Mid-West

Snoop Dogg On Touring W/ Comedian Mike Epps, "I Had To Find Somebody I Could Match"

March 18, 2010 5:50 PM

West Coast rap veteran Snoop Dogg has explained why he decided to team-up with comedian Mike Epps for their upcoming Imagine That Tour.

Continue reading Snoop Dogg On Touring W/ Comedian Mike Epps, "I Had To Find Somebody I Could Match".

Lupe Fiasco Explains Not Wanting Jay-Z's Fame, "You're A Fool Trying To Chase That Success Down"

March 12, 2010 10:30 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has explained his recent comments about not wanting to reach Jay-Z's level of fame.

Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Explains Not Wanting Jay-Z's Fame, "You're A Fool Trying To Chase That Success Down".

Lupe Fiasco On Conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro, "It Was One Of Them 'Karate Kid' Moments"

March 11, 2010 12:20 PM

With the documentary about his historic climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro airing next weekend, rapper Lupe Fiasco detailed how he incorporated certain martial arts practices to complete the climb.

Continue reading Lupe Fiasco On Conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro, "It Was One Of Them 'Karate Kid' Moments".

Common Working On New TV Pilot, "[It] Deals W/ Wrongly Accused Convicts"

March 10, 2010 5:50 PM

Rapper/Actor Common has announced plans to begin work on an television pilot that focuses on the lives of wrongly accused convicts.

Continue reading Common Working On New TV Pilot, "[It] Deals W/ Wrongly Accused Convicts".

Royce Da 5'9 Denies Dissing Drake W/ "Over" Freestyle [Audio]

March 8, 2010 12:40 PM

Slaughterhouse's Royce Da 5'9 has denied dissing Drake after making questionable reference to the young rapper at the end of his new "Over" freestyle.

Continue reading Royce Da 5'9 Denies Dissing Drake W/ "Over" Freestyle [Audio].

Rhymefest Has Advice For Charles Hamilton, "He's Gotta Find Happiness & Stop Punishing Himself" [Audio]

March 8, 2010 11:20 AM

As Charles Hamilton tries to slip back into the hip-hop spotlight, SOHH reached out to his past rival, Rhymefest, to see if the two rappers are still at odds.

Continue reading Rhymefest Has Advice For Charles Hamilton, "He's Gotta Find Happiness & Stop Punishing Himself" [Audio].

Kid Cudi Addresses Leaked Snoop Dogg Collabo, "If You Can Find It Rock Out"

March 8, 2010 10:15 AM

Rapper Kid Cudi has addressed a recently leaked collaboration with Snoop Dogg and said he is not responsible for the track illegally being released.

Continue reading Kid Cudi Addresses Leaked Snoop Dogg Collabo, "If You Can Find It Rock Out".

J-Kwon Denies Disappearance Publicity Stunt, "I'm Not Trying To Promote Anything"

March 6, 2010 10:34 PM

Mid-West rapper J-Kwon has denied reports of being missing and said he was never part of an underlying publicity stunt to generate interest in his career.

Continue reading J-Kwon Denies Disappearance Publicity Stunt, "I'm Not Trying To Promote Anything" .

Bow Wow Doubles Up For Post Retirement Album, "Why Not Kill 2 Birds In 1 Stone?"

March 5, 2010 4:50 PM

Cash Money Records' Bow Wow has announced plans to begin work on his post-retirement album and offer fans a double disc feature.

Continue reading Bow Wow Doubles Up For Post Retirement Album, "Why Not Kill 2 Birds In 1 Stone?".

Kanye West Falls In Love W/ Taraji P. Henson On Upcoming "Cleveland Show" Appearance

March 5, 2010 4:15 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West will get animated with actress Taraji P. Henson an upcoming "Cleveland Show" television episode.

Continue reading Kanye West Falls In Love W/ Taraji P. Henson On Upcoming "Cleveland Show" Appearance.

Bizarre Says New D12 Album Is On Deck, "In The Studio W/ Marshall"

March 5, 2010 10:30 AM

D12's Bizarre has announced that he and Eminem are currently working on a new D12 album and they expect to release the project "soon."

Continue reading Bizarre Says New D12 Album Is On Deck, "In The Studio W/ Marshall".

UPDATE: Missing Rapper J-Kwon Located, Apologizes To Friends & Concerned Fans

March 4, 2010 6:00 PM

Rapper J-Kwon has reportedly been discovered after reports this week claimed he had been missing for more than a month.

Continue reading UPDATE: Missing Rapper J-Kwon Located, Apologizes To Friends & Concerned Fans.

