Fat Joe talks retirement and last album, “Family Ties,” with Sway [VIDEO]

December 5, 2019December 5, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Having been around since 1993, releasing his debut album before the likes of Biggie, Jay-Z, and Nas, Fat Joe was often overlooked. This was strange, seeing how he posted a hit nearly every year. It wasn't until returning from his 2013 prison stint that Joe began

Dave East’s official first week sales are in and he debuts at number 11 on Billboard 200, with 24,000 album copies sold

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November 18, 2019November 18, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer The star people say New York City needs has been staring them right in the eye, for quite some time. Harlem rapper, Dave East, has been making noise for a while. His momentum grew and it earned him a co-sign from Nas, who quickly signed him

Dave East is projected to sell 3,000 copies, in his first week, with “Survival” album, which debuts at 164 on Billboard 200

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November 15, 2019November 15, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer These past few years, Dave East has been touted as the next major star to emerge from NYC. Definitely, he has the potential, with the looks, the co-signs, and the energy. But, even with big records, featuring Rick Ross and Chris Brown, he's yet to have

Omarion left Maybach Music, reveals they never helped promote his music, said neither MMG or Atlantic believed in “Post To Be,” and he has his own label, OWW (Omarion WorldWide) [VIDEO]

November 14, 2019November 14, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer To this current generation, Omarion is probably best-known for his single, "Post To Be," with Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko. Because of the gap in hits, O is written off as a one-hit wonder. But, Omarion is far from that, as he was in B2K, and

Cam’ron talks “Purple Haze 2,” new music, legacy, Nas, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Destiny’s Child, and more on Rap Radar Podcast [VIDEO]

November 5, 2019November 20, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer In the 1990s, hip hop reached its peak, in New York, with numerous artists having varying levels of success. Back then, LL Cool J was the veteran, still making hits. Then, the new era was led by Def Jam's roster, led by Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja

DJ Premier shares CLASSIC stories on Jay-Z, Nas, RZA, J. Cole, and the beginning of Gang Starr on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

November 2, 2019November 2, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Famed producer, DJ Premier has been working with the all-time greats since they were newcomers. Back then, he was also a newcomer, trying to build his own weight. But, he was there, early, when Nas was building his name, the same with Jay-Z. DJ Premier earned the

Nicki Minaj flew her pastor out to officiate her wedding, in Los Angeles

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October 25, 2019October 25, 20190

By Bossyy Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Last week, Nicki Minaj finally made the big plunge. After years of having her romantic life in the spotlight, she made a move. There were always rumors of her being involved with several different men (and women), but Safaree was her man. When Nicki Minaj and Safaree ended,

Angie Martinez talks interviewing Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, and more | Drink Champs [VIDEO]

October 25, 2019October 25, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Recently, Angie Martinez has returned to the forefront, in a very big way, with "Untold Stories of Hip Hop." For years, she's been the top radio host in New York. While she's best-known for her time at Hot 97, but she's spent the past five years

Dave East ft. Nas – “Godfather 4”

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Irv Gotti talks “Tales” on BET, Def Jam, Murder Inc., trying to sign Nas during Jay-Z beef, Ruff Ryders, DMX, and more with Nick Cannon [VIDEO]

October 17, 2019October 17, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Nobody in hip hop has a history like Irv Gotti, who emerged during the era of the rap moguls. Not only did he give birth to the early careers of Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule, he also produced countless hit records. Initially a Def Jam exec,