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News Big Sean Says G.O.O.D. Music Album Almost Done <p style="text-align: justify;">Big Sean spoke to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1676544/kanye-west-big-sean-good-music-album.jhtml">MTV</a> on the sets of his ‘Slight Work’ video shoot and gave an update on the upcoming<em> G.O.O.D. Music</em> compilation album. Sean says the crew is flying to London to finish the album which is almost done and should be out in Spring, 2012. His sophomore album is coming later in the Summer. And before everything else, he will be releasing his <em>F.F.O.E. By Rose Lilah December 29, 2011
News Jay-Z Performs At Carnegie Hall In New York <p>Last night, February 6th, Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z performed for a sold-out show at the famed Carnegie Hall. The performance has elicited praise all around. The concert was put on to raise money for the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, so tickets were pricey, some being re-sold for $1000.</p> <p>Jay-Z started the night looking the part in a white tux, but by the end of the night he changed back in to his usual attire-- black t-shirt and gold chain.</p> By Rose Lilah February 07, 2012
News Lil Wayne & Chris Brown Confirmed For Grammy Awards' Dance Segment <p>The Grammy Awards only added a best dance recording/dance field in 2003, now to go along with that at this year's Grammys there will be a dance segment, and Chris Brown and Lil Wayne have been confirmed to perform during it.</p> <p>Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich says, "we decided to go all out this year. All we're going to try and do next week is to try and put the home audience in the middle of it. ... It is more than just sitting there and watching it."</p> By Rose Lilah February 07, 2012
News Drake Covers The Source magazine An excerpt from the 8-page-long article By Rose Lilah October 26, 2011
News Mystikal Officially Added to YMCMB Roster <p>Bryan “Birdman” Williams is officially welcoming rapper Mystikal to his Young Money/Cash Money family after years of jail time and a musical hiatus.<br /> <br /> Rumors swirled recently that Mystikal was signed to the label after Birdman and his brother “Slim”, signed Busta Rhymes to a new record deal.<br /> <br /> Now according to an official press release, Birdman is welcoming the veteran New Orleans emcee and promoting his new single “Original.”<br /> <br /> Speaking on his latest signee, Baby released a statement saying,<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 13, 2011
News Jay-Z To Become First Solo Hip Hop Artist To Perform At Carnegie Hall <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p>Earlier today, Jay-Z held a press conference in New York City, New York with his Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation and United Way to announce that he will be playing two solo shows on February 6<sup>th</sup> and 7<sup>th</sup> at NYC’s Carnegie Hall.</p> By Rose Lilah December 08, 2011
News GQ Interview with Raekwon <p>Raekwon spoke to GQ about Wu-Tang Clan, his own success as an artist, and his relationship with Ghostface Killah. Check out some excerpts below.</p> <p>On Wu-Tang Clan:</p> <p>GQ: From the very start, Wu-Tang always had critical support. How important has that been for the group?</p> By Rose Lilah November 16, 2011
News Rick Ross Talks Beef With Young Jeezy, Release Date For Next Album <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">Rozay talks Jizzle, as well as when you can cop "God Forgives, I Don't."</p> <p>While <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16943/title.rick-ross-talks-upbringing-leaked-celebrity-photos">Rick Ross'</a> long-running beef with Young Jeezy is certainly not news, the Teflon Don has finally shed light on the contentiousness.</p> By Rose Lilah October 05, 2011
News Outlawz Confirm That They Smoked 2Pac's Ashes <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">Taking a line from 'Pac's song "Black Jesus" seriously, some of the group members smoked his remains.</p> By Rose Lilah August 26, 2011
News Def Jam Reps Deny July Release Date for Young Jeezy's 'TM 103' <p>On (May 18), <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theboombox.com/tag/YoungJeezy/">Young Jeezy</a> announced from the studio that his long-delayed 'TM 103' album was finally complete. Soon after that, a rumored July 26 release date started to make the Internet rounds, but reps at Def Jam deny that the date is accurate.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 24, 2011
News Cassidy Explains Recent Arrest Was Not For New Murder Charge <p>    Philly rapper Cassidy recently made headlines after being picked up by police in New Jersey on probation violation and alleged murder charges However, the MC who was once signed to Swizz Beatz and previously served time for a manslaughter charge cleared his name during a live interview on Power 99 in Philadelphia.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 23, 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