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Rap Genius Partners With Universal Music Publishing Group
Last year, Rap Genius was in hot water after the site was accused of not having the appropriate licenses to legally publish song lyrics on their site. Now, the database has partnered with Universal Music Publishing Group.
By agreeing on terms with Universal and joining forces with Sony in November, Rap Genius has licensing rights to use lyrics from both of the world's top two publishing groups...
Multiple Pro Era Projects Are On The Way
Pro Era invaded MTV Rap Fix and dropped some huge news. 2013 XXL Freshmen Joey Bada$$ is almost done. "I'll say I'm like 60 percent done, 70 percent; somewhere around there," Joey said "I definitely got my full concept together. I got my lead joints, I got basically my whole method down and how I'm gonna put forth...
Big Boi Confirms New Solo Album
Earlier this week, we reported Big Boi and Andre 3000 may release solo projects in 2014. Big Boi has confirmed the news, telling REVOLT he is in the midst of prepping his third studio album, which would be a follow-up to his critically acclaimed Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors LP.
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Kanye West Wrote A T-Pain Diss Record
Kanye West invited T-Pain to Hawaii to help contribute to 808s & Heartbreaks. According to the "Up Down" singer, he tells Vlad TV he's scarred for life from a nightmare experience that occurred during the album's infamous studio sessions. Wh...
LHHNY Stars Peter Gunz And Amina Spotted At Medicaid Office
Reality shows must not provide health insurance, considering Love & Hip-Hop NYC stars Peter Gunz and Amina Buddafly were spotted by a fan at a local Medicaid office.
The fan posted a candid picture of the couple on his Instagram page, and now the flick has gone viral in the social media realm, leading to a plethora of Twitter trolling for the lovebirds.
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Joan Rivers Calls Kanye’s Daughter Ugly
80-year-old comedian Joan Rivers recently called baby North West ugly and "in need of a waxing."
The E! Fashion Police host was inspired to rip the toddler after the Kardashian clan entered the network's offices with Nori.
"That baby is ugly… I’ve never seen a six-month-old so desperately in need of a waxing," the jokester declared at her most recent stand-up routine.
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Eminem And D12 Are Making Music Again
According to a former collaborator, Eminem has reunited with D12 and already has three tracks done with the group.
In an article with a local publication, Detroit producer and co-owner of the city's legendary F.B.T. studio, Mark Bass, claims Slim Shady and the Dirty Dozen are among the clients who have booked the space to record in recent history...
Saigon Feels President Obama Hasn’t Changed Anything
Saigon is the latest rapper to critique President Barack Obama's tenure as head of state. In an interview with VLADTV, the NY-based rapper speaks on the lack of Obama's infamous campaign slogan: "Because Obama came in with the whole 'change...
Mister Cee Opens Up About Sexual Preference
It's been a long two years for Hot 97's Mister Cee, accounting for the numerous times he's been linked to engaging in sexual relations with transexual prostitutes. In a lengthy profile with GQ, the legendary DJ finally elaborates on his sexual preference, telling his own story on both when and why the encounters started happening, while also explaining the reasoning behind his denial through the
Arrest Warrant Issued For Suge Knight After He Skips Court
TMZ reports a judge has filed a bench warrant for Suge Knight's arrest following the convict failing to appear at his scheduled court hearing stemming from a September incident.
Ironically, Suge's latest no-show at court was a mandatory rescheduled meeting due to him also not showing up for the previous agreed date. Fed...
Will Smith Will Be The First Guest Of Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show
On February 17th, Jimmy Fallon will be taking over Jay Leno's chair as the host for NBC's Tonight Show, and Will Smith will be the first ever guest under both Fallon's tenure and the program's new NYC set.
We expect the interview to Focus on Smith's upcoming Warner Bros...
Kendrick Lamar And Eminem Cover Alternate ESPN Magazine Covers
Earlier today, we revealed Nicki Minaj and Kobe Bryant were the faces of the upcoming ESPN Magazine music issue. Now, another leak has surfaced that features alternative covers starring both Kendrick Lamar and Chris Paul and also Eminem and Calvin Johnson...