Kid Cudi leaves Dream On after Two Years

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterCurrently, Kid Cudi is at a transitional point in his career and he is making some changes. One person he has been able to count on to support his moves is Kanye West. Because of this, he has been a great fit at G.O.O.D. Music.When he signed to G.O.O.D. Music, Kid Cudi also signed to another label, Dream On. For the past two years, Cudi has been

Birdman talks Jay-Z's "H.A.M." diss

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since 2009, Birdman has been challenging Jay-Z, warranting no response. First, he said Jay-Z did not deserve an award for The Blueprint 3. He felt his "son," Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III, was a better album.Jay-Z is known for being the ultimate rap businessman. Many rappers have modeled their business skills after Jay-Z. Birdman had something to

Kanye West lands in More Hot Water

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRight when it seemed as if Kanye West had put his career back on track, he got knocked off again. The Chicago rapper was doing great until the release of the "All of the Lights" single. First, Rihanna lies to a cancer charity to perform with West at the All-Star Game and then the video is critically-panned.Critics have accused Kanye West of stealing

Lupe Fiasco considers Jay-Z reunion

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThrough Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Jay-Z were properly introduced. Lupe Fiasco recorded on West's Late Registration album of 2005. The single, "Touch the Sky," was released in 2006 and became a hit. For many people, it was the first time they had heard Lupe Fiasco.Jay-Z had the chance to meet him months prior to the recording of the album. Upon

Big Sean discusses "Watch the Throne," warns of Surprise

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOnly weeks after the release of his solo album, Kanye West announced he was working on an album with Jay-Z. West was met with critical acclaim on his last album and wants to face-off with his mentor, Jay-Z, for an entire album. Jay-Z said Watch the Throne would be the first time he and Kanye West performed as equals.Their collaboration album has

Kanye West takes Justin Bieber under His Wing

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDespite being a pop teen sensation from Canada, hip hop has been with Justin Bieber since the beginning of his career. Usher discovered him and has helped him enter the game. Now, he is the biggest sensation in the nation. Currently, Bieber is the MVP of the Celebrity All-Star Game.Justin Bieber has worked with many rappers and not just the new

Kanye West comes Under Fire for "All of the Lights" video

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOnce Kanye West released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, he was back on top of the game. Late in the summer, he released the first single, "Power." A short video was released in promotion of the album and "Runaway" was promoted as the next single."Runaway" became a minor hit, but the album has sold very well over the past few months. Some credit

New Video of the Day: Kanye West - "All of the Lights"

Consequence calls Pusha T a Liar

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDuring the early days of G.O.O.D. Music, Consequence was one of the major players. But, after Kanye West raised the profile of his label, bigger names have signed. Most recently, Pusha T signed with the label and is working on his new album.Kanye West has often boasted about G.O.O.D. Music being a family, as opposed to being a record label. The newest

Will Jay-Z remain in the Office?

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2003, Jay-Z "retired" from hip hop because he felt he had done all he could as a rapper. Jay-Z moved on to become the head of Def Jam. Many assumed he had the highest possible position in rap music. When he gave this up in 2007 to return to rap, many questioned his motives.In 2006, Jay-Z "saved" hip hop with his Kingdom Come album, which was

Jay-Z and Kanye West recording "Watch the Throne" in New York hotel

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterJay-Z and Kanye West are down to the wire with their collaboration album, Watch the Throne. Last month, the two released the lead single, "H.A.M." Usually, Kanye West records his music in Hawaii, but they have decided to change things up.Recently, Jay-Z and Kanye West have taken a floor of the Mercer Hotel in New York City and built their own studio.

Big Sean discusses "Finally Famous: The Album" release date

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, new hit the internet about an official release date for Big Sean's debut album. The rapper has signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Over the years, West has added several acts to the label. However, the focus has remained on his solo career.Big Sean is one of the newer artists signed to the label. He has been with the label for a

50 Cent teases Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa in New Song

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since their 2007 showdown, 50 Cent has taken every opportunity possible to insult Kanye West. Even when he landed in hot water over the Taylor Swift incident, 50 Cent poked fun at his rival. Now, with Kanye West back on top of the game, 50 Cent is watching from the sidelines.After taking 2010 off to focus on his business ventures, 50 Cent is

Talib Kweli discusses Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore he became famous, Kanye West worked closely with Talib Kweli. While he is now associated with the "in-crowd" of the hip hop game, Kanye West still works with Talib Kweli. Currently, Kanye is working with Jay-Z a collaboration album and Talib is among the first to hear it.Ever since the release of their first single, "H.A.M.," everyone has been

Throwback Video of the Day: Kanye West - "Jesus Walks"

Will Jay-Z release a New Album in 2011?

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn recent years, Jay-Z has been spending more time running his businesses than making music. Despite being considered one of the best rappers of all-time, Jay-Z said he was a businessman. Coming from the Brooklyn projects, Jay-Z had one of two ways to make a better life for himself.Jay-Z spent most of his early adult years trying one way to build the

Kanye West ft. Pusha T - "Runaway"

Album Review: Lloyd Banks - "H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More)"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFour long years have passed since the last time a new album came from Lloyd Banks. Following a weak effort in 2006 with Rotten Apple, Banks had to prove himself. It was after his album release that the G-Unit movement began to fall off.Because the Banks release signaled the end of a big moneymaker, Interscope Records never gave him a solid release

Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and Nicki Minaj - "Monster"

Video of the Day: Kanye West - "All of the Lights"