Warren G calls out Russell Simmons and Def Jam, demanding to get his masters back, via Instagram [PHOTO]

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- June 5, 2019June 5, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Although Warren G is a part of the West Coast and was present for the birth of Death Row, he did his own thing. Despite Dr. Dre being his stepbrother, Warren G signed with Def Jam. In 1994, Warren G released "Regulate," his classic single, featuring

Rihanna is the world’s richest female musician, at $600 million net worth

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- June 4, 2019June 4, 20190

By Bossyy Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer When it comes to making money, Rihanna learned from the best. In 2005, Jay-Z signed her to Def Jam, and dropped her debut album, that summer. The year of 2005 saw Teairra Mari also drop, along with such names as Brooke Valentine, and Amerie was on the

YG announces he is going independent, following the release of his next album, after the release of his current LP, due My 24 [PHOTO]

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- May 14, 2019May 14, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer It's been a decade since YG signed with Def Jam. Out the gate, YG had a decent sized hit on his hands, with "Toot It and Boot It," his first major single, with Ty Dolla $ign. The next five years were rough, as YG was relegated

Logic ft. Eminem – “Homicide”

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- May 2, 20190

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Dave East keeps it real about Lil Nas X, writing off “Old Town Road” single as “wack,” setting Twitter off, as they drag him, saying they have never heard one of his songs, let alone a number one hit [VIDEO]

- April 18, 2019April 18, 20190

By Prince Hakeem Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Let it be known that Hip-HopVibe.com knows who Dave East is, very well, and has been posting him since 2012. Actually, in 2013, HHV had the chance to interview him on camera. Aside from being partnered with Nas, and signed to Def Jam, he has a

YG said he had a surprise album set for April 12, but he’s not dropping it, due to Nipsey Hussle’s death, calling him his brother from another color #RIPNipseyHussle [PHOTO]

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- April 3, 2019April 3, 20190

By Yuriy Andriyaschuk Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer A decade ago, YG caught a wave, and it led to his record deal. The young rapper signed with Def Jam, which came before "Toot It and Boot It" became a hit single. But, the next three years went by, with YG basically just sitting on

Privaledge ft. Nipsey Hussle and Nathan Sela – “So Cold”

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- April 2, 20190

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Dave East holds NYC vigil for Nipsey Hussle and calls his killer, a “sucker who killed a king,” earning nothing but love and praise from Twitter

- April 2, 2019April 2, 20190

By Yuriy Andriyashchuk Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer A veteran in the game, Dave East has always been a fan favorite. His music, for whatever reason, hasn't crossed over into the mainstream, but his fans love his music. Even people unfamiliar with his music seem to be fans of his. Dave East represents Harlem and

Travis Scott and Cardi B will headline 2019 Made In America Festival #MIAFest

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- April 2, 2019April 2, 20190

By Yuriy Andriyashchuk Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Coming into this year, the Made In America Festival is coming up on ten years. The festival was created by Jay-Z, who has headlined a few of the concerts, himself. In 2009, he did the festival, and it has since become something the city of Philadelphia

Rihanna announces Fenty Beauty has returned with the #BODYLAVA, in new IG post [PHOTO]

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- March 20, 2019March 20, 20190

By Tamantha Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer A titan in music, Rihanna began her career, with Def Jam, in 2004. She was signed by Jay-Z, who served as her mentor. Since 2008, Rihanna has been managed by his company, Roc Nation, which has since also become her record label. Under the management of Roc Nation,