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Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 1/23/2011
A 2009 Wiz Khalifa street album pops back up on the Top 200, while B.o.B. crosses 500,000, Lil Wayne crosses 700,000 and Kid Cudi shoots past 350,000 units sold.
Game Features KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane & Doug E. Fresh On "Purp & Patron"
The Compton O.G. professes his deep love of 1980s Hip Hop on yesterday's sneak attack double-mixtape, but does he fuel the Jay-Z back-and-forth with some remarks about Beyonce?
Jeezy's U.S.D.A. Readies "The Afterparty," Blood Raw Replaced By New Members
New details emerge in Jeezy's side-project, as Slick Pulla remains in the group, but three new faces close with Jeezy are officially knighted.
Drake To Co-Star In New Al Pacino Film, "Arbitrage"
The Young Money superstar returns to the acting craft this spring.
Beastie Boys' Inspiration, Paul's Boutique Burns Down
Lower Manhattan's site of the Beasties' classic 1989 album burned to the ground on Thursday.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 1/16/2011
B.o.B. and Bruno Mars both make Atlantic Records' new roster proud with 500,000-mark postings, as Houston, Texas' Lecrae is making history for Christian Rap.
2 Live Crew's Luke Entertains Possibility Of Running For Mayor of Miami
Luther "Luke" Campbell has gone from "Banned in the USA" to a potential politician.
Four Men Charged With The Murder Of Bassist For Lauryn Hill & The Coup
A tragic murder last year now has four charged suspects.
Diddy Recording An Entire Album With Techno/House Deejay Guy Gerber
The Black Eyed Peas and 50 Cent aren't the only artists looking to Europe for that beat, and "Last Train To Paris" collaborator Gerber says he's got a full album with the Bad Boy mogul.
Eminem Confirms Signing Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf To Shady Records
After months of back-and-forth speculation, Interscope announces the deal is done. Besides statements, lips will likely remain sealed for a March "XXL" cover-story.
Wells Fargo Banks Seeks To Foreclose Young Buck's BMW SUV
After reportedly going over $5,000 in debt on payments, the Tennessee branch of the bank wants to take Buck's truck.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 1/9/2011
Nicki Minaj very nearly gets her #1 on the charts, Lloyd Banks continues to hold on, as Bruno Mars bounces back for gold.
Wiz Khalifa and Joell Ortiz Announce Midwest Tour Dates
Two of Hip Hop's brightest make stops in Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee and Peoria, starting Thursday.
SRC Records Signs Three-Year Extension With Universal, Signs Ray J
A deal that potentially affects Wu-Tang Clan and Asher Roth alike took place this week, as Steve Rifkind's SRC stays with the Universal Music Group.
Olivia, Somaya Reece, Others Appear In Vh1's "Love & Hip-Hop" Mini-Series
Vh1's "celebreality" now focuses on a former G-Unit singer, a hopeful songstress, and two ladyfriends to two top New York emcees.
Kanye West Entourage Accused Of Attacking Photographer At 2008 Party
Almost three years later, Michael Vazquez files a suit in court, naming Kanye West and his employees for causing injuries.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 1/2/2011
Nearly all Rap albums climb on the charts, including big gains from Kanye West and Diddy, with Lloyd Banks returning to the Top 200.
Gucci Mane Checks Into Mental Facility, Claims Mental Incompetency
UPDATE: Gucci Mane checks into a mental institution after entering a plea of mental incompetency for his recent legal issues.
Skillz Confirms Writing Material For Willow Smith's Album
Not only Soulja Boy is crankin' hits for Will Smith's daughter, as Virginia's own writes for father and daughter.
Game & Ras Kass Fight In Club, Over Three Years After Beef Started
Over three years after round 1, round 2 happens, and a picture might soon reveal who came out on top.
Kanye West Says That His And Jay-Z's "Watch The Throne" Will Come In One Week
At New Year's Eve in Las Vegas, 'Ye and Jay appear to say that their collaborative project could be here in early January.
