Common is a "New York Times" best seller

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Hip hop is evolving and 2011 has been a transitional year for the genre. While many new rappers have debuted new albums, the veterans have been releasing books. Common recently released his memoirs, One Day It'll All Make Sense.

Throughout his career, Common has released several albums and he waited for them to debut on the Billboard Hot 100. Now an author, Common waited for his book to debut on the New York Times best sellers' list.

Common's book debuted at number twenty on the New York Times best sellers list. After Common discovered the sales of his book and the top twenty debut, he took the time to thank his fans.

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Lil Wayne sets World Record for most songs on the Billboard Hot 100

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In the span of five years, Lil Wayne has done the impossible several times over. Had anyone, in 2006, said Lil Wayne could sell one million records in a week, no one would have believed it and now it is expected of him. Lil Wayne set another world record this week.

For the second time, within a year, Lil Wayne has been placed in the Guiness Book of World Records. Lil Wayne was initially placed in the book for having the most "likes" on Facebook. His second feat is just as impressive, as he one-ups Jay-Z for yet another time.

Lil Wayne has had the most songs on the Billboard Hot 100, with a total of 82. Back in 2000, he first landed on the charts, through his "Shine" single, with The Hot Boyz. Since that time, Wayne has been on the top of the charts twice and has been in the top ten several times over.

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