Saigon discusses "Soulja Boy-like" Album Sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSaigon can no longer complain about his album release date being delayed. Now, he can complain with the other artists about album sales. Over the past few years, hip hop sales have been down and the stars have not been pleased. Recently, Saigon released his The Greatest Story Never Told and it sold 12,000 copies in its first week.Glad to finally

Soulja Boy ft. 50 Cent - "Mean Mug"

Soulja Boy - "Speakers Going Hammer"

Soulja Boy - "Blowing Me Kisses"

Soulja Boy's camp blames Interscope Records for Low Album Sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThree years ago, 50 Cent complained that Interscope Records did not properly promote Curtis. At the time, the label was focusing their energy on Soulja Boy, who debuted a platinum album. However, as the years have gone by, the focus has shifted again.In 2007 and 2008, Soulja Boy delivered two high-selling albums and numerous chart-topping singles. But

Lil Wayne quits Twitter

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLil Wayne was one of the last rappers to join the Twitter frenzy, days before he went to prison. The social networking site became very popular within the hip hop community in 2009. However, the most popular member of the hip hop community had not joined.Ever since he has been on Twitter, Lil Wayne has been hacked several times. Many Wayne rumors have

Drake gives Soulja Boy his condolences

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast week, Soulja Boy suffered an unspeakable tragedy when his brother died in a car accident. The Atlanta rapper informed his followers on Twitter about what happened. He said he was crying his eyes out because his younger brother was gone.The hip hop community has put their judgments aside in order to comfort Soulja Boy. Rappers from various areas

Soulja Boy - "Pretty Boy Swag"

Snoop Dogg ft. Soulja Boy - "Pronto"

Lupe Fiasco prepares "Fiasco Fridays II" for "Lasers" promotion

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter missing four years of action, Lupe Fiasco is doing all he can to promote his third album, Lasers. Many fans were turned off from Lupe Fiasco because of his subjecy matter. But, on the other hand, hip hop heads have been in love with Lupe since he first released Food & Liquor.In recent months, Lupe Fiasco has been in the headlines for various

New Video of the Day: Soulja Boy - "Speakers Going Hammer"

Soulja Boy suffers Tragic Loss

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterToday has been a very tough day for Soulja Boy and his family. The Atlanta rapper has suffered the loss most have nightmares about. Earlier today, his younger brother died in a car accident.Upon discovering the news, Soulja Boy vented through Twitter. His post read "sitting here crying my eyes out." On Sunday, he got the news no big brother wants to

Video of the Day: Soulja Boy ft. 50 Cent - "Mean Mug"

Game upset over Soulja Boy's low album sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDespite the heavy promotion for The DeAndre Way and Soulja Boy's quest to prove he can rap, his album barely sold. His label-mate, Game, is highly upset about this. Game said he takes all of his fans seriously and he hopes they take him seriously. He feels it is messed up when a rapper has over 8 million Twitter fans and only sells 13,000 copies in

New Video of the Day: Soulja Boy ft. 50 Cent - "Mean Mug"

Killer Mike defends Soulja Boy's low album sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThere was a brief period in time when hip hop did love Soulja Boy, obviously it did not last very long. People loved "Crank Dat," but soon grew tired of Soulja Boy. Many of his biggest supporters soon said his music was not hip hop. These same people had written him off as a one hit wonder.Soulja Boy almost proved fans right when his sophomore album

Album Preview: Soulja Boy - "The DeAndre Way"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast year, Soulja Boy promised he was going to step his lyrical game up. He said to expect his third album, The DeAndre Way. The wait has been a little longer than expected, but it is almost over.Unlike on his past albums, Soulja Boy will only have ten tracks on this album. Four additional tracks will be placed on the deluxe edition. The album

Soulja Boy still upset over 2008 Grammy loss to Kanye West

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2007, Soulja Boy burst onto the scene with a song that would change the entire year. His song, "Crank Dat," would top the charts and become an anthem in 2007. The song's run came to an end following the release of Kanye West's "Good Life" with T-Pain.Despite Kanye West knocking him off the top of Billboard, Soulja Boy was still sure he could win

Hip Hop needs Lupe Fiasco and "Lasers"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFour years have passed since Lupe Fiasco last released an album. Much like other low-selling rap artists, Lupe has had trouble with his record label, Atlantic Records. The reason for these troubles have been his subject matter. For years, hip hop fans complained that Lupe Fiasco is too philosophical.Soulja Boy commented on Lupe Fiasco a couple of

Soulja Boy discusses Lupe Fiasco feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, Soulja Boy discussed his upcoming album, The DeAndre Way, and how it was the turning point in his career. Ever since he emerged in the game, Soulja Boy has made pop records. But, the fact that he only makes pop records landed him negative criticism.During the summer of 2008, Soulja Boy said he actually does have pretty good flow. But, he