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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:41:21 EST

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Birdman Reveals New Album Launch Date

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:54:03 EST

Birdman is finally ready to release his follow-up album to his 2006, Like Father, Like Son, according to Brian "Baby" Williams - the Cash Money founder. The announcement arrived via Twitter, with the star tweeting: "LikeFather LikeSon 2 Tha Last MOB.YMCMB." Birdman had previously set a Father's Day 2011 release date for the album back in 2010, but this new detail suggests that date has been shifted. "We're planning on putting that out Father�s Day weekend," he said. "[We're] bringing that Cash Money/Young Money sound, that traditional hard-body rap, the music that we do...

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Bob Announces Strange Clouds Release Date

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:06:06 EST

B.o.B. has announced the release date for his new album, Strange Clouds. The album is set to drop on March 13th, but B.o.B. has been busy at work working on the video for the first single also called Strange Clouds, which features Lil' Wayne. "#StrangeClouds Droppin� March 13th!!!!!!!!!," B.o.B. tweeted from his Twitter @bobatl. "I been havin fun doing mixtapes and gettin back to my Eastside roots�. but I really can't wait til the album � #StrangeClouds", B.o.B., revealed. In a side note, B.o.B. has been working as an official Adidas endorser, featuring in the Adidas...

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Dmx Dismisses California Performance Reports

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:05:27 EST

DMX has rubbished reports made that he was to perform in Sacramento, California, and has accused various promoters' of making fake claims. "SOME S**T IN THIS INDUSTRY NEVER CHANGES �.. I WAS NOT BOOKED FOR A SHOW IN SACRAMENTO ON FEB 18TH !!!" the rapper stated to his fans via his Twitter @DizarkMizanIzex Several promotional reports had surfaced, including a dedicated Facebook page promoting the event, but DMX was quick to squash the rumors. "THEY JUST PUT UP A FACEBOOK PAGE OR WHATEVA YOU CALL IT FOR ME ILL MAKE SURE THEY PUT THE REAL DATES UP !" he continued via his Twitter...

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50 Cent Signs Deal With Pepsi Over Energy Shot

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:06:01 EST

50 Cent has penned a deal with Pepsi to distribute his Street King energy shot. He recently broke the news on his personal Twitter feed, looking to bring his energy drink into the main stream. 50 launched his energy shot in September, 2011, with the idea to feed a child in need for each and every shot purchased. "I did a deal with Pepsi to distribute streetking its gonna be every were buy a bottle feed some one in need," he tweeted. 50 Cent has cashed in on the drinks industry before by selling his Glaceu Vitamin Water share to Coca-Cola back in 2007. Unconfirmed reports...

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Tyler The Creator Wants To Join A Rock Band

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:13:22 EST

Tyler, the Creator has expressed his love for photography and also describes Odd Future as a Punk band, underlining his ambition to join a Rock band. Tyler explained that he did not like being characterised in the same way as up and coming rappers, but viewed his music as punk, and the music of his group, OFWGKTA, also as punk. "I've been taking pictures since I was 15," he said when asked how he decided to make a photography book. "I fucking just thought it would be cool to just put the photos up...All the photos in the book, like 80% of them are before, like, we were even famous,...

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Jay Z Becomes First Solo Artist At Carnegie Hall

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:44:47 EST

Jay-Z is set to perform two shows at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. He announced the news at a press conference in New York City, stating that he would be performing on February 6th and 7th at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. "It's every artists dream to play a venue as legendary as Carnegie Hall," he said. "The fact that I can use the arts and my talent to benefit the education of the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs and great thinkers makes for a legendary night. I'm proud to be a part of the continuing work of United Way of New York City and expanding the Shawn...

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Bone Thugs Angry About Krayzie Bones Leaving Group

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:49:45 EDT

Krayzie Bone created a stir last week when he revealed that he would be leaving Bone Thugs-N-Harmony following a 20 year career with the group. Krayzie Bone also revealed that despite having love for all members of the group, that they did not feel the same. TMZ recently spoke to Flesh-n-Bone and Layzie Bone, both evidently angered by Krayzie's recent outburst and decision. Both members believe that he is disrespecting the memory of Eazy-E by leaving the group, a group which Eazy-E has been acclaimed to establishing back in the 90's. Krayzie broke the news last week through a...

