Timbaland Collaborates With 50 Cent

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Timbaland has joined 50 Cent and SMS Audio as an investor partner in the company. According to Business Wire (via HHNM), Timbo will also serve as a member of the company's board of directors.

2 Chainz Not Ready For G.O.O.D

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Although Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has worked with G.O.O.D. Music helmsman Kanye West on numerous occasions and even appeared on Complex magazine’s G.O.O.D. Music cover.

Hustlers – 11 Hustling Artists In Year 2012

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Here are the 11 artists who were stuck in the midst tax struggle in 2012, with some managing it better than others. No matter the region, or if the artist was popping (Nas had a good year) or in falling off mode (no shots, Bubba Sparxxx), R Kelly with more.....

North Carolina Street Gang Threats Rick Ross

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Rick Ross cancels North Carolina tour due to threats from a street gang, though those allegations have not yet been confirmed.

Rihanna And Chris Brown Dating Again

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Though Chris Brown and Rihanna have been telling anyone who will listen that they are 100 percent, unequivocally, absolutely not dating, there's certainly been a rekindling of something going on for most of the year.

Chris Brown Concert Cancelled Due To Protests

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Organisers say American R&B star Chris Brown has cancelled a stadium concert in Guyana after local protests over his 2009 beating of then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Lil Wayne’s Last Album ‘Carter V’

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Lil Wayne has had a phenomenal run, but after 19 years in the game, the manic rap machine is looking to pull the plug — and it doesn't seem like he's looking back.

Rihanna’s Unapologetic “New Album”

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As timelines go, promo for Rihanna's brand-new album, Unapologetic, kicked off in November, ramping up the same month the hotly anticipated LP was shipped to stores.

Robert De Niro calls Jay-Z “disrespectful”

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According to the New York Post’s Page Six column, things allegedly got pretty heated between Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z and actor Robert De Niro during a birthday celebration for Leonardo DiCaprio.

Rick Ross Is Interested In Signing The Game

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Game is on his last album for his five-album contract with Interscope Records, with plans to drop Jesus Piece on December 11th. Once the project hits stores, the West Coast rapper will finally be a free agent.