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Pharrell Talks Qream Liqueur, Odd Future
07/16/2011 16:51
In a recent interview with Rap-Up, Pharrell discussed the newest addition to his business portfolio: Qream. A vodka-based cream liqueur, Qream comes as the result of a partnership with Diageo, a company that partnered with Diddy for Ciroc vodka.
"I was afforded the opportunity by Diageo, and...
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Brisco Surrenders To Police; Alleged Assault Caught On Camera
07/12/2011 12:37
Opa-Locka, Florida rapper Brisco turned himself in to authorities to face assault charges today (June 11th).
Police released more details regarding the altercation that left one man being seriously injured and Brisco facing equally serious charges.
According to the Miami Herald, the rapper...
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Max B. Announces 'Coke Wave' Album With French Montana
07/12/2011 12:33
Incarcerated, Harlem, New York rapper Max B. recently discussed his future plans with AllHipHop.com, once he receives his freedom from prison.
Max, who is serving a 75 year sentence for his role in a botched robbery that ended up in murder, is currently working on a new installment of the...
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Lil Wayne's Backup Dancers Accused Of Beating Down Waitress In P.F. Changs
07/12/2011 12:29
Two dancers associated with rapper Lil' Wayne's tour were charged with beating up a waitress at P.F. Chang's in West Hartford, Connecticut.
The women were in town to rehearse for Lil Wayne's performance tomorrow night (July 13th) at the
Comcast theater, as part of his "I Am Music II"...
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Exclusive: John Legend, Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music Accused Of Stealing 'Maxine's Interlude'
07/07/2011 20:29
R&B singer John Legend and Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music record label have been hit with a lawsuit by an aspiring songwriter, who claims that John Legend stole the track “Maxine's Interlude,” from his 2006 album platinum-plus album Once Again.
Songwriter Anthony Stokes filed the lawsuit in...
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Master P Drops New Single 'Meagan Good'; Working With Gucci Mane
07/06/2011 20:11
A number of unreleased recordings by rapper Master P will be featured on the soundtrack to the motion picture “Get Money.”
The movie, which also stars Gucci Mane, centers around to street hustlers who dream of making it big in the
music business.
The songs, which were taken from an album titled...
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Update: Gucci Mane Still In Prison Despite 'Welcome Home Party'
07/06/2011 20:08
Gucci Mane remains incarcerated, despite a series of tweets from his official Twitter account that implied he would be at an official "Welcome Home Party."
The Atlanta rapper was supposed to be released from prison late last night (July 5th).
Someone sent a message from his Twitter to...
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Breaking News: Harlem Rapper Bigga Threat Shot; Another Man Killed In Bicycle Drive-By Shooting
07/06/2011 20:00
A rising Harlem rapper affiliated with Max B. was shot and wounded and another man was killed in a bicycle drive-by shooting in Harlem earlier today (July 6th).
The New York Daily News reports that rapper Bigga Threat, who has recorded with artists like Max B., French Montana, Dame Grease,...
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Lil Wayne, Eminem Go Into Guinness World Records on Social Media Day
07/03/2011 12:27
World famous rappers Lil Wayne and Eminem have made the Guinness World Records, the company announced today (June 30th), to coincide with Social Media Day.
According to Guinness, Lil Wayne's Facebook page has the Most "Likes" on a Facebook Item.
The rapper's fans posted 668,198 comments, in...
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Rumors: 50 Cent Bailing Out Max B For $4 Milli?
07/03/2011 00:32
I thought this was some fool's idea of a joke. But, the rumor is getting some serious legs. Rumor has it, 50 Cent is going to bail out Max B for a cool $4 million. As you know, Max B is the brother that used to be down with Jim Jones, but he got into some fiasco with his girlfriend and a dead...
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