Rhymefest On Internet Disses, "Why Does My Existence Disgust This Person?" [Audio]

March 4, 2010 12:45 PM

SOHH reached out to Rhymefest to find out how he handles receiving negative feedback from music fans on social networks like Twitter and MySpace.

Continue reading Rhymefest On Internet Disses, "Why Does My Existence Disgust This Person?" [Audio].

Bow Wow Takes On The Political System, "They Want Us To Be Dumb & Not Want Us To Know What's Going On"

March 3, 2010 5:40 PM

Rapper Bow Wow has resorted to speaking on his political views by using Twitter as a means to address his problems with the government.

Continue reading Bow Wow Takes On The Political System, "They Want Us To Be Dumb & Not Want Us To Know What's Going On".

Sade Cherishes The Top, Black Eyed Peas Hold Down No. 4 & Lil Wayne Falls From Top 5

March 3, 2010 12:50 PM

In this week's Sales Wrap, Sade remains ahead of her competition, The Black Eyed Peas move down to No. 4 and Lil Wayne finds himself outside of the Top 5.

Continue reading Sade Cherishes The Top, Black Eyed Peas Hold Down No. 4 & Lil Wayne Falls From Top 5.

Nicki Minaj Wants G.O.O.D. Music On Young Money Debut, "I'm Probably Going To Work W/ Kanye West"

March 3, 2010 11:00 AM

Young Money's Nicki Minaj has said she would like Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West to contribute to her upcoming debut album.

Continue reading Nicki Minaj Wants G.O.O.D. Music On Young Money Debut, "I'm Probably Going To Work W/ Kanye West".

St. Louis Rapper J-Kwon Reported Missing, Label Pleads For Help Locating Him

March 3, 2010 7:48 AM

J-Kwon, best known for his 2004 hit "Tipsy," has reportedly gone missing and his record label, Gracie Productions has asked the public for help in locating him.

Continue reading St. Louis Rapper J-Kwon Reported Missing, Label Pleads For Help Locating Him.

Kanye West Gets Personal W/ New Blog Posting, "I Never Feel Like I'm Not The Underdog"

March 2, 2010 10:53 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has wasted no time in using his new website to express his personal feelings and speak on the passing of past leaders including pop star Michael Jackson and activist Malcolm X.

Continue reading Kanye West Gets Personal W/ New Blog Posting, "I Never Feel Like I'm Not The Underdog".

Kid Cudi Avoids Celebrity Status, "I Never Tried To Make Myself Seem Larger Than Life"

February 26, 2010 1:40 PM

Rapper Kid Cudi has tackled the issue of maintaining a celebrity status and why despite his recent work alongside rap stars like Jay-Z and Kanye West, he does not feel the need to flaunt his fame.

Continue reading Kid Cudi Avoids Celebrity Status, "I Never Tried To Make Myself Seem Larger Than Life".

JBar On Soulja Boy Wearing Yung Berg's Chain, "We Ain't Robbed That Dude" [Audio]

February 26, 2010 10:30 AM

After the recent circulation of pictures showing Soulja Boy Tell Em wearing Yung Berg's iconic Transformers chain, SOHH spoke with the teenage rapper's associate, JBar, to find out the real story.

Continue reading JBar On Soulja Boy Wearing Yung Berg's Chain, "We Ain't Robbed That Dude" [Audio].

Lupe Fiasco Ducks From Jay-Z's Fame, "I Don't Want To Be Worth $400 Million"

February 25, 2010 5:55 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has opened up about his rap image and explained why he does not strive to achieve the same fame as Jay-Z.

Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Ducks From Jay-Z's Fame, "I Don't Want To Be Worth $400 Million".

Cassidy Undresses Amber Rose Dating Rumors, "She Probably Got A Situation With Kanye" [Video]

February 25, 2010 2:20 PM

Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has addressed past rumors of being sexually involved with model Amber Rose while she was dating fellow emcee Kanye West.

Continue reading Cassidy Undresses Amber Rose Dating Rumors, "She Probably Got A Situation With Kanye" [Video].

Kanye West Launches New Blog W/ Semi-Nude Amber Rose

February 24, 2010 5:35 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has finally launched his new website, www.kanyewest.com, with a post of his model girlfriend, Amber Rose.

Continue reading Kanye West Launches New Blog W/ Semi-Nude Amber Rose.

Sade Marches Atop The Competition, Black Eyed Peas End Up In Top 5 & Freeway Invades The Charts

February 24, 2010 1:50 PM

In this week's Sales Wrap, Sade continues her march atop the competition, The Black Eyed Peas see no end at No. 3 and Freeway makes his return to the charts.

