Juelz Santana gives Remy Ma credit

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWith Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj taking over the newsfeeds, many have overlooked Remy Ma. During the time before Nicki Minaj debuted and when Lil' Kim had legal troubles, Remy Ma held down the female rap game. But, when she landed in her own legal trouble, Remy Ma was sent to prison.For four years, Remy Ma has been in prison and her songs are hardly even

Is It Safe to call Lil Wayne a Legend?

By The VoiceHip Hop Vibe Staff Writer"The next time ya mention 'Pac, Biggie, or Jay-Z, don't forget to mention Weezy baby," Lil Wayne said three years ago. After spending three years on the mixtape scene, Lil Wayne released Tha Carter III during the summer of 2008.The album was met with mostly positive reviews, but was not viewed as a classic by many. Instead, the album was looked at as Wayne

Foxy Brown talks Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor those new to hip hop, they may assume Lil' Kim is new to the game. But, for those who know hip hop, they know she is a veteran and no stranger to beef. Lil' Kim has been waiting for some time to release her comeback album. During the wait, Nicki Minaj saved the female rappers.Long before Nicki Minaj even graduated high school, Lil' Kim was making

Nicki Minaj discusses Secret Enemies

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe past year has been full of ups and downs for Nicki Minaj and she has learned plenty. She became the first rapper to have a platinum mixtape. Soon, Nicki went from being a mixtape rapper to the most popular female in the game.But, she soon found herself in the middle of a high-profile feud with Lil' Kim. Despite all of the things Lil' Kim has said

Lil' Kim explains turning Roc Nation down

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore igniting her feud with Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim was close to signing with Roc Nation. Throughout her career, Kim has worked closely with Jay-Z. The two have become good friends over the years and Jay-Z wanted her services. Many websites reported the deal being close to done.However, when asked about Roc Nation, Lil' Kim said she had not signed

Birdman tells Lil' Kim to Fall Back

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLil' Kim has been baiting Nicki Minaj for months, over their similarities in style. Her frequent disses have warranted slight responses from Drake and a few others. Lil' Kim has also dissed such artists as Diddy and Drake over the feud. Nicki Minaj has been very vocal recently.The feud has been taken to a new height with Nicki Minaj calling out Lil'

Lil' Kim calls out Atlantic Records over Lack of Promotion

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen it became clear Atlantic Records was not going to release the comeback album, Vintage, from Lil' Kim, she decided to take matters into her own hands. In the 1990s, Lil' Kim made a lot of money for Atlantic Records. But, when her popularity began to wane, they stopped focusing on her, marketing popular acts, such as T.I.Last year, Lil' Kim

Nicki Minaj turns off Love

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEveryone is having trouble finding love, or at least that is the way it seems. Even the most attractive people are having a hard time attracting the right people. Nicki Minaj is one of the sexiest women to enter the game in the past few years. Men from all over the world would love the chance to be with her.Despite having the chance to go out with the

Rick Ross sets up shop with Warner Bros. Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, there were rumors about where Rick Ross would be going. Following the release of Teflon Don, Ross was a free agent. But, he also has a growing record label he is looking out for. Due to his popularity, everyone began making offers to the boss.Jay-Z helped Rick Ross break into the game when he made him a part of Def Jam. Soon, DJ Khaled, a

Lil' Kim says Nicki Minaj has always been Jealous of Her

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe feud between Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj has reached new heights, as Lil' Kim finally released the Black Friday mixtape. For months, Lil' Kim had been dissing Nicki Minaj. Minaj had decided to take the high road and ignore Lil' Kim. But, the disses became more scathing and she took cheap shots on several songs.Upon releasing Black Friday, Lil' Kim

Lil' Kim responds to Foxy Brown's "Christmas Massacre" diss

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLil' Kim has finally taken a break from dissing Nicki Minaj to focus on her old nemesis, Foxy Brown. During the 1990s, the two had an infamous battle. Their beef, like Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj, came from their similar styles. Despite having a heavy beef, the two collaborated with any of the same artists.In the days before Christmas 2010, Foxy Brown

Lil' Kim calls Nicki Minaj out over Album Sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore signing to Young Money, Nicki Minaj's claim to fame was making $1 million off her mixtape. Her popularity led to her being signed by the label. Nicki Minaj was able to ride her own momentum in promotion for her Pink Friday album.Following the release of Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj became the first female rapper, since Eve in 1999, to have a number

Lil' Kim teams up with Nicki Minaj's former manager

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe feud between Lil' Kim has intensified this week, as Nicki Minaj called the veteran out. On Tuesday, Kim released the Black Friday and boasted of how she had already made $1 million off it. Nicki Minaj later said Lil' Kim was obviously lying.Earlier today, Lil' Kim said she and Nicki Minaj do not have a real beef with each other. Instead, she is

Nicki Minaj taking break from Collaborations

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast year, Nicki Minaj worked with almost everyone and each of her collaborations was a hit. Her work with Usher and Ludacris, among others, led to her own successful debut. It also led to her feud with Lil' Kim. Still, Nicki Minaj is one of the most popular rappers in the game.In the midst of her success, Nicki Minaj has made a shocking confession.

Lady Luck says let Lil' Kim/Nicki Minaj feud Play Out

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen Lil' Kim began dissing Nicki Minaj, the media immediately sided with Nicki Minaj. In the eyes of many, Lil' Kim has been viewed as a bully. She has been labeled silly and desperate for going after Nicki. Her image has continued to take hits as she has released an entire Nicki Minaj diss mixtape, Black Friday.Recently, their beef has taken a new

Nicki Minaj calls Lil' Kim out over Mixtape Sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOn Monday, Lil' Kim revealed she was going to charge $9.99 for her Black Friday. The Queen Bee said she wanted to become the second bitch to make a million off a mixtape. Nicki Minaj made over $1 million off her Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape. She boasted about this on Drake's "Up All Night."Yesterday, Lil' Kim proudly boasted her mixtape had already sold

Lil' Kim charging $9.99 for "Black Friday" mixtape

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSince her record label will not give her a release date for her long-awaited fifth album, Lil' Kim has taken matters into her own hands. Last summer, Nicki Minaj caught worldwide attention and she rubbed Lil' Kim the wrong way. Before the end of the summer, Kim was dissing Nicki Minaj every chance she got.Nicki Minaj initially said she would not give

Lil' Kim previews new Nicki Minaj diss song

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, Lil' Kim announced she would be taking her beef with newcomer, Nicki Minaj, to a new level. Ever since the early summer of 2010, Kim had been dissing her. But, in late October, Nicki Minaj finally responded and the beef was on.Lil' Kim recorded her "Black Friday" song, an obvious dig at Minaj's debut album, Pink Friday. She was so serious

Birdman confirms Maybach Music deal

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhile Cash Money Records does not receive the radio play they received in the late 1990s, they are still one of hip hop's hottest labels. In 2005, a subsidiary label, Young Money, was launched by longtime artist, Lil Wayne.Young Money Entertainment has gone from being the side project from Lil Wayne to being the hottest movement in rap. Drake and

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