Yung LA tops Gucci Mane's tattoo and leaves Grand Hustle

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, Gucci Mane took the title of the craziest tattoos in hip hop. For years, Game was teased for the butterfly he had on his face. But, all of the attention was on Gucci Mane when he had an ice cream tattooed on his face. Now, even his eccentric tattoo has been topped.Yung LA, one of the Grand Hustle artists, recently got a tattoo and it takes

Game is unimpressed by New Artists

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThere has been plenty of buzz surrounding a few of hip hop's newcomers. The biggest names have been Drake, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, and J. Cole at a distant fourth. Despite the popular music they have put out, Game is unimpressed for the most part.Currently, Game is working on his long-awaited fifth studio album, The R.E.D. Album. He intends for the

50 Cent downplays Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff Writer50 Cent confirmed years' worth of rumors when he publicly dissed his former bosses, Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. Ever since his 2007 album, Curtis, did worse than expected, 50 Cent has had problems with Jimmy Iovine. When 2009's Before I Self Destruct was held up because of Dr. Dre, 50 Cent called him out.With Before I Self Destruct being 50 Cent's last

50 Cent takes on Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor nearly four years, beef has been brewing between 50 Cent and his bosses, Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. More than once, 50 has called Dr. Dre out for one thing or another. In 2009, when it was made clear that 50 Cent was leaving Aftermath, Dr. Dre quickly re-signed Game to the label.Recently, 50 Cent created his own headphone venture, Sleek by 50,

Game mourns the Death of his Grandfather

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn his time in the game, Game has gone through many changes, but one thing has remained constant, his grandfather. Before he became well-known, Game was feuding with Memphis Bleek, formerly of Roc-A-Fella Records. He has had issues with many of the top rappers in the game.All of the beef has been very stressful for the Compton rapper, but he always

Game owes $91,000 in Jewelry Debt

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterYesterday, Game was let off the hook with his minor issue with RZA over his "Heartbreaker" song. The two had formed a friendship over the past seven years. RZA was upset because his song was not used for The R.E.D. Album, but said he would never diss Game.Game narrowly avoided a high-profile feud with a legend. He paid his respects to the legend and

Birdman bets $1 million on the Green Bay Packers

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterHip hop is more involved with tonight's Super Bowl than any other football contest in history. This credit is due to Wiz Khalifa's anthem, which has become the Pittsburgh Steelers' anthem, "Black & Yellow." The song recently earned a response from Lil Wayne, who made an anthem for the Green Bay Packers.After the ever-popular Wiz Khalifa began rooting

Game harbors no Hard Feelings towards RZA

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterCompton rapper, Game, is no stranger to controversy, as he has feuded with nearly everyone. Most recently, Game has had a legal beef with RZA. The Wu-Tang rapper produced a beat for Game, but sued for it back.In promotion of The R.E.D. Album, Game has released a new mixtape, Purp & Patron. The RZA-produced "Heartbreaker" was used on the release. Upon

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

Game reaches out to 50 Cent again

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAt one point in time, Game was a part of the G-Unit crew. This period of time did not last for long. Soon, Game replaced Ja Rule as the biggest rival of G-Unit. Due to Game's inability to get along with the G-Unit crew, he soon found himself off Dr. Dre's Aftermath label.From 2005 until 2009, Game recorded multiple diss records aimed at both 50 Cent

Game admits RZA sued him over "Heartbreaker" song

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterGame has returned to the spotlight over the past few days. Last week, he released his mixtape, Purp & Patron, which has become a success. The first single, "The Kill," has been accepted by Nas. Also, Game's mixtape has been co-signed by Funkmaster Flex.Aside from "The Kill," one of the most popular songs on the mixtape has been "Heartbreaker." The

Game says "The R.E.D. Album" could feature anyone except 50 Cent and Jay-Z

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSix years ago, Game was the hottest new artist in the game and he was waving the G-Unit flag high. But, behind the scenes, beef was brewing between Game and 50 Cent. Soon, the two rappers made their feud known and the gloves came off.Game has spent most of his career dissing 50 Cent. Outside of his feud with 50 Cent, Game has also had issues with

Shyne prepares "Gangland" album on Def Jam

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThings are finally coming together for Shyne, as he is preparing to release his first album since 2004. Titled Gangland, the album is his first release as a free man. Shyne began his career in the late 1990s on Bad Boy Records.Upon being released from prison, in 2009, a small bidding war ensued over Shyne. Rumors pointed him to Roc Nation and to

Snoop Dogg praises Game's "Red Nation"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast week, Game announced the first official single from his long-awaited The R.E.D. Album. Yesterday, Game revealed he finally secured a release date for the album. In January 2009, Game announced he would release the album before the end of 2009. But, the last few months of the year held a reunion with Dr. Dre.Snoop Dogg helped bring about this

Game's "The R.E.D. Album" approved by Interscope Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTwo years ago, Game announced he was back in the studio after announcing his retirement following L.A.X. Game intended to finish his contract with Geffen Records and move on with his career. He named his album, The R.E.D. Album and planned to release it 2009, as it was the start of the second phase of his career.Game has spent the majority of his

Game prepares to release "Red Nation"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor nearly two years, Game