Continue reading Sade Marches Atop The Competition, Black Eyed Peas End Up In Top 5 & Freeway Invades The Charts.

Unreleased Kanye West 2002 Interview Revealed, "You Might Always See Me In Some Next Sh*t" [Video]

February 24, 2010 12:50 PM

Kanye West footage from an unreleased 2002 interview has landed online and features the Grammy-winning rapper speaking on his trend-setting fashion addiction and pre-College Dropout goals.

Continue reading Unreleased Kanye West 2002 Interview Revealed, "You Might Always See Me In Some Next Sh*t" [Video].

LeBron James Co-Signs Drake, Says "He's An Unbelievable Artist"

February 24, 2010 11:25 AM

NBA superstar LeBron James has co-signed Drake's recent rise in hip-hop and called the emcee's overall talent "unbelievable."

Continue reading LeBron James Co-Signs Drake, Says "He's An Unbelievable Artist".

Lupe Fiasco Lives Out Childhood Dream W/ Novel, "Since I Was A Little Kid I've Been Telling Stories" [Video]

February 23, 2010 5:47 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has announced plans to release his first novel as an extension of his appreciation toward hip-hop.

Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Lives Out Childhood Dream W/ Novel, "Since I Was A Little Kid I've Been Telling Stories" [Video].

Lil Wayne & Eminem's "Drop The World" Director Speaks, "I Almost Take It Like A Feature Film"

February 23, 2010 5:45 PM

The director of Lil Wayne and Eminem's "Drop the World" video said both artists brought their A-game to the one-day shoot.

Continue reading Lil Wayne & Eminem's "Drop The World" Director Speaks, "I Almost Take It Like A Feature Film".

UPDATE Kid Cudi: Little Itty Bitty Man On The Moon

February 23, 2010 11:50 AM

For Caption Diss, the good ol' folks at SOHH are once again poppin' the top and giving y'all, the everyday readers, a chance of a week-time to throw up that final word. The "Best We've Ever Read" headline gets to hold down the SOHH Caption Diss crown for seven days. But y'all know who's gonna be runner-up top five, dead or alive, alllllready.

Continue reading UPDATE Kid Cudi: Little Itty Bitty Man On The Moon .

Eminem & Jay-Z Headline Oxegen Music Festival

February 23, 2010 10:30 AM

Grammy-winning rappers Eminem and Jay-Z have been chosen to headline the upcoming Oxegen Music Festival in Ireland.

Continue reading Eminem & Jay-Z Headline Oxegen Music Festival.

Fonzworth Bentley Still Making G.O.O.D. Music W/ Kanye West, "He Was Trying To Get Me To Come Out To Hawaii"

February 22, 2010 12:00 PM

Fonzworth Bentley has addressed the delay of his debut album, C.O.L.O.U.R.S., and revealed plans to link with Kanye West in Hawaii this month.

Continue reading Fonzworth Bentley Still Making G.O.O.D. Music W/ Kanye West, "He Was Trying To Get Me To Come Out To Hawaii" .

Ashanti's Sex Text Stalker Heads To Jail, Sentenced To Two Years Behind Bars

February 21, 2010 9:43 AM

The man responsible for sending sex-based and lewd text messages to R&B singer Ashanti's family was sentenced to two years behind bars this past week.

Continue reading Ashanti's Sex Text Stalker Heads To Jail, Sentenced To Two Years Behind Bars .

Drake On Kanye West's "Good A** Job" LP, "It's Going To Be One Of The Best Hip-Hop Albums In The Past 10 Years"

February 19, 2010 3:50 PM

Young Money's Drake has vouched for Kanye West's upcoming Good A** Job album and said it would be the decade's top hip-hop release.

Continue reading Drake On Kanye West's "Good A** Job" LP, "It's Going To Be One Of The Best Hip-Hop Albums In The Past 10 Years".

50 Cent Recruits College Graduate To Co-Write New Movie

February 17, 2010 2:45 PM

G-Unit leader 50 Cent has reportedly recruited a Grand Valley State University graduate to help co-write his upcoming movie, Love Me, Love Me Not.

Continue reading 50 Cent Recruits College Graduate To Co-Write New Movie.

Sade Strikes Gold In First Week, Jaheim Rounds Up A No. 3 Spot & Lil Wayne Holds Down Top 5

February 17, 2010 1:50 PM

In this week's Sales Wrap, Sade makes her comeback return atop the charts, Jaheim finds a spot at No. 3 and Lil Wayne holds down Top 5.

Continue reading Sade Strikes Gold In First Week, Jaheim Rounds Up A No. 3 Spot & Lil Wayne Holds Down Top 5 .

