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Lauryn Hill Facing Eviction In New Jersey Residence
After four years of occupancy, Lauryn Hill reportedly defaulted on rent last month, causing her landlord to file an eviction lawsuit against the Fugees co-founder.
Black Hippy To Cover Next Issue Of RESPECT Magazine
Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q are the cover of the next issue of RESPECT.
French Montana Says He & Miley Cyrus Bonded Over Weed, Confirms Collaboration
French Montana meet "Hannah Montana," as the leader of the Coke Boys breaks down his friendship with Miley Cyrus.
Black Milk "Synth Or Soul" Album Stream
UPDATE: Black Milk has a new collaboration coming for Record Store Day, "Synth Or Soul." Check the preview two days early.
Maybach Music Group Announces Young Sav As Label Vice President
Rick Ross hires one of the minds and grinds behind the recent success at Def Jam Records for his own Maybach Music Group imprint.
Mac Miller's "Donald Trump" Certified Platinum
A 2011 song not even included on a retail album sells 1,000,000 for Pittsburgh's Mac Miller.
President Obama Disassociates From Jay-Z & Beyonce's Trip To Cuba
On "The Today Show," President Obama says he had no advance knowledge of Jay-Z and Beyonce's trip to Cuba.
Rick Ross Estimated To Lose Up To $5 Million In Reebok Deal Fallout
Sources tell TMZ that after the dust settles, Rick Ross stands to lose between $3.5 and $5 million for his "U.O.E.N.O" lyrics.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/14/2013
Without a "Rack City" in "Hotel California's" arsenal, Tyga still holds steady on his selling-power. And Eminem's "Curtain Call" greatest hits compilation still sells better than most 2013 releases.
Illogic & Blockhead "Capture The Sun" Full Album Stream
UPDATE: Slug, Blueprint and Abstract Rude will support the full-length collaboration between respected vets Illogic and Blockhead.
Tyga Claims He Has Never Received A Royalty Check From Cash Money Records
After three albums with Cash Money Records, Tyga told Power 105's The Breakfast Club that all he received was a signing bonus.
Raider Klan, Cam'ron, Pete Rock To Perform At Boiler Room Live Stream Events
SpaceGhostPurrp's Raider Klan will perform in Los Angeles on April 17, while Cam'ron, Pete Rock, Kenny Dope and Solange bring it on April 25 in New York.
MFSB Member Vince Montana, Jr. Passes Away, Leaves Hip Hop Legacy
Percussionist Vince Montana, Jr. helped craft "The Sound Of Philadelphia," but also provided sample sources for Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Big K.R.I.T and Freestyle Fellowship.
SpaceGhostPurrp's Mother Reportedly Recorded With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
With some leading questions by Narduar, SpaceGhostPurrp says he is aware that his mother worked with the Mo' Thugs family.
Too Short Reveals That Former Partner Freddy B Is Now A Church Leader
Fans of Too Short's early recordings may be interested to learn that Freddy B went from sellin' tapes out of the trunk to speaking from the pulpit.
Logic & Visionary Music Group Announce "Welcome To Forever" Tour Dates
Castro, Quest and Skizzy Mars are joining Logic and VMG's May-June nationwide Welcome To Forever Tour.
Slaine Postpones "The Boston Project" Video Release In Wake Of Bombings
With his album "The Boston Project" releasing physical copies today, Slaine delays a video showing the city's happy times to properly honor yesterday's tragedy and those mourning.
French Montana "Excuse My French" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE: There are more features than initially reported on French Montana's "Excuse My French" debut. They include Scarface, Birdman, Max B, Drake, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, along with Rick Ross.
Slaine Reacts To Boston Marathon Explosions, Reveals His Family Was Near
UPDATE: La Coka Nostra's Slaine reveals that his 4 year-old son and the boy's mother were in close proximity to today's explosions. He urges locals to stay away from landmarks and take precautions.
Chief Keef Currently Recording With Kanye West
Over a year after "I Don't Like Remix," Kanye West and Chief Keef are linking again, an ocean away from Chicago.
Snoop Lion & Artist IZA To Appear On New Theme Song To "One Life To Live"
Snoop Lion and his latest musical protege IZA have will have a heavy hand in the famed soap opera's new life on Hulu.
