Monday, February 28, 2011
50 Cent chooses Tupac over Biggie
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Early in his career, the media tried to compare 50 Cent to the late rapper, Tupac Shakur. While 50 Cent was thankful of the comparisons, he said there would never be another Tupac. Growing up in New York, 50 Cent was a fan of The Notorious B.I.G. Like the rest of the world, he was shocked when both died.
In the time since their deaths, many names have come and gone. Along the way, many of those names have sampled a few of their verses and created songs with them. 50 Cent is among the artists who have done that. In 2003, he recorded on unreleased songs by both late rappers.
But, when 50 Cent was asked who he would collaborate with if he had the chance to, he chose Tupac. While he chooses Tupac over Biggie, 50 Cent admitted he is inspired by both rappers. At a time when hip hop was solely focused on the West Coast, Biggie was able to shift the focus back over to the East Coast, essentially opening the doors for the likes of 50 Cent and others. Read more...
Kid Cudi leaves Dream On after Two Years
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Currently, Kid Cudi is at a transitional point in his career and he is making some changes. One person he has been able to count on to support his moves is Kanye West. Because of this, he has been a great fit at G.O.O.D. Music.
When he signed to G.O.O.D. Music, Kid Cudi also signed to another label, Dream On. For the past two years, Cudi has been signed to the label. But, he has decided it is time for him to leave and look for another situation.
Kid Cudi praised the team at Dream On, but said he needed a change that had nothing to do with them. In the end, Cudi wished them the best of luck. The plans he has for the future sadly do not involve them, but he will remain with G.O.O.D. Music. Read more...
Juvenile gets arrested in New Orleans over the Weekend
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The weekend did not go as planned for Juvenile. Over the past few weeks, Juve has been working on new music. Now signed to Rap-A-Lot Records, Juvenile is recording his new album. He has not talked about it, but the label wants him to reunite with his old Cash Money crew.
In 2009, Juvenile reunited with B.G. and Lil Wayne. The three had planned to do more work together. However, their plans were thwarted when Lil Wayne was sent to prison. When he was released, Lil Wayne jumped right back into his own projects and the projects of Young Money.
Outside of the music, Juvenile has caught some unwanted attention. While driving in New Orleans, Juvenile was pulled over and his vehicle was searched. In the car, they found drugs and his suspended license. Both are major offenses and Juvenile was quickly arrested. He was pulled over for doing 75 mph in a 65 mph zone. Juvenile was released on $750 bail. Read more...
Juelz Santana gives Remy Ma credit
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With Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj taking over the newsfeeds, many have overlooked Remy Ma. During the time before Nicki Minaj debuted and when Lil' Kim had legal troubles, Remy Ma held down the female rap game. But, when she landed in her own legal trouble, Remy Ma was sent to prison.
For four years, Remy Ma has been in prison and her songs are hardly even played on the radio anymore. While Remy Ma has been in prison, other artists' prison bids have been highly publicized. T.I. only served seven months, as did Lil Wayne. But, every step of the way, they were documented.
Recently, Juelz Santana has been having trouble with the law enforcement. He discussed Remy Ma and her troubles and he praised her. Juelz feels Remy Ma is actually tougher than most men, as she has served four years straight in prison and is still fighting to be released. Every step of the way, Santana is pulling for her release and he praised her for maintaining her sanity while behind bars. Read more...
Birdman talks Jay-Z's "H.A.M." diss
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Ever since 2009, Birdman has been challenging Jay-Z, warranting no response. First, he said Jay-Z did not deserve an award for The Blueprint 3. He felt his "son," Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III, was a better album.
Jay-Z is known for being the ultimate rap businessman. Many rappers have modeled their business skills after Jay-Z. Birdman had something to say about that, too. For over a year, he has claimed he has more money than Jay-Z.
After letting these slight jabs pass for nearly two years, Jay-Z decided to respond. When he teamed up with Kanye West, Jay-Z saw a wide open opportunity to put the "best rapper alive" and his "father" in their respective places. On the "H.A.M." song, Jay-Z called them out over their "baby money"
Birdman denied having any beef with Jay-Z and said he would continue to spend his "baby money." He recently added that he has several business ventures going with Cash Money, he owns several cars, and he has money stashed away. While he many not have as much money as Jay-Z, Birdman does have money, some call it "baby money," but he calls it Cash Money. Read more...
Waka Flocka Flame gets nude for PETA
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When he announced he would be modeling for PETA, Waka Flocka Flame shocked the hip hop world. Flocka said he loves the animals and he wanted to stand up for them. Because of this, his fans jumped behind.
Last month, Waka Flocka Flame shocked fans again when he announced he would be going nude for the campaign. After the response, a PETA spokesperson spoke about Waka. They said celebrities often volunteer to get nude, they are not forced.
With all of the shock in the past, Waka Flocka Flame has started the campaign. Recently, the rapper took some nude pics for the organization's "I'd Rather Go Nude..." campaign. The ad has already been released in some places. Read more...
Grandmaster Flash robbed at the 40/40 Club
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It seems as if no one is safe in today's times. Regardless of what a person has done in the past, it does not protect them from the present. Yesterday, hip hop pioneer, Grandmaster Flash, ran into a bit of trouble at Jay-Z's 40/40 Club. The legend was robbed at the upscale club of all places.
Grandmaster Flash had a show at the Manhattan 40/40 Club and used his laptop for the event. He used the laptop for most of the night, but when he was ready to leave, it was nowhere to be found. Upon discovering his laptop was missing, he released the news on Twitter. It has been an epidemic of theft recently.
Flash said he does not care how he gets it back, as long as he does get his laptop back. He said the computer holds valuable information he needs back. In an effort to get the laptop back, Grandmaster Flash has offered a reward to anyone who has his laptop because he needs it. Read more...
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Is It Safe to call Lil Wayne a Legend?
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"The next time ya mention 'Pac, Biggie, or Jay-Z, don't forget to mention Weezy baby," Lil Wayne said three years ago. After spending three years on the mixtape scene, Lil Wayne released Tha Carter III during the summer of 2008.
The album was met with mostly positive reviews, but was not viewed as a classic by many. Instead, the album was looked at as Wayne going pop. While that may have been true, it was hard to deny the obvious lyrical improvement Lil Wayne made.