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Cormega Raw Forever Set For 7th June Release

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:59:14 EDT

Cormega has finally settled fans minds by confirming the title of his new album; Cormega Raw Forever. In an interview with Legal Hustle TV, Cormega also revealed that the album will be a double disc, featuring a CD of Mega Montana with a live band. "One disc will be a best of, so whatever your favorite Mega shit is will most likely be on there," the QB native explained. "The second disc will be me basically performing with a live band, like unplugged type shit. And then it's going to have features from artists. So basically it's like, imagine a mixtape with a live band playing...

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Dr Dre Sells Off Record Collection Of Around 80000

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:35:28 EST

Dr Dre has revealed that he has sold off his vast 80,000 record collection. The Chronic album insert pictures showed off some of the collection, where he can be seen sitting in a room littered with records, both on the walls and on the floor. Mel Man took these pictures which are now the only memory Dre has of the collection. In an interview with Vibe, Dre was quizzed on the vinyl collection before stating. "The record collection is gone now," he said. Dre mentioned that he didn't have a use for the records anymore, so thought it was time to sell them off, despite holding...

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Fat Joe And Entourage Cleared Of Sexual Assault

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:29:10 EDT

Fat Joe and his entourage have officially been cleared over sexual assault accusations by police in Madison, Wisconsin. The accusation was brought up by a 33 year old woman who claimed that Fat Joe and his entourage touched and groped her within the rapper's limousine, shortly after attending The Orpheum Theater last Sunday (June 20th). Fat Joe's lawyer stressed that the rapper was indeed the victim in the whole situation and that he had no contact with the woman and therefore did not touch her at any time. Fat Joe was questioned briefly in his hotel room but was never detained by...

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Little Brother Go On Tour In Support Of Leftback

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:43:47 EDT

North Carolina duo Little Brother released their fourth and final LP, LeftBack, today. Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh were joined by producers Denaun Porter, Symbolic One, Jbizness, Zo!, and longtime collaborator Khrysis as well fellow Hall of Justus members Chaundon, Darien Brockington, and Trunk North. The group has been a force to be reckoned with since their 2003 debut, The Listening, with producer 9th Wonder at the helm. That album garnered critical acclaim, received nods from hip-hop legends such as DJ Premier and Pete Rock, and landed them on tour alongside The Roots. Little...

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Return Of The Wu And Friends

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:22:22 EST

Since their debut album, 1993's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Wu-Tang has become synonymous with gritty, direct lyrics and beats that draw from classic soul, horn-blasted funk, cinematic curios, and dirty guitar licks (among many others.) With each successive album, the group solidifies their hold on hip-hop, watching over the years as rappers, trends and ephemeral styles come and go and become musical footnotes in the game. As devoted fans clamor and salivate for anything Wu-related, Gold Dust & Nature Sounds are proud to announce the release of Return of the Wu & Friends, produced...

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Lmfao Added To 2010 Black Eyed Peas Tour

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:56:27 EST

Grammy nominated LMFAO will be party rockin' with The Black Eyed Peas in 2010! LMFAO's Redfoo and Sky Blu will join the Peas on the North American leg of their "The E.N.D. World Tour 2010." Produced by AEG Live, the tour will kick off at Philips Arena in Atlanta on February 4, 2010, and conclude on April 11th at GM Place in Vancouver. National ticket on-sale dates begin December 12th. Ticket prices will carry reasonable value and will be accessible to all fans. LMFAO's debut album Party Rock was released this past summer and has sold over 100,000 copies to date. "I'm In Miami...

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Taco Bell Pays For 50 Cent Advertising Campaign

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:59:40 EST

50 Cent and fat-food chain Taco Bell have arrived at an out-of-court agreement, following the chain using 50's name to promote their tacos on their value menu without permission from the rapper. 50 sued Taco Bell for $1 million in damages back in June 2008, after a campaign which offered 50 Cent $10,000 to alter his name from 50 Cent to 79 Cent, 89 Cent or 99 Cent for a single day. The following month, the food chain was sued for using his name and likeness without permission, and for making him the "star of a nationwide campaign" without expressed consent. Both parties finally...

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