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Lil Wayne Scolded In Court After No Show Appearance

Posted 10/30/12 8:52 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Lil Wayne is recovering from his recent health scare, but he has a new set of problems on his hands. The YMCMB rapper was reprimanded following his absence during a court appearance when video from a previous deposition took center stage in court. The judge overseeing his lawsuit against Quincy Jones III scolded the Young Money boss for his behavior in video depositions. Read More...

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Natina Reed Death Still A Mystery As Police Search For Clues

Posted 10/30/12 8:42 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The unfortunate death of Blaque singer Natina Reed continues to be a mystery to police who are searching for clues behind the tragic accident. According to authorities, there are no other witnesses to the car accident other than the driver and passenger in the red Honda Accord that hit Reed. Read More...

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Jam Master Jay Remembered 10 Years Later By Best Friend Shake

Posted 10/30/12 2:35 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

[MTV News takes a look back at Jam Master Jays murder five years ago]

By Maurice Bobb

Hip-Hop icon Jam Master Jay was unfortunately gunned down 10 years ago today. Jay and one of his studio pals were hanging out in his Jamaica studio playing XBOX video games when two gunmen burst into the second floor studio and fired on Jay killing him. One of Jay's closest friends, Eric "Shake" James, wants to keep the focus on all of the great things that the turntable legend born Jason Mizell did while he was here. Read More...

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Watch Gucci Mane Preview 'Head Shots' Featuring Rick Ross Off Trap God

Posted 10/19/12 4:18 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Earlier this week Gucci Mane delivered on his promise when he dropped his latest mixtape Trap God. The Street album was the talk of the A-Town and hip-hop as a whole for multiple reasons. One of the highlighted songs off the mixtape "Head Shots" features none other than fellow rapper Rick Ross. MTV News got our hands on some exclusive footage from the listening session with the Gucc and co. Check it out here.

Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine Introduce The 'Beat Pill'

Posted 10/18/12 6:31 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rahman J. Dukes

Legendary producer Dr. Dre and Interscope Records founder Jimmy Iovine landed in New York City this week to hold a special press conference where the Beats By Dre founders unveiled their latest prized posession in the next chapter of the Beats phenomenon. Dozens of reporters were holed up inside the Beats By Dre East Coast headquarters where Dre followed by Jimmy introduced the Beat Pill, a portable wireless speaker with built-in customized Beats audio. Read More...

Wiz Khalifa, French Montana Take Over Heineken Red Star Access Tour

Posted 9/16/12 4:01 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Last night Pittsburgh playa Wiz Khalifa and Bronx bomber French Montana hit Pier 36 on South Street to put on a show to remember for the Heineken Red Star Access Tour in lower Manhattan. With loads of Heinekens on deck, Wiz and French handled the musical duties backed by some of the finest record spinners including DJ Clark Kent and mixtape guru Big Mike.

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Chris Brown Snags Best Male Video At VMAs

Posted 9/6/12 9:57 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, VMAs

By James Dinh

Chris Brown has had a rough few months, but tonight, this one was for team Breezy. Read More...

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Chris Lighty Laid To Rest, LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes Look On

Posted 9/5/12 5:21 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman with reporting by Nadeska Alexis

Today the hip-hop world was delivered a lethal blow when music manager to the superstars Chris Lighty was laid to rest. Family, friends and hip-hop's biggest stars gathered at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan on Wednesday (September 5) at around 9 a.m. ET to send off their music mogul.

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Nicki Minaj Voting For Mitt Romney? Fans, Talib Kweli Weigh In

Posted 9/5/12 1:05 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Victoria McCarthy

Yesterday, what can only be described as a cosmic event took place over the twitterverse as fans and foes of Nicki Minaj doled out their 140 word opinions on the rapper’s supposed endorsement of Republican Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney. Minaj, in her verse on “Mercy” from Lil’ Wayne’s Dedication 4 spit a line that caught the interwebs by storm: "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney/You lazy b---hes is f---g up the economy." Immediately following the tape's release many tweeters had biting remarks for the Trinidadian-born star. Read More...

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Lil Wayne Taps Nicki Minaj For Dedication 4 Mixtape

Posted 8/17/12 10:34 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Nadeska Alexis with reporting by Christina Garibaldi

Hip-Hop's new Bonnie & Clyde Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj have something special in store for their YMCMB fans. Lil Wayne's Dedication 4 mixtape will be released next week after a brief delay, and fans can definitely expect a feature from Nicki Minaj. Although Nicki and her boss have collaborated plenty in the past, the YMCMB rapper tells MTV News that the process is much different now than it was a few years earlier. Read More...

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