In the time since Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne has released three more albums. This summer, Wayne plans to finally release Tha Carter IV. Over the years, fans of the New Orleans rapper have been ready to crown him as a legend in the game. Lil Wayne has made great strides, but when thinking of all of the people who have picked up a microphone, is he truly a legend?
Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. are hailed as two of the greatest rappers of the newest generation and many up and coming rappers do their best to impersonate them. In the aftermath of their deaths, Jay-Z capitalized. Jay-Z is known as one of the wittiest rappers in the game and he showed rappers how to turn their talents into a business. With his business sense paired with his lyrical ability, Jay-Z earned the right to be called a legend.
Lil Wayne has definitely emerged as one of the top lyricists in the game. But, the rap game has been dwindling for years. More and more often, rappers boast about being able to make millions without even being good at what they do. Had Lil Wayne debuted when Tupac and Biggie were at their peaks, would he even be viewed as a decent rapper? At the time, hip hop was taken much more seriously than it is now and the game was truly competitive.
For today's times, Lil Wayne has done exceptionally well. In a matter of months, he made international superstars out of Nicki Minaj and Drake. The Young Money name was not taken seriously when Wayne first announced his own label. Now, with several artists recording and making hits under the name, it is the biggest force in the game. Lil Wayne has made himself the most marketable name in rap and he has taken a page from Jay-Z's book and built a solid team around him.
Over the course of his career, Lil Wayne has been impressive. But, is it safe to call Lil Wayne a legend? Read more...
Friday, February 25, 2011
Foxy Brown confronts the Rumors again
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Throughout her career, Foxy Brown has been involved in several rumors. She has spent the majority of her career battling with Lil' Kim and losing for the most part. But, with Kim's recent erratic actions, it is Foxy speaking with sense. Much like Lil' Kim, she is working on a comeback, but she is sticking to the music.
While Foxy Brown is trying to allow the music to speak for itself, she is running into complications too. First, her "Christmas Massacre" was ruined by personal problems and later leaked online. Later, she was rumored to have been thrown out of a New York fashion show for being intoxicated.
Foxy Brown has already taken the time to clarify the rumors, but she has felt the need to address it again. Brown said the security team was with her the entire night and she was sober. Indashio, the headliner of the event, and a top designer, is a close friend of Foxy's. The two have been close for years and she would never show up drunk to one of his events.
When she arrived at the event, Foxy Brown said Indashio quickly pulled her away and the two talked for a little while. Brown went on to say she was not drunk because she does not drink. Furthermore, she feels it is absurd for her to lock herself in the bathroom when she was an invited guest to the event. Foxy Brown went on to say how she finds the entire story to be funny. There are no photos or videos to back up any of the things that were said to have happened. Read more...
Ray Hu$tle filming "Bad Girls" video
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The independent hip hop scene is rapidly growing, as rappers are learning how to take care of themselves. Ray Hu$tle is among these new crop of rappers. Currently, the Detroit native is promoting some of his new music. In an effort to help promotion, he is filming a video for his "Bad Girls" single.
For those who have been following Ray Hu$tle, they know this song is a sharp turn in his style. Because he is a growing artist, Ray wants to show some diversity in his songs. The response has been positive, so far for him. Regardless of the theme, "Bad Girls" has been very popular so far.
In Fayetteville, NC, Ray Hu$tle is currently filming a video for his new single. He is looking for some models and aspiring models to be in the video. The filming for the video will be a three-day event and he is definitely looking for some of the flyest women to be in the video. Aside from the music, Ray Hu$tle is also planning a minor tour sometime next month.
In the near future, Ray Hu$tle plans to release a new mixtape. But, he has the "Bad Girls" single for sell on several websites in the meantime. Read more...
Lil Wayne leaks "You & I" single from DJ Drama mixtape
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Before going to prison, Lil Wayne released a new mixtape each week, so it was hard to miss him. Every year, since the release of his breakthrough Tha Carter III album, Lil Wayne has released a new album. His main method of promotion has been his mixtapes.
In the middle of his career, Lil Wayne took some time off and hit the mixtape scene. Among the many DJs he partnered with was DJ Drama and they recorded several mixtapes. It was on these mixtapes where people discovered he was one of the best in the game.
Even after propelling to the top, Lil Wayne has continued to flood the mixtape scene. But, since his return from prison, Lil Wayne has only released "6 Foot, 7 Foot" and his verse on "Fire Flame." This will all soon change.
Recently, Lil Wayne and DJ Drama teamed up and they have started recording his first post-prison mixtape and already have something for the fans. A snippet was released by Funkmaster Flex called "You & I," the complete song may not be released until later. But, it is likely Lil Wayne is off recording several songs for both his mixtape and Tha Carter IV. In addition to all of this, he is likely to be working on some videos too. Read more...
Kanye West lands in More Hot Water
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Right when it seemed as if Kanye West had put his career back on track, he got knocked off again. The Chicago rapper was doing great until the release of the "All of the Lights" single. First, Rihanna lies to a cancer charity to perform with West at the All-Star Game and then the video is critically-panned.
Critics have accused Kanye West of stealing the theme of the video from a French film. Fans have accepted the video and it has become a favorite. Despite what the critics have said, West's latest video was getting plenty of hits on YouTube. But, that will not be the case for too much longer.
Recently, the "All of the Lights" video was pulled from YouTube because it has caused seizures. Epilesy Action, a UK-based organization that promotes epiletic seizure awareness recently protested the video, saying the rapidly flashing lights could cause seizures. Because of this, the video was removed from YouTube and reuploaded with a disclaimer.
Things have been rough on Kanye West, but he is still going forward. Next month, he plans to release a collaboration album with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne, and then he plans to release his sixth studio album. Read more...
Rick Ross begins recording "God Forgives, I Don't"
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With a good portion of the business taken care of, Rick Ross is back to doing what made him famous in the first place. Recently, the Carol City rapper has been working on his latest album, which is titled God Forgives, I Don't. For this album, Ross plans to continue his trend of recording with the stars.
Rick Ross has been busy over the past few months with the expansion of Maybach Music. Last fall, he bragged about possibly signing Wale. Earlier this month, he did just that and signed two more artists to his label. The rapid growth led to a bidding war, which included Jay-Z, Diddy, Birdman, and Warner Bros.
