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DJ Drama briefly discussed his collaborator 50 Cent’s health. 50 tweeted that he was in the hospital for a stomach virus, and Drama addressed the news by stating that 50′s health should be fine going forward. “First they wanted to keep it quiet, but he’s not a quiet guy,” Drama said regarding 50. “He should...
Rapper Big K.R.I.T. recruited blues legend B.B. king to appear on the track “Praying Man,” and the Southern rapper says that the song was inspired by his grandmother. K.R.I.T. revealed that she was a huge fan of the legendary guitarist and he wanted King on the track in tribute to her. “That record is probably...
Rapper 50 Cent was hospitalized yesterday (May 16th), reportedly for a stomach virus. 50 tweeted the news during the day, but didn’t provide too many details about his condition. The rapper made it clear that he is doing fine and there will be no delays in his music due to his illness. “I’m in the...
DMX has endured several false starts over the last few years as he’s attempted to restart his once white-hot rap career, but the emcee says that he’s more focused on music than he’s ever been. Professionalism, says X, is the name of the game right now. “It’s a good thing. I wish it was always...
Waka Flocka Flame isn’t interested in participating in any reality shows. The Atlanta rapper criticized reality TV and entertainment blogs for putting forth what he feels is ‘embarrassing’ material. “I don’t be reading no blogs, Mediatakeout.com, none of that. I saw some lame sh*t on there and I ain’t never went back. But I can’t...
Former Death Row Records head Suge Knight claimed in a recent interview that the late Tupac Shakur blasted his former labelmate Dr. Dre after Shakur ‘discovered’ that Dre was gay. The Shakur family, however, is now denying Knight’s story–which paints 2Pac as a homophobe. Knight claims this episode is what led to 2Pac and Dr....
Rapper Shyne has spent the better part of two years living as an Orthodox Jew in Israel, but the former Bad Boy rapper is expected to make his return to the United States soon. He’s been in Israel finishing his parole, and now that that time is done, he’s ready to come home. “We’re working...
With the lineup for the 2012 Rock the Bells Festival being announced, it was revealed that beloved hip hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be reuniting at the popular hip hop festival. The group supposedly called it quits last year, but will take the stage despite the conflicts that led to the quintet ending its 20-year...
Hip hop mogul and Brooklyn Nets minority owner Jay-Z revealed the logo to the NBA franchise earlier this year. While the stark, black-and-white color scheme and unique design drew mixed reviews, Jay recently explained what inspired the team’s new look. The Nets wanted something that was evocative of old subway signs. “It was really a...
Rapper Lil B is dropping hints that he and Young Money superstar have ‘something real big’ planned for the future. The West Coast rhymer says that he and Drizzy could be collaborating on a project, but B wouldn’t elaborate too much on what the duo have been working on. “Yeah, we’re about to do something...
Outkast’s Big Boi has joined his estranged rhyme partner Andre 3000 in downplaying any notion of an Outkast reunion. While the beloved hip hop duo have never ‘officially’ broken up, Big Boi says that fans shouldn’t expect any new Outkast music in the near future. “We’re just really focused on solo projects. I’m working on...
Jay-Z updated fans on the progress of Roc Nation rapper Jay Electronica’s debut album. The labelhead said that he supports Jay’s creativity and allows the artist to operate on his own time–but he also acknowledged that Electronica is prepping some great music. “I love that, I want to support that sort of energy. I want...
BET’s “106 & Park” will be launching a new freestyle segment, adding to the already-popular show’s cache. Dubbed “The BackRoom,” the segment will feature rappers rhyming over exclusively-produced beats. “The BackRoom is the place where freestyle will reign,” said Stephen Hill, president of music programming and specials, BET Networks. “Truth is, we’ve missed having a...
Rapper Rakim has announced that he will be hitting the road for a May Canadian tour, that kicks off on the 17th in Montreal, QC. The tour continues through May 27th when it wraps up it in Vancouver, BC. There will also be stops in Ottawa, Saskatoon and Nelson. Rakim is also slated to appear...
James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond’s trial began this week, with his attorney, Gerald L. Shargel, giving his opening statement and defending his client’s reputation and lambasting the prosecution. Shargel referred to Rosemond as “a perfect scapegoat for accusation.” “James Rosemond never touched a kilo of cocaine,” Mr. Shargel said. “He is not that kingpin that the...
DJ Drama Downplays 50 Cent’s Illness
Big K.R.I.T. Discusses B.B. King
50 Cent Hospitalized
DMX Is Focused On Music
Waka Flocka Blasts Reality TV
2Pac’s Family Denies Suge’s Claims
Shyne Planning Return To U.S.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Rock the Bells Reunion
