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Memphis’ lyrical cocaine rap champ Yo Gotti is preparing to make 2010 his year.  Finally free from his previous label TVT, The Pyrex King spoke with Hip-Hop Wired exclusively about his upcoming projects. “I just dropped “Cocaine Muzik 4.” DJ Drama put it together so it’s a Gangsta Grillz. Me and my artist named Zedzilla.  […]

After a hiatus in music, Eve, the Ruff Ryder’s pit bull in a skirt, is announcing her decision to leave Interscope Records and promising to release new music. Her last album headlined by her single “Tambourine” was due out in 2007 but was canned leaving Evie-Eve to fade into the background of female MCs. This […]

As the most prominent member of the Wu Tang Clan, Method Man was the first out of the pack to take the solo route and serve as the guinea pig for the future of the rappers from Staten Island. His willingness to take a risk has been able to branch and develop even further outside […]

The Smoking Gun reports that $1 out of every $5 donated to Wyclef’s Yele Charity actually goes to the impoverished country.    If that’s indeed true, it’s sad because the organization has already raised over a million dollars for the earthquake victims. The Smoking Gun reports: “Internal Revenue Service records show the group has a lackluster […]

Overall, the problem with creating a sequel is trying to make sure that it can match or surpass its predecessor. With Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, trying to outdo the classic debut in 1995 made fans hesitant and skeptical of Raekwon, but he was able to pull it off. Back together, Capone N Noreaga […]

“I put my trust in the wrong people.  That’s my mistake for putting my trust in the wrong people.” Back in 2008, Donald B. Jenkins, known by his rap alias Baby D, was arrested for allegedly trafficking cocaine after being set up by a “friend”. With two underground albums already under his belt, he released […]

As the death tolls in Haiti continue to rise, Wyclef Jean is calling for a state of emergency and says that the death count is far higher than what is being reported. Clef spoke with FOX News stating, “This is apocalypse. The reality here at the airport has nothing to do with what’s going on […]

Snoop Dogg is taking his new role as Creative Chairman of Priority Records to heart and making additions to the label’s growing roster. The Doggfather  has officially signed Cypress Hill to Priority Records marking his first executive decision as the new Chairman. Snoop released a press release Friday on adding Cypress Hill

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Two of AmeriKKKas front lining idiots have been recently feeling the heat because of their racist sentiments and remarks made toward Haiti after the tragic earthquake.  As Hip-Hop Wired previously reported, Pat Robertson claimed the incident happened because Haiti “made a pack with the devil.” Ignorance a bliss, Rush Limbaugh said the tragedy was “made […]

Lupe Fiasco’s climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is officially complete. As previously reported Lupe completed the climb Wednesday along with the rest of the “Summit on the Summit” participants, Jessica Biel, Isable Lucas, Emile Hirsch, Santigold and Kenna. The team’s journey to the top of Africa’s tallest peak was in an effort to […]