The bidding war ended when Rick Ross decided to enter a venture with Warner Bros. Now, he is free to get back to doing what led to the empire in the beginning. Despite all of the discussion about the title of the album and the theme, Rick Ross had not done much recording. A song with Drake, which was titled "Made Men," was released, but nothing more had come.
Ross has now backed this up with footage of him in the studio with DJ Toomp, as they are hammering out some new tracks for the album. Read more...
Lupe Fiasco considers Jay-Z reunion
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Through Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Jay-Z were properly introduced. Lupe Fiasco recorded on West's Late Registration album of 2005. The single, "Touch the Sky," was released in 2006 and became a hit. For many people, it was the first time they had heard Lupe Fiasco.
Jay-Z had the chance to meet him months prior to the recording of the album. Upon hearing him, Jay-Z was very impressed and he wanted to sign him to Roc-A-Fella Records. Despite many lucrative offers from Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco turned him down. Ultimately, Lupe Fiasco ended up signing with Atlantic Records.
Still, Jay-Z served as an executive producer for his debut album and they collaborated on the track, "Pressure." Food & Liquor ended up being a major success for Lupe Fiasco. While his second album featured the hit, "Superstar," it did not sell as well and Jay-Z had no participation. Jay-Z will not be involved with the upcoming Lasers album, either, but Lupe Fiasco is open to working with him again.
Recently, Lupe Fiasco discussed working with Jay-Z, admitting he enjoyed their previous work. Lupe said to never rule out him collaborating with Jay-Z. After all, Hov is still the Big Homie and Lupe Fiasco views him as a measuring stick, of sorts. Possibly on his next album, Lupe Fiasco will collaborate with Jay-Z. Read more...
Foxy Brown talks Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj
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For those new to hip hop, they may assume Lil' Kim is new to the game. But, for those who know hip hop, they know she is a veteran and no stranger to beef. Lil' Kim has been waiting for some time to release her comeback album. During the wait, Nicki Minaj saved the female rappers.
Long before Nicki Minaj even graduated high school, Lil' Kim was making music. Early in her career, she began feuding with Foxy Brown, a female rapper with basically the same style. Despite their heavy beef, they worked with many of the same artists. Lil' Kim has used Nicki Minaj for her comeback and Foxy has been riding her.
Recently, Foxy Brown openly discussed the feud and she offered a bit of advice to Lil' Kim. Foxy feels Lil' Kim should have kept her feelings about Nicki Minaj private. Over the years, Lil' Kim has had issues with several prominent females in the game. She has dissed Foxy Brown, Faith Evans, Charli Baltimore, and now Nicki Minaj.
Foxy Brown thinks Lil' Kim should have waited and let the people decide before she called Nicki Minaj out for stealing her style. Before Lil' Kim dissed Nicki, however, Foxy Brown had stated she was unimpressed by the Young Money femcee. But, with Lil' Kim sending so many diss records, Foxy has changed her stance in the feud. Now, she feels Nicki Minaj developed elements of her style from both she and Kim. Brown went on to say she does not find the feud "cute" and she said Nicki has been very respectful, for the most part. Read more...
Thursday, February 24, 2011
DJ Premier talks Jay-Z vs. Nas feud
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Ten years ago, the biggest subliminal feud in years had finally reached its peak. Jay-Z and Nas were two of the biggest rappers in New York City. Both rappers were fighting for position and looking to take each other out. On "Takeover," their feud was official when Jay-Z called him out.
Upon hearing "Takeover," Nas recorded the "H to the Omo" freestyle that called out the entire Roc-A-Fella crew. This led to Jay-Z adding two more verses to "Takeover." On the song, not only does Jay-Z diss Nas, but he also alludes to sleeping with the mother of his daughter.
When the full version of "Takeover" was released, many crowned Jay-Z the winner of the feud. But, Nas shortly returned with "Ether" and the decision was reversed. Looking back on the feud, many people have crowned Nas as the victor. In the years since the feud, Jay-Z and Nas have become good friends and frequent collaborators, but people still take trips down memory lane.
Recently, DJ Premier looked back at the feud and he said Jay-Z was winning until the release of "Ether." At the time, Jay-Z was the most popular rapper in the game. Because of this, it was very easy for him to bully other artists. Meanwhile, Nas was more like the older rappers in the game, rapping for the sport. But, when he was provoked, he recorded the most scathing hip hop diss record of all-time. Simply based off "Ether" and disregarding the following disses, DJ Premier crowns Nas as the winner of the feud. Read more...
Big Sean discusses "Watch the Throne," warns of Surprise
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Only weeks after the release of his solo album, Kanye West announced he was working on an album with Jay-Z. West was met with critical acclaim on his last album and wants to face-off with his mentor, Jay-Z, for an entire album. Jay-Z said Watch the Throne would be the first time he and Kanye West performed as equals.
Their collaboration album has caught the attention of many other rappers. Everyone from 50 Cent to Drake has given their opinion on the album. Ironically, 50 Cent supported the album and Drake accused the duo of stealing the idea from he and Lil Wayne. Last month, "H.A.M" was released to positive reviews.
G.O.O.D. Music artist, Big Sean, recently discussed the upcoming album. He said the listeners need to be on the lookout for more experimental records. "H.A.M." was a unique record and the two have more unique records in store to make up the album. After hearing some of the songs off the album, Big Sean said the rappers have some things people would not expect them to have on the album. Read more...
Saigon discusses "Soulja Boy-like" Album Sales
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Saigon can no longer complain about his album release date being delayed. Now, he can complain with the other artists about album sales. Over the past few years, hip hop sales have been down and the stars have not been pleased. Recently, Saigon released his The Greatest Story Never Told and it sold 12,000 copies in its first week.
Glad to finally release his album, Saigon was not even upset about the album sales. As far as he is concerned, he did well after waiting six years to put the album out. Saigon is now building an online following. With only 6,000 Twitter followers, Saigon has done very well with album sales. Saigon is very pleased with his sales, given his low online presence.
