Nicki Minaj Hits the forbes list
Forbes annual Cash Kings List, which evaluates Hip Hop’s top earners for that year usually consists of all men but not since Nicki hit the scene! While Hov and Diddy top the list like previous years Nicki debuts at number 15 in a tie with Alicia Key’s husband Swizz Beats. Other newcomers to the list include Wiz Khalifa with 11 million earned. Nicki’s a “motherf*cking monster!” Check out the list below: 1. Jay-Z – $37 million 2. Diddy... Read More
Rapper Prodigy speaks about Jay-z
Mobb Deep’s Prodigy recently shared his input on rap star Jay-Z’s success as of late and why the Roc Nation leader has totally placed emphasis on money and power. Reflecting on his past rap nemesis, Capital P said Young Hov is only about self empowerment. “Jay-Z is just one example and one of the biggest examples of artists in the music industry, because he’s so popular and so big…He knows what time it is, he just... Read More
Nicki Minaj talks about and finding her comfort zone due to her wardrobe malfunctions on touring with Britney Spears
On How Much Time She Had To Prepare For The Britney Tour I’m going to be honest: I haven’t even done a dress rehearsal for this tour yet. I know most people wouldn’t come out and say that, but we’ve been really, really pulling this off by the skin of my teeth because like you said, I had just come off a tour, and right after the tour we had to prep for a lot of other things. We really didn’t have a lot... Read More
JaRule heading to Rikers Island for 2years
Rapper Ja Rule surrendered to prison officials at Rikers Island today (June 8th), to begin a 2 1/2 year prison bid for possessing a handgun. Today, just before he turned himself in Ja Rule sent one last message to his Twitter followers. “Out on my patio having my last free moment I love all my fans Pain is love!!!” Ja Rule tweeted. The rapper will serve most of his time in an upstate correctional facility in New York. Tags:... Read More
New York Times Claim Lloyd Banks is the “Most Important Rapper In New York”
Fabolous, wearing a bow tie clipped to his T-shirt and backed by a live band, was pleasant but perfunctory. He was outshone by Lloyd Banks, who may have stealthily become the most important rapper in New York — last year his “Beamer, Benz or Bentley” was a local anthem; this year he’s got “Start It Up.” It’s worth noting that major labels have done little for these two: Mr. Banks’s success came after parting ways with Interscope,... Read More
Nicki Minaj on the Covers of #5 Magazine
None other than Nicki Minaj is on the cover of issue no. 7 of #5 magazine. The feature portion and video interview can be accessed here. Read More
Mack Maine Starts New Label Under Cash Money
Young Money president Mack Maine put in a call to MTV last week and shared the news about a Cash Money Records expansion. It seems Mack will be starting up a new record label under the YMCMB imprint. Listen to him discussing the business move below: Get Wit Rap Radar Read More
Weezy Wearing BBC Hoodie, Marc by Marc Jacobs Shorts, and Louboutin Sneakers
Rapper Lil Wayne was in LA Wednesday at the Staples Center to watch his hometown New Orleans Hornets play the Los Angeles Lakers. Dressed in what seems to be his court-side uniform, Wayne wore a Billionaire Boys Club logo pullover hoodie (seen below in black $253), his favorite Marc by Marc Jacobs camo cargo shorts, and Christian Louboutin Louis Flat Spike sneakers ($995). See pics below Read More
[NEW MUZIC] RUSH[ED]: The Soundtrack and RUSH[ED] Series Trailer, Presented by DJ Whoo Kid and David RUSH!
01. Intro 02. Re-Born – prod by Nikko 03. Feel Me See Me – prod by PointBlank and Theory 04. Rush – prod by Keith Jones 05. Party Like We Do – prod by AnT 06. Rehab ft. Vaugn J – prod by PointBlank 07. Suicide Ride – prod by Lynx 08. Rushia Intro 09. Rushia – prod by Soundz 10. Red Light ft. Monsta – prod by Nikko 11. Stay with Me ft. Elijah King – prod by PointBlank and Theory 12.Green Monsta – prod by AnT 13. Don’t Judge... Read More
A Cultural Odyssey' reveals a musical revolution
Hip-hop now has a historical tome as bold and colorful as the larger-than-life people who built its history. Long before Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem or Lil Wayne ruled the billion-dollar-a-year industry, the path was paved by DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Grandwizard Theodore, LA Sunshine and Kurtis Blow. Given hip-hop’s influential 37-year history, “it needed to be celebrated in a size and scope that would be as impactful as the... Read More
Juelz Santana Arrested then Released, Calls Angie Martinez on Hot 97
In an update to a previous story, rapper Juelz Santana spoke about his recent arrest and release to Angie Martinez of Hot 97. The rap star mentioned he was arrested on firearm possession and distribution of marijuana charges but plans to fight all of that. Juelz had plenty more to say on the call, as well. According to the audio clip from Grinding 101, Juelz spoke with Hot 97 DJ Angie Martinez about the situation and his thoughts on it... Read More
[VIDEO] Lil Wayne is Unsure if Nicki Minaj's Butt is Real!
As Lil Wayne is leaving Philippe’s—which seems to be every rapper’s favorite destination for some grub—he was approached by paps and gets asked if whether or not Nicki Minaj’s butt is real or not. As the black Suburban pulled off with Tunechi in the back seat, it sounded like he said, “I’m not sure, but it’s real nice—I know that.” Real nice indeed. Read More
Nicki Minaj Interview W/ Semtex
Nicki talks about her fans, the paparazzi attention, her hotel wanting to kick her out, Moment 4 Life w/ Drake, Pink Friday, Lil Wayne & much more! Read the rest of this entry for the full 5 part interview! Click here to listen Read More
Lil Wayne racist towards Black women
We wrote it off as just a lyric when Lil Wayne said “Beautiful black woman, I bet that b*tch look better red” in his new song “Right Above.” But could the father of this beautiful brown-skinned girl really be color struck? According to one of our readers, the answer is a hardy yes. Destiny, who describes herself as dark-skinned, says that derogatory statements made during a recent encounter with Wayne and his Young Money lackeys left... Read More
