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Articles Archive for June 2012

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[8 Jun 2012 | 2 Comments]
Breaking: Trill Ent. Rapper Lil Phat Shot and Killed

19-year-old rapper Lil Phat (Melvin Vernell III) was found shot and fatally wounded at 6:40 pm on June 7th in Atlanta, GA


Mixtapes »

[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Dj Capcom – G.O.O.D. Vs. YMCMB Mixtape

Listen and download Dj Capcom – G.O.O.D. Vs. YMCMB Mixtape


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[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Nike Air Yeezy II Will Be Available On Nike Store Website

The news many have been waiting for is finally here the Nike Air Yeezy 2 is set to release online! Both colorways are set to drop online at NikeStore.com.


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[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Director Michael Bay Says Fourth ‘Transformers’ Movie In The Works

After directing three successful films, each raking in over $300 million domestically, Michael Bay recently revealed that a fourth Transformers film is in the works.


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[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Snoop Dogg & Yelawolf Join H20 Festival In Dallas

Snoop Dogg and Yelawolf are set to perform in the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, whilst Mana headlines the event.


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[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Lauryn Hill Faces Jail Time Over $1.6 Million Dollar Tax Bill

Rapper Lauryn Hill is facing a one year jail sentence, over unpaid taxes it was announced today (June 7).


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[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Tyga Confirms New YMCMB Album In The Works

In a recent interview backstage at Boston’s JAM’N 94.5 Summer Jam concert, rapper Tyga revealed that YMCMB will be releasing their second album as a group.


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[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Jay-Z Reflects On His Position In Hip-Hop

Jay-Z, the rap mogul spoke to MTV about the success of his career, and his take on his place within Hip-Hop.


News & Politics »

[8 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Rand Paul Endorses Mitt Romney For President

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has endorsed Mitt Romney’s presidential bid, throwing his weight behind the presumptive GOP nominee.


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Meek Mill Announces European Tour

Meek Mill’s taking the show across the Atlantic too. Starting on Independence Day, his 7-stop European Dreamchasers tour kicks off in Netherlands.


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Waka Flocka – Triple F Life Free Album Stream By Warner Bros.

Stream and listen to Waka Flocka’s sophmore album, Triple F Life (stream only)


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Lil Wayne Separates Shoulder While Skateboarding

On the set, the rapper revealed that he suffered a shoulder injury while he was skating on the road, in support of his recently launched Trukfit clothing line.


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Goes Gold

It’s been an up and down couple of days for Nicki Minaj. Today (June 6), though, her album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, has gone gold.


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Legal Fight Over Eminem Royalties Continues

The case that decides exactly how much of Eminem’s digital royalties goes to which of his producers has been resumed in a Californian court this week.


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[7 Jun 2012 | One Comment]
Peter Rosenberg Reacts To Threat From Nicki Minaj’s Boyfriend

The radio presenter has responded to threats made against him on Twitter by Nicki Minaj’s alleged boyfriend.


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
50 Cent Squashes Beef With Oprah, Sets Interview On OWN

After years of making disparaging remarks at Oprah, 50 has made peace with the media mogul. The G-Unit general will make an appearance on Oprah’s Next Chapter.


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Roc-A-Fella Records Co-Founder Sentenced To Prison For Drug Trafficking

One of Jay-Z’s business partners and the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, has been given a 48 month jail sentence.


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Swizz Beatz Raises $1.5Million For Charity

Producer Swizz Beatz helped raise millions of dollars Monday night (June 3) at a fundraiser sponsored by Samsung.


Mixtapes »

[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Lil Wayne – I Am Not A Human Being 2 Mixtape

Listen and download Lil Wayne – I Am Not A Human Being 2 Mixtape


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[7 Jun 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Chevy Woods – Gang Land Official Mixtape By Taylor Gang

Listen and download Chevy Woods – Gang Land Official Mixtape By Taylor Gang