Saigon said he has done Soulja Boy numbers in only a week despite having 6,000 followers. Through his Twitter, Saigon boasted about his sales and asked the people to continue supporting his album. With little to no promotion, The Greatest Story Never Told still managed to sell over 10,000 copies in one week. Meanwhile, Soulja Boy had the backing of an entire major label and he only managed to sell 13,000 copies in one week. Saigon has been met with critical acclaim following the release of his debut album. Read more...
J. Prince confident in Cash Money reunion
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For years, fans have been wanting The Hot Boyz to reunite, as each member has gone in a different direction. During their peak, Juvenile was the most popular rapper in the crew. B.G. also had strong buzz, but Lil Wayne was nothing more than the sidekick of the crew. Even Turk had more buzz.
Juvenile has been in the game for years and he has gone through several record labels. He started his career with Cash Money Records, but left after a contract dispute. In recent years, Juvenile has been signed to Koch and Atlantic Records and is now with Rap-A-Lot Records.
J. Prince, the head of Rap-A-Lot, is confident he will be able to reunite the Hot Boyz. Now, he has plans of reuniting the entire crew. Juvenile said he was ready to do a reunion album, but Lil Wayne's prison sentence stopped things from happening. J. Prince has plans of talking with Birdman to see if Rap-A-Lot Records and Cash Money Records can unite to become one crew.
While Juvenile's album does not have a title yet, J. Prince is convinced it will be a classic. He wants the entire Cash Money crew to be featured on the album. Prince feels they were family once and they can be family again. Because he, Birdman, and Slim are all businessmen, J. Prince thinks they can work something out to have the entire crew on the next Juvenile album. Read more...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Lupe Fiasco goes gold with "The Show Goes On"
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Nearly four years have passed since Lupe Fiasco last released an album. By the looks of things, it was well worth the wait, as Lupe has been one of 2011's most popular rappers. In a little less than two weeks, Lupe Fiasco will be releasing his third album, Lasers.
Originally, Lupe Fiasco had planned to release his third album in 2008, but he could not land a secure date. Meanwhile, Plies ended up releasing two albums in 2008. Lupe Fiasco soon was pushed back to 2009 and no album came.
Atlantic Records said Lupe Fiasco would release his long-awaited third album in 2010. While the album did not come, he soon landed a March 2011 release date. In December, the first single, "The Show Goes On" was released.
The song has quickly become one of the most popular songs out. The video has been well-received by critics and fans. Now, with the song being played and downloaded so much, it has become a seller. Recently, it was announced Lupe Fiasco has sold 500,000 copies of "The Show Goes On." The song has been certified gold and Lupe Fiasco hopes Lasers will follow suit. Read more...
Kanye West takes Justin Bieber under His Wing
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Despite being a pop teen sensation from Canada, hip hop has been with Justin Bieber since the beginning of his career. Usher discovered him and has helped him enter the game. Now, he is the biggest sensation in the nation. Currently, Bieber is the MVP of the Celebrity All-Star Game.
Justin Bieber has worked with many rappers and not just the new rappers. Raekwon, among other veteran rappers have called on his services. Kanye West has been a Bieber fan since the beginning. He has wanted to work with him for some time and he finally had the chance.
Kanye West was considered one of hip hop's best producers long before he was considered one of the best rappers. He has been wanting to pass his talents down for years. Despite the urge, the right person did not show up. This all changed when Kanye West met Justin Bieber and he is now teaching him how to make some beats. Read more...
Nicki Minaj discusses Secret Enemies
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The past year has been full of ups and downs for Nicki Minaj and she has learned plenty. She became the first rapper to have a platinum mixtape. Soon, Nicki went from being a mixtape rapper to the most popular female in the game.
But, she soon found herself in the middle of a high-profile feud with Lil' Kim. Despite all of the things Lil' Kim has said about her, Nicki Minaj remains happy. Her Pink Friday album went platinum with everything going on.
Nicki Minaj appreciates Lil' Kim for dissing her. There are many others who dislike her, but Kim is bold enough to make it public. Nicki says there are many people who pretend to be her friend, secretly hating her.
She points to her 2 million followers on Twitter. While she admits some of her followers are real fans, there are many who are on her Twitter because they don't like her. Nicki says they follow her so they can be the first one to get news for their blogs or only to take her tweets out of context. Read more...
Juvenile returns to Rap-A-Lot Records, possible Hot Boyz single
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In 2003, Juvenile returned to Cash Money Records, but he also established his UTP Records' label and the group. For their project, he set up a business deal with Rap-A-Lot Records. The group released their first and only album, The Beginning of the End, through Rap-A-Lot.
Soon, Juvenile cut ties with both Cash Money and Rap-A-Lot to focus on his own career. Soon, he had established a distribution deal with Koch Records. After spending a few years with Koch, the UTP label was relocated to Atlantic Records. Juvenile released three albums under Atlantic.
Juvenile is following up 2009's Cocky & Confident with a new album on Rap-A-Lot Records. J. Prince, the head of the label, has reached out to Lil Wayne and B.G. He wants the former members of the Hot Boyz to team up with Juvenile for his lead single. In 2009, the three rappers teamed up for a song on B.G.'s Too Hood 2 B Hollywood. Read more...
Lil' Boosie may end up Catching a Break
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Things have not been going so well for Lil' Boosie in the days since "Wipe Me Down." The Baton Rouge has been caught up in a murder trial since 2009. Recently, the D.A. in the case against Boosie decided to use his music against him.
Lil' Boosie has a song called "Fuck 'Em All," in which he disses the D.A. for his role in the case against him. The D.A. has decided to use this against him in the case. But, Jayson Williams, his lawyer, feels the music should not be used against him.
Williams is filing an injunction in Boosie's favor to have the D.A. thrown off the case. The problem is he feels he has based his entire case on hearing the song. In the song, Lil' Boosie calls the D.A. racist and tells him to go to hell. Read more...
Lil' Kim explains turning Roc Nation down
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Before igniting her feud with Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim was close to signing with Roc Nation. Throughout her career, Kim has worked closely with Jay-Z. The two have become good friends over the years and Jay-Z wanted her services. Many websites reported the deal being close to done.
However, when asked about Roc Nation, Lil' Kim said she had not signed with them. She admitted she had been courted by the label, but decided not to sign with them. Around the same time, Def Jam also wanted to add Lil' Kim to their roster. With two high-profile record labels wanting her, Lil' Kim turned them both down.
