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Yelawolf Walks Off Stage At LSU Concert After Told He Could Not Curse
Reports indicate that Tyga did not have the only controversial college concert this past weekend. Yelawolf reportedly broke a contract at Louisiana State University.
Lauryn Hill Claims Threats On Family Caused Her To Miss Tax Payments
Documents in Lauryn Hill's tax trial reportedly reveal that threats against her and her family caused the Fugees superstar to go further into recluse, and miss three years of filing income taxes.
Ugly Heroes (Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent & Red Pill) Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Mello Music Group's latest chemistry experiment features producer Apollo Brown with Michigan DXnext alum Red Pill and Chicago's Verbal Kent.
Logic Signs To Def Jam Records, No I.D. To Executive Produce Debut Album
The Baltimore, Maryland emcee who's been previously featured in DXnext and will appear on XXL's "2013 Freshmen Class," just joined Def Jam.
Lil Scrappy's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Paychecks Reportedly Garnished
Lil Scrappy's financial woes are reportedly creeping up again, as a booking agency is said to be collecting his VH1 checks before he gets them.
Copywrite "Carbon Copy's Phony Art Pub Scam" Stream
Copywrite felt a strong connection to the 1967 album from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and made a free one for his fans.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 4/8/2013
Jay-Z creates his own press conference with "Open Letter." Kid Cudi's "Indicud" highlight drove clicks, as did new glimpses at albums from Pusha T, Talib Kweli and Big Sean.
Rick Ross Responds To Reebok, Releases Formal Apology Statement
Rick Ross says that his "U.O.E.N.O." lyrics did not reflect his "true heart." He wishes Reebok Classics success moving forward.
Protest Group UltraViolet Praises Reebok For Dropping Rick Ross
The group that led protests last week outside of a Reebok store in Manhattan applauds the brand for yesterday's decision to sever ties with Rick Ross.
Slim Thug & Earl Sweatshirt Criticize Reebok For Dropping Rick Ross
Slim Thug & Earl Sweatshirt say that Reebok's reasons for dropping Rick Ross negate why they would ever partner with him in the first place.
Gucci Mane's Bond Set For $75,000
UPDATE #2: Gucci Mane hopes to post bond this week, but he will have to be transferred due to an unrelated probation in a nearby county.
Young Scooter Arrested For Parole Violation
Reports emerge that Atlanta, Georgia Brick Squad 1017 affiliate Young Scooter was arrested earlier this week while out driving.
Rick Ross Dropped By Reebok, Over Perceived Rape Lyric
Following the lyrics of "U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain't Even Know It)," Reebok says that Rick Ross fails to meet the standards and values their brand demands in a partner.
Homeboy Sandman "Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent" Release Date, Tracklist & Cover Art
Homeboy Sandman pays his respects to Hip Hop's Godfather Kool Herc with a new EP chock fulla samples and 1970s B-Boy bravado.
Wu-Tang Clan Announces Sixth Album, "A Better Tomorrow"
This summer promises to see the first true Wu-Tang Clan album in six years.
Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Others On HOT 97 Summer Jam Festival Village Bill
Kid Ink, A$AP Ferg, Troy Ave, Smoke DZA, Vinnie Cha$e, Bodegam Bamz and Radamiz will share the stage in the first wave of performers announced for HOT 97's 20th anniversary Summer Jam.
RiFF RaFF To Appear As "Jamie Franko" On "One Life To Live" Soap Opera
As part of the "One Life To Live" move to Hulu, RiFF RaFF guest-stars with perhaps a tongue-in-cheek response to "Spring Breakers."
Fabolous "Loso's Way 2: Rise To Power" Release Date
Summer just heated up, as Fabolous says "Loso's Way 2: Rise To Power" will feature Rick Ross, Young Jeezy and Chris Brown.
Chris Brown's Bodyguard Sues Drake & W.i.P. Nightclub After Injuries
Following Tony Parker's $20 million lawsuit, Patrick Strickland sues Drake and W.i.P. for causing "severe and disfiguring" injuries to the face, eyes and head after throwing a bottle.
Nas Invests Six-Figure Sum In Mass Appeal Magazine
Nas is now in the print and digital publishing game, buying a stake in veteran magazine that first put him and Large Professor on the same cover.
Blu, TiRon & Ayomari Announce Additional Concert Dates
UPDATE: Three new dates, along with Nemo Achida have been added to the tour.
