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News Victim In Webbie Assault Releases Statement & Clarifies Incident Details The woman who was reportedly victimized by Webbie has released an official statement concerning the event. By Rose Lilah September 14, 2012
News Nas Will Perform “Illmatic,” With DJ Premier, In Its Entirety At BUKU Music+Art Project Nas will team up with DJ Premier to perform the entire "Illmatic" record live, in celebration of the classic album's 20th anniversary. By hnhh February 01, 2014
Music Kanye West Talks His Producer Past, Drake's Fame & Much More On Juan Epstein Kanye West talks about rap, his influences, his come-up and much more while on Juan Epstein. By Rose Lilah December 06, 2013
News Jay Z Sued For Copyright Infringement Over "Run This Town" Sample Jay Z is being sued by TufAmerica over an uncleared sample in his 2009 hit, "Run This Town". By Trevor Smith November 07, 2013
News Zaytoven Reveals He's Working With Drake, Future & Rocko Zaytoven reveals he has collaborations with Drake, Future and Rocko on the way. By Rose Lilah June 30, 2013
News Lil Wayne Partners With Mountain Dew For DEWeezy Campaign Lil Wayne and Mountain Dew will join forces for a new ad campaign. By Rose Lilah March 09, 2012
News DJ Premier Says Collaborative Album With Nas Is Still In The Works <p>As early as 2006, DJ Premier mentioned the possibility of recording a full-length album with Nas - a project that is yet to come to light. Now, Premo has confirmed that the project is still in the works, telling Hardknock TV that he’s submitted some cuts for his upcoming album but that if it doesn’t work out, the collaborative LP will happen.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 13, 2011
News Eminem Interviews Yelawolf Via Twitter <p>With the release of Yelawolf's debut album "Radioactive" yesterday, Eminem took to Twitter to interview his Shady Records signee on the album. Incase you weren't online yesterday, you can read the Eminem & Yelawolf convo below.</p> <p>Eminem: Where you at celebrating the release of #radioactive? U are a true fan. How’s it feel to finally have #radioactive out there?<br /> Yelawolf: Sup cracker dick?… I’m in a JackDaniels bottle homie… Watchin 8mile again… shits crazy… it really happened.</p> By Rose Lilah November 22, 2011
News Michael Jackson's Doc to Stand Trial for Manslaughter <p>A Los Angeles Superior Court ruled Tuesday (Jan. 11) that Dr. Conrad Murray will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 12, 2011
News Brett Favre Brightens Lil Wayne's Spirits <blockquote> <p><em>He'll miss a little over a month, but if things go according to schedule, Lil Wayne will be out of prison in time to catch most of the NFL season. Last week, the season kicked off with Wayne's home team, Super Bowl champions the New Orleans Saints, beating Weezy's favorite player, Brett Favre, and the Minnesota Vikings.<br /> <br /> As Young Money President Mack Maine told MTV News recently, Weezy is elated that Favre didn't hang up his shoulder pads and go into retirement.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah September 16, 2010
News Chris Brown's Plea Deal In Assault Case Falls Apart Chris Brown's plea deal in his Washington, DC assault case has fallen apart, so the singer is heading to trial in September. By Rose Lilah June 25, 2014
Giveaways Contest: Win Jarren Benton Tickets + Meet & Greet Win tickets to Jarren Benton's "Slow Motion" tour, as well as a meet and greet. By Patrick Lyons March 31, 2015