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“It has been brought to my attention that false promoters and booking agents are illegally using my name and likeness to promote concerts and club appearances for their own financial gain….” As arguably the artist with the biggest buzz in recent years, Drake, is seeing himself fall victim to a common thread in the music […]

Beanie Sigel has had a lot to say about his treatment during his tenure at Roc-A-Fella although some fans view it as hating.  With that said, some of Roc-A-Fella’s former employees are stepping up to shed light on the issue. It’s not a secret that a lot of animosity started to surface between Jay-Z and […]

Results from a clinical study at a Cannabis research center in California are confirming what many people claim to have known for years; that marijuana can provide substantial health benefits. The study was conducted at the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at the University of California, San Diego. Psychiatrist Igor Grant was in charge of […]

Complex: “Money To Blow: The Most Expensive Rap Record Contract Fails” Look Here Idolator: “Kid Cudi And Dan Black Get Cinematic For “Symphonies” Remix Video” Watch Here Bossip: “Chris Brown Headed To Court Today To Determine If He’s Been Going “Hard” Enough With His Probation” Read Here F-Listed: “Gary Coleman Needs Medication” Read Here Black […]

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“It’s all about Haiti.  Whatever you can do for Haiti, that’s what it’s about.  No matter how big or small, it’s most definitely needed.” As many continue to donate funds to the county of Haiti after the earthquake, others are finding ways outside of their pockets to give back. Holding a blood drive, rapper Rick […]

“This man like to gamble, he done beat me for about $200,000 but now I’m ready…” During a video blog posted by Jermaine Dupri of NBA All-Star Weekend, Shaq is admitting to making a big mistake with his little friend. Shaq makes a cameo in the footage and admits that he lost $200,000 gambling with […]

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Before starting his one year bid in jail, Lil Wayne is seeing his name brought up in court papers once again. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.’s been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his 2008 hit song “Mrs. Officer” from his Carter III album. Music publishing company The Royalty Network and record producer Darius (Deezle) […]

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“Seven years later, now it’s a problem?” With the unexpected reappearance of Beanie Sigel and the unwanted disses that he had to throw again at Jay Z and now T.I., there comes a point where somebody must respond to the actions from the rapper. Seeming to still be sour over something that occurred years in […]

A reoccurring problem for rappers after dropping their debut album is making sure that their second is able to be on par or better than the first. The sophomore jinx has landed many rappers in a hole where a sink or swim scenario is presented and their second outing can lead to the downfall of […]

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“The world is inspiring me.” Even with the success that the rapper has been able to accumulate within his years in the rap game, the world must have still be in awe to see Jay Z performing for the World Series in 2009. Once that was taken care of, it was only a matter of […]

Many fans have been in an uproar while waiting for the mixtapes to drop from Jay Electronica and Fabolous as their projects have faced pushbacks like they were studio albums. Juelz Santana is another artist that can add his name to the list as the Reagan Era was allegedly dropping on Valentine’s Day, but it […]

T Pain is prepping his all-star team from his all-star label for the release of a new mixtape, Nappy Boyz All Stars Vol 1. Teddy Pain’s joined on the album with his Nappy Boy affiliates; One Chance, Young Cash, Sophia Fresh, Tay Dizm Travis McCoy of the Gym Class Heroes and Luda’s old DTP counterpart, […]