In the future, Lil' Kim said she might would like to sign with either label, but she needs to focus on herself right now. Because of her relationship with Jay-Z, Lil' Kim is sure she can get him to work with her on her next album. While she is sure she can get him, she is likely not going to reach out to him for her upcoming album.
Lil' Kim said it is hard for record labels, now-a-days, to sign a female rapper and give her exactly what she needs. Read more...
Kanye West comes Under Fire for "All of the Lights" video
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Once Kanye West released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, he was back on top of the game. Late in the summer, he released the first single, "Power." A short video was released in promotion of the album and "Runaway" was promoted as the next single.
"Runaway" became a minor hit, but the album has sold very well over the past few months. Some credit Kanye West for saving the state of hip hop in 2010. Recently, he has been receiving heavy radio play for his "All of the Lights" single.
With Rihanna, Kanye West performed the song during halftime at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game. Upon seeing the performance, Donald Trump was heated with Rihanna after she backed out of his gig for her, claiming to be sick. Now, the video has caused trouble.
Earlier this week, the official video for "All of the Lights" was released and now Kanye West is being accused of stealing the theme from a movie. Many video critics have panned the video for the popular single for that lone reason. He is being accused of biting the video for the French film, Enter the Void. The producers of the French film have not commented on the Kanye West video. Read more...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Birdman tells Lil' Kim to Fall Back
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Lil' Kim has been baiting Nicki Minaj for months, over their similarities in style. Her frequent disses have warranted slight responses from Drake and a few others. Lil' Kim has also dissed such artists as Diddy and Drake over the feud. Nicki Minaj has been very vocal recently.
The feud has been taken to a new height with Nicki Minaj calling out Lil' Kim over the sales of Black Friday. Recently, Lil' Kim dissed Diddy, Lil Wayne, and Birdman over the feud. She said they had all planned for her to give guidance to Nicki. But, upon finding out, Nicki Minaj said she did not want her help.
Word has finally gotten back to Birdman and he is a little heated with Lil' Kim. Birdman said he thinks Lil' Kim should focus on her own music and leave Nicki Minaj alone. No matter how hard she disses Nicki Minaj, nothing is stopping her from being the hottest female rapper in the game. Birdman advised Lil' Kim to fall back and use another promotional method, instead of his company. Read more...
Rick Ross talks Warner Bros. deal
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Rick Ross surprised many of his hip hop mogul friends, when he decided to establish a deal with Warner Bros. Records. Jay-Z helped Rick Ross get signed to Def Jam. Birdman has been a frequent collaborator. Diddy has taken Ross under his wing in recent years.
Last year, Rick Ross' stock rose very high. Many feel he was the top rapper, aside from Eminem in 2010. His spike in popularity came at the right time, as he was a free agent. The people who helped him out were all hoping to sign him. Each of the men felt they would land the big Maybach deal.
Birdman even prematurely announced his signing of Rick Ross and company, only be be fooled. Rick Ross announced his new alliance with Warner Bros. Records days later. Not even a week into his new deal and he has already signed Pill to Maybach Music. Recently, Rick Ross discussed his new deal with Warner Bros.
Ross said the deal was a long time coming. He has been watching the way Warner Bros. treats hip hop artists and he likes the way they do business. When they offered to give Maybach Music a secure home, Ross quickly jumped at the opportunity to sign with them. Now, Rick Ross said he and the rest of his crew will be in the studio. They are hard at work, creating more hit records, this time it will be for Warner Bros., instead of Def Jam. Read more...
Young Jeezy teams up with Justin Bieber
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Ever since he came into the game, Justin Bieber has been connected to hip hop. Usher helped introduce him to the game and has been his mentor. Along the way, many of Usher's rapper friends have been introduced to Bieber.
Three years ago, Usher helped Young Jeezy reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Usher called upon Jeezy to provide a rap verse for "Love in this Club." The song ended up becoming the first breakout hit of 2008 in the process.
Young Jeezy and Usher have often kept contact, before and after the song. Recently, Jeezy met Justin Bieber and the two hit it off. The two have been recording in a Los Angeles studio to rebuild buzz for Thug Motivation 103. Read more...
Rick Ross signs Pill to Maybach Music
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It took four years for Rick Ross to become the face of Def Jam. He also became one of rap's biggest names in the process. Outside of simply rapping, Rick Ross has become a major executive in the music industry. In 2008, he launched his Maybach Music label and has signed several artists to the label.
Last fall, Ross spoke of possibly signing Wale. Last month, the deal was official and Wale was signed to Maybach Music. Not even a week later and Rick Ross had added another artist, Meek Mill, to the label. Ross attempted to sign Wiz Khalifa, but he turned him down, but Meek Mill was more than happy to sign.
After two high-profile signings, a bidding war began for Rick Ross and his Maybach Music label. Jay-Z wanted to sign the entire crew to his Roc Nation label. Diddy intended to have Ross and his artists on the Maybach label to help revitalize Bad Boy Records. Birdman had said Rick Ross was close to entering a deal with Cash Money, while Def Jam wanted to re-sign him, and Warner Bros. offered a lucrative deal.
In the end, Rick Ross decided to set up shop with Warner Bros. Records and he has not looked back. It was flattering for Jay-Z, Diddy, and Birdman to recruit him, but Rick Ross wants to be their equals, as opposed to working under them. After spending five years at Def Jam, Ross wanted a change of pace, so he decided Warner Bros. Records was the best place for him to go. Barely a week on his new label and Ross has already signed a new artist, Atlanta rapper Pill, to the label. Read more...
Pusha T discusses first G.O.O.D. Music album
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Last year, Pusha T signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music and his popularity has skyrocketed. While Kanye West has been receiving heavy press since his 2004 debut, Pusha T has been mentioned longer. In 2002, he debuted in the rap world as one part of The Clipse.
Initially, The Clipse were very popular. Their first album sold very well, garnering three hits. But, the climb back to the top has been a very long one. The Clipse helped Star Trak Entertainment gain credibility as a label. With Snoop Dogg on the label, though, the focus soon shifted.
