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Mac Miller Collaborating With DJ Jazzy Jeff on New Album
Newly-minted XXL Freshman class member Mac Miller has announced that he's collaborating with former Will Smith comrade DJ Jazzy Jeff on a new record. The Pittsburgh-based MC revealed initial details of the full-length project during a red carpet interview at the mtvU Woodie Awards in Austin, Teas on Wednesday (March 16)...
Missy Elliott, Keri Hilson Deny Lesbian Relationship
Missy Elliott and Keri Hilson both made public statements denying they were in a lesbian relationship after being dogged by Internet rumors. Started by a gossip site that claimed exclusive information from "an insider," many other online outlets picked up the rumor and reported that Hilson was seduced by Elliott and "may have even been in love...
Family of Victim in Tru Life Case Calls Sentence Unjust
After recent news that Tru Life, real name Robert Rosado, received an eight-year sentence on the conviction of killing one man and stabbing another, the victim's family has spoken out against the punishment, saying it's far too light.
Rosado acted in cooperation with his brother Marcus, and both apologized to the family of victim Christopher Guerrero...
Killer Mike Claims 50 Cent Stole His Beat
During a hometown performance in Atlanta last night (March 16), rapper Killer Mike made a bold accusation, claiming that 50 Cent stole a beat from him. Before tearing into a version of his track 'Pressure,' Mike stopped the show to set the record straight and remind friends that he doesn't bite beats or steal from other artists...
Tupac Biopic Takes Video Auditions for Lead Role
Do you look like Tupac Shakur, have similar mannerisms and want a future in acting? Well, producers of the long-awaited Tupac biopic might have the role of a lifetime waiting for you. Production on the film is well underway, but now the production company, Morgan Creek, needs to find someone to play the role of the West Coast MC...
Uncle Luke Likely to Become Miami’s Mayor
After a recall vote kicked Miami mayor Carlos Alvarez out of office yesterday, 2 Live Crew leader Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell has become a favorite to win the position in the upcoming election. The once-controversial rapper and label executive has a chance after Norman Braman, a billionaire businessman, orchestrated the first successful recall in the history of Dade County...
Odd Future’s Tyler, the Creator Pranks Rap Blogs
Odd Future leader Tyler, the Creator opened his debut album 'Bastard' by insulting NahRight.com and 2dopeboyz.com--two popular hip-hop MP3 blogs that ignored his pre-hype music when he originally sent it out. Now, he is pranking those influential sites with a crazy advertisement for his debut record 'Goblin,' which is set for a May 10 release via independent label XL Recordings...
Jim Jonsin and Tricky Stewart Make ‘American Idol: Top 12′
A song covered on 'American Idol' is destined to become popular amongst the show's fans, and to satisfy eager viewers, FOX recently partnered with Interscope Records to digitally release anthologies from the competition after each episode airs...
Top Prospect: Mullyman
Forget the police. Mullyman is Baltimore's finest. A veteran MC with roots in the DMV scene (that's DC, Maryland, Virginia), Mullyman has been making some serious national waves with a new mixtape entitled 'Mullyman Vs. The Machine.' The BoomBox got the scoop on his origins, conquering the DMV scene, moving to Atlanta and linking up with DJ Whoo Kid...
Nate Dogg Dead at 41
According to reports, Nate Dogg, real name Nathaniel D. Hale, passed away Tuesday (March 15) at the age of 41. The Long Beach Press Telegram, his local paper, broke the news of the seminal gangster rap crooner's untimely demise with confirmation from family members...