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The Game Apologizes To 50 Cent, G-Unit, Interscope, Others

2009-07-03T20:28:06Z

After all the diss tracks, entire mixtapes aimed at his foe, and his infamous G-Unot campaign, The Game is apologizing to 50 Cent ... for a whole lot of reasons. During an interview with MTV, the Compton rapper claimed that his long-running beef with 50 Cent is done, caput, and he doesn't plan to ever jump back on it.

Drake Says He Regrets Controversial BET Awards Performance

2009-07-03T10:46:46Z

If you didn't watch the BET Awards, you probably didn't see Drake and Lil Wayne's controversial performance of his single "Every Girl." Drake admitted recently that he regrets the decision to bring them onstage for them performance.

Michael Jackson’s Final Rehearsal

2009-07-03T10:55:11Z

Michael Jackson was set to perform his final 50 concert dates in London this summer, but his untimely ended that dream. Here's a sneak peak of what you would've been in for.

Rye Rye ft. M.I.A.: Bang (Music Video)

2009-07-03T10:22:51Z

M.I.A. protege, Rye Rye, finally drops a video for her buzzing single, "Bang," which was recently featured on the "Fast & Furious" soundtrack. Her debut, Go! Pop! Bang!, is coming.

Drake Talks Work With Pharrell, So Far Gone Follow-Up

2009-07-03T10:18:18Z

Canadian rapper Drake dropped arguably the most popular mixtape this year with So Far Gone. In an interview with MTV's Shaheem Reid, he talks about its follow-up and Pharrell.

80s Arcade Game ‘Asteriods’ Headed To The Big Screen

2009-07-03T09:40:41Z

If you're over 30, then you definitely remember the popular 80s arcade game "Asteroids." Well, that game is being turned into a big screen film, and studios have been in a bidding war to win the rights for the film.

Free Download: Killah Priest Drops I Killed The Devil Last Night Exclusively On BallerStatus

2009-07-03T10:11:56Z

Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest has been hard at work. Just this February, he teamed up with us to give away his free The Untold Story Of Walter Reed mixtape, and now, we're re-upping with him for another project.

In Rotation: Plies, Masspike Miles, Gucci Mane, Cashis, Trife Diesel & More

2009-07-03T11:00:12Z

It's 4th of July weekend, and to get you going for the long party ahead of you, we got some brand new leaks. Plies is dropping another album, so he's leaks a new single. Havoc's keeping Mobb Deep alive while Prodigy is away. Yung Joc got that "Grind Flu," and there's more.

50 Cent Introduces His New Secret Weapon (Pruane2forever)

2009-07-02T20:22:26Z

Check out the YouTube kid (Pruane2forever) who's been creating a lot of buzz for his self-recorded rants on YouTube. Fiddy flew him out to NY to kick it.

Puma x Erykah Badu: Jam Session

2009-07-02T19:35:53Z

The people at Vimby recent cover this Puma sponsored afterparty and jam session for Erykah Badu at The Viper Room. She's always on her job. Shoutout to Vimby!

Soulja Boy Is Fed Up With The Hate, Contemplates Retiring From Music?

2009-07-03T04:12:41Z

He's no longer a one-hit wonder, after proving critics wrong with his sophomore release iSouljaBoyTellEm. Despite all his success, Soulja Boy manages to receive more haters than your average rapper. Is that hate starting to wear on the teen rapper?

Amber Rose Parlays Relationship With Kanye West Into Modeling Contract

2009-07-02T18:51:02Z

Amber Rose has really come up over the last few months, ever since she began showing up on Kanye West's arm across the globe. Now, she's turned that exposure into a modeling contract.

The Game In The Running For Role Of A-Team’s B.A Baracus

2009-07-02T17:01:13Z

Word is, casting for a big screen adaptation on the long running TV series, "The A-Team," has begun. There's few interesting celebrities are in the running. One being The Game.

Mack 10 To Return With First New Album Since 2005

2009-07-02T09:29:16Z

West Coast gangster rap icon Mack 10 is getting ready to release his ninth album, Soft White, for August. His first new album since 2005's Hustla's Handbook.

Drake: Best I Ever Had (Music Video)

2009-07-02T08:51:33Z

The music video for Drake's smash single, "Best I Ever Had," finally hits the net, thanks to Kanye West. Here it is. Tons of eye candy, just a warning.

Raekwon’s OB4CL2 Album Pushed Back Due To Leak, Clearances

2009-07-02T08:40:15Z

Every hip-hop fan has waited for years for the release of Raekwon's sequel to his classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx album, and it was finally set for August. However, it's been pushed back again.

LA Symphony Member CookBook’s Top 10 Things From The 80s

2009-07-02T10:19:15Z

LA Symphony member CookBook is addicted to everything 80s, as you can tell by his latest solo project, aptly titled I Love The 80s (in stores now btw). Since he loves the era so much, we asked him to give us a run down his top 10 favorite things from the 80s and why he loves them so.

Michael Jackson Breaks Multiple Billboard Charts Records

2009-07-02T08:18:36Z

Michael Jackson's death last week influenced flocks of fans to hit the retail and digital stores to re-cop his albums, helping him break numerous Billboard Charts records.

The Charts: Black Eyed Peas Regain Top Spot On Billboard 200

2009-07-02T08:18:28Z

Despite Michael Jackson's album sales explosion, other artists managed to sell a few records as well.

Eminem: Beautiful (Music Video Preview)

2009-07-02T06:54:37Z

Eminem is about to drop yet another music video from his Relapse album. The visual for "Beautiful" is coming on Friday, July 3. Until then, enjoy this preview.

50 Cent: Ok You’re Right (Music Video)

2009-07-02T06:49:31Z

Brand new visual from 50 Cent's long awaited album, Before I Self Destruct. Here's the official music video for "Ok You're Right."

Michael Jackson Returning To Neverland One Last Time — Speculation Over Cause Of Death Grows

2009-07-01T10:47:10Z

It looks like Michael Jackson will finally make it back to Neverland Ranch for a public viewing this Friday (July 3), as reports surface over the speculation of his cause of death.

T.I.’s Girl Tiny, Lil Wayne’s Ex-Wife Kick Off BET Reality Show

2009-07-01T10:17:52Z

Two girls, known as the significant others of rappers T.I. and Lil Wayne, have both landed a reality show on BET, which began Tuesday night (June 30). Those two girls are Tiny and Toya.

Mr. Hudson ft. Kanye West: Supernova (Music Video)

2009-07-01T19:21:21Z

Official video for Mr. Hudson's lead single, "Supernova" featuring Kanye, off his forthcoming album Straight No Chaser due October 5th.

Naledge (Kidz In The Hall): Focus (Music Video)

2009-07-01T19:22:25Z

In support of Naledge's Chicago Picasso, in stores now, the Chicago rapper has filmed and released a music video for "Focus" off the album. Comprised of over 3,000 still photos and zero video footage.