Sade On Not Collaborating W/ Kanye West & Drake, "I've Always Avoided Working Outside My Safety Zone"

February 16, 2010 4:00 PM

Renowned singer Sade has opened up about possible collaboration talks with Kanye West and Drake and explained why she stays away from guest features.

Continue reading Sade On Not Collaborating W/ Kanye West & Drake, "I've Always Avoided Working Outside My Safety Zone".

Bow Wow Wants To Top LL Cool J's Success, "It Hasn't Been Another Youngin To Do This Since MJ"

February 16, 2010 3:25 PM

Cash Money Records' recording artist Bow Wow has opened up about wanting to top the past success of entertainment moguls like LL Cool J.

Continue reading Bow Wow Wants To Top LL Cool J's Success, "It Hasn't Been Another Youngin To Do This Since MJ".

Kid Cudi To Rock Out At Sasquatch Festival, Added To Annual Indie Roster

February 16, 2010 11:55 AM

Rapper Kid Cudi has been chosen to perform at the upcoming Sasquatch music festival in Washington over Memorial Day weekend.

Continue reading Kid Cudi To Rock Out At Sasquatch Festival, Added To Annual Indie Roster.

Talib Kweli Denies Hi-Tek Europe Tour, "I Have No Idea Why Promoters Would Sell The Shows Like That"

February 16, 2010 10:15 AM

Rap veteran Talib Kweli has cleared up confusion caused by a false advertisement that said his producer, Hi-Tek, had joined him for a European tour.

Continue reading Talib Kweli Denies Hi-Tek Europe Tour, "I Have No Idea Why Promoters Would Sell The Shows Like That".

50 Cent Finds "Love" In New Movie, Begins Filming In Michigan

February 15, 2010 12:52 PM

Rapper/Actor 50 Cent has been announced to star in the upcoming film, Love Me, Love Me Not which has begun shooting in Michigan.

Continue reading 50 Cent Finds "Love" In New Movie, Begins Filming In Michigan.

Kanye West's New Album Title Revealed By G.O.O.D. Music Artist

February 14, 2010 8:21 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West's next album title has reportedly been revealed by the emcee's G.O.O.D. Music artist, Big Sean.

Continue reading Kanye West's New Album Title Revealed By G.O.O.D. Music Artist.

Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Bow Wow Celebrate Valentine's Day, "I Am Fortunate To know You"

February 14, 2010 2:04 PM

Rappers Swizz Beatz, Raekwon and Bow Wow have taken part in today's Valentine's Day celebration by wishing their best and speaking on what they have planned for a special someone.

Continue reading Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Bow Wow Celebrate Valentine's Day, "I Am Fortunate To know You" .

Michael Jackson Takes Part In "We Are the World" Premiere [Video]

February 13, 2010 8:43 AM

The highly-anticipated Haiti tribute music video, "We Are the World," premiered worldwide last night with nearly 100 celebrity contributions including the late Michael Jackson.

Continue reading Michael Jackson Takes Part In "We Are the World" Premiere [Video] .

Kid Cudi Turns Down Fragrance & Clothing Ventures, "That's Too Much Stress"

February 12, 2010 5:55 PM

Rapper Kid Cudi has passed up on advancing his brand by creating business ventures in the fragrance and clothing industry.

Continue reading Kid Cudi Turns Down Fragrance & Clothing Ventures, "That's Too Much Stress".

Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne & Kanye West's "We Are The World" Remake Premieres Tonight

February 12, 2010 2:35 PM

The highly-anticipated "We Are the World" remake, which features Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Eminem and more, will reportedly debut tonight (February 12).

Continue reading Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne & Kanye West's "We Are The World" Remake Premieres Tonight.

G-Unit Shoots To Kill, Rick Ross & Kid Cudi Surrender, Lil Wayne Gets Grilled

February 12, 2010 12:55 PM

In this week's Pulse Report, we're back to rock the block seven days ago to check out why G-Unit might really be shooting for the kill, peep Rick Ross and Kid Cudi copping pleas, laugh at our a**es feeling sorry for Lil Wayne and oh SOHH much more!

Continue reading G-Unit Shoots To Kill, Rick Ross & Kid Cudi Surrender, Lil Wayne Gets Grilled .

Tony Yayo Wants 50 Cent, Eminem & Dr. Dre Tour, "I'll Be A Stagehand & Work In The Back"

February 12, 2010 10:35 AM

G-Unit's Tony Yayo has dreamed up a tour with 50 Cent, Eminem and Dr. Dre and offered to take a position on the road crew.