Four years passed between Clipse albums. Tired of waiting, the duo ended up leaving the label. Pusha T has decided to take matters into his own hands. After eight years in the game, he chose to make a break for solo music and he teamed up with Kanye West. Now, after a few months on the label, he is working on his debut album.
Pusha T said his album will focus on him defining himself, without the help of Malice. In the meantime, Pusha is promoting his mixtape, Fear of God. Currently, he does not have a title or set release date for his debut album. However, he does intend for the album to be relelased sometime before the end of 2011. Read more...
Monday, February 21, 2011
50 Cent says no Black Artist will sell like Eminem
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Throughout his career, 50 Cent has been very outspoken. There are few rappers who have an opinion about everything. 50 Cent is the exception to the rule. Recently, he gave his opinion about his former boss, Eminem, and his success selling records. Had it not been for Eminem's explosive year in 2002, 50 Cent's explosive 2003 may not have happened.
Before the release of his third album, 50 Cent was sure each of his albums would sell over 3 million copies. But, he was in for the surprise of his life when his next record barely sold 1 million. The sales of 50's last album have proven he will not always top the charts. 50 Cent now accepts this and has given his reasoning.
Through Twitter, 50 Cent talked about the frequent dissing going on with various rappers. Oddly enough, 50 Cent said artists should stop dissing each other and start supporting each other. He went on to say Eminem's records will never be broken by a black artist. No matter how good the music is, 50 Cent does not see any black artist, regardless of genre, selling as well as Eminem, or selling as well for as long as he has. Read more...
Lil' Kim calls out Atlantic Records over Lack of Promotion
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When it became clear Atlantic Records was not going to release the comeback album, Vintage, from Lil' Kim, she decided to take matters into her own hands. In the 1990s, Lil' Kim made a lot of money for Atlantic Records. But, when her popularity began to wane, they stopped focusing on her, marketing popular acts, such as T.I.
Last year, Lil' Kim officially left Atlantic Records and began working on new music independently. In recent months, Lil' Kim has been using Nicki Minaj as inspiration. Her success has led to Kim opening a high-profile feud, which has helped re-spark her career. Each time she is in the media, Lil' Kim jabs at Nicki.
The Brooklyn femcee was dissing again, but it was Atlantic Records this time. She decided to open up on why she left the label. Having been with the label since 1996, Lil' Kim expected great treatment. Instead, the label tossed her around and forced her to do most of her promotion on her own for her last two albums. The success the last two albums had was because of her and her only.
Lil' Kim admitted she has been off Atlantic Records since her prison release. She said she has been her own boss for a long time now and said "the other girl" may answer to a boss, but she does not. Even though she loves being independent, Lil' Kim said she is not opposed to signing with another major label if the deal sounds right to her. Read more...
Yung LA tops Gucci Mane's tattoo and leaves Grand Hustle
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Last month, Gucci Mane took the title of the craziest tattoos in hip hop. For years, Game was teased for the butterfly he had on his face. But, all of the attention was on Gucci Mane when he had an ice cream tattooed on his face. Now, even his eccentric tattoo has been topped.
Yung LA, one of the Grand Hustle artists, recently got a tattoo and it takes the cake. The Atlanta rapper got a pink duck tattooed to his face. On top of the duck, Yung LA has had several teardrops tattooed to his face. The tattoo is not the only chage Yung LA has made.
After three years on Grand Hustle Entertainment, Yung LA has decided to leave the label. The Grand Hustle company has been shut down twice because of T.I.'s prison stints. Yung LA feels his career his being hindered because of his arrest records. In an effort to advance his career, Yung LA is currently searching for a new label to release his music. Read more...
Jae Millz to release Debut Album in Summer 2011
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For nearly ten years, Jae Millz has been waiting on the official release of his debut album. Jae Millz began his career back in 2003 as the first artist signed to Wanna Blow Ent. The label quickly took off and had two deals on the table.
Both Warner Bros. Records and SRC/Universal were interested in landing Jae Millz. In the end, Wanna Blow Ent. decided to enter a deal with SRC Records. However, they soon saw Jae Millz pushed to the side for Akon.
Four years went by and Jae Millz soon returned to the mixtape circut. Regardless of what happened, Millz wanted to remain with Wanna Blow Ent. But, a chance meeting with Lil Wayne changed everything and he signed with Young Money.
Even after signing with Young Money, Jae Millz still finds himself waiting to release his debut album. The wait will soon be over when he releases the album before the end of the upcoming summer.
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Eminem makes Hip Hop History on YouTube
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Believe it or not, YouTube is no longer the new internet sensation. Now, it is one of the oldest social networking sites on the internet still active. Over the years, YouTube has been known for the copyrighted music videos. In 2009, VEVO was launched and has since been posting legal videos on YouTube.
Every artist who has been relevant at one time in their career, or another, has a VEVO. Eminem was staging his comeback around the time the site launched. Because of this, Em was one of the first artists to have a VEVO channel. This comes in addition to his videos posted by Universal Music.
For six years, Eminem's videos have been posted and shared on the internet. Now, Eminem has reached yet another milestone in his career. The Detroit emcee is the first rapper in history to land one billion overall hits on YouTube. He is the second overall artist, but Eminem is the first rapper to ever make this accomplishment. Read more...
Ja Rule staging comeback before Prison Sentence
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The past seven years have not gone the way Ja Rule has expected, but he has not given up. In 2007, he reiled on the powerhouse, Universal Records, to stage his comeback. But, once he realized he was a backburner with them, Rule took control of his career.
While still representing Murder Inc., Ja Rule is focusing on building his Mpire label. Ever since 2008, he has been working on projects with them. Now, Ja Rule has plans of returning to the music industry. Currently, the Queens rapper is working on his eighth studio album, The Renaissance Project.
On this album, Ja Rule is growing up, saying what he feels, but in a different manner. Aside from the album, he is also filming for a reality show before he goes to prison. Rule is hoping the project gets picked up by a network. However, if the show does not get picked up, he intends to broadcast through his Rule York website. Read more...
Foxy Brown denies Fashion Show rumors
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Foxy Brown has been all over the news over the past few months for various reasons. The success of Nicki Minaj led to Lil' Kim plotting a comeback that has been successful. While Lil' Kim was busy making a new enemy, her old one was waiting for the right time to pounce.
