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Shyne Reunities With Jay-Z And Kanye West In Cannes

Posted 5/24/12 5:48 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Kid Cudi and Big Sean weren't the only celebrities on hand for Kanye West's big event at Cannes yesterday evening. Former Brooklyn Bady Boy Shyne was in the house, or in the tent, for the much hyped screening when he bumped into a few old chums: Jay-Z and Kanye West. Kanye produced for Shyne on one of his previous efforts while Hov remained close with Po, reportedly attempting to sign the now Jewish rapper upon his return from a ten year prison sentence. Hit the jump for more photos of Shyne and Mr. West. Read More...

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Jay-Z And Freeway Laugh Off Rumors Of Beef In Philadelphia

Posted 5/14/12 11:23 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman

PHILADELPHIA -- There was a Roc reunion today in the city of Brotherly Love. Jay-Z made the trek from Brooklyn to Philadelphia on Monday to announce that he was headlining and curating the Budweiser "Made In America" music festival during Labor Day weekend. Moments before the press conference Hovito was greeted by an old friend; Freeway. Read More...

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LeBron James Wins 3rd MVP, Hip-Hop Playoffs Round Two Begins

Posted 5/12/12 2:40 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Miami Heats centerpiece of the highly touted "Big Three," LeBron James has snagged the NBA's 2011-2012 Most Valuable Player award. LeBron's latest MVP award was announced yesterday by the NBA and tomorrow James will officially be presented with the trophy at the Heats opening second round series against the Indiana Pacers.

Lebron James' latest win puts him in an elite class of legends including Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Moses Malone and Michael Jordan. Read More...

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50 Cent Ready To Unleash 'The Lost Tape'

Posted 5/11/12 9:37 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman

50 Cent is taking it back to the original hustle, hitting the streets with that raw and uncut. It was his mixtape grind which first made the G-Unit general a unmovable force in rap and no matter the industry banter or label politics, Fif won’t stop feeding the block. Read More...

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Rick Ross, Kelly Rowland And Wale Celebrate Miami Heat Win

Posted 5/10/12 5:46 pm EST by in hottest mcs, Interviews, Music News

The city of Miami was sizzling hot last night, literally, following the triumphant win the Miami Heat secured against the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs. On hand to witness the victory was hometown hip-hop ambassador Rick Ross and Maybach partner in rhyme Wale. During halftime of the win Ross pays a visit to Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland. Read More...

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Miami Heat Wins Series Against New York Knicks, Roc Nation, G-Unit Move On In Hip-Hop Playoffs

Posted 5/9/12 11:37 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The NBA action was well under way on Wednesday night after another elimination was in play. The Miami Heat sealed a first round victory against the New York Knicks with a 94-106 victory winning the series 5-1. Despite a 35 point effort from Knick Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James led Miami with 29 points en route to round two showdown with the Indiana Pacers. Read More...

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Los Angeles Clippers Defeat Memphis Grizzlies, Dipset Eliminates YMCMB In Hip Hop Playoffs

Posted 5/8/12 2:11 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

The action in the 2012 NBA playoffs continued on Monday night with its second elimination in the first round of the exciting series. Over in Tinseltown, the Los Angeles Clippers took a commanding 3-1 lead against the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime with a 101-97 victory putting them one game away from a series win in years. The Grizzlies were looking to even the series but the 27 point effort from Chris Paul and 30 point effort from a fouled out Blake Griffin was too much for the Grizzlies in the end. Earlier that night Western Conference top shotta San Antonio Spurs cruised to a second round entry in the Playoffs after sweeping the Utah Jazz with a 87-81 victory. Read More...

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Floyd Mayweather Defeats Miguel Cotto, Lil Wayne And 50 Cent Meet

Posted 5/6/12 1:26 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather secured a dominating win against an aggressive Miguel Cotto in his Las Vegas hometown. The superstar boxer increased his record to 43-0 defeating Cotto with a unanimous decision surrounded by a host of music stars. Pop sensation Justin Bieber helped introduce Floyd along with his best friend 50 Cent who were in his corner as the boxer made his way to the ring. Following the fight Lil Wayne made his way towards center ring to congratulate Floyd. Read More...

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DJ Drama Ready To Unleash 'We In This B---h'

Posted 5/4/12 9:57 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The gang is all here. For DJ Drama's new single "We In This B---h" we go behind the scenes with the all-star cast. Luda, Tip, Jeezy and hook man Future ... what else can you ask for from A-town's finest. Be sure to check out MTV Jams and MTV2 this Sunday for the full premiere of the clip. Shouts out to Dram!

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Rick Ross' Storytelling On God Forgives, I Don't Will Be Memorable

Posted 5/4/12 10:28 am EST by in Music News

Rick Ross's fifth LP God Forgives, I Don't has been a long time in the making, but the MMG CEO promises that the final product will take fans on a roller coaster ride, punctuated by bone-chilling rap tales that find him stepping up his lyrical game. "This is my best project yet," Ross told MTV News in NYC this week. "God Forgives, I Don't is a very dark story." Read More...

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