Producer Swizz Beatz was a major part of Ruff Ryders’ success, and he spoke recently about whether or not the label’s biggest group, the LOX, would be reuniting to work on a project.
Former Warner Music Group chief Lyor Cohen has announced the official launch of his new “content company,” 300. Cohen, alongside former WMG notables Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz are looking to spark a revolution in the way the music industry operates. All three men have long ties in the industry and as colleagues: Moscowitz is the ex-president of Warner Bros, Liles was formerly the executive vice president. All three men also worked together at Def Jam.
The hills and valleys of Dame Dash’s career have been well-documented. In the last several years, fans have witnessed Dash’s fall; from amongst the top-tier hip-hop moguls to an industry footnote struggling through financial and legal hardship. In a recent interview with VladTV, superproducer Just Blaze shared his perspective on the Roc-A-Fella co-founder’s decline.
In an interview with VIBE, Roc Nation rapper J. Cole revealed that he came very close to joining 50 Cent’s G-Unit label. The North Carolina native said that he impressed members of the G-Unit crew after he visited 50 Cent’s home several years ago.
T.I. has come a long way since his early dope boy-turned-hip-hop star persona. While the Atlanta native does still exhibit some of the street edge
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
Russell Simmons, along with Loud Records founder and SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind and television executive Brian Robbins, is launching a new record label called
Freddie Gibbs continues to air out his former mentor Young Jeezy. Gibbs broke free of Jeezy’s CTE (Corporate Thugz Entertainment) camp late last year, and
T.I. is in a bit of a transitional period right now. The hip-hop superstar completed his obligations to longtime label home Atlantic Records with last
The hitmaker made it clear that he is not affiliated with Kanye’s imprint any longer.
On Lil Wayne‘s 2008 album, Tha Carter III, he went out of his way to diss the Rev. Al Sharpton over his perceived hypocrisies. The
Kanye West has reportedly recruited another hit-making superproducer to assist in last-minute changes to his upcoming album.
When Atlanta hip-hop star Gucci Mane signed Chicago teen rapper, Chief Keef to his Brick Squad imprint, it raised a few eyebrows–particularly since Keef’s signing came
The Big Tymers are making their return–but with a new look and lineup.
Chief Keef has reportedly become the latest addition to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Brick Squad camp.
The Grammy winner’s tax woes are over, thanks to an unexpected recording contract
Dame Dash gave a lengthy interview to The Combat Jack Show, where he talked about his former Roc-A-Fella Records partner, Jay- Z and their highly-publicized
Midwestern rapper Kid Cudi shocked many of his fans and hip-hop media at large when he announced this week that he was leaving Kanye West‘s
Sometimes, you just have to know when to move on. Midwestern rapper Kid Cudi has announced that he is no longer affiliated with Kanye West‘s
Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame have been associates for a long time, but their working relationship has had its fair share of bumps. Apparently,
