Archive for August, 2010

T.I. Snubs Radio For New "Swag" Anthem, "I’m Trying To Feed The Streets"

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Grammy-winning rapper T.I. has decided to snub radio disc jockeys and head straight to the streets for an upcoming King Uncaged single, “Pledge Allegiance to the Swag.”

Young Buck Takes 50 Cent Feud To Court

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Former G-Unit member Young Buck is reportedly seeking legal help to assist in his contractual dispute with 50 Cent, who reportedly still maintains ownnership of the rapper’s G-Unit Records deal.

Dipset Closing In On Interscope Records Deal, Reports Suggest

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Recently reunited rap crew Dipset are reportedly closing in on a new record deal with Interscope Records, home to Dr. Dre, Eminem and the Black Eyed Peas.

Joell Ortiz Not Holding Up Slaughterhouse/Shady Records Deal, Manager Says

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Despite contractual negotiations taking place for Joell Ortiz, the Brooklyn rapper’s manager says his solo deal isn’t impeding Slaughterhouse’s move to Shady Records.

Drake’s Follow-Up Coming Sooner Than "Later", "The Intro [Is] Done"

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Young Money President Mack Maine has updated fans on the status of Drake’s upcoming Thank Me Later follow-up.

Royce Da 5’9 Amped For Eminem & Jay-Z, "I Wouldn’t Miss That For The World!"

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Slaughterhouse’s Royce Da 5’9 has told SOHH he will be one of many fans at this week’s Eminem and Jay-Z concerts in Detroit.

BET Investigates Lack Of Lady Emcees, "Bottom Line Is How Much Money Can I Make Off Your A**" [Video]

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Last night, BET aired its first-ever original music documentary, My Mic Sounds Nice, which analyzes the role of female emcees in hip-hop.

Young Buck Cashes Out, G-Unit Portrait Seized By IRS

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Former G-Unit member Young Buck has reportedly filed for bankruptcy just weeks after his Tennessee home was raided by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents.

50 Cent Is A Gray-Haired, Grumpy Old Man

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

For Caption Diss, the good ol’ folks at SOHH are back at it giving y’all, the loyal doggies, a chance to capture the final word(s). The “Best We’ve Ever Read” headline gets to rock that Cap Diss crown for seven days. Who’s got next?

Ice Cube Declares Dr. Dre As M.I.A., "Snoop Can’t Find Him Either"

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

 Ice Cube has opened up about Dr. Dre’s lack of involvement regarding his upcoming I Am The West LP, and why the hit-making producer has been missing in action for the past 90 days.