Juelz Santana confirms Interscope Records move

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe Diplomats have been spending quite a bit of time with Dr. Dre, as he is helping them with their new music. Their work with hip hop's doctor comes after 50 Cent called Cam'ron a good guy. Four years ago, the two were embroiled in beef after 50 dissed their former distributor, Koch Records.50 Cent was still riding the wave of his first two albums

Juelz Santana promises album before Year's End

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe last time Juelz Santana released an album was in 2005, but he has remained one of the most popular rappers in the game. For six years, he has been on the mixtape scene, but in a major way. Ever since 2006, he has been promising the release of his third album, Born to Lose, Built to Win.However, the album was held up by Def Jam for various reasons

Cam'ron talks about Jim Jones and Juelz Santana

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter nearly three years of feuding, The Diplomats have been reunited and they are glad about that. Cam'ron was ousted from his own group early in 2007. Early in the year, Cam'ron began feuding with 50 Cent and his group-mates sided with 50 Cent.In the time he spent away, Cam'ron built another crew. Despite their feuds, Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, and Jim

Jim Jones talks Jay-Z and Kanye West

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn the past, Jim Jones has had feuds with Jay-Z and Kanye West over the 2004 Roc-A-Fella breakup. When the Roc was at its best, the label added Cam'ron and his Diplomat imprint. The deal, however, was not approved by Jay-Z. The addition of Cam'ron and his crew led to the split.Jim Jones, at the time, was nothing more than the businessman of the crew.

The Diplomats announce Tour Dates

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterHaving been reunited for a little over a year, The Diplomats are making major moves. Last year, the crew landed a distribution deal with Interscope Records. This followed years of deals with Def Jam, Koch, and Sony.Finally with an exclusive home, The Diplomats have worked with Dr. Dre and are preparing to release their new albums. With everything

Jim Jones turns down Plea Offer

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, Jim Jones ran into a bit of legal trouble and ended up behind bars. The Diplomat capo was caught driving with a suspended license. Jones spent a night in jail and he ended up being released on bail.Jim Jones has moved on with his career, promoting his latest album, his final with E1, Capo. Aside from his album, Jones is also doing all he

Vado compares Interscope deal to Kobe Bryant in 1996

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen the Diplomats were broken up, Cam'ron began working with street rapper, Vado. Soon, Vado was signed to Diplomat Records and chosen as Cam's next in line. Vado has been on the fast track for success and he flourished when Cam'ron reunited with his former partners, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana.The crew reunited early in 2010 and put together several

Jim Jones speaks on the State of Diplomat Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing three years of separation, Diplomat Records is back and stronger than ever. In recent years, the roles of Cam'ron and Jim Jones have reversed. Initially, Jones was the businessman and Cam was the star. But, Cam'ron has a renewed focus on business, while Jim Jones basks in the spotlight.However, there was a team effort behind landing the