Continue reading Tony Yayo Wants 50 Cent, Eminem & Dr. Dre Tour, "I'll Be A Stagehand & Work In The Back".

Baby Calls Out R. Kelly, "I Could've Made Money If I Wasn't F*ckin' W/ That Clown A** N*gga"

February 12, 2010 10:25 AM

Cash Money Records co-founder Baby has voiced his feelings about  R. Kelly and said working with the R&B veteran in the past was a financial loss.

Continue reading Baby Calls Out R. Kelly, "I Could've Made Money If I Wasn't F*ckin' W/ That Clown A** N*gga".

Kanye West, Tyra Banks & Naomi Campbell React To Famous UK Fashion Designer's Suicide, "We Lost An Angel"

February 11, 2010 5:55 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has shared his reaction to reports of renowned British fashion designer Lee "Alexander" McQueen reportedly committing suicide.

Continue reading Kanye West, Tyra Banks & Naomi Campbell React To Famous UK Fashion Designer's Suicide, "We Lost An Angel".

Kid Cudi Re-Starts Retirement Talks, "I Eventually Want To Leave Behind Music"

February 11, 2010 4:45 PM

Rapper Kid Cudi continues to talk about retiring from the rap game to pursue an acting career full-time.

Continue reading Kid Cudi Re-Starts Retirement Talks, "I Eventually Want To Leave Behind Music" .

Lupe Fiasco Suffers More "Lasers" Leaks, "At Least Let Us Finish The Songs" [Audio]

February 11, 2010 12:05 PM

"What You Want," an unfinished track by Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco was leaked online earlier this week.

Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Suffers More "Lasers" Leaks, "At Least Let Us Finish The Songs" [Audio] .

Kid Cudi Reportedly Apologizes For Punching Fan, Blames It On The Alcohol

February 11, 2010 10:20 AM

Rapper Kid Cudi has reportedly apologized to a fan he attacked during a concert in Canada last December and said the incident was caused by alcohol consumption.

Continue reading Kid Cudi Reportedly Apologizes For Punching Fan, Blames It On The Alcohol .

Drake Balls W/ LeBron James, Will Judge All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest

February 10, 2010 6:00 PM

Rapper Drake and NBA superstar LeBron James will reportedly team up to judge this Friday's All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk qualification contest.

Continue reading Drake Balls W/ LeBron James, Will Judge All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest.

Lil Wayne Rocks & Rolls To No. 2, Black Eyed Peas' Ends In Top 10 & Beyonce Makes A Huge Leap

February 10, 2010 2:45 PM

In this week's Sales Wrap, Lil Wayne rocks and rolls into No. 2, the Black Eyed Peas keep steaming in the Top 10 and Beyonce takes a huge leap back into Top 20.

Continue reading Lil Wayne Rocks & Rolls To No. 2, Black Eyed Peas' Ends In Top 10 & Beyonce Makes A Huge Leap.

Kanye West Gets Last Laugh On Jay Leno's Final Broadcast [Video]

February 10, 2010 2:20 PM

Kanye West appeared on talk show host Jay Leno's final primetime broadcast last night.

Continue reading Kanye West Gets Last Laugh On Jay Leno's Final Broadcast [Video].

Bow Wow Congratulates Game's Return To Aftermath, "I Know The Doc Gone Lace You W/ Them Beats"

February 10, 2010 1:30 PM

Rapper Bow Wow has congratulated Game on his return to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Records and revealed his anticipation for the rapper's R.E.D. Album.

Continue reading Bow Wow Congratulates Game's Return To Aftermath, "I Know The Doc Gone Lace You W/ Them Beats".

Jay-Z Headlines Bonnaroo Music Festival, Joins Kid Cudi & Wale Line-Up

February 9, 2010 5:35 PM

Jay-Z has been announced to headline the upcoming Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival this summer in Tennessee.

Continue reading Jay-Z Headlines Bonnaroo Music Festival, Joins Kid Cudi & Wale Line-Up.

Nelly Tries To Stop Violence At Party, "He Got In The Middle & Got Punched By Mistake"

February 9, 2010 3:45 PM

Rapper Nelly has made headlines after reportedly being assaulted during a fist fight at a Super Bowl party.

Continue reading Nelly Tries To Stop Violence At Party, "He Got In The Middle & Got Punched By Mistake" .

Kanye West Readies New Blog Launch, "It Should Be Up This Week"

February 9, 2010 1:20 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has announced plans to launch a new blog this week.

Continue reading Kanye West Readies New Blog Launch, "It Should Be Up This Week" .

