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Crooked I Officially Leaves Death Row Records
Music / Posted 03/07/2004
Although rumors have circulated for weeks about Crooked I's departure from Deathr Row Records, that's all they've been until now. The rapper revealed to BallerStatus that he is officially off the label as of March 5 when his contract expired,... |
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Death Row Records Claims Crooked I Is Still Signed
Music / Posted 03/09/2004
After an announcement that Crooked I has official parted ways with Death Row Records, the label released a statement debuking the rapper's claims, and said that he is still signed. According to the official Death Row website, Crooked I is still... |
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Usher Breaks Numerous Records with Fifth Album, Confessions
Music / Posted 03/31/2004
Fueled by his smash single "Yeah" featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris, Usher's fifth album, Confessions, will top next week's Billboard albums chart, selling nearly 1.1 million copies in its first week. The album will be the highest first-week sales of any... |
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Messy Marv: Real Talk
Music / Posted 06/14/2004
Messy Marv is a young, hungry artist hailing from California's Bay Area. He has a long history, being in the game over 10 years to... |
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Bay Area Rapper Mac Dre Gunned Down In Kansas City
Music / Posted 11/02/2004
Bay Area rapper Mac Dre was gunned down on Monday (November 1) in Kansas City, Missouri, while riding in a van on the highway. The rapper (real name: Andre Hicks) was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:30 a.m., when... |
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Ol' Dirty Bastard Dies At 35
Music / Posted 11/13/2004
Rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard (a.k.a. Dirt McGirt), who is known throughout the hip-hop world as an original member of the Wu-Tang Clan, passed away Saturday night, while recording at a Manhattan recording studio. The details of his death are sketchy,... |
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A Tribe Called Quest Reunites At Cali Music Festival
Music / Posted 11/14/2004
Quality hip-hop in the OC? As though it sounds like quite the oxymoron, this was actually a synonym on Saturday (November 13) at the Anaheim Angels stadium parking lot for Guerilla Union's Rock The Bells event. Yes, hip-hop was very... |
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T.I.: Crown Me
Music / Posted 11/25/2004
He's given himself the title of the "King of the South." Some may criticize the "Rubber Band Man" for prematurely boasting of such... |
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Stat Quo: The Shady South
Music / Posted 12/02/2004
When Dr. Dre and Eminem co-sign an artist's abilities, attention is both expected and deserved. Atlanta native Stat Quo is more than just Shady/Aftermath's latest acquisition, though. Approaching his craft with a refreshing sense of focus and appreciation, Stat Quo... |
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2004: A Look Back
Music / Posted 12/28/2004
No matter what your outlook on the present state of rap music may be, both optimists and pessimists can't deny one fact: 2004 was one hell of a ride. From the all-too-early passing of the underappreciated Ol' Dirty Bastard, to... |
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Suge Knight Ordered To Pay $107 Million In Lawsuit
Music / Posted 03/30/2005
Death Row Records founder Suge Knight's legal problems continue to hinder the advancement of his once reigning empire. The most recent lawsuit against Knight involves woman who claims she helped found the label's start. According to Reuters, a Los Angeles... |
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