September 2012
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August 2012
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Ryan Leslie's Album "Les Is More" Release Date...
Ryan Leslie’s upcoming album, which has already faced many-a-delay, will now be dropping a day early.
In an industry where albums are often pushed back, and rarely pushed up, here’s some good news for Ryan Leslie fans.
Leslie’s album Les Is More, was originally scheduled for release on October 23rd, after facing many pushbacks. However, now the album will release a day early,...
Max B's 72-Year Sentence Upheld
Max B’s appeal was denied and will not face parole for at least 20 years.
Max B’s appeal has been denied and he is now facing a lengthy prison sentence. Stemming from his role in a 2006 robbery, which turned deadly, an appeals court has ruled to let the staggering 75-year sentence to stand.
The appeal claimed that the trial was unfair as the Bergen County Superior Court judge tried Max...
E-40 & Too Short Announce "The History Channel"...
E-40 & Too Short’s joint double album will be dropping on November 6th.
E-40 and Too Short are teaming up for a joint project, The History Channel. E-40 decided to reveal the release date last night, via Instagram, while in the studio with his rapping partner.
The double LP will be dropping on November 6th.
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Chris Lighty, CEO Of Violator Records &...
The CEO of Violator Records & Management has passed away suddenly, although not many details are available on his death as of yet.
Twitter is often the fastest news source, although not always reliable. Trending this afternoon was the news of the death of Chris Lighty, who is the CEO Violator Records & Management, which oversees many popular rap stars.
This time though, Twitter’s...
Additional Dates Revealed For Kendrick Lamar's BET...
A more extensive list of tour dates have been revealed for K.Dot’s upcoming headlining tour.
Kendrick Lamar has revealed additional dates for his headlining tour.
He partnered up with BET for their Music Matters tour, and some of these dates were previously revealed, but more have been added, so peep the updated list of stops below (via HHDX).
good kid, m.A.A.d city is scheduled for an...
Lil Wayne's "Dedication 4" Delayed Again? [Update:...
Fans of Lil Wayne will probably have to wait a little more, as there are no signs of “Dedication 4” being released today. [Update: New release date for “Dedication 4” has been revealed.]
Looks like the patience of fans of Lil Wayne is going to be tested again, as it seems Weezy’s much-hyped Dedication 4 mixtape will not be released today as scheduled.
There has been...
Kendrick Lamar Reveals Collaboration With Kid Cudi
While talking to Wild 94.9, Kendrick Lamar reveals he’s already finished a cut for Kid Cudi’s upcoming album, “indicud,” as well he talks on working with Dr. Dre and his dream collabos.
In a recent interview with Wild 94.9, Kendrick and the rest of the Black Hippy crew talk about the West Coast sound and lyricism they’re bringing to the rap game. Kendrick talks on...
Snoop Dogg's Management Company Sued For Over...
Snoop’s management company is being sued for $100,000 by an LA club for breach of contract.
A promotional company that works with Snoop (Lion) is being sued for $100,000 for breach of contract after a nightclub, Exchange LA, paid a deposit to have Snoop perform, and he did not show as he was double-booked.
TMZ reports, Exchange LA is suing Movement Management after paying the management...
Tracklist Revealed For Lupe Fiasco's "Food &...
Peep the tracklist for the Lupe’s album, dropping on September 25th.
Lupe Fiasco’s tracklist for his upcoming album Food & Liquor 2: Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. has been revealed.
The seventeen songs find features from Guy Sebastian, Casey Benjamin, Pooh Bear, Bilah and more. The album hits stores September 25th. Pre-order it here.
1. Ayesha Says (Intro) 2. Strange Fruition...
Slaughterhouse First Week Sales Projections
Slaughterhouse is poised to top the charts in the first week of their sophomore release “welcome to: Our House”.
First week sales projections were released today for lyrical supergroup Slaughterhouse. Yesterday they dropped their second album welcome to: Our House, which is the first on Eminem’s Shady Records. Eminem was heavily involved in the project, having executive...
Cover Art Revealed For Big Sean's "Detroit"...
Big Sean goes with a black & white cover for his upcoming “Detroit” mixtape.
Big Sean has revealed his Detroit mixtape cover.
The tape is dropping on September 5th, peep the art below.
Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Delayed
Kendrick Lamar’s debut LP has been pushed back to October 22nd.
