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News Young Jeezy Expands Corporate Thugz Ent. W/ New Signing <p>Rick Ross is not the only Def Jam artist signing rappers these days as his hip-hop rival Young Jeezy has officially inked rap newcomer Freddie Gibbs to Corporate Thugz Entertainment.<br /> <br /> Details of the signing landed online over the weekend.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 11, 2011
News The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists Of 2011 <p>Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has had quite a career thus far. Since debuting in 1996 with hip-hop classic Reasonable Doubt, he has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He’s parlayed his musical success into lucrative businesses in the realms of fashion, cuisine and advertising (for more, check out my new Jay-Z book, which hits stores next week). Last year he earned $63 million, tops among hip-hop artists for the third time in four years.<br /> By Rose Lilah March 10, 2011
News Eminem Too Expensive for 'Glee' <p>Hit musical comedy 'Glee' may be one of the most successful shows on television, but they're not big enough for Eminem. The Fox series, which has built itself into a $500 million dollar brand, has featured performances of popular songs like Rihanna's 'Take a Bow,' Cee-Lo's ubiquitious 'F--- You' and several Billy Joel standards, but Slim Shady's music was reportedly too expensive for the show.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 28, 2011
News Waka Flocka Shooting Over A $1 Million Dollar Necklace <p>Half a dozen men were arrested this weekend in connection to a mid-week North Carolina tour bus shooting involving rap newcomer Waka Flocka Flame over an alleged $1.2 million necklace.<br /> <br /> According to reports, all possible suspects are in their 20's.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 20, 2011
News Lil Wayne Denied Visa for European Shows <p>According to multiple overseas sources, Lil Wayne must cancel upcoming shows in Europe and the United Kingdom after he was denied a visa due to a recent firearms conviction.<br /> <br /> While currently touring the U.S. on his I Am Still Music trek, Weezy was set to embark overseas for a smattering of dates and summer festivals to coincide with the release of his ninth studio album, 'Tha Carter IV,' in May.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 02, 2011
News KiD CuDi Quits Weed <p>Everybody’s favorite lonely stoner has supposedly given up smoking weed. Or at least that’s what the declaration is on KiD CuDi’s Tumblr page. Read the strong message below.<br /> <br />     I dont smoke weed anymore. Ill leave it to the kids. Im 27 with a business to run and i need to be alert and focused with my mind strong. For those who still get it on, smoke one in my memory as your favorite lonely stoner.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 01, 2011
News Juelz Santana Confirms Diplomats Deal With Interscope <p>Harlem's mighty rap collective The Diplomats have been teasing a potential deal with industry veteran Jimmy Iovine and his Interscope label since last year. Now, it looks like things are a little more certain. Group member Juelz Santana claimed the deal is a go in a recent interview with Ozone Magazine.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 18, 2011
News Nicki Minaj Responds to Lil' Kim's 'Black Friday' 'Tape Sales <p>After Lil' Kim proudly proclaimed she sold 113,000 copies of her new mixtape 'Black Friday,' her nemesis Nicki Minaj has written the next chapter in their everlasting saga. Last night, the Harajuku Barbie took to her Twitter account to tweet mocking words to Kim, who is depicted decapitating Nicki on the cover of the 'tape.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 16, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Celebrates Opening For Steelers Game <p>Wiz Khalifa celebrates a personal victory as the Pittsburgh Steelers head to the Super Bowl after a crushing defeat of the New York Jets.<br /> <br /> As expected, Khalifa, a native of Pittsburgh, performed his hit record "Black and Yellow" for the home team.<br /> </p> <p><iframe height="345" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OkxwZdRh6c8" type="text/html" class="youtube-player" title="YouTube video player"></iframe></p> <p>He said he would celebrate in his own special way.</p> By Rose Lilah January 25, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Unhappy With Lil Wayne’s ESPN Interview <p>Hip Hop DX caught up with Wiz Khalifa while he was at Philadelphia’s Wire 96.5FM radio station on a promo tour. DX asked Wiz if Lil Wayne’s recent ESPN interview (above) about remaking Khalifa’s ‘Black and Yellow’ was a subliminal response to the rapper’s supposed lyrical jabs in the past at Tyga.<br /> <br /> Below is the response from Wiz and clearly, he doesn’t look too happy.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 05, 2011
News Eminem's 'Recovery' Wins Grammy for Best Rap Album <p>Eminem cleaned up at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, beating out newcomers B.o.B and Drake, and vets the Roots and Jay-Z for Best Rap Album with his chart-topping release, 'Recovery.' Eminem's 'Relapse' album took home the Grammy for Best Rap Album last year, marking Em's second gramophone for Best Rap Album in two years. The rapper's sophomore album 'The Slim Shady LP' and third album 'The Marshall Mathers LP' grabbed back-to-back Best Rap Album awards. This will also mark the fifth time the Detroit-bred rapper has won the award for Best Rap Album.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 14, 2011
News Funkmaster Flex's Wife Addresses Assault Arrest <p>Days after New York radio host Funkmaster Flex was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife, Monica Joseph-Taylor has now discussed the incident.<br /> <br /> Remaining mum on the situation's details, Mrs. Joseph-Taylor asked for the public to respect their privacy.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 07, 2011