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Harlem Rapper Azealia Banks Signs To Universal

Jan 18th, '12  •  by Adam Fleischer  •  5 Comments

The latest New York rapper with an online buzz has inked a major label deal. It was announced today that Harlem bred Azealia Banks has ...

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Drake Takes Shots at Universal on Twitter

Jun 24th, '11  •  by jesse  •  3 Comments

Drake took to Twitter earlier today, responding to Universal’s action against his recently released songs. “Universal needs to stop taking my fucking songs down,” he tweeted. ...

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Nelly Airs Out Frustrations With Label Over Twitter

Nov 29th, '10  •  by jesse  •  16 Comments

This weekend, Nelly expressed his frustrations with his label, Universal Motown Records, for the underwhelming record sales of his latest album, 5.0. According to Nielsen SoundScan, ...

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Young Chris Speaks on New Label Deal, Preps ‘The Reintroduction’ Mixtape

Oct 11th, '10  •  by XXL Staff  •  9 Comments

Earlier this morning (October 11), it was revealed that Young Chris was no longer a free agent. The Young Gunna announced that he signed on ...

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Swizz Beatz Signs With Atlantic

Aug 19th, '10  •  by XXL Staff  •  17 Comments

Swizz Beatz has a new home to help facilitate the release of his next project. The multitasking producer/rapper recently signed a deal with Everest Entertainment ...

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XXcLusive: The Real Rick Ross Talks Lawsuit With Miami Rapper

May 26th, '10  •  by XXL Staff  •  70 Comments

Now that the real “Freeway” Rick Ross, is out of jail he’s ready to reclaim the rights to his name. The infamous L.A.-based drug trafficker is ...

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XXcLusive: Bun B Leaves Asylum for Universal

Feb 26th, '10  •  by XXL Staff  •  31 Comments

Looks like fans are going to have to wait a couple more months for Bun B’s new album Trill O.G. to hit stores. The Southern ...

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Drake Revealed As Universal Motown Artist

Aug 13th, '09  •  by XXL Staff  •  46 Comments

There’s yet another twist in the never-ending storyline of Drake’s label signing. While Drake has been claiming Universal Republic as his recording home in the media, ...

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Drake: “I Don’t Fuck With Motown at All”

Aug 7th, '09  •  by XXL Staff  •  54 Comments

Up-and-coming Toronto rapper Drake has spoken candidly about his upcoming debut, his association with Lil Wayne and newly signed record deal in the upcoming issue ...

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