T.I. receives Beats by Dre headphones [PHOTO]

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50 Cent talks New Album and Dr. Dre feature

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Due to problems with Interscope Records, 50 Cent said he had no idea when his album was coming out. Initially, a supporter of being with a major label, 50 now wants to go independent. Not only has 50 Cent had problems with his label, he has also had problems with Dr. Dre.

At the start of the year, 50 Cent announced he had beef with Dr. Dre. Their beef supposedly stemmed from 50's headphone line. Dr. Dre was the originator of headphone lines, with Beats by Dre. 50 Cent claimed Dr. Dre was furious with him. Dr. Dre denied even knowing about his line.

The issues between 50 Cent and Dr. Dre were resolved before the start of summer. Still, Dr. Dre produced the bulk of Game's The R.E.D. Album. 50 Cent says he will receive the same treatment on his album. With their feud over, 50 Cent said his new album will have a number of tracks produced by Dr. Dre. Even though he is having issues with his label, 50 Cent also announced his album will be released by November. Dr. Dre is to produce two tracks on the album.

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Dr. Dre gives Freeway Ricky Ross autographed Headphones

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Clearly Dr. Dre is bigger than the rap game. Three years ago, he launched his own headphone line. The line, Beats by Dre, was trendsetting and many other rappers have created lines.

Freeway Ricky Ross returned to prominence when the rapper, Rick Ross, emerged. Many of Ross' rhymes are centered around his life. Freeway soon teamed with 50 Cent during their beef.

With most of the beef in the past, Freeway Ricky Ross has moved on to legitimate ventures. The former drug lord is giving back to the community. He is the head of the community-based L.A. Can Dance.

The dance competition is for Los Angeles children from grade school to high school. Dr. Dre decided he should donate autographed headphones to Freeway Ricky Ross for the children. After making his millions, he has become one of the more-generous celebrities.

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Dr. Dre lands $300 million deal with HTC

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

This week has been a very good week for Dr. Dre. The famed producer was listed very high on the Forbes' Cash Kings list and would likely chart higher the next time. Dr. Dre recently closed a major deal.

In 2008, Dr. Dre teamed up with Beats Electronics for his headphone line, Beats by Dre. His deal led to several rappers starting their own headphone lines. Recently, Dr. Dre expanded upon his deal.

Beats Electronics has already partnered with HTC and Chrysler, but now Beats by Dre has teamed up with HTC. For those who do not know, HTC, is the company behind the Android smartphones.

The deal between Dr. Dre and HTC is worth an estimaed $300 million.

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Ludacris' headphone company to sue Dr. Dre's headphone company

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Dr. Dre has been a pioneer in the hip hop game ever since he joined NWA. Two decades after helping build Ruthless Records and Death Row Records, Dr. Dre is still making major moves. In 2008, the legend launched his own headphone line.

After Dr. Dre launched his headphone line, Timbaland, Eminem, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and Ludacris all launched their own headphone lines. When 50 Cent launched his headphone line, he revealed a feud erupted between himself and Dr. Dre.

While the issue with 50 Cent quickly blew over, Dr. Dre will have his hands full with Ludacris. More than likely, Ludacris has nothing to do with this lawsuit. Instead, his parent company, Signeo, is suing Dr. Dre's parent company, Beats Electronics.

Information of the lawsuit has been released, but there have not been any details released about why Signeo has decided to sue Beats Electronics or if it has anything to do with Ludacris and Dr. Dre.

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50 Cent downplays Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre feud

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

50 Cent confirmed years' worth of rumors when he publicly dissed his former bosses, Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. Ever since his 2007 album, Curtis, did worse than expected, 50 Cent has had problems with Jimmy Iovine. When 2009's Before I Self Destruct was held up because of Dr. Dre, 50 Cent called him out.

With Before I Self Destruct being 50 Cent's last album under his deal with Dr. Dre, he announced he would not re-sign. Building for the future, Dre re-added Game to the label. Game and 50 Cent were label-mates from 2002 until 2005. Upon releasing their albums, the two revealed they had major beef.

Even with everything going on Dr. Dre intended to reunite his former proteges on his Detox album. But, 50 Cent released a statement dissing both of his bosses. According to 50 Cent, Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre were upset when he released his headphone line, Sleek by 50, as it was directly competing with the line Dre launched in 2008 with Iovine, Beats by Dre.

After the story has flooded the internet, 50 Cent is trying to downplay the madness. He said he still has love for Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Without them and Eminem, he does not know where he would be right now, as he was having trouble getting signed. 50 Cent said he spoke with Jimmy Iovine and the two quickly ended their beef. The next person on 50 Cent's agenda is Dr. Dre, once he talks to him, maybe he can be added to the Detox lineup again.

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