[Videos] Maffew Ragazino – “Short Yellow Bus Theory”

You know the drill, Ragazino Sr. rips another beat with some clever bars and real talk. More people should do this.
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Swizz Beatz Under Fire For Megaupload

Wait, stop the party presses. According to the NY Post, Swizz Beatz is the monster behind Megaupload. Who knew?! Last month, Universal Records issued cease and desists to have promos featuring their artists removed. Mega returned fire with a lawsuit. Period. A Mega rep told us: “We have never received any word that any artist has [...]
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[News] 50 Cent Apologizes To Interscope Records

UPDATE: Fif apologizes to his label for ranting against them over his song leaks and album delays.
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50 Cent Threatens Label With Mixtape

After the success of The Big 10, Curtis once again took to Twitter and jokingly threatened Interscope to release his new album or he will take matters into his own hands and release more free music. “I got 3,500,000 views in 3 day on hands up. Ok I need a record deal jimmy iovine , call me [...]
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[News] Method Man Working On His Last Album Produced By RZA

Meth is linking back up with the RZArector for his upcoming fifth album.
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Wale & Meek Mill Releasing Mixtape ?

Rozay ain’t the only one dropping free music. Yesterday evening, Wale and Meek Mill posted on their Twitter accounts that they may record a joint mixtape. Double M’s, double trouble. Sidebar: Is Pill no longer MMG?
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Vybz Kartel Escapes From Prison?

Nov 30th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Oh Lawd. Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel (Adidja Palmer) has reportedly escaped from Horizon Adult Remand Centre in Jamaica. He was being held there while being investigated on a murder charge. According to various reports, Vybz and seven other inmates held a guard at gunpoint before making a run for it. One guard reportedly died on the [...]
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Gucci Mane Denied Early Release

Oct 31st

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

He means, home away from home. No official word yet, but according to Waka’s tweet, Gucci’s been released from the big house just less than a month since he checked back in. Stay tuned. UPDATE: Gucci denied reduced time and hit with a lawsuit.
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[Singles] IamSU! f. YG – “Igloo”

Oct 30th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

Cali's IamSU! turns an igloo into something pretty filthy on this one.
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Too $hort & E-40 Working On Album ?

Oct 29th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

At the 7:25 mark of Short Dog’s interview with Pyramidwest, he reveals that a collaborative album with E-40 may be in the works. He says they’ve recorded a gang of songs and with any luck, it will see the light of day in the middle of next year. Hella juiced. [...]
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Saigon Returning To Entourage ?

Oct 26th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Saigon was a guest on The Morning After With Angela Yee today and said following the release of his album Greatest Story Never Told next year, he may reprise his role for the final season of the HBO series, Entourage. Sai appeared on the show during the second season. He also speaks on receiving a [...]
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Saigon Returning To Entourage ?

Oct 26th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Saigon was a guest on The Morning After With Angela Yee today and said following the release of his album Greatest Story Never Told next year, he may reprise his role for the final season of the HBO series, Entourage. Sai appeared on the show during the second season. He also speaks on receiving a [...]
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Jay-Z To Work For Obama ?

Oct 25th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

According to the New York Post, Jay-Z may be asked to push for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. “I can’t believe you’ve finally heard the chatter about him replacing Larry Summers,” Deputy White House Press Secretary William Burton told us. “In all seriousness, keep in mind he was pretty active during the 2008 election, [...]
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Swizz Beatz Designing An Aston Martin ?

Oct 14th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

@astonmartin & therealswizzz is about to put something on the streets you cant deny! Coming soon follow @astonmartin Swizz Beatz posted this picture to his Twitter account yesterday afternoon. From the looks of it, he’s overseeing the design of a new Aston Martin. Eat your heart out Rick Ross. Ha! Previously: Swizz Beatz Speaks On Fashion Ventures [...]
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Waka Flocka & Gucci Mane Album Coming ?

Oct 12th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

No title nor release date yet, but it appears as if Waka and La Flare have joint album on the horizon. You’ve been warned.
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Nelly To Make “Tip Drill” Movie ?

Oct 12th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

In this portion of Nelly’s interview with Vlad TV, the St. Lunatic discusses (for the umpteenth time) his controversial video. At the 4:26 mark, he alludes to taking “Tip Drill” to the silver screen. Now that’ll be a blockbuster!
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Lupe Fiasco Reconciles With Atlantic ?

Oct 7th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Change of heart Lupe? Just a week before the protest outside Atlantic Records, Lupe tweeted a pic with him and Atlantic Records President, Julie Greenwald. Maybe now, he’ll get a release date for Lasers. Victory is sweet. lupe.n.d.
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Nas Pens Letter To Def Jam Execs ?