Lupe Fiasco Exposes Music Industry's Faults, "At A Certain Point, [Your Music] Is Out Of Your Hands"

February 8, 2010 4:55 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco recently discussed how his label, Atlantic Records, ultimately decides when his long-awaited Lasers album will hit retail stores.

Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Exposes Music Industry's Faults, "At A Certain Point, [Your Music] Is Out Of Your Hands" .

New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl, Fabolous, Diddy, Raekwon & More React

February 7, 2010 9:37 PM

The New Orleans Saints have won Super Bowl XLIV after defeating the Indianapolis Colts and sparked a group of Twitter reactions from Fabolous, Diddy, Raekwon and more.

Continue reading New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl, Fabolous, Diddy, Raekwon & More React .

Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Questlove & More Reflect On J. Dilla's Legacy, "There Was & Still Is No Producer Better"

February 7, 2010 12:09 PM

Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Questlove and more have shared their reflections on late producer J. Dilla's legacy on what would have been his 36th birthday.

Continue reading Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Questlove & More Reflect On J. Dilla's Legacy, "There Was & Still Is No Producer Better" .

Eminem Adds DJ Khalil's Beats To "Relapse 2" Album, "[The Songs] Are F*ckin' Stupid"

February 6, 2010 8:37 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Eminem has reportedly upped the ante with his forthcoming Relapse 2 album by adding production from hit producer DJ Khalil.

Continue reading Eminem Adds DJ Khalil's Beats To "Relapse 2" Album, "[The Songs] Are F*ckin' Stupid" .

Lil Wayne Ready For The Pen, Nicki Minaj's "P*ssy" Is No Game, The Grammys Sh*t On Drake's Debut Set

February 5, 2010 11:55 PM

In this week's Pulse Report....nah, skip all the generic sh*t, it's officially on as we look back over the past week to see why Lil Wayne is ready to put his pants on the ground, try to find Nicki Minaj's "P*ssy," laugh at Foxy Brown's crazy a** name dropping Jay-Z/Lil Kim, find out why Drake's Grammy performance got disrespected and introduce the new "STFU Honors" category...oh, it's SOHH hip-hop!

Continue reading Lil Wayne Ready For The Pen, Nicki Minaj's "P*ssy" Is No Game, The Grammys Sh*t On Drake's Debut Set .

Kanye West Denies Airport Rant Rumors, "I Feel Bad People Believe This Kind Of Stuff"

February 5, 2010 5:15 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has shot down recent reports that he threw a minor tantrum aboard an airplane flight earlier this week.

Continue reading Kanye West Denies Airport Rant Rumors, "I Feel Bad People Believe This Kind Of Stuff".

Ciara Denies Re-Sparking Romance W/ Bow Wow, "I Am Sooo Sorry For The Confusion"

February 5, 2010 12:25 PM

R&B singer Ciara has denied claims of reuniting with her one-time ex-boyfriend/rapper Bow Wow and said false remarks were made about the couple from her own Twitter page.

Continue reading Ciara Denies Re-Sparking Romance W/ Bow Wow, "I Am Sooo Sorry For The Confusion" .

Eminem Says Reunion W/ Ex Girlfriend Reports Are Dead Wrong

February 4, 2010 10:15 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Eminem has denied reports that claim he has reunited with his daughter's mother, Kim Mathers.

Continue reading Eminem Says Reunion W/ Ex Girlfriend Reports Are Dead Wrong .

Kanye West Reportedly Flies Into Trouble, Throws Tantrum Aboard Flight

February 3, 2010 5:30 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has reportedly made headlines once again after allegedly having a minor tantrum aboard a flight earlier this week.

Continue reading Kanye West Reportedly Flies Into Trouble, Throws Tantrum Aboard Flight.

Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Drake & More Added To "We Are The World" Remake

February 2, 2010 4:40 PM

Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Drake and more have been added to the "We Are the World" 2010 remake which will benefit the victims of last month's earthquake in Haiti.

Continue reading Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Drake & More Added To "We Are The World" Remake .

Rihanna Says Jay-Z Can Out Rap Kanye West, "He's The King, It Doesn't Get Better Than That" [Video]

February 2, 2010 10:45 AM

Rihanna recently shared her thoughts on long-time collaborators Kanye West and Jay-Z and said the Roc Nation leader is rap's top emcee in the game.

Continue reading Rihanna Says Jay-Z Can Out Rap Kanye West, "He's The King, It Doesn't Get Better Than That" [Video] .

CBS Justifies Censoring Drake, Eminem & Lil Wayne's Grammy Performances [Video]

February 2, 2010 10:03 AM

CBS has answered the criticism of Eminem, Lil Wayne and Drake's Grammy performance after their songs were heavily censored.

