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News Fat Joe's Letter To Big Pun For His 40th Birthday <div id="story_body"> <p class="MsoNormal">Nov. 10, 2011 marks the 40th birthday of the irreplaceable Big Pun. Eleven years after his death in 2000, the Punisher continues to be remembered for his contribution to rap. To celebrate his life, close friend and Terror Squad partner Fat Joe wrote a sentimental letter to his homie for XXL Magazine, calling him the best father, best friend and best rapper yet to be outdone. --Adelle Platon<br /> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Dear Pun,<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 10, 2011
News Coolio and his Son Arrested Separately but Held in Same Jail Coolio and Son Arrested By DJ Ill Will March 12, 2012
Reviews Review: ScHoolboy Q "Habits & Contradictions" <p>Schoolboy Q dropped his latest project, “Habits & Contradictions” via iTunes, asking $7.99 for it. It was definitely worth the almost-eight bucks! This latest work show his growth as an artist since “Setbacks,” it displays his versatile flow and his ear for a unique beat.</p> By Rose Lilah January 23, 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 T.I. & Iggy Azalea Respond To Azealia Banks On XXL Freshman List T.I. & his new signee Iggy respond to the comments Azealia Banks made about Iggy making the XXL Freshman List. By Rose Lilah March 12, 2012
News Whitney Houston Dies at 48, Details Of Her Death Emerge <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dead/#.TzcRw5jlA20"> TMZ </a>reports that Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48. A rep for the singer told <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5im2K2XXLlbUkbTob5csuNcRdg-RQ?docId=0eddb019206a4ad19c15c120c2c17762">Associated Press</a> that she passed away this afternoon.</p> By Rose Lilah February 11, 2012
News Stream Pusha T's "Fear of God II: Let Us Pray" EP Online <p>Pusha T's EP can now be streamed online, as well Rolling Stone interviewed him on his solo project, what the future entails for  Clipse and more.</p> <p>On His Goals for "The Fear of God II" :</p> By Rose Lilah November 07, 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 Feds Pick Up Soulja Boy’s October Gun & Weed Case <p>The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has decided to take on 21-year-old Soulja Boy’s case, after the rapper was arrested in October of this year in Temple, Georgia.<br /> <br /> Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was pulled over on Interstate 20 for a traffic violation.<br /> <br /> After searching the car, officers found handguns, thousands of dollars in cash and more than five ounces of marijuana.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 29, 2011
News Kreayshawn Explains Falling Out With Lil B <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p>Kreayshawn and Lil B have been working together for over a year, but their situation recently came to a head when he ignored her during a recent run-in. During a video blog, the “Gucci Gucci” rapstress explained that she felt disrespected by Based God for his behavior and that she’s disappointed in how she’s been treated.</p> By Rose Lilah December 28, 2011
News Jay-Z New Spokesperson for Duracell Powermat <p>Jay-Z hasn't let his recent fatherhood stop him from doing business, he has now teamed up with Duracell Powermat.</p> <p>He will be the face and spokesman for Duracell Powermat, and in a statement issued on the Business Wire Hov said, <span id="intelliTXT">"I believe in the future of wireless energy and I believe that Duracell Powermat is the company to bring on the revolution. I'm partnering with Duracell Powermat because they're providing the solutions for the future."</span></p> By Rose Lilah January 10, 2012
News Tyler, the Creator On His Photo Book & Wanting to Join a Rockband <p> Tyler, the Creator, who was recently arrested on susipicions of vandalism spoke to <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.thefader.com/2011/12/26/interview-tyler-the-creator-on-golf-wang/">the Fader</a> on his Photography book, Odd Future & wanting to be in a rock band. Read excerpts below.</p> <p>On His Photography Book:</p> By Rose Lilah December 26, 2011