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Industry Word Up: Is Tupac Back? Tupac came to 'life' at Coachella this year, however, is it a good thing? Do we want other deceased artists returning to perform as a hologram? By Rose Lilah April 19, 2012
News French Montana gives details on Ma$e collabo French says Ma$e sounds good, sound like he never left By Rose Lilah April 18, 2012
News Jimi Hendrix Estate Unhappy With Biopic Starring Andre 3000 Andre 3000 is set to star in a biopic about renowned guitar player Jimi Hendrix, however Jimi Hendrix's estate does not approve. By Rose Lilah May 10, 2012
News Meek Mill Signs With Roc Nation Management Meek Mill revealed he's signed a new deal with Roc Nation for management. By Rose Lilah May 10, 2012
News Tyga Confirms YMCMB Compilation Album In a recent interview before Summer Jam Tyga talks about his grind before YMCMB and reveals that YMCMB will be doing another compilation album. By Rose Lilah June 06, 2012
News Game Discusses New Mixtape & Potentially Leaving Interscope Game talks about his new mixtape and Interscope. By Rose Lilah March 29, 2012
News Lil Kim's Beef With Azealia Banks Reportedly Fabricated A rep for Lil Kim says the 'beef' between her and young female rapper Azealia Banks was for publicity. By Rose Lilah May 06, 2012
News Tyga Speaks On "Careless World" Recall <p>Tyga's latest album, "Careless World: Rise Of The Last King," finally dropped today after several delays. However, there were some last minute problems that prevented the albums from hitting retail stores. Tyga was informed by his fans that there were notices in several stores saying that the album would be pulled from the shelves because of an uncleared sample of a Martin Luther King Jr. speech. </p> <p>In a recent interview with V-103's Greg Street, Tyga spoke on the "Careless World" recall, saying,</p> By Rose Lilah February 21, 2012
News Noah "40" Shebib Talks About Working With Drake & His Sound <p>Noah "40" Shebib, the man behind Drake's sound, also sat down with <em>GQ</em> for a Q&A on how he developped his unique sound and working with Drake.</p> <p>On How He Connected With Drake:</p> By Rose Lilah November 11, 2011
News Scott Storch Arrested in Vegas for Coke <p>10:38 AM PST -- Storch tried to hide a baggy of cocaine in a trash can at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Vegas before cops arrived ... this according to the police report, obtained by TMZ.<br /> <br /> In the report, the arresting officer says cops fished out the baggy after receiving a tip from hotel security ... and discovered it contained 2.7 grams of blow.<br /> <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 16, 2012
News 2 Chainz, Tyga & Mac Miller Cover The Source <p>For <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.thesource.com/articles/200634/2-Chainz%2C-Tyga-And-Mac-Miller-Cover-The-Source!?thesource-prod=emt8bunjq3gv82dq5t6kp3vpi1" target="_blank">The Source's</a> February/March 2012 issue they probably have at least one of your favourite rappers featured: 2 Chainz, Mac Miller, Tyga grace the cover, and although Kendrick Lamar isn't on the cover he is featured on the inside photo and is part of the cover story. Peep the photos below, and here's what The Source has to say on it:</p> By Rose Lilah February 14, 2012
News Nicki Minaj Covers VIBE & Interview Excerpts <p>This shouldn't be surprising anymore I guess, but Nicki Minaj lands yet another cover, this time <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.vibe.com/post/nicki-minajs-vibe-febmar-2012-cover-here-127895" target="_blank">VIBE's</a> Feb/Mar 2012 issue.</p> <p>In the interview she discusses making her album <strong>Pink Friday</strong>, being a woman in the music industry and fashion. Read some excerpts below, and check out the cover photo.</p> <p><strong>VIBE: </strong>You’ve said before that you didn’t really have fun recording Pink Friday.</p> By Rose Lilah February 14, 2012