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There are some rappers that come into the game and feel that as long as people are hungry for the material, they will continue to supply the demand.  Others, however, have a clear path and once the work is done, they will move on. Mr. Moonman Kid Cudi is one that was ready to retire […]

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David Banner and 9th Wonder are out to change the landscape of Hip-Hop music and put more quality vs. quantity back into the game. Recently speaking exclusively with Hip-Hop Wired, the Grammy award winning producer and MC elaborated on the upcoming project, stating, “Me and 9th Wonder have an album I’m working on. It’s called […]

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Nelly has finished his long and hard search for Miss Applebottoms 2010 after traveling overseas to find a woman worthy of the title. As previously reported Applebottoms went international for their model search and took to the Netherlands to narrow contestants down to 15 finalists. After a competition in swim wear, evening gown and casual, […]

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Well, Lil Wayne actually didn’t end up starting his prison sentence on Tuesday.  As reported earlier, a broken tooth kept the rapper eater from behind bars until March 2. Having around three weeks left at his disposal, the rapper has kicked things into overdrive as it relates to his workload with Wayne shooting over 10 […]

E-40

One of the Bay area’s biggest names in Hip-Hop is set to return to music with the release of two albums on the same day. E-40 is announcing plans to release his two new projects, Revenue Retrievin’ The Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin’ The Night Shift March 30. Featured on the albums are fellow West […]

Snoop Dogg takes it back and revisits two classics. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5’s “The Message” and the Don Mega Ice Cube and Das Efx’s “Check Yo Self.” Be sure to post your comments below and let us know what you think… Chuuurch!!! Snoop Dogg feat. The Hustle Boyz – “Check Yo Self (G-Mix)”

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The annual music festival that brings together some of the biggest acts in the country is announcing its summer 2010 lineup. Taking place at a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, the 9th annual Bonnaroo Festival will be headlined by Jay-Z. Along with Jay attendees to the plush landscape will see performances from Stevie Wonder, Nas […]

Fresh off his deal with Atlantic Records and now a free agent, rapper B.G. is aiming to come back heavy in the music game after being on hold for the past two years. Dropping Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood back in December, he releases the visual to “Back To The Money” featuring Magnolia Chop. If […]

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“We’re not here for the money, we’re here to make good music.” Shortly after dropping his debut album Asleep In The Bread Aisle, rapper Asher Roth was becoming a headliner in news for everything except for his music. With remarks at Rutgers about “nappy headed hoes” to blasting rappers for not giving back to Africa […]

Undoubtedly the new pride of Memphis, Yo Gotti is taking his “5 Star” act around the country and is announcing plans to embark on his “Live From the Kitchen 2010” tour. Traveling the country for fifteen tour dates, Gotti will kick off the tour March 5 in Charleston, South Carolina before making stops in Orlando, […]

2006 came with the drop of Lloyd Banks sophomore album The Rotten Apple, which also signified the abrupt stop for the rapper. Unlike the debut, Hunger For More, fans felt that the rapper went too mainstream and dumbed down his lyrical ability to garner sales. Returning to the scene in 2009 dropping 5 mixtapes, Banks […]