Royce da 5'9 defends Rap Beef

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterHip hop beef has been banished by many. 50 Cent has built a career off dissing other rappers. But, in the past, hip hop beefs have been violent, resulting in deaths of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. In today's hip hop world, beef is used by newer artists for publicity.Overall, however, most fans are tired of the constant bickering within the

Eminem expecting Major Losses on Grammy night

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThere is no doubting Eminem's lyrical ability and there is no doubting his popularity. In the past, Eminem has had very successful years. Most notably, his big years were 1999, 2002, and 2004. Despite not selling as many records, Eminem topped this feat in 2010.Eminem nearly single-handedly dominated the rap game last year and has been awarded for it.

Crooked I happy Benzino ended feud with Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt came as a surprise to many when Eminem signed Slaughterhouse to his Shady Records. The group consists of Royce da 5'9, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, and Crooked I. Eminem had a longstanding feud with Royce, Joell Ortiz had been signed to Aftermath, but left after he said his album was mishandled by Dr. Dre, and Crooked I was an associate of Murder

Royce Da 5'9 and Joell Ortiz discuss Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWith Slaughterhouse finally being signed to a record deal, fans are excited. Despite the super-team finally being created, some people fear of them coming out too soft. Many times, super-pairings, do not turn out as expected.Slaughterhouse is only the latest in attempts of many rappers to come together. In 1997, The Firm, which consisted of Nas, AZ,

Slaughterhouse EP track listing Revealed

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFinally signed to Shady Records, Slaughterhouse is ready to give the fans what they want. The only issue the group has is that they have joined a crowded label. Eminem told the crew to begin working on their album.While the members of Slaughterhouse would love to put together an album, it could take months before the promotion could begin. Not wanting

Royce Da 5'9 talks Eminem and Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing months of speculation, Slaughterhouse has finally signed with Shady Records. Now that the signing is official, the group is waiting for directons from the boss, Eminem. Royce Da 5'9, a fellow rapper from Detroit, recently opened up on what has been going on since the signing.Eminem heard the group's 2009 album and he liked it. Unlike many