Last month, Foxy Brown released "Christmas Massacre," her long-awaited diss aimed at Lil' Kim. Taking a break from her barrage of disses for Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim recently responded. She took a slight jab at her 2005 deafness, saying she is surprised Foxy even heard the diss.
Yesterday, there were rumors of Foxy Brown getting into an altercation at a Manhattan fashion show. She showed up intoxicated and late. Because of this, she was asked to leave the venue. Upset, the Brooklyn rapper locked herself in the bathroom. The news has flooded several websites and has left her steaming.
Earlier today, Foxy Brown hit back at the bathroom rumors. She said the entire story was made up, as she was on time and sober. There was no altercation, as Foxy Brown said people were in and out of the bathroom and she was with the security for most of the event. Read more...
Nicki Minaj turns off Love
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Everyone is having trouble finding love, or at least that is the way it seems. Even the most attractive people are having a hard time attracting the right people. Nicki Minaj is one of the sexiest women to enter the game in the past few years. Men from all over the world would love the chance to be with her.
Despite having the chance to go out with the man of her choice, things are still hard for Nicki. With her career taking off the way it has, it is no longer in Nicki Minaj's schedule to be dating. Instead, she is off making money with her crew. Nicki Minaj says she has all of the love she needs from her family and friends.
Last month, Nicki Minaj admitted she was single and she elaborated on it a little bit more today. She said she has turned off her emotions when it comes to love. In many ways, Nicki says she feels as if she is a robot when it comes to love. All of her energy is going into her music and her performing. But, it is the love for her inner circle that keeps her going more than anything. Read more...
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saigon discusses 50 Cent fallout
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Long before he teamed up with Just Blaze, Saigon was close to linking with G-Unit Records. In 2009, Saigon talked a little bit about his relationship with 50 Cent. It was a very close relationship and Saigon was an unnoficial G-Unit member.
After 50 Cent was signed to Interscope Records and made it big, every record label wanted a 50 Cent. Sai happened to have the "gangsta" look and the credibility to back it up. Because of this, Interscope was interested in having 50 Cent sign him.
Saigon had been text messaging 50 Cent as he was rising to the top. But, once the fame set in, 50 was not replying as much. Upset with 50, Saigon accused him of getting big headed. Because of this, 50 Cent ended his affiliation with Saigon and Sai ended up working with Just Blaze.
Things have turned out well for Saigon, but he regrets going off on 50 Cent. He feels he would already be on top of the game, as opposed to still climbing, had he been patient. Saigon admitted he did it just to see if he could get a reaction out of 50 Cent. Read more...
Will Rick Ross follow in Jay-Z and Diddy's footsteps?
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Rick Ross pulled off a boss move when he landed an exclusive deal with Warner Bros. Records. When he first came into the game, Rick Ross was nothing more than a rapper. Jay-Z helped him land a lucrative deal with Def Jam, while he was CEO.
While Jay-Z would soon step down from his executive role at Def Jam, he and Ross bonded. The two recorded together several times. Jay-Z assisted Ross on his classic "Maybach Music" song off Trilla. The song resulted in Ross launching a Maybach Music label.
Initially, Rick Ross was a part of Slip-N-Slide Records, but they let him go. Still a part of Def Jam, Rick Ross was taking advice from Jay-Z about business. Soon, he added a roster of local talent to the Maybach Music label and even some out of state talent. While Ross was building his label, his stock was increasing rapidly. Many sub-labels wanted to have him on their roster.
After conquering Goliath with his Teflon Don album, Rick Ross and Diddy became the best of friends. The two had been hanging out and Diddy hailed him as the next Biggie. Last summer, the two teamed up to form the Bugatti Boyz and have not looked back. Diddy had hopes of signing Rick Ross to Bad Boy Records, but he was also left out in the cold. Rick Ross has taken in all of the advice from Diddy and Jay-Z, as they branch out into other ventures.
In the near future, Rick Ross may find himself venturing into other products as well, as his Maybach Music imprint is expanding and at a rapid rate. With Warner Bros. Records behind him, will Rick Ross soon be joining Jay-Z and Diddy as one of the top hip hop entrepreneurs? Read more...
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Drake wants to do a song about LeBron James
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Despite being a Toronto native, Drake has plenty of love for the energetic Miami Heat. Last summr, the team made two power moves, landing Chris Bosh and LeBron James. Teaming up with the 2006 NBA Finals MVP, Dwyane Wade, the Heat have dominated most of the league.
Even before becoming Dwyane Wade's sidekick, Drake had been a major fan of LeBron James. When James needed a soundtrack for his More Than a Game movie, he turned to Drake and ended up with "Forever." The two have had lasting impressions on each other.
LeBron James and his impact on basketball has left quite an impression on Drake. The Toronto rapper had decided he wants to do something special for LeBron James. With Drake becoming a part of LeBron James' new series, "The LeBrons," he wants to record a song about the two-time league MVP. It is unclear if the song would be used for the series, his album, or both. Read more...
Rick Ross sets up shop with Warner Bros. Records
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Recently, there were rumors about where Rick Ross would be going. Following the release of Teflon Don, Ross was a free agent. But, he also has a growing record label he is looking out for. Due to his popularity, everyone began making offers to the boss.
Jay-Z helped Rick Ross break into the game when he made him a part of Def Jam. Soon, DJ Khaled, a friend of Ross, also joined Def Jam and relaunched Def Jam South. Khaled has since left and created an imprint under Cash Money Records. It was his intention to have Rick Ross follow him over.
Diddy has been working with Rick Ross for a year and a half and had plans of signing him to Bad Boy. Under a new deal with Interscope Records, Diddy needs a new star. He offered to have Rick Ross sign a lucrative deal that would take care of Ross and his Maybach Music label. But, despite their close relationship, Rick Ross did not seem interested.
Cash Money Records had one of the most interesting deals on the table for Ross. The label already has such artists as Bow Wow and Lil Wayne signed. Also, Cash Money is home to the ever-successful Young Money imprint, which houses Drake and Nicki Minaj. Adding Rick Ross, one of the hottest rappers in the game, and his growing Maybach Music imprint would have made Cash Money Records one of the biggest record labels active.
