Freddie Gibbs has no beef with Lil B

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterCTE rapper, Freddie Gibbs has made a name for himself as one of hip hop's more outspoken figures. Gibbs recently said the death of terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, may have been a stunt by the government. During the same period of time, Gibbs called out Lil B.Lil B has made a name for himself as one of hip hop's more characteristic rappers. The newcomer

Freddie Gibbs has no beef with Lil B

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterCTE rapper, Freddie Gibbs has made a name for himself as one of hip hop's more outspoken f...

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Jay-Z addresses "Watch the Throne" delays

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterJay-Z and Kanye West grabbed headlines when they announced their own collaboration album. They quickly hit the media with a title, Watch the Throne. While Jay-Z has given Kanye West credit for years, West said it would be the first time the two share the mic as equals.Quickly, the album caught the attention of the hip hop world. Rival rapper, 50 Cent

Jay-Z addresses "Watch the Throne" delays

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterJay-Z and Kanye West grabbed headlines when they announced their own collaboration album. They...

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Sabu prepares "Quarter Party" single

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFocusing back on the music, Sabu is preparing to push his new music to the limit. While he stopped releasing music, Sabu has made it clear he did not stop recording. The rapper has music stored away from ten years ago that sounds relevant today. But, because times have changed, he wants to keep his music current.Sabu has spent the past few months

Sabu prepares "Quarter Party" single

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFocusing back on the music, Sabu is preparing to push his new music to the limit. While he sto...

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Joe Budden denies "Monster" title for Slaughterhouse album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterMuch speculation has surrounded Slaughterhouse since their inception. A number of the hottest rappers in the game united to put together a supergroup. Joe Budden, a rapper known for his issues with 50 Cent, was a part of the group. Eminem still signed the group to Shady Records.From who was going to be in the group to what label they were going to

Joe Budden denies "Monster" title for Slaughterhouse album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterMuch speculation has surrounded Slaughterhouse since their inception. A number of the hottest ...

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Nas wants Raekwon on Next Album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter his album with Damian Marley, Nas is preparing to return to his solo career. The Queens rapper last released an album in 2008 amid controversy. Nas had wanted to name his album Nigger, but his label refused to release the album under that title. Instead, Nas ended up leaving his album without a title.The album was met with mildly positive

Nas wants Raekwon on Next Album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter his album with Damian Marley, Nas is preparing to return to his solo career. The Queens ...

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Lil' Kim revisits Nicki Minaj feud via Twitter

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, several websites reported the feud between femcees Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj was over. Both women were said to have met in private and ended their feud. This truce supposedly took place during Nicki's tour stop in Chicago.Less than 24 hours after the story was reported, Nicki Minaj released another Lil' Kim diss. This comes in addition to

Lil' Kim revisits Nicki Minaj feud via Twitter

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, several websites reported the feud between femcees Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj wa...

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Diggy Simmons provides Summer Threat

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast year, Diggy Simmons turned heads when he was signed to a lucrative recording deal by Atlantic Records. Not many people knew of his rap ambitions, only his interest in clothing and skateboarding. It was well-known that JoJo Simmons was interested in making music.Diggy Simmons released a video right before the summer of 2010 and it received play on

Diggy Simmons provides Summer Threat

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast year, Diggy Simmons turned heads when he was signed to a lucrative recording deal by Atla...

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Jay-Z and Kanye West recruit Bangladesh for "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterJay-Z and Kanye West grabbed headlines at the beginning of the year, when they announced their collaboration album. The album was named Watch the Throne and marked the first time Kanye West would record with Jay-Z as his equal.Only days after announcing the album, a single was released from the album. Early in 2011, "H.A.M." was released and received

Jay-Z and Kanye West recruit Bangladesh for "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterJay-Z and Kanye West grabbed headlines at the beginning of the year, when they announced their...

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Lloyd Banks feels Game/Young Buck reunion is Impossible

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2004, G-Unit had taken over the radio waves, not just as a group, but as a record label. 50 Cent's songs from his debut album were still receiving radio play. Meanwhile, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck were posting hits.The Game was intended to be the next artist from G-Unit introduced to the world. Originally, The Game was the protege` of Dr. Dre. But,

Lloyd Banks feels Game/Young Buck reunion is Impossible

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2004, G-Unit had taken over the radio waves, not just as a group, but as a record label. 50...

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Big Sean almost signed with Shady Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore meeting Kanye West, Big Sean was a street rapper and often battle rapped. Big Sean had entered a rap battle contest and the grand prize was a deal with Shady Records. Along the way, Sean's popularity grew and a radio station began supporting him.Through this radio station, Big Sean was able to meet Kanye West. In this span of time, West decided

Big Sean almost signed with Shady Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore meeting Kanye West, Big Sean was a street rapper and often battle rapped. Big Sean had ...

