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News Gunplay Turns Himself In, Lawyer Says He Will Be Exonerated Gunplay is now in jail and will likely remain there for the next couple of weeks, although his lawyer is sure the rapper will be exonerated. By Rose Lilah October 11, 2012
News RZA Discusses Being Unable To Vote Because He Is "Flagged" RZA discusses how being "flagged" on a "certain list" keeps him from voting, and also causes issues when he travels. By Rose Lilah November 06, 2012
News 2 Chainz Has 3 Songs Recorded For Sophomore LP 2 Chainz is hoping to turn in his sophomore album in April. By Rose Lilah November 02, 2012
News Nipsey Hussle Defends Serena Williams' Crip Walk Nipsey Hussle and Snoop come to Serena Williams' defense for doing the Crip Walk after winning a gold medal. By Rose Lilah August 09, 2012
News Rick Ross Explains His Approach To "God Forgives, I Don't" Ross speaks on approaching his upcoming album the same way Martin Scorsese approaches a movie. By Rose Lilah April 03, 2012
News Diddy Talks About His Brand Taking Over, Transitioning Out Of Music <p>Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/fast-chat-sean-diddy-combs-137229" target="_blank">AdWeek</a> on Ciroc, Tequila, his music, and his business. Check out some excerpts below.</p> <p>On Plans for Acting/Producing in The Future:</p> By Rose Lilah December 21, 2011
News T.I. Speaks On Possible Joint Album with Young Jeezy & More <p>We have heard before about a joint album between T.I. and B.o.B. called "The Man & The Martian,"  which T.I. says that they are in the process of recording, however now another collaboration may be in the works. During an interview with Power 106 T.I. discussed the possibility of  a joint album with Young Jeezy:</p> By Rose Lilah January 05, 2012
News YMCMB Being Sued $20 Million For Not Paying Producer <p>It’s been almost three years since its release and Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III continues to make headlines.  This past week Darius “Deezle” Harrison announced that he is suing Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records claiming that he’s owed more than $20 million for his work on the multi-platinum selling disc.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 25, 2011
News Kanye West's "Fantasy" To Outsell Nicki Minaj & Lloyd Banks W/ 575K Projected Sales <p>Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is reportedly en route to outsell new albums from Nicki Minaj and Lloyd Banks with projections up to 575,000 sold copies.<br /> <br /> Based on one-day reports, R&B crooner Ne-Yo's new Libra Scale album will also be fractioned into the sales competition.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 25, 2010
Music Webbie's DJ Reportedly Commits Murder-Suicide After Exposing Allegedly Poor Working Conditions T Gutta and his wife were reportedly found dead at their Georgia home this week. By Caroline Fisher June 13, 2024
Music Boosie Badazz Shocks Fans With TMI Confession Boosie is putting it all out there. By Caroline Fisher February 02, 2025
Music Social Media Reacts To Ice Spice's Lackluster Thanksgiving Meal The sandwich didn't look too bad. By Tallie Spencer November 25, 2023