DMX in shock after hearing Lil B's "I'm Gay" album title

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Freddie Gibbs speaks on the importance of "Rock the Bells"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

This spring, Freddie Gibbs landed the opportunity of a lifetime when Young Jeezy signed him to CTE. Immediately, Gibbs appeared on a number of mixtape tracks with Jeezy. Now, he has become one of the most-visible members of Young Jeezy's crew.

Despite only being known for a few months, Freddie Gibbs has become outspoken. When Lil B announced the title of his album to be I'm Gay, Freddie Gibbs was among the first to call him out. Weeks later, when Osama Bin Laden was killed, Gibbs questioned if he was really dead.

Recently, Freddie Gibbs spoke with Karmaloop TV about the importance of Rock the Bells. Freddie Gibbs said the festival is important because it is one of the few places where all the hip hop subgenres can come together, perform, and have a good time. Freddie Gibbs said it is important that the festival takes place this year, and every year.

Freddie Gibbs also discussed being at the same venue as Lauryn Hill, Black Moon, Mobb Deep, and Nas, saying he was honored to be on the same stage as them.

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Game talks Lil B and the "I'm Gay" album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Recently, Game addressed Lil B, once again. Last week, Game named Lil B the wackest rapper in the game. Lil B addressed Game, saying he looked up to him, but he was overall irrelevant. While dissing the rapper, Game also gave him veteran advice.

Discussing the I'm Gay album, Game said the title was not cool. The only time a rapper should call his album I'm Gay is if he really is indeed gay. Because he likely is not, Game said Lil B is not being honest to his fans.

Aside from his album title, Game said Lil B has weak rhymes. He pointed out the wackest verse on Sorry 4 The Wait came from Lil B. Game asked Lil B not to take his comments the wrong way, as he was only giving advice.

See what else Game said below:

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Lil B calls Game "Irrelevant"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Earlier this week, Game began taking shots at Lil B for unknown reasons. Among the artists bringing the West Coast back to the forefront is Lil B. He made big news when he decided to name his album, I'm Gay. Game said he was the "wackest rapper of all-time" and rapped about doing physical harm to him.

Lil B started off by saying he does have respect for Game. Over the past seven years, no other West Coast artist has been as consistent as Game. Lil B went as far as to say he has a couple of Game's street albums, deeming him a legend. While he said Game is a legend, he also said Game is irrelevant.

After only hearing one Lil B verse, Game said he could not even listen to Lil B, let alone take him seriously. However, his diss towards the Based God was not explained.

Watch Lil B talking about Game below:

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Big Sean talks Sexual Assault Charge and Lil B

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Every dream Big Sean had came true in 2011, along with a few nightmares. Early this year, Big Sean released "My Last," which became a major hit. During the summer, Big Sean followed up his hit single with his Finally Famous: The Album debut.

Along with Big Sean's dreams came one big nightmare, a woman who brought up sexual assault charges on him. The assault supposedly happened in Buffalo, New York on August 4. During a recent interview, Big Sean cleared up the rumors.

Big Sean said the situation was some "minor shit." The Detroit rapper said he has wanted to talk about it for a while. However, he did not speak on it because his lawyers told him not to. Because he did not want to speak until things were cleared up, he kept his silence.

Aside from Big Sean, another rapper who has made big news this year has been Lil B. Because he chose to name his album I'm Gay, Lil B has been the target of numerous death threats and even more jokes. Many people take Lil B for a joke. Big Sean is not among those people. Actually, Big Sean said he "fucks with B heavy." He also said he is smarter than he receives credit for being.

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Lil B talks "I'm Gay (I'm Happy)" album title

By The Hip Hop Writer
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When he began recording his 2011 album, Lil B was determined to make history. Earlier this spring, Lil B did just that when he named the album I'm Gay. The title of the album sparked controversy on many levels.

Lil B said no rapper in history had ever included 'gay' in their album title. Coming from the West Coast, Lil B took things a step further and gave his album that title. It would be the name of the album that led to death threats.

At the last minute, Lil B changed the name of his album from I'm Gay to I'm Gay (I'm Happy). Lil B said he did this to remind people he is straight. However, his plan was to embrace the homosexual community as well. While Lil B does not like men, he is happy with his current position in the game.

Despite all the media attention, his album's first week sales have been incredibly low, only selling 1,700 copies in its first week.

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Lupe Fiasco praises Lil B, impressed by "I'm Gay" concept

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Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ever since his recent comeback, Lupe Fiasco has been rather outspoken. Because Atlantic Records would not give him a secure release date, Lupe publicly called the label out. Due to an uproar from the fans, Atlantic Records released his album.

Surprisingly, to both Lupe Fiasco and his record label, the album was a hit. Boasting several hit singles, including the latest, "Out of My Head," suddenly Lupe Fiasco found himself among the top artists in the rap game.

This support has come from such songs as the controversial "Words I Never Said" and "All Black Everything." Lupe Fiasco has not been the only rapper acting out during the first half of 2011. West Coast rapper, Lil B, made headline news when he decided to name his debut album, I'm Gay.

Because of the public outcry and death threats from some homosexual groups, Lil B altered the title of the album to I'm Gay (I'm Happy). Based off his album title, alone, Lil B has been featured in magazines and popular websites. His buzz has been noticed by Lupe Fiasco, who is impressed by Lil B. Lupe Fiasco said the new album is actually revolutionary and he called it genius. Gay, which actually means happy, has become a negative word in hip hop and Lil B said he is trying to make it positive again.

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Lil B releases "I'm Gay" LP through iTunes

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

When rappers are preparing to release an album, they go through extensive promotional runs. Because the people have grown immune to the regular promotional runs, artists have began finding different ways to promote. 50 Cent usually picks a fight with another rapper the year he plans to release an album.

West Coast rapper, Lil B named his debut album I'm Gay. Many thought he was looking for attention when he gave his first major release such a name. Lil B has repeatedly said the reason he decided to name his album I'm Gay was because he is, happy. The original meaning of gay is happy and Lil B is.

Having an album with such an odd title has gained Lil B international fame and a number of death threats. Ironically, with all the attention he has received, his album was released to little fanfare. Earlier today, Lil B released I'm Gay (I'm Happy) through iTunes. Through his Twitter account, Lil B has provided the purchase link to his fans.

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Lil B changes Album Title to "I'm Gay (I'm Happy)" and Reveals Cover

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Earlier this year, Lil B brought plenty of attention to himself when he announced the title of his debut album. Coming from the West Coast, there was a lot of pressure on Lil B to deliver. In order to lighten the mood, Lil B gave an unusual title for his album.

With the homosexual community making more moves than ever before, Lil B decided to name his album I'm Gay. Both members of the hip hop and homosexual community were outraged. Lil B spoke out, saying the true meaning of gay is happy.

Lil B said he is not gay, as in being a homosexual, but he is indeed happy. Having to struggle for years and finally coming up led to him developing a positive attitude and he wanted to spread it. But, with no support from either side, Lil B considered changing his album title. In the end, Lil B did change the title to clarify things, he renamed the album to I'm Gay (I'm Happy).

There is no set release date for Lil B's new album.

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