Diddy prepares "Bugatti Boys" EP with Rick Ross

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, Diddy and Rick Ross became the best of friends and there were rumors of a partnership. Earlier this year, Diddy took over as Ross' manager. This summer, Diddy appeared on Ross' album, Teflon Don. On the song, "Number 1," Diddy names himself and Ross the Bugatti Boys.

Following the release of the album, Rick Ross confirmed that he and Diddy were now the Bugatti Boys. Their first song together was the Trey Songz-assisted "Number 1." Any time an artist features both Diddy and Rick Ross, the collaboration is listed as the Bugatti Boys instead of Diddy and Rick Ross.

In an effort to make things more official, Diddy recently announced he and Rick Ross will be teaming up to create an EP for their dynamic duo. Diddy admitted he and Ross had recorded some music together and he feels as if it is only right to release it. While the record will be release, Diddy said he doubts it will end up in stores.

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New Video of the Day: Red Cafe ft. Diddy and Fabolous - "Money Money Money"

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T.I. ordered to Stay in Georgia after Prison Release

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, T.I. put his career on hold because he had to go to prison. Upon getting out, T.I. decided to get his life in order and focus on being a businessman. Despite his promise, T.I. was caught with drugs while he was out of town. An apparent violation of probation, T.I. had to go back to court.

While the Atlanta rapper was cleared of all drug charges, he faced eleven months behind bars. Because he went back on his promise to never let the fans down again, the people were not very sympathetic towards T.I. Facing a tough situation, Tip teamed up with Chris Brown for the emotional "Get Back Up."

Luckily for T.I., the song has become a hit and the state of Arkansas decided to go easy on him. T.I. is on probation, but the rules are strict. He cannot leave the state of Georgia and he cannot be around alcohol or drugs. More specifically, T.I. cannot leave Northern Georgia unless he can prove it is for business.

If he can prove that his trave is for business purposes, T.I. can travel out of the state, but he is not to leave the United States under any circumstances. Not only is he forced to stay in the States and away from drugs, but he has to enter a drug rehabilitation program and has to refrain from carrying firearms, dangerous weapons, or any destructive devices. T.I. will not even be allowed to drive until his eleven months are up, his freedoms are tremendously limited.

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Drake turns down J. Cole competition

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

This year was supposed to be the year when Drake and J. Cole competed for the "future of hip hop" title. Drake was hailed as the protege of Lil Wayne, while J. Cole was the face of the Roc Nation movement. Both rappers started with great buzz, but an album came from Drake and J. Cole had only one single.

Towards the end of the summer, there were rumors of a feud going on between the two rappers. Initially, Drake and J. Cole were friends. But, with so many magazines and websites reporting about them, words were easily twisted. In the end, there was no beef, but the media made it seem otherwise.

In an effort to put those sort of rumors to rest, Drake jumped on the new J. Cole mixtape, Friday Night Lights. The two collaborated on the song, "In the Morning." When word spread about Drake sharing the mic with J. Cole, fans immediately wanted to see a battle between the two. But, if the fans wanted a battle, they were terribly out of luck.

First off, Drake said the song is not even a battle-type record. The song is slowed-down and it is one of those songs for the female fans. While Drake has been hailed as a lyrical rapper, he still knows how to break it down for the ladies. J. Cole has also been known to do a few records for the ladies. Aside from the nature of the song, Drake feels as if it is too early in both rappers' respective careers to begin trying to show which one is the best.

Because of this, Drake has decided to refrain from trying to prove himself against one.

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Video of the Day: Nicki Minaj - "Right Thru Me"

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Eminem talks "Recovery" and Fame

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Throughout his career, Eminem has been one of the most-popular rappers with an eccentric personality. Despite his popularity and his personality, he is a very private person. Following the release of his debut album, he told the world his true feelings on "The Way I Am."