For the most part, it appeared as if Rick Ross was going to enter a deal with Cash Money. There was also an offer on the table from Warner Bros. Records. With all of the other deals on the table, it seemed as if the proposal from Warner Bros. had been overlooked. However, Rick Ross has surprised everyone who was trying to sign him, including his longtime label of Def Jam, when he decided to enter a new deal with Warner Bros. Records. Read more...
Lil' Kim says Nicki Minaj has always been Jealous of Her
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The feud between Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj has reached new heights, as Lil' Kim finally released the Black Friday mixtape. For months, Lil' Kim had been dissing Nicki Minaj. Minaj had decided to take the high road and ignore Lil' Kim. But, the disses became more scathing and she took cheap shots on several songs.
Upon releasing Black Friday, Lil' Kim boasted of how she had already sold 113,000 copies. Nicki Minaj found this to be funny and accused Lil' Kim of lying. Soon, the Queen Bee came clean and admitted she had not sold that much, but sold well. Lil' Kim went on to say Nicki Minaj has also lied about her sales.
Lil' Kim revealed her true beef with Nicki Minaj yesterday. When she discovered Nicki being signed to Cash Money, Lil' Kim also offered her services. She wanted to build an alliance with the team to help guide Nicki Minaj in the industry, but she was rejected. Birdman wanted to have Lil' Kim help out, but the new femcee was opposed to it.
As the discussion continued, Lil' Kim said she is working with Fendi, Nicki Minaj's former manager. Fendi informed Lil' Kim that Nicki Minaj is actually a very jealous person. Any other female rapper who comes around her makes Nicki feel threatened and she does not want them around. When Lil' Kim began poking around her new business, Nicki Minaj was instantly jealous because she wants to be the only female rapper in the game. Because of this, Lil' Kim felt the need to put her on blast. Read more...
Eminem films video for "Space Bound" single
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After a energetic performance at the 2011 Grammy Awards, Eminem is already back to work. The Detroit rapper has released the fourth single off Recovery. Following his 2009 album, critics were not convinced of Eminem's comeback. But, once Recovery was released, everyone was convinced.
Eminem has teamed up with the porn industry, once again, for his latest single. In 2002, Eminem worked with a porn star on his video for "Superman," off The Eminem Show. Em is taking a similar route on his latest single, "Space Bound." The video will feature Sasha Grey as his love interest.
The new video will follow the same storyline as Eminem's summer smash, "Love The Way You Lie." Again, he has teamed up with the same producer, Joseph Kahn. The actual song is produced by rising superproducer, Jim Jonsin. "Space Bound" is the fourth single off Recovery, following "Not Afraid," the abusive Rihanna-assisted, "Love The Way You Lie," and "No Love" with Lil Wayne. Read more...
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Nelly lands VH1 "Behind the Music" feature
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Nelly's long and successful career will finally be documented and viewed as legendary. Despite being in the game for over than ten years, Nelly has yet to have his own "Behind the Music" special. Next month, all of this will change as Nelly's career will be the subject of an all-new episode.
Early in his career, Nelly put St. Louis hip hop on the map and had everyone saying "derrty." But, following the success of his first two albums, Nelly continuously fell off. By 2005, Nelly was an afterthought in the game. Three years later, he resurfaced with his Brass Knuckles album.
Last year, Nelly released 5.0, his worst commercial offering, to date. Following the low sales of his latest album, Nelly has been looking for a way to leave his longtime label, Universal Records. Back in 1999, he would have never guessed he would be searching for a way to leave the label which helped him become a force in the game. Read more...
Game is unimpressed by New Artists
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There has been plenty of buzz surrounding a few of hip hop's newcomers. The biggest names have been Drake, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, and J. Cole at a distant fourth. Despite the popular music they have put out, Game is unimpressed for the most part.
Currently, Game is working on his long-awaited fifth studio album, The R.E.D. Album. He intends for the album to be one of those classic West Coast albums. Game is looking for new music to inspire him, but he feels there is none.
Recently, Game said he is not impressed by the music he has been hearing lately. While he is not really interested in most of the music he has heard, there are a few favorites. One of Game's favorite artists actually records for his rival.
Out of all the music on the radio, the artist who sticks out to Game is J. Cole. Read more...
Lil' Kim responds to Foxy Brown's "Christmas Massacre" diss
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Lil' Kim has finally taken a break from dissing Nicki Minaj to focus on her old nemesis, Foxy Brown. During the 1990s, the two had an infamous battle. Their beef, like Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj, came from their similar styles. Despite having a heavy beef, the two collaborated with any of the same artists.
In the days before Christmas 2010, Foxy Brown began dissing Lil' Kim through various outlets. She had scheduled a performance on Christmas day to diss Lil' Kim. Foxy Brown was going to perform her new single, titled "Christmas Massacre." The song was going to be the official end of her rival, Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones.
However, family issues kept Foxy Brown from performing the song on the actual Christmas date. Early in the New Year, the song was leaked and Foxy blamed the leak on Lil' Kim. But, she performed the song any way and received a bit of publicity from it. But, Foxy Brown did not receive the response she had been looking for, as Lil' Kim was solely focused on Nicki Minaj.
Recently, Lil' Kim took the time out to respond to Foxy Brown. Poking fun at her 2005 deafness, Kim said she doubted Foxy Brown had even heard the song. She laughed the questions off and refused to say anything else about Foxy. Read more...
Saigon talks Tru Life prison sentence
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Recently, Saigon was able to breathe a sigh of relief, as his long-awaited The Greatest Story Never Told was released. Saigon is currently on top of the world. The album has been hailed by many as an instant classic. But, things are not going so well for Tru Life, one the closest friends Saigon has.
Tru Life is currently facing a ten year prison sentence. The former protege of both Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg was tied to a 2009 murder. In recent years, it seems as if many rappers are being targeted by the police. Despite the way things look, Saigon is staying close to his friend.
Defending Tru Life, Saigon said he believes his friend is innocent. A lot of people have been sent to prison for crimes they did not commit and have served hard time. Saigon does not want Tru Life to end up being one of those people. Harlem rapper, Max B, turned heads when he was sentenced to 75 years in prison and Saigon does not want something similar to happen to Tru. Read more...
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