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Still fresh off the release of the album, Loso’s Way, Brooklyn bred rapper Fabolous is already back in the studio to bring a sequel to his DJ Drama Mixtape, There Is No Competition, which was released back in February. As with the album having a movie accompany it, the mixtape will do double time as […]

Slaughterhouse is still in full effect even though their album has released. On the solo tip, Crooked I is the next to step up as he is preparing his EP titled Pig Face Weapon Waist which is slated to drop September 2 through digital download. Speaking with Joell Ortiz, HipHopWired was able to gain insight […]

Lil Boosie is the latest rapper added to a police lineup. A Louisiana judge ruled Monday that Sheriff Deputies used proper protocol when seizing a bag of marijuana, a gun and a cigar filled with marijuana from the rapper. Real name, Torrence Hatch, Boosie is charged with his third offense of marijuana possession and possession […]

Member of the Diplomats and Leader of the Skull Gang, rapper Juelz Santana was arrested today for domestic abuse.  According to reports, Santana allegedly threatened to kill his wife. Reports show that a 911 call was placed by his wife early this morning during an altercation between the two in their home in Teaneck, New […]

In anticipation for the documentary film More Than A Game, the stakes may have risen to a boiling point as a dream collaboration may be in the works for the soundtrack. There have been rumors circulating that a song featuring Wayne, Drake, Kanye West and Eminem is in the process and will be featured for […]

Now that the trial is over and Corey “C-Murder” Miller has been convicted for murder, a juror now steps up to state that foul play happened in casting the votes and declaring that Miller was indeed guilty. Mary Jacob, who had a hand on two occasions in having the deciding vote for the murder trial, […]

An employee of 50 Cent’s G-Unit empire is due in court today for his second assault charge in three months. 27-year old Dwayne Mckenzie is facing criminal charges for attacking an unidentified woman and holding her down so another woman could beat her. The incident happened August 16 at 50’s 50,000 square foot mansion in […]

Since the release of 534 in 2005, rapper Memphis Bleek has been somewhat quiet and the dynasty he once stood behind has changed dramatically. Beans and Freeway suffered lackluster numbers and it seemed as though Jay was stepping away from his team to pursue a new venture with Roc Nation. Speaking with HipHopWired, Bleek shed […]

Lawsuits seem to be the overall theme when it relates to 2009 and as people continue to suffer financially, they continue to find outlets to make sure that they have dividends to fill up their pockets. Former associate “Thug Queen” is suing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony for $22.5 million. Legally known as Kamilha Greer, the lawsuit was […]

Jadakiss nearly received the “Kiss of Death” last Friday as he found himself in the middle of a scintillating drug bust. In a case that would have members of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Hip-Hop Cops positively salivating, New York authorities raided an apartment in Yonkers leased to Jada, seizing more than six and […]

Jay-Z is having a benefit concert on September 11 in New York City, the same day as the release of his The Blueprint 3 album. The concert will take place at Madison Square Garden and all proceeds will benefit a charity to support families of police and firemen fallen in the line of duty, the […]

Raekwon The Chef has unveiled the track list and artwork for his highly anticipated fourth album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Part 2. Scheduled to drop September 8th, Rae spoke exclusively with Hip-Hop Wired about the project. “This album right here my dude is more street. I just really took off the glamour and the […]