By Bossyy Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Recently, Dave East has seen his music rising in popularity, once again, so he's all over the place. It's been four years since he partnered with the legend, Nas, and signed to Def Jam. While Dave East is seeing his star rise, again, his personal life is
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Rihanna reportedly has a song called “Whip It,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, coming soon, and Twitter is beyond ready for it
By Bossyy Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer There was once a time when Rihanna was the most-consistent artist in music. Every year, between 2005 and 2012, Rihanna released a new album. She was a part of the reinvention of Def Jam from simply a rap label to an all-around label. Rihanna would eventually take a
Jeezy speaks on “Thug Motivation” legacy, leaving Def Jam, fashion flubs, and more on “The Breakfast Club” [VIDEO]
By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Most people didn't get to know Young Jeezy until 2005, when he seemingly came from nowhere. But, Jeezy actually began making noise, in 2001, when he began as Lil' J. Things were different, back then, but the groundwork was laid. As he got older, he adopted the
Dame Dash gets roasted by Twitter for his rant about Jay-Z and the NFL, as fans accuse him of being a hater, launching another press tour to talk about Jay, and being bitter
By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Hard to imagine, now, but there was a time when Dame Dash and Jay-Z appeared to be closer than brothers. Those were the days when they were making millions running Roc-A-Fella Records. But, ultimately, it was all business, and Jay would make bigger business deals. Most believed
Solange gets harassed by paparazzi, who try and question her about Jay-Z’s NFL deal, and try to shame woman who runs them off about her hairy armpits [VIDEO]
By Bossyy Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Controversially, Jay-Z and Roc Nation have entered a partnership with the NFL. The deal covers the music entertainment portion of America's most-popular league. This deal has turned off the hip hop world, where they first hailed Jay-Z as their hero. Since the beginning of his career, Jay-Z has
“Drink Champs” is now officially on TIDAL, making N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN the latest partners with the streaming giant, launching with Marlon Wayans episode [VIDEO]
By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Through his entire run, Jay-Z was always one who was somewhat underestimated. He wasn't the top rapper, immediately, nor did anyone see him becoming "the new and improved Russell." Years later, he's that man, but in the world of business, he faced serious doubts. In the early
#TIDALXCRWN: Rick Ross talks “Port of Miami 2,” “What’s Free” originally being his and Diddy’s record, impact, legacy, and more #CRWN [VIDEO]
Rick Ross opens up on missing Pusha T verse, “Coming To America 2,” and Drake vs. Kanye West beef on Hot 97 [VIDEO]
By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Thirteen years ago, Rick Ross signed with Def Jam, during the height of the Jay-Z era. Unproven running a major label, the Rick Ross signing helped solidify Jay-Z as a true exec. His signing, along with the signings of Young Jeezy, Rihanna, and Ne-Yo, helped reinvent
Dave East drags a fan, on IG, who comments on his pic of himself surrounded by white women, when she asks if he doesn’t like black girls either [PHOTO]
Rick Ross talks “Port of Miami 2,” staying neutral in Meek Mill and Wale beef, his boss moves, and more with “Drink Champs” [VIDEO]
By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer In 2006, Rick Ross made his commercial debut, with "Hustlin,'" which dominated the summer. As Jay-Z was settling into his Def Jam CEO position, he was coming with a lot of talent. Ross was the fourth breakout artist, behind Young Jeezy, Rihanna, and Ne-Yo. Before Rick Ross