The D.O.C. talks Dr. Dre split, Ruthless Records, and Death Row

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, The D.O.C. shocked fans when he revealed he would no longer be working with Dr. Dre. Throughout his career, Dr. Dre has gone through many changes. The one person who has been with him the entire time has been The D.O.C.Recently, The D.O.C. spoke with HipHopDX.com and was more in-depth about the split. D.O.C. revealed he was working on a

Game grows Time Sensitive over "The R.E.D. Album"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTwo years ago, Game was expected to release The R.E.D. Album and begin focusing on adding talent to his label. Following the release of the successful, L.A.X., Game had finally faced reality. He was prepared to move on with his career without mentioning Dr. Dre.Initially, Game planned to release the album in December 2009, when he received the shock

50 Cent officially leaves Interscope Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen 50 Cent signed to Interscope Records, in 2002, he signed a very complex deal. The rapper was signed three labels at the same time. The deal also included Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment. Following the release of Get Rich or Die Tryin', 50 Cent created G-Unit Records.In 2004, 50 Cent also signed to G-Unit Records and released his second

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,

Joell Ortiz discusses Solo Career, Slaughterhouse, and Shady Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhile Joell Ortiz has signed to Shady Records as a part of the supergroup, Slaughterhouse, he is still a solo free agent. For years, Joell Ortiz has been an independent artist. At one point, he was signed to Aftermath Entertainment, but he left because he was a backburner artist.Because of his experience with Aftermath, Joell Ortiz was weary about

Did Dr. Dre diss 50 Cent on "I Need a Doctor?"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOver the weekend, Dr. Dre released the video of the first official single off Detox. Teaming up with Eminem and Skylar Grey, Dre has turned heads with the latest song. In the lyrics, Dr. Dre hits back at all of the critics who have written him off over the past twelve years. Along the way, Dr. Dre has introduced many new artists into the game. Snoop

Game sets "The R.E.D. Album" up for August release

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterInitially, Game planned to retire upon releasing L.A.X. Feeling he had done all he could with the rap game, the Compton rapper was moving on. But, his contract with Geffen Records demanded he release one more album. In order to honor his contract, Game began recording a new album in 2009. Game announced the title for this album as The R.E.D. Album.

Dr. Dre is holding "The R.E.D. Album" up

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing the commercial and critical success of L.A.X., Game was ready to move into a new phase. Ever since being banished from G-Unit, Game was hoping to get back in Dr. Dre's good graces. His post-G-Unit albums were filled with pleas for Dre to hear him out.But, The R.E.D. Album was going to be different, as Game focused more on his own career.

Royce da 5'9 to release album in July

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2009, Royce da 5'9 reunited with Eminem and he ended up being signed to Shady Records. Royce da 5'9 has recorded several albums in the meantime, though. He released Death is Certain, a critically-acclaimed album, through Koch Records (now E1 Music).Seven years have passed since the release of his acclaimed album. In the years since then, Royce has