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“I brought my BFF Amber Rose out here. This is a massive attack!” Nicki Minaj is continuing her “Massive Attack” on the rap world and prepping for the release of her first solo video. Young Money’s Harajuku Barbie is prepping for the release of her first video preluding to the release of her first album. […]

Sir Lucious Left Loof b.k.a. Hip-Hop veteran Big Boi, made a special announcement this weekend. As previously reported Big Boi’s been hard at work promoting his Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty album, promising to release videos for nearly every track on the project. Now taking anticipation for the finished product to new […]

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It looks like Maxx B may have another chance at freedom after previously receiving 75 years  for his role in an alleged robbery gone bad that resulted in murder. Max B’s manager Joli O’Shay told XXL Magazine that the former Jim Jones associate was recently granted an appeal in his murder case and is waiting […]

As previously reported Waka Flocka Flame was arrested in Houston County, Georgia for parole violation. While details were very scarce, there was confirmation that Gucci Mane’s protégé , real name Juaquin James Malphurs, was on parole after being arrested for possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Now however everyone’s favorite 1017 Brick Squad member is free. […]

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The man who killed El Hajj Malik El Shabazz a.k.a. Malcolm X in cold blood, is set to be released from jail. Thomas Hagan is the only man to admit to assassinating the leader and was found guilty of murder for his shooting death on February 21, 1965 on the stage of the Audubon Ballroom. […]

It must be the routine for rappers to go through a name change when they get to a particular point in their career. Bow Wow dropped the “Lil” , Killer Mike became “Mike Bigga”, Game dropped “The” and Diddy has changed his name as often as people change their drawers throughout the week. Maybe instead […]

Although the love may have ended between the two, business is far from falling as it related to former couple Janet Jackson and producer Jermaine Dupri. As Jackson is preparing for the release of Tyler Perry’s sequel, Why Did I Get Married Too?, the singer is creating the first single for the soundtrack which will […]

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Master P’s son Romeo Miller is continuing to add to his growing lineup of entrepreneurial and media endeavors. As previously reported, Romeo confirmed that he was starting his own record label and continuing work with his College Boys Hip-Hop group after his departure from the University of Southern California basketball team. Now however he’s taking […]

For fans who are wondering what the holdup is on the Joell Ortiz album, Free Agent, Joell answered it via Twitter. In a series of tweets, Joell spoke about his disappointment in the lack of support from his label. “It’s crazy to be on a label that says that no one knows me but when […]

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Akon’s Konvict artist Lady Gaga is known for her outrageous wardrobes and out of the ordinary performances, but according to her former partner there would be no Lady Gaga if it weren’t for him. According to the Associated Press, music producer and songwriter Rob Fusari has filed a $30.5 million lawsuit against the pop star […]

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Hip-Hop legend and Tribe Called Quest lyricist Phife Dawg is blessing fans with his first solo album in ten years. The album entitled Songs In The Key of Phife is said to feature 15 songs and three bonus tracks. According to Phife in an interview with Okayplayer.com, he’s been working on this album since last […]

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A popular event hall that hosted a concert for reggae star Sean Kingston has issued an apology to after he reportedly arrived late and walked off stage midway through his performance. Kingston performed at Pennsylvania’s Sherman Theater Wednesday for a show arranged by East Stroudsburg University’s campus activities board. The concert was running smoothly with […]