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News Intruder Takes Up Residence In Diddy's Mansion For 24 Hours A fan of Diddy snuck into his East Hampton mansion to enjoy its amenities. By Rose Lilah April 13, 2012
News T-Pain "rEVOLVEr" Tracklist Revealed <p>T-Pain's album "rEVOLVEr" is set to drop on December 6th, and the tracklist has been revealed. Here's what the singer had to say on it: "rEVOLVEr" is drawn from seven albums' worth of material. There are so many different things on this album. I couldn't settle on what I wanted to include, but the final result I think will really hit all of my fans and different audiences."<span style="font-size:14pt"><br /> </span></p> <p>1. Bang Bang Pow Pow (Feat. Lil Wayne)</p> <p>2. Bottlez (Feat. Detail)</p> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011
News Lil Boosie Writes Letter To His Fans <p>Lil Boosie goes to trail for a murder charge in April, in the meantime he wrote a letter to his fans to thank them for their support and update them on future projects. Read the letter below.</p> <blockquote> <p>"First, I want to than you all of you for supporting me through these hard time. Last month I was sentence to 8 years with credit for time served so i will have to do 19 months on that sentence. I go to trial for this murder charge in April so please keep me in your prayers.</p> By Rose Lilah January 16, 2012
News Rick Ross Recording With Timbaland, Speaking With Dr. Dre <p><span id="intelliTXT"> </span></p> <p>Rick Ross is bringing out the big guns.</p> <p>Shortly after releasing his mixtape <em>Rich Forever</em>, Rick Ross has gone back to working on his fifth studio album <em>God Forgives, I Don't</em>. But now, Ross revealed on Twitter, he's recording with hitmaker Timbaland.</p> <p>Recently,Timbo has produced for the likes of Lil Wayne, Drake, and T.I., but he has yet to record with Ross.</p> By Rose Lilah January 09, 2012
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 T.I.’s Last Message To Fans From Jail <p>Although the official date of Tip’s release from Forrest City prison is still not known, there are reports that the rapper is due to taste freedom later this month. In his last message from jail, T.I. thanks fans for the support and promises to come back with a bang on the music front. He will surely have a lot of work to do.<br /> <br /> Read it below.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 16, 2011
News Jay-Z Tops Forbes' Hip Hop Cash Kings, Includes Eminem, Kanye West, Dr. Dre & More <p>Newcomers to the list include Nicki Minaj, B.o.B, Wiz Khalifa and others.<br /> <br /> Forbes has announced its annual Hip Hop Cash Kings list. The leader of the pack is none other than Jay-Z, while additional Hip Hop stars to make the cut include Eminem, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West and more.<br /> <br /> Hov tops the chart with $37 million in income, thanks to “the benefits of a 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal, as well as stakes in the New Jersey Nets, the 40/40 Club” and more.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 10, 2011
News Cassidy Explains Recent Arrest Was Not For New Murder Charge <p>    Philly rapper Cassidy recently made headlines after being picked up by police in New Jersey on probation violation and alleged murder charges However, the MC who was once signed to Swizz Beatz and previously served time for a manslaughter charge cleared his name during a live interview on Power 99 in Philadelphia.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 23, 2011
Interviews Vic Mensa Says Kanye West Is "Carrying The Spirit Of Rock & Roll" Vic Mensa talks about his Roc Nation signing, rapper jewelry, and Kanye West's rockstar spirit. By Trevor Smith August 07, 2015
Mixtapes Key! Reveals "Screaming Dreams" Artwork & Release Date Exclusive: Take a look at the official cover art and release date for Key!'s upcoming project, "Screaming Dreams". By Trevor Smith July 08, 2015
News Travi$ Scott, Joey Bada$$, Dej Loaf & More To Perform On HOT 97 Summer Jam Festival Stage 2015 The lineup for HOT 97's Summer Jam Festival Stage 2015 has been revealed. By Trevor Smith March 19, 2015