Lloyd Banks wants to work with Nas, but not Game

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

As one of the original members of G-Unit, Lloyd Banks has been there for all the controversy. G-Unit has been involved in several feuds over the years. However, in recent years, G-Unit has been making peace with several rivals. Lloyd Banks has also expressed interest in working with a number of rivals.

Lloyd Banks recently stated he wanted to work with Nas. For nearly ten years, Nas and 50 Cent have been at odds. Nas was initially good friends with 50 Cent. But, when 50 Cent was in the hospital, following his gunshot wounds, Nas took his spot on a song with Jennifer Lopez.

Since his Get Rich or Die Tryin' debut, 50 Cent has made his issues with Nas public. Game was a prominent member of G-Unit before his beef with the label. After he left G-Unit, Game worked with a number of the G-Unit rivals, including Nas. While Lloyd Banks said he is willing to work with Nas, he said fans should not anticipate a collaboration with Game.

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Havoc says Mobb Deep and Nas will release Joint Album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Mobb Deep is back with a major way now that Prodigy is a free man. He has been making his rounds and working with several different artists. One of the first statements made, aside from talking G-Unit, was the possibility of Mobb Deep and Nas working together again.

During the 1990s, Mobb Deep and Nas worked so closely, Nas was considered an honorary third member. The duo was so close with Nas, he was brought into their feud with Jay-Z. It was following this when Nas stopped working with Mobb Deep.

In 2005, 50 Cent and Nas began feuding and Mobb Deep joined the feud, signing with G-Unit Records. From this point on, there has been slight beef between Nas and Mobb Deep. However, Nas said they are all past their issues and ready to make music.

What was initially intended to be only a few collaborations, has turned into a full project, according to Havoc, the producer and one half of Mobb Deep. Aside from the solo Prodigy album and the upcoming release from Mobb Deep, Havoc said Nas will be recording an album with Mobb Deep.

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Common ft. Nas - "Ghetto Dreams"

Nas has been very vocal in his support for Common recently. The two rappers have shared a mutual respect for years. But, when the GOP acted out when Common was invited to the White House, Nas proved to be an ally.

The two intellectual rappers have taken their alliance a step farther. Recently, they recorded a new song, "Ghetto Dreams." The song is said to be Common's next single.

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Listen to "Ghetto Dreams" by Common ft. Nas below:

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50 Cent talks past Jadakiss feud

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2003, 50 Cent supposedly ended Ja Rule's career. Obviously, the memo was not sent to Murder Inc. In the middle of the G-Unit feud, Ja Rule decided to go back to recording the music that made the fans love him. The result of this was a top five hit, "Wonderful."

The song featured R. Kelly, at the time, the king of the R&B game, fresh off his work with Jay-Z. Ja Rule was back on top of the game and he had even made a song for the streets. Uniting with veteran rappers, Fat Joe and Jadakiss, Rule released "New York."

Before recording the song, Ja Rule extended an invitation to any rapper from New York who wanted to get on the song. After hearing the song and the support for Ja Rule, 50 Cent was highly upset. The entire New York hip hop scene had a part in the video.

50 Cent used this to his advantage when he decided to record his album. On the song "Piggy Bank," 50 went after Ja Rule, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss, along with Nas and Mobb Deep. The song warranted responses from everyone except Rule and Mobb Deep. Soon, 50 Cent found himself in the middle of a bitter feud with not only Jadakiss, but his entire D-Block camp.

For three years, 50 Cent traded disses with Jadakiss before they made a truce in 2007. Soon, Jadakiss became a part of ThisIs50.com and many other 50 Cent ventures. Recently, 50 Cent spoke on their past issues, clearing up any questions. 50 Cent said he and Jadakiss never had any personal issues against each other, it was just a part of the hip hop game.

Because they had no personal issues, it was easy for him to end the feud.

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Prodigy talks Nas truce

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For years, Nas and Mobb Deep were partners in the rap game. The two were so close, Nas was considered the third member of Mobb Deep. When Jay-Z went after the duo, he mentioned Nas and together they battled Jay-Z.

But, in 2005, Nas and Jay-Z ended their feud and became friends. By this time, Nas already had issues with 50 Cent, who had just dissed Mobb Deep. Despite being dissed by 50, they joined G-Unit and dissed Nas.

Mobb Deep severed the Nas connection for G-Unit and it resulted in one disappointing album. In 2009, 50 Cent dropped Mobb Deep from the label. When Prodigy got out of prison, he reunited with Nas.

Days after their collaboration leaked, Prodigy explained their reconciliation. Prodigy said the music was more important than petty bullshit. Fresh out of prison, Prodigy is in need of hits and he wanted to link up with Nas as he is working on his own comeback.

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