News Chris Brown Causes Controversy With Arab Terrorist Halloween Costume Chris Brown is back in the news for a disappointing decision. The r'n'b singer donned an Arab terrorist costume for Halloween. By Rose Lilah November 01, 2012
News B.o.B. Talks On "Strange Clouds" & Rock Album B.o.b. shares some details about his upcoming album "Strange Clouds," and reveals he is already working on a rock album. By Rose Lilah April 30, 2012
News Nas Speaks On Cover Art For "Life Is Good" & His Mindset For The Album Nas talks about the cover art of his upcoming album, which sparked some controversy because it features his ex-wife's wedding dress. By Rose Lilah June 07, 2012
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 Lil Wayne Signs Christina Milian, Takes Jabs at Jay-Z <p><iframe height="370" frameborder="0" width="600" src="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/vplayer/4842/" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p>Lil Wayne announced the signing of a new member to Young Money Saturday night (February 11) while performing alongside Drake during the annual Cash Money Grammy weekend party. The YMCMB head Honcho also took the time to honor the memory of the late, great Whitney Houston, who passed away earlier that night, and to take jabs at Jay-Z and Kanye West.</p> By Rose Lilah February 12, 2012
News Talib Kweli Announces Black Star Project For Next Year <p>Talib Kweli recently revealed to <em>MTV</em> that he and Mos Def, the duo making up Black Star, are looking to drop a new project sometime next year.</p> By Rose Lilah November 04, 2011
News Kelly Rowland Readies Third Solo Album <p>Kelly Rowland is in the process of switching record labels from Columbia Records/ Music World Entertainment to rumored Universal Motown but that hasn't stopped her and producer Jim Jonsin who have been in the studio heavily working on her third solo album in which the title hasn't yet been released.<br /> <br /> "I've been working on her album with songwriter Rico Love, we've done four songs. She's doing a pop-house and R&B sound, like a mixture, it's really cool, some up-tempo stuff, some ballads, all around really nice - more like a Donna Summer sound."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 22, 2010