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However a person decides to judge Rick Ross's capabilities behind the microphone, it has become a known fact that the Miami rapper has quite a knack for delivering good music overall.

No matter what he says, his eye for production has always played within his favor within the studio.

Dropping Port Of Miami in 2006 and releasing his most recent, Deeper Than Rap, in 2009, the Boss is steeping up to the plate for album number four, Teflon Don.

As he did with his last project, the rapper teams up with singer John Legend to help him in creating his first single.  Citing “Magnificent” as one of his favorite records, why not try a re-up?

Rick Ross feat. John Legend – “Sweet Life”

Although there has yet to be an official release date for his fourth project, the rapper has stated that this will be

An exclusive mix of remixes from Eminem and Jay-Z for Activision's DJ Hero video game is set to hit stores today.

Available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, the remix suite titled “The JAY-Z vs. Eminem Mix Pack” delivers three standout hits from each legend that gamers can use to practice scratching and mixing like a pro.

Stans of Hov and Em can battle with the mix that includes

“I personally feel like we could have done something amazing.”

Disappointment is a feeling that many are forced to face, but persistence can always be the key to success.

After essentially being shut down on her request to Sade for a collaboration for his debut album Thank Me Later, Drake is still fighting to get the songstress for the future.

Although slightly deterred, the Canadian rapper stated that he might have been a little overzealous when he made the statement, but also believes that Sade isn't fully aware of his potential and will see it once

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Patience is a future that people seldom practice, and for West Coast rapper Glasses Malone, waiting is something that he has been forced to endure.

With his debut album The Beach Cruiser initially meant to drop back in 2006, a new year has created a new opportunity as the project is now set to be unleashed in 2010.

Giving fans a taste of what to expect, the rapper joins forced with Snoop Dogg to deliver the latest from the Left Coast.

Glasses Malone feat. Snoop Dogg – “Eastsidin (Crip Gang)”

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Looking to pay homage to his roots and create

While many were watching Reverend Run's television series Run's House, Jojo Simmons subjected the viewers to his attempts to take the thrown of his father in Hip-Hip alongside his up and coming crew Team Blackout.

No matter what the overall reception the “fans” had to Jojo's rhyming skills, who would have thought that Rev's fourth child, Diggy Simmons, had the heart of a rapper beating inside?

Already dropping his debut mixtape The First Flight, the young rapper recently tackled Nas' “Made You Look”.

Where in the HELL did this come from Diggy?

Apparently, little Diggy has bars for days and has no issues with

jayrock WATTS UP WIT ICE CUBE TALKIN KRAZY ABOUT NEW WEST N**GAS.IF HE GOT A PROB WIT 1 OF US HE SHUD SAY R NAME N STOP BN SCARED 2 CALL A N**GA OUT

As reported earlier, West Coast OG rapper Ice Cube had some unkind words for some new school artists in the West.  Although he didn't drop any names, the message was placed out there for any rapper to interpret whatever way those chose.

Apparently, up and coming rapper Jay Rock, who is also part of the XXL Freshman Class of 2010, didn't take too kindly to the words spoken by Cube and has felt the need to speak up in class and let the teacher know he needs to start pointing fingers and naming names.

TO ME HE TALKIN BOUT ALL OF US IF HE DIDN'T SAY A NAME.  THAT'S HOW THE WEST GOT F**KED UP IN THE FIRST PLACE

IT'S GUCCI!!!

Not even a cell could hold Gucci Mane as he continues to try and conquer the Hip-Hop world.

Teaming up with DJ Holiday, La Flare is picking up where he left off with the release of The Burrprint 2, which is a follow up to his biggest mixtape of 2009.

Looking to keep his name relevant while doing his bid in prison, this project will be the first installment to a series of commercial mixtapes coming from Gucci.

Gucci Mane feat. Ludacris - Atlanta Zoo

Consisting of 24 tracks, look for the project to be released on

Drake is bracing for more than just the release of his debut album, Thank Me Later, these days.

The Young Money artist is bracing to fulfill the promise he made to his mentor and Young Money CEO Lil Wayne before he started his one year bid at New York State's Rikers Island, to lead the YM camp in his absence.

"I'm gonna do everything I told him I would do, what I said in the song: keep us afloat till he gets back.  You won't even notice he's gone.”

When asked about his feelings surrounding Lil' Wayne's incarceration and situation he states

Michael Jordan is making history in the NBA once again but this time not on the court.

Yesterday (March17) Jordan became the first former player to be a majority team owner in the NBA when his $275 million bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats was unanimously approved by the league's Board of Governors.

"We are pleased that Michael Jordan's purchase of majority ownership of the Bobcats was approved by the NBA's Board of Governors and closed in such a smooth and expeditious fashion," said NBA commissioner David Stern. "We look forward to the continued growth of the Bobcats, on and off the court, under his leadership."

Jordan and MJ Basketball Holdings, LLC had actually reached an agreement to purchase the majority of the team from Bobcats owner Bob Johnson in

T.I. was just released from prison less than a month ago and may have to return to court again to answer allegations regarding his Akoo Clothing line.

According to court documents, Akoo International- a social music television network has filed a complaint against T.I. and his Akoo clothing line for trademark infringement.

According to the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Akoo International has held the trademark for “Akoo” for years.

Akoo International is a network that delivers technology allowing viewers to interact with programming on large screen, networked HDTV's, using their mobile phones.  The company  also supplies video programming to over 86 million monthly customers via the Internet, shopping malls and universities in over

Wacka Flocka is surely building up his street credibility since 2010 started.

Being a victim to two gunshot wounds during a botched robbery in January and then getting himself involved in physical confrontation against Young Jeezy's CTE camp, the young rapper, legally Juaquin James Malphurs, is surely hitting many bumps in the road as his career is developing.

Now, it has been reported that Flame was arrested Tuesday for violating his probation.  According to the Macon-Telegraph, the member of So Icey Entertainment is now being held within the confines of the Houston County Jail, but there is no word as to the nature of the violation.

Flame, however, had received probation previously after being arrested for possession of

Fresh off the release of his Major Pain mixtape, Chamillionaire is preparing for a new album and new tour with an old friend.

Now that he's reconciled with former group mate turned rival, Paul Wall, he's preparing to add on to his already extensive discography.

Keeping in line with those plans he's announced the official release date for his third album, Venom as

Snoop Dogg checked in with David Letterman last night.

Peep as The Dogg Father dishes out the late night host's "Top 10 List of Things That Sound Cool When said By S-N- Double O -P."

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Along with Jay-Z, a lot of older rappers have been catching some flack as they keep pushing releases and new albums trying to represent for their collective states and bring them back to the prominence when they happened to be in town.

Since Ice Cube announced his album, I Am The West, the likes of Crooked I, Glasses Malone and Bishop Lamont have reportedly had some words stating that Cube needs to just let the new school handle things.

It was rumored that Crooked sent a message to Cube saying we were on to the next and just let 96 stay there and allow the 2010 artists to ride in the driver's seat.

Apparently, Cube doesn't take such words lightly, and felt as though he needed to school the new generation through his blog.

“What's up with these local MC's in L.A. who keep disrespecting me?  They're just mad cause I don't f**k with they wack-a**.  They ain't on my level, why should I waste my time