Kendrick Lamar is the latest artist to delay an album this summer/fall. His much anticipated good kid, m.A.A.d city has been pushed back from its original release date of October 2nd to October 22nd.
Fans can take solace in that the delay not long, and some good news was released when it as announced that K-Dot will start...
Lupe Fiasco Afraid Of Youth Imitating Chief Keef
Lupe Fiasco admits he is fearful for the image Chief Keef portrays for Chicago youth.
Lupe Fiasco is open about his distaste for other rapper’s music again, and this time it’s a fellow Chicago rapper. Previously, he has remained quiet about his distaste for another Chi-Town emcee’s “trigger happy” lyrics, but in a recent interview Lupe opened up on how he feels Chief Keef’s lyrics are...
Review: Slaughterhouse's "welcome to: Our House"
Two years in the making, Slaughterhouse finally release their sophomore effort on Shady Aftermath.
Although Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9, Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I all struggled independently for years, in 2008 all of that changed when they collaborated for a song on Budden’s Halfway House album. Thereafter they took the title of said song and made a group out of it. Slaughterhouse even released an...
Eminem Talks On Involvement With "welcome to: Our...
As Slaughterhouse’s debut album just dropped yesterday, they rap group have been talking all about in recent interviews on BET’s 106 & Park and Power 105’s The Breakfast Club.
Slaughterhouse have been making the rounds, promoting their newly released album, welcome to: Our House.
They hit up BET’s 106 & Park, as well as Power 105’s Breakfast Club.
BET got...
First Week Album Sales For Trey Songz & DJ Khaled
Find out the numbers for Trey Songz and DJ Khaled’s albums, both of which dropped last week.
The numbers are in for both Trey Songz & DJ Khaled’s respective album releases from last week.
HDD reports that Songz‘ Chapter V moved 134,600 units, landing him a number one album, as projected.
Khaled’s Cash Money album Kiss The Ring, didn’t nab the second spot as...
Yet Another Chris Brown & Drake Brawl Lawsuit
The Chris Brown and Drake brawl is in the news again as another plaintiff has stepped forward with a lawsuit for being injured at W.i.P.
The brawl heard ‘round the world. Chris Brown and Drake’s melee is in the news again, and to the surprise of no one, another would-be plaintiff is claiming injuries.
A Brooklyn man is the latest to step forward and serve papers for injuries...
Additional Dates Added For 2 Chainz' "Based On A...
2 Chainz has added a bunch of stops on his tour throughout August and September.
2 Chainz has added additional tour dates to his “Based On A T.R.U. Story” Tour.
Check out the stops below.
Cover Art Revealed For Mac Miller & Pharrell's...
The “Pink Slime” EP gets artwork.
We’ve heard two singles from Mac Miller and Pharrell’s collaborative project,Pink Slime, thus far. Both “Glow” and “Onaroll” proved to be bangers, getting fans amped for the project’s release.
Although that’s not quite yet, today we get the cover art for the EP, which Pharrellposted on...
International Tour Dates Revealed For Nicki...
Check out some additional tour dates for Nicki Minaj’s European leg of her “Pink Friday: Reloaded” tour.
Nicki Minaj has revealed her international tour dates continuing on her ”Pink Friday: Reloaded” tour.
After wrapping up the U.S. leg of her tour, she’ll be hitting Europe on October 21st, with shows running through til December 8th.
Her Young Money...
Cover Art Revealed For DJ Drama's "Quality Street...
DJ Drama revealed the cover art for “Quality Street Music”, now set for an October 2nd release.
DJ Drama released the cover art for his upcoming Quality Street Music album on his website today.
Previously he had announced on Twitter that the album was pushed back to September 25th, and now he says the compilation album will drop on October 2nd.
Coming up he has the Lil...
Dr. Dre Is No. 5 "Highest Paid Celebrity"
After a massive deal with HTC, Dr. Dre reaches the number 5 spot on Forbes’ “Highest Paid Celebrities” list.
Forbes released their annual “Highest Paid Celebrities” list and Aftermath Entertainment CEO, Dr. Dre, is the sole hip hop representative.
Dre is always amongst the highest paid men in hip hop with his producing credits and label ownership. After selling...
CMG Entertainment Announces Partnership With Jim...
Jim Jones and CMG Entertainment are teaming up to bring you a “Vampire Life” movie and soundtrack.
