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2008 Vma Winners

2008 Vma Winners

September 7th, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

Although this years Vma’s lacked any real surprises they were better orchestrated than the previous years. And the winners of the 2008 Vma’s go as follows.

Best Male Video
* Chris Brown - With You
Flo Rida - Low
Lil Wayne - Lollipop
T.I. - No Matter What
Usher - Love in the Club
Best Rock Video
* Linkin Park - “Shadow of [...]

The Game Defeats Bow Wow

The Game Defeats Bow Wow

September 7th, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

The Game defeated Lil Bow Wow in the Madden Competition that has been hyped over the past few months.
The Westcoast rapper said “I’m the sh**, man. I don’t know what else to say,” after he finished the match with an impressive 55-23 victory.
His opponent quickly made excuses ““I don’t care what they say, It was [...]

Illmatic The Book

Illmatic The Book

September 4th, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

Regular CNN contributor and Professor Micheal Eric Dyson is writing a book on Illmatic. According to Amazon “From the moment then nineteen-year-old Nasir “Nas” Jones began recording tracks for his debut album the hip-hop world was forever changed. Released in 1994, Illmatic, was hailed as a masterpiece and is one of the most influential albums [...]

Barack Obama Meets Kanye West

Barack Obama Meets Kanye West

August 30th, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

The Democrats presidential nominee, Barack Obama, meet with rapper Kanye West at the DNC (Democrat National Convention) on Thursday August 29th, 2008. They are scheduled to make another appearance together in September for dedication to the United States troops.

Dr. Dre’s son found dead

Dr. Dre’s son found dead

August 26th, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

Dr.Dre’s son was found dead at the young age of 20.

Andre Romelle Young Jr., the son of rapper and pioneering hip-hop producer Dr. Dre, was found dead in his Woodland Hills, California, home Saturday morning, according to Dre’s representative. He was 20 years old.
An autopsy was conducted on Young’s body [...]

Joe Budden - Padded Room - Album Cover

Joe Budden - Padded Room - Album Cover

August 23rd, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

Joe Budden will be releasing the follow up to his 2003 album self titled as Joe Budden this year. The album is highly anticipated and will be available to purchase on October 23rd. Here is the album cover.

Lil Wayne - XXL - October Cover

Lil Wayne - XXL - October Cover

August 21st, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

Lil Wayne is on the cover of XXL again. In the October edition, he will have an interview and don’t forget to buy the magazine.

50 Cent Tops Forbes List

50 Cent Tops Forbes List

August 18th, 2008 - Hip Hop News | No Comments »

50 Cent tops the forbes list for total income this year in the crucial hip hop category. He has surpassed his semi-rich friends Jay Z and P Diddy by double. Anyone else a bit shocked that The Game is on the list?

1. 50 Cent - $150 million
2. Jay-Z - $82 million
3. P Diddy - $35 [...]