Tired of the spotlight, Eminem took a break from the game following the release of his 2004 album. For the next five years, new rappers came and went while the world forgot about Eminem. But, when the year 2009 arrived, Eminem came back.

Having been away, he missed the rush of the game and he missed his fans. In 2009, he released Relapse, but it was not one of his best albums. Acknowledging his slip-up, Eminem returned this year with his Recovery album.

Recovery has been hailed as a classic and has become the top-selling album of 2010. He has dominated the radio with his anthems, "Not Afraid," "Love The Way You Lie," and "No Love." Now, Eminem is back in the spotlight the way he was ten years ago. Older and wiser, he knows how to handle things better and he is glad to be back on top.

Despite being grateful for being back on top of the game, Eminem does not like the fact that he gave up his personal life in order to take the game back. Em said the fame has really taken away from his personal life and he would love to have that back. During his time off, Eminem was free to roam as he pleased because he was out of the public eye, back in it, he is having trouble doing the things he enjoys doing.

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New Audio: Lloyd Banks ft. Styles P - "Unexplainable"

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Lil Wayne thanks Young Money for Holding him Down

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Before heading to prison, earlier this year, Lil Wayne asked Drake to hold him down while he was gone. On the first single from his debut album, Thank Me Later, "Over," Drake promised he would make sure the Young Money ship did not sink.

From March until November, he and Nicki Minaj did more than keep the label afloat. While Lil Wayne was gone, they took things to a higher level. Drake is easily the most-popular new male rapper in the game.

Nicki Minaj, on the other hand, has caught the hip hop world by storm. She is currently in the middle of a high-profile feud with veteran, Lil' Kim. Over the summer, Drake and Nicki Minaj got married, just as Drake said he would on "Miss Me."

Their marriage only lasted for one day, but it was antics like that which made Young Money more popular even when there was no new music coming from the camp. As Lil Wayne prepared to be released from prison, Nicki Minaj released her Pink Friday album and scored another hit with "Right Thru Me." Things are going better than even Lil Wayne had envisioned.

For all of the hard work put in while Lil Wayne did what he had to do, Weezy offers a thank you to his team and hopes they all continue to put forth the effort. At the start of summer, Drake released his debut album and Lil Wayne closed the summer with his I Am Not a Human Being album. Currently, Nicki Minaj is being pushed, as previously mentioned, her album was just released.

Gudda Gudda, another member of Young Money, spoke about his album. He hopes to have his project in stores sometime early next year. Following Gudda Gudda's release, Jae Millz hopes to finally be able to put out his debut album. With the new releases out of the way, Drake wants to put his second album out next year and Lil Wayne wants to close next year with the release of Tha Carter IV.

Nicki Minaj said it was incredible to see how the crew held things together while Lil Wayne was gone and now she cannot wait to see how they work now that he is out.

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Young Dice is Making Moves

By Mikey T The Movie Star
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Maybach Music artist Young Dice as well as Feed Da Wolves frontman, Domination, teamed up with Domination's new group, F.Y.I. Together, they headlined a show recently in Manhattan with G.Dep. The show was a promotion for both Dice and Domination. Both are ready to release their mixtapes.

Domination has completed KingDom and it can be heard now on DatPiff.com. Maybach Dice is ready to release 456 in the next few weeks this is hosted by Bang Em Smurf as well as Rick Ross' DJ Papa Smirf.

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LoPro prepares first Feed Da Wolves mixtape

By Mikey T The Movie Star
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Rhode Island rapper, LoPro, is preparing his first mixtape with Feed Da Wolves Entertainment and working with local artist Triple B. Feeding Time is the name of the project and the title is fitting because of the label name.


LoPro's new mixtape features Onyx protege Myster DL of 100 Mad. For this new release, LoPro has teamed up with Movie Star Management and Feed Da Wolves. The new partnership has spawned some incredible music.

More incredible music will be coming before the release of LoPro's debut album.
Follow LoPro on Twitter @401Lopro.

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