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News BTS With B.o.B and Lil Wayne For "Strange Clouds" <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://rollingout.com/music/music-news/b-o-b-collaborates-with-lil-wayne-for-strange-clouds-video-shoot-behind-the-scenes-photos/">Rolling Out </a>was granted behind the scenes access to B.o.B and Lil Wayne's video shoot for the single "Strange Clouds", shot in Atlanta. They spoke with B.o.B on the single, collaborating with Lil Wayne and his next album. You can check out the interview and photos from the shoot below.</p> <p><em><strong>What is the concept behind the video?</strong></em></p> By Rose Lilah November 02, 2011
News LoLa Monroe Signs With Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Label, Preps Debut Album <p>The D.C. rapstress plans to drop the LP's first single in November.<br /> <br /> LoLa Monroe has revealed that she signed to Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang imprint, breaking the news in an interview with Atlanta’s V-103 (via Rap-Up). During the chat, she said that the decision to link with the “Black and Yellow” rapper was based on the fact that their visions aligned.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 29, 2011
News Birdman Talks On Fellow YMCMB Members' Projects <p>Birdman spoke on upcoming projects for YMCMB members to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/birdman-says-busta-rhymes-mystikal-dropping-albums-in-may-most-of-ymcmb-also-releasing-lps/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+xxl-mag+%28XXL+Magazine+|+Hip+Hop+News%2C+Music%2C+Artists%2C+Album+Reviews+%26+Lifestyle%29" target="_blank">XXL</a>, and it's going to be a busy year.</p> By Rose Lilah January 06, 2012
News Shooting During Kafani's Videoshoot Resulted In His Little Cousin Getting Shot in The Head <p><iframe height="315" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PATqBYV7eJQ"></iframe></p> <p>Yesterday, during a videoshoot for Bay Area rapper Kafani, a one-year old boy was shot in the head and remains in a coma. Kafani denies having any part in the shooting, which took place just after 6 pm,  in a liquor store parking lot. Supposedly over fifty gun shots were fired into a large crowd of people, leaving eight people hit and a body that resembled Kafani in a van, riddeled with bullets.</p> By Rose Lilah November 30, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Explains Title Of Album "O.N.I.F.C." <p>In a recent interview with Shade 45, Wiz Khalifa explained the meaning of his upcoming album, <strong>O.N.I.F.C.</strong></p> <p>During the radio show he revealed that the acronym stands for "Only N*gga in First Class." His inspiration for this title came from Prodigy's debut album <strong>Head N*gga In Charge</strong>, "It’s inspired by Prodigy’s <em>H.N.I.C.</em>,” <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">added</span> Wiz. "When he dropped that, I felt like that sounded so strong."</p> By Rose Lilah February 03, 2012
News [Update] Vybz Kartel Did Not Escape From Prison <p><em><strong>UPDATE:</strong></em></p> <p>According to the <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/No-escape-for-Vybz-Kartel-">Jamaicain Observer</a>, prisoners, including Vybz Kartel did not escape from the New Horizon Adult Remand Centre. Assistant Commissioner of Police Les Green stated early this morning "I know nothing about that. If that had taken place I would would certainly have known,"</p> By Rose Lilah November 30, 2011
News Machine Gun Kelly Voted MTV's Hottest Breakthrough MC Of 2011 <p>Hate it or love it, the underdog is on top! Since he first began to make noise with his 2010 mixtape Lace Up, Machine Gun Kelly has worked his way into hip-hop's collective consciousness. It wasn't always pretty (see MGK's August flash-mob arrest or his tiff with Yelawolf), but it's always been passionate.<br /> <br /> Now, thanks to that passion, Machine Gun Kelly can stand alone as MTV News' Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2011, it was revealed on "RapFix Live."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 15, 2011
News Yelawolf Breaks Down Tracks Off "Radioactive" <p>Yelawolf, his guest features and his producers broke down every track off his album, "Radioactive," for Complex, which dropped this past week.</p> <p>Check out what was said for three of the tracks off  the album below, and go <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.complex.com/music/2011/11/the-making-of-yelawolfs-radioactive#1" target="_blank">here</a> to check out the breakdown of every track.</p> <p>"Let's Roll" Feat. Kid Rock, produced by The Audibles & Mr. Pyro and co-produced by Eminem:</p> By Rose Lilah November 25, 2011
News French Montana Signs to Diddy's Bad Boy Records <p>French Montana has now been signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records, as they revealed on BET's 106 & Park yesterday.</p> <p>Diddy explained why he signed the Bronx rapper, "It's obvious.His work ethic, his song-making, the effect he has on the youngins. If you ever been to one of his shows, every time he drops a record. Also, it's important, I'm from New York, you know what I'm saying. I rep New York to the fullest. And for real, for real, can't nothing move in this city without us being a part of it."</p> By Rose Lilah December 09, 2011
News Curren$y Signs Sir Michael Rocks To Jet Life Recordings <p>The Cool Kids members joins forces with Spitta under his own shingle.<br /> <br /> Last night, Curren$y announced that he has officially signed The Cool Kids' Mikey Rocks to his Jet Life Recordings.<br /> <br /> Making the announcement via Twitter, Spitta adds Sir Michael Rocks to a roster that already includes Ciso, Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Street Wiz. The label is currently housed under Warner Bros. Records.<br /> <br /> <span id="intelliTXT"> <p>Check the announcement below.</p> By Rose Lilah October 24, 2011
News Nicki Minaj Originally Wrote Rick Ross' "I'm A Boss" For Lil Wayne <p>The Young Money rapstress says she recorded the cut for Weezy but that he passed on it.<br /> <br /> While on the set of Birdman’s upcoming video for “Y.U. Mad,” Nicki Minaj revealed that Rick Ross’ recently released “I’m a Boss” was actually intended for Lil Wayne. Speaking with MTV News, the Harajuku Barbie spoke in the third person about the song’s trajectory and that it’s actually almost three years old.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 21, 2011
News Eminem & Yelawolf Cover Vibe <p>Eminem & Yelawolf will cover Vibe's December 2011/January 2012 issue. As Vibe puts it, "In our exclusive interview, the posterboys of colorless hip-hop opened up about their views on race, past issues with substance abuse, similarities and differences."  The issue hits stands December 6th, check out some excerpts below.<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </span></p> By Rose Lilah November 18, 2011