Even though “How To Make It In America,” the new HBO show starring Kid Cudi, has not gone on the air yet, Cudi is already talking about eventually ending his rap career to focus just on acting.
Kid Cudi recently told New York Magazine that he plans on calling it a wrap after about four or [...]
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Kid Cudi ending his rap career?
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Konvict Music Africa signs first African artist
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie is the first African artist to ever be signed to Akon’s Konvict Music Africa label.
The signing was made official at a press conference in Ghana on Saturday, February 6, according to AmeyawDebrah.com. Aside from Sarkodie, Konvict International president Babs was present at the conference to answer any questions.
As a popular “Hiplife” artist [...]
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Game officially returns to Aftermath Records
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Stating, “It’s funny how things come full circle. R.E.D.” Game linked to a photograph of him wearing four Aftermath medallions around his neck. R.E.D. is the title of Game’s upcoming spring album, which may possibly carry the Aftermath logo.
Having released his multi-platinum debut, The Documentary on G-Unit/Aftermath/Interscope in 2005, Game would later release his two [...]
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Kanye West allegedly throws tantrum on plane
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Apparently, Kanye West can’t seem to fly in a plane without being involved in some kind of altercation.
Kanye West reportedly threw a fit when he and his assistant were placed in business class instead of first class on their way back to New York City from the Grammy’s on February 1, according to the New [...]
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The Roots to produce John Legend’s next album
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
John Legend is enlisting the creativity of The Roots for his fourth album, Wake Up Sessions, according to PrefixMag.com
Roots drummer ?uestlove recently announced that he and his bandmates will produce the entire album.
This is not the first time John Legend has collaborated with Hip Hop artists in producing his albums’ music. Legend has produced with [...]
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Nelly Is Going To Work At ESPN
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
After his last album completely flopped despite an allstar cast that included every rapper with a hit in the last five years, Nelly has decided to go to work for ESPN Magazine, but don’t fright Nelly fans, his sixth album will be coming out sometime in 2010, most likely sooner than later.
Rap star Nelly will [...]
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T.I. – New Album in 2010
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
I wouldn’t call it a come back, seems that T.I. is as relevant as ever, but the multi platinum artist plans to release a new album in 2010.
The King is returning to claim his throne. Less than a month after entering a halfway house, T.I. is back at work recording a new album.
Jim Jonsin, who [...]
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Wyclef Jean Responds To Funny Money Accusations
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Wyclef John has immediately came out and denounced rumors that his non-profit organization has been paying out large sums of money to Wyclef and his related business ventures.
Smoking Gun: Wyclef Jean Charity’s Funny Money?
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