Continue reading CBS Justifies Censoring Drake, Eminem & Lil Wayne's Grammy Performances [Video] .

Eminem, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake & More To Remake "We Are The World"

February 1, 2010 5:50 PM

Grammy-winning artists Eminem, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and more have been chosen to help put together a 2010 version of "We Are the World" in light of last month's massive earthquake in Haiti.

Continue reading Eminem, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake & More To Remake "We Are The World".

Drake Hints At "Forever" Follow-Up W/ Eminem, "Me & Em Talked About Something"

February 1, 2010 5:05 PM

Grammy-nominated rapper Drake has hinted at a possible collaboration track with Eminem being in the works.

Continue reading Drake Hints At "Forever" Follow-Up W/ Eminem, "Me & Em Talked About Something" .

Common Gives A Kanye West Update, "He's Doing Really Good"

February 1, 2010 4:15 PM

Kanye West associate/rapper Common has updated fans on the emcee's well-being in light of his recent retreat from the limelight.

Continue reading Common Gives A Kanye West Update, "He's Doing Really Good" .

Young Buck Blasts G-Unit At Detroit Concert, "Eminem Don't Even Agree W/ The Bullsh*t 50 Cent Is Doing" [Video]

February 1, 2010 10:45 AM

Young Buck dissed 50 Cent and his G-Unit camp during a performance at a Detroit, Michigan concert over the weekend.

Continue reading Young Buck Blasts G-Unit At Detroit Concert, "Eminem Don't Even Agree W/ The Bullsh*t 50 Cent Is Doing" [Video] .

Travis Barker Confirms Eminem, Drake & Lil Wayne Grammy Performance

January 31, 2010 8:30 AM

Rocker Travis Barker has confirmed recent speculation suggesting he would be hitting the Grammy Awards stage tonight to perform with Eminem, Drake and Lil Wayne.

Continue reading Travis Barker Confirms Eminem, Drake & Lil Wayne Grammy Performance .

Kanye West Knocks Out LAX Assault Community Service, Charges Are Dropped

January 29, 2010 5:55 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has finally completed the community service hours he was slapped with following the 2008 scuffle with a photographer at LAX.

Continue reading Kanye West Knocks Out LAX Assault Community Service, Charges Are Dropped.

Kanye West Addresses PETA & Other Critics, "Since Barack Is President Blacks Don't Like Fur Coats, Red Leather & Fried Chicken Any More?!"

January 29, 2010 5:45 PM

Kanye West has responded to the recent criticism he has faced for being photographed wearing fur coats and other daring ensembles.

Continue reading Kanye West Addresses PETA & Other Critics, "Since Barack Is President Blacks Don't Like Fur Coats, Red Leather & Fried Chicken Any More?!".

Nelly Plans A Male Version Of "The View," "It's Me, Jermaine Dupri [&] Trey Songz"

January 29, 2010 1:10 PM

Nelly, Jermaine Dupri and Trey Songz are reportedly working on a new television project that has been described as the male version of the popular ABC talk show, "The View."

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Lupe Fiasco Explains Mixtape Cancellation, "I Feel There May Be Too Much Lupe Music Out There"

January 29, 2010 12:20 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco recently explained how hackers forced him to cancel Friend to the People, the follow up to his last mixtape release, Enemy of the State: A Love Story.

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Lil Wayne & Eminem Shooting "Drop The World" Music Video, "Rebirth" Final Tracklisting Revealed

January 29, 2010 10:15 AM

Grammy-winning rappers Lil Wayne and Eminem will unite to create a music video for their Rebirth collaboration track, "Drop The World."

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Nelly Sprinkles Hollywood Magic On New Album, "I Got A Collaboration W/ Taraji Henson"

January 28, 2010 4:50 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Nelly has updated fans on the forthcoming follow-up to his Brass Knuckles album and said he has secured a collaboration with actress Taraji P. Henson.

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Eminem, Drake & Lil Wayne To Invade Grammy Performance Line-Up

January 28, 2010 10:15 AM

Rappers Eminem, Drake and Lil Wayne have been added to the line-up of performers for this weekend's 52nd Grammy Awards.

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Lupe Fiasco Hints At Two Album Releases For 2010, "I Might Do That This Year"

January 27, 2010 11:45 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has revealed his possible plan to release two albums this year.

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Lupe Fiasco Beams "Lasers" To Atlantic Records, "I'm Turning It Into The Label Today"

January 26, 2010 5:40 PM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco said his long-awaited Lasers album was turned in to Atlantic Records for review today.