Oct 7th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Nas allegedly wrote this email to the bigwigs at Def Jam demanding the release of Lost Tapes Vol. 2 this winter. Supposedly, they offered him $200,000 to fund the project. Until we receive confirmation, believe half of what you read after the jump. From: Nas To: LA Reid, Steve Bartels, Steve Gawley, Michael Seltzer, Joseph Borrino, [...]
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50 Cent Serenades Chelsea Handler ?

Oct 4th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Last night, Curtis and Chelsea were spotted at the Blue Nile bar in New Orleans. For the first two minutes in the clip above, Fif takes to the stage with Main Line and recites a track for his new “best friend”. Once you go Black, you don’t go back. tmz [...]
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Dipset & Dr. Dre In The Lab

Oct 1st

Posted by YN over at Rap Radar

Is Aftermath in Capo and the crew’s future? Previously: Dipset Signing With Interscope?
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Wyclef Hospitalized For Exhaustion ?

Sep 27th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Hard work pays off, but too much will kill ya. According to AfaceAFace, Wyclef has been admitted to a New Jersey hospital for stress and fatigue. Let’s hope he makes a full recovery. hhc
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Rick Ross Has A Sex Tape ?

Sep 23rd

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Lord have mercy. It’s hard to tell if this is Rick Ross, but it sure resembles him. The clip is only 3 minutes long, but it shows the alleged rapper getting to first base with an unknown woman. Tia, is that you?! hhnm via thisis50
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L.A. Reid Released From Def Jam ?

Sep 21st

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Time to chuck the deuces? Rumors are circulating today that Def Jam has fired L.A. Reid. For six years, Reid has served as the label’s Chairman after founder Lyor Cohen’s departure. Although he’s had success with artists like The Killers and Justin Bieber, he faced scrutiny for signing acts like Jennifer Lopez and Shyne. Let’s [...]
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Kanye & 50 Cent To Tour Europe ?

Sep 21st

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

DJ Whoo Kid spoke to VIBE on Fif’s Twitter takeover, G-Unit’s recent EMI deal and more. Whoo Kid also mentions that 50 and Ye actually discussed working together—even heading out on tour. But are they actually going to work together? I guess that opened up the doorway—[50 and Kanye] have been talking about working together since a couple months ago—we [...]
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Sizzurp Found During T.I.’s Arrest ?

Sep 17th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

According to TMZ , ecstasy and marijuana weren’t the only things discovered during T.I. and Tiny’s arrest two weeks ago. Reports indicate traces of codeine were found in the Styrofoam cups pictured above. The rapper also tested positive for opiates the day he was arrested. Hey, maybe he had a cold? [...]
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Taylor Swift To Debut Song About Kanye ?

Sep 11th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Although we won’t see Mr. West and Ms. Swift reunite on stage together at the VMAs, Billboard reports that the country singer has written a song dedicated to her Kanye debacle for her October release, Speak Now. After rehearsing the song during rehearsals on Friday, sources believe that Taylor will be premiering the new tune during her performance tomorrow night. [...]
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50 Says Mayweather’s Getting Married ?

Sep 11th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

“Wow just got off the phone with floyd he’s getting married. he ask me to be his best manI’m in shock”— 50 Cent We’re not sure how long 50 was on air with DJ Whoo Kid, but here’s the the last eight minutes and 54 seconds of their conversation. Fif speaks more on his Twitter [...]
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Kanye West Working With G-Unit ?

Sep 8th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

It seems as if 50′s turned over a new leaf. In an interview with 1515, the rapper says that for his next project, he’s willing to work with talented artists—including Kanye West. “I sat with Swizz [Beatz]; I’mma try to get in with him. Don’t even be surprised if you hear me and Kanye, [...]
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Jay-Z Signs Will Smith’s Daughter ?

Sep 8th

Posted by YN over at Rap Radar

Yesterday, a song called “Whip My Hair” by The Fresh Prince’s 9-year-old daughter, Willow made its rounds on the ‘net. I pretty much ignored it. But now, word on the curb is she’s J.Cole’s new labelmate. Geesh! Never saw this one coming. Peep Rihanna Jr.’s new tune below. cheleny [...]
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Rikers Capt. Giving Lil Wayne Special Treatment ?

Sep 8th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

The NY Post reports that a Rikers prison captain is being investigated for giving Dwayne preferential treatment. The correctional is looking into Capt. Latanya Brown, who’s accused of enabling the rapper to remain in his cell and spending extra time with him while other inmates are in the recreation yard. Back in April a prison guard [...]
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