A partnership between Jim Jones and CMG Entertainment has been announced, in order to bring fans a “Vampire Life” movie and soundtrack.
The multi-million dollar deal allows Jim Jones to executive produce the soundtrack for the film, in which he will also star, alongside...
Game Reveals Album Name Change Of "F.I.V.E."
Game decides to go a different route for his upcoming album, ditching his original title of “F.I.V.E.” and going for a more spiritual title.
Game has decided to change his forthcoming album’s name, which was originally titled F.I.V.E. (Fear Is Victory’s Evolution).
The new name of the Compton rapper’s LP is Jesus Piece, as Game will focus on believing in God but also...
Lil Wayne Talks About Drake & Chris Brown Fight
After two months Tunechi opens up about the Chris Brown and Drake fight.
For reasons unbeknownst to us all, Drake and Chris Brown’s entouragesbattled it out in a New York nightclub two months ago. Since then a potentialprize fight and an array of lawsuits have ensued. If such a confrontation will again occur is subject to debate. That said, the opinion of an intercessory has arisen; namely, that...
Tracklist Revealed For A$AP Mob's "Lords Never...
Tracklist and features for A$AP Mob’s “Lords Never Worry”.
Earlier today we were given some bad news when A$AP Rocky officially announced his album was being pushed back several weeks, but there is some good news with A$AP Mob’s mixtape scheduled to drop late tonight.
We’ve already seen the cover art, now here’s the tracklist with features that...
The Olympicks Sign to Cash Money/Young Money
Cash Money/Young Money Records have reached a deal to sign producers The Olympicks.
Not worried about on-going legal battles the label has with other producers, Michigan-based production team The Olympicks have inked a deal with Cash Money/Young Money Records.
The talented team of producers features Knoxville, Flawless, BP, and JayFab, and feel comfortable working with the label after already...
Tracklist & Artwork Revealed For Trae Tha Truth's...
Peep the artwork and tracklist for Trae Tha Truth’s upcoming mixtape, hosted by DJ Scream, it has some all-star guest spots.
Grand Hustle’s Trae Tha Truth is gearing up to release a new mixtape this week,Tha Black Print.
Check out the artwork and tracklist for the project below. Extensive features, including R.Kelly, T.I., Young Jeezy, Kirko Bangz and Juicy J. Production from 1500 or...
HNHH Legends: MC Lyte
Legends” is an editorial initiative that will feature trailblazers and icons in hip hop culture. Our goal is to not only pay homage to artists who have impacted rap and rap culture, but to reconnect them to the HNHH community. In this edition, MC Lyte spoke to HNHH about how she got her first start, the challenges she faced while on the come up and fills viewers in on what she’s got...
A$AP Rocky's "LongLiveA$AP" Pushed Back Til...
Those waiting on A$AP Rocky’s first full-length studio album will have to wait a bit longer, the project is now dropping on October 31st.
It seems as though every day we’re hearing of another delayed album within the hip-hop industry, so here’s one more to add to the list.
A$AP Rocky’s debut, LongLiveA$AP , was given a release date of September 11th, but it seems...
Tracklist Revealed For Yelawolf & Travis Barker's...
Yelawolf is teaming up with drummer Travis Barker for an EP. Check out the tracklist below.
Yelawolf & Travis Barker’s joint EP, Pyscho White,is becoming a reality, as today we get the tracklist.
The Extended Play features five songs, with features from Tim Armstrong and other notables among the punk genre. A release date has yet to be announced for the project.
1. Push ‘Em...
Snoop Dogg Speaks On Hip-Hop Accepting Openly Gay...
Snoop Dogg shows his support for Frank Ocean and comments on the changes we’ve been seeing in hip-hop culture, as the hip-hop community becomes more accepting.
Hip-hop is continually changing, and this applies to every part of it: fashion, beats, culture. One aspect which has been dominant in hip-hop culture for awhile, homophobia, also seems to be changing, or perhaps even disappearing.
...
Pusha T Talks "Cruel Summer" Completion And Solo...
Pusha T says “Cruel Summer” is in its “final stages”, and talks about the dark themes in his upcoming solo LP.
After all the album delays, and a hoard of “Cruel Summer, more like Cruel Fall” jokes, it appears that the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album is finally nearing completion. In an interview with MTV, Pusha T talked colorfully about the upcoming album and what fans...