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Bow Wow Steps His Web Game Up, Talks Women & Super Bowl On New Blog

January 26, 2010 4:15 PM

Rapper Bow Wow has announced the launch of his own personal blog to let fans in on his personal thoughts about models, next month's Super Bowl and his every day life.

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J Dilla's Memory Lives On W/ Launch Of New Website

January 26, 2010 1:50 PM

Late producer James "J Dilla" Yancey's family is carrying on his memory by launching a new website in his name.

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Kanye West & Amber Rose Clawed By PETA, "He Can't Help Making Himself Look Like An Idiot"

January 25, 2010 10:45 AM

Rapper Kanye West and girlfriend/model Amber Rose have received heat from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) over their recent decision to wear fur coats.

Continue reading Kanye West & Amber Rose Clawed By PETA, "He Can't Help Making Himself Look Like An Idiot" .

Twista Speaks "911" Freestyle Tribute, "Once That [Tragedy] Happened, It Was A No-Brainer"

January 23, 2010 8:31 AM

Rapper Twista recently spoke on the motivation behind his recent "911" Haiti tribute track and explained why it was only right to bring awareness to this month's massive earthquake.

Continue reading Twista Speaks "911" Freestyle Tribute, "Once That [Tragedy] Happened, It Was A No-Brainer" .

MTV Reps Say Kanye West Was Not Banned From Hope For Haiti Telethon

January 22, 2010 1:45 PM

MTV representatives have denied reports that rapper Kanye West was banned from tonight's Hope For Haiti telethon due to his past public outbursts.

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Joe Budden & Royce Da 5'9 Drop Benzino Diss, "[I'll] Stretch A N*gga Out Like He Rosa Acosta" [Audio]"

January 22, 2010 10:10 AM

Slaughterhouse's Royce Da 5'9 and Joe Budden have responded to Benzino's recent diss record, "Killaz", by offering up their own track aimed at the rap veteran called "40/40."

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Joell Ortiz On Competition Within Slaughterhouse , "If You [Don't] Bring Your A-Game, You'll Get Your A** Whipped" [Video]

January 21, 2010 4:35 PM

Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz recently reflected on what lessons he has learned from joining his four-member rap group.

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Hell Rell Wants To Jack Kanye West For Beats, "Kid Cudi Ain't Been Doing It Right" [Video]

January 21, 2010 3:10 PM

Dipset associate Hell Rell recently expressed desire to work with producers like Kanye West, Dr. Dre and Swizz Beatz.

Continue reading Hell Rell Wants To Jack Kanye West For Beats, "Kid Cudi Ain't Been Doing It Right" [Video] .

Lupe Fiasco "Resurrects" Haiti Relief Funds, "We Won't Leave You Stranded" [Audio]

January 20, 2010 10:20 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has done his part to help raise money and awareness about last week's massive earthquake in Haiti by releasing a tribute track called "Resurrection".

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Bow Wow Publicly Confronts Mom, "Delete Your Account Or I'm Deleting Mine"

January 19, 2010 11:30 AM

Cash Money Records' rapper Bow Wow addressed his mother, Teresa Caldwell, in a public forum and threatened to end his Twitter account if she did not delete hers.

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Joell Ortiz On Benzino's Slaughterhouse Taunts, "I Don't Have A Problem W/ Anyone" [Audio]

January 17, 2010 10:00 PM

Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz has addressed recent remarks and taunts by rap veteran Benzino by saying he does not feel threatened to embark on the confrontation.

Continue reading Joell Ortiz On Benzino's Slaughterhouse Taunts, "I Don't Have A Problem W/ Anyone" [Audio].

Comedian Mike Epps Predicts Computer Take-Over In 2010

January 17, 2010 8:30 PM

With 2009 long gone, SOHH spoke with comedian Mike Epps to see what predictions he has for the new year.

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Benzino Keeps His Word, Drops "Slaughterhouse Killaz" Diss [Audio]

January 16, 2010 8:00 AM

Rap veteran Benzino has kept his word on continuing his disses toward Royce Da 5'9, Crooked I, Joe Budden and Joell Ortiz with the new release of "Slaughterhouse Killaz."

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Nelly Tells Media To Let Tiger Woods Breathe, "Let Him Deal W/ His Relationship" [Video]

January 15, 2010 5:55 PM

Rapper Nelly has offered his opinion on the recent controversy surrounding golf star Tiger Woods and his publicized marital problems.

Continue reading Nelly Tells Media To Let Tiger Woods Breathe, "Let Him Deal W/ His Relationship" [Video].

Lupe Fiasco Speaks On Mt. Kilimanjaro Experience

January 15, 2010 11:05 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has shared his thoughts on successfully climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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