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Irv Gotti admits that Ashanti distanced herself from him

In a recent interview with Angie Martinez, Gotti touched on his current relationship with Ashanti. Acknowledging that the star is no longer affiliated with him or his label, Irv admitted that he wishes their relationship was stronger.

Nicki Minaj hints at Drake’s estrangement from Young Money

Hip-hop star Drake has been one of the biggest names on the Young Money label for a few years now. But lately there have been whispers that maybe the Toronto native is trying to strike out on his own–perhaps intentionally distancing himself from the label that made him famous.

Nicki Minaj’s response to DJ Khaled: ‘He’s not attracted to me’

DJ Khaled’s video proposal to Nicki Minaj has been the talk of hip-hop fans and media; after the Miami-based DJ presented a ring and declared his love for his labelmate while visiting the MTV offices. After several days of media and fans chattering about the stunt, Minaj herself has finally broken her silence regarding Khaled’s proposal.

Jay-Z says he ‘can only have love’ for Dame Dash (audio)

Jay-Z visited New York City’s Hot 97 yesterday (July 10th) for the first time in more than two years. With most of the interview dealing with his new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, fatherhood, his superstar wife Beyonce, and his touring plans; host Angie Martinez eventually asked the hip-hop superstar about his former Roc-A-Fella Records partner, Dame Dash

‘Road to Summer Jam’ supertrailer

[jwplayer mediaid=”424919″]Summer Jam 2013 is on it’s way to New York City for the Summer! Hot 97‘s Annual summer concert is only of the biggest