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Freddie Gibbs talks Young Jeezy collaboration, "Stripes"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, Freddie Gibbs signed with Young Jeezy's label, Corporate Thugz Entertainment. In the time since then, Gibbs has been putting together new music. At the same time, Jeezy has been working on finally releasing his long-awaited album.Recently, a song called "Stripes" by the two rappers was leaked to the internet. For the most part, the song

Freddie Gibbs talks Young Jeezy collaboration, "Stripes"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, Freddie Gibbs signed with Young Jeezy's label, Corporate Thugz Entertainment. ...

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Dr. Dre and Eminem prepare New Single

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor the first time in over a decade, Dr. Dre has songs playing on the radio. Years have passed since Dr. Dre has done anything more than a guest appearance. But, with Detox being delayed for so many years, Dr. Dre decided to get the album out of the way.Last fall, Dr. Dre got his feet wet with his "Kush" single. The song featured Snoop Dogg and Akon.

Dr. Dre and Eminem prepare New Single

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor the first time in over a decade, Dr. Dre has songs playing on the radio. Years have passed...

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Lupe Fiasco hates the Internet

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecord labels have been helped and hurt by the internet with the new technology. But, for artists, it has been an easy way to connect with the rest of the world. Such sites as ReverbNation have helped many rappers and singers build international buzz.But, for established artists, the internet can hurt more than it helps because they are known. Several

Lupe Fiasco hates the Internet

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecord labels have been helped and hurt by the internet with the new technology. But, for arti...

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Ghostface Killah helps inspire New Beer

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterA new beer from Colorado has dubbed itself the "Ghostface Killah" beer. The beer is made by a company named Twisted Pine. Already, the beer has been nicknamed as the hottest beer this side of hell.A representive from Twisted Pine said they reached out to Ghostface about being a part of the promotion. However, they were not able to get in contact with

Ghostface Killah helps inspire New Beer

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterA new beer from Colorado has dubbed itself the "Ghostface Killah" beer. The beer is ...

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Freddie Gibbs questions Bin Laden's death

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhile most of America was getting ready for bed last night, the military and the CIA were on the cusp of something major. For well over twenty years, Osama Bin Laden has been a threat to the well-being of the American people. Ten years ago, on September 11, 2001, he led an attack that killed 3,000 people.For the past ten years, the United States has

Freddie Gibbs questions Bin Laden's death

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhile most of America was getting ready for bed last night, the military and the CIA were on t...

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Bow Wow still considering Retirement

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2009, Bow Wow announced his New Jack City, Part II album would be his final release. Having been in the game for nine years, he felt it was time to move on. Bow Wow said he was going to refocus his energy on his budding acting career.Less than six months following his "retirement," Bow Wow signed with Cash Money Records. For years, Bow Wow had been

Bow Wow still considering Retirement

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2009, Bow Wow announced his New Jack City, Part II album would be his final release. Having...

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Birdman denies Soulja Boy/Cash Money rumors

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor a little over a week, Soulja Boy has been talking about his label situation. In 2007, he signed with Interscope Records and released his debut album. Initially, things were going great with his digital sales. But, the years since his first two albums have Soulja looking for a new home.Soulja Boy said he has held meetings with Cash Money Records

Birdman denies Soulja Boy/Cash Money rumors

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor a little over a week, Soulja Boy has been talking about his label situation. In 2007, he s...

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Wiz Khalifa deads Kanye West beef rumors

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, there were rumors Wiz Khalifa almost rolled up on Kanye West. Wiz Khalifa has been dating West's ex, Amber Rose, for nearly six months. When the two first hooked up, it seemed like a publicity stunt, but the two appear to be in love.Last week, Kanye West performed at the Coachella Festival in Los Angeles and made a disparging remark. Rose

Wiz Khalifa deads Kanye West beef rumors

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, there were rumors Wiz Khalifa almost rolled up on Kanye West. Wiz Khalifa has been d...

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Lil Wayne plays Bangladesh again

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThree years ago, Lil Wayne made the rap game his court. His triple platinum album, Tha Carter III dominated 2008. Wayne cranked out four hits from the album, "Lollipop," "A Milli," "Got Money," and "Mrs. Officer." The second single, "A Milli," was produced by Bangladesh, putting him on the map.While the song did wonders for his career, Bangladesh said

Lil Wayne plays Bangladesh again

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThree years ago, Lil Wayne made the rap game his court. His triple platinum album, Tha Carter ...

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Ja Rule is officially done with 50 Cent feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor over a decade, Ja Rule and 50 Cent have been trading disses through the media. It is still unclear exactly how their feud began, but it has been violent, at times. 50 Cent has often said there is no way this feud can end. Ja Rule says it is already over.Ja Rule has gone out of his way numerous times in order to end the feud. Each time, he has been

Ja Rule is officially done with 50 Cent feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor over a decade, Ja Rule and 50 Cent have been trading disses through the media. It is still...

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