Despite some legal roadblocks earlier this year, Rick Ross’ recording procedures have been running 100 m.p.h. this year.

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The BMI Awards, which bring together the premier songwriters, producers and music publishers,  took place last night at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. The honoree of the night was the one and only Mariah Carey, who was named a BMI Icon in recognition of her prolifically successful and influential songwriting career. Cleaning up at […]

[ooyala code=”dia243MzoQGfZqkX9JqXOTgZaAIzNi2T”] Busta Rhymes and DJ Khaled were two more Hip-Hop celebrities attending the BMI Urban Awards over the weekend. Adding his thoughts on Snoop’s career, Busta says: “Snoop has come a long way, however ain’t proud of what he’s has done, they differently ain’t in their right mind state.” DJ Khaled also added his […]

[ooyala code=”IwbG43MzrdGFer9CflJUF2xYhlVAdjvq”] Dawn Richards was also on hand for this year’s BMI awards where she spoke on her Diddy-Dirty Money counterparts and her six years strong under Bad Boy Records. According to this ex-Danity Cane songstress, she’s embarking on a solo career and plans to give fans what they’ve been missing. “It’s going to be […]

[ooyala code=”N1bG43MzoiPbRznTxXckjXFJOsVFPtJc”] Hip-HopWired caught up with Snoop Dogg at the BMI Urban Awards in Los Angeles this past weekend. Snoop, who was honored with a BMI Icon Award, spoke with HHW on the red carpet about his special night. West Coast rappers and long-time Snoop Dogg collaborators, Warren G and Kurupt, also spoke on behalf […]

[ooyala code=”NzbG43MzriYjYnXEjpEL_c8egu5vUld8″] HipHopWired was in the building Saturday for the BMI Awards where Snoop Dogg, Drake, B.o.B, Lex Luger and Universal Music Publishing Honored were all presented with awards. While on the red carpet we caught up with West Coast emcees Cali Swag District and “Toot It And Boot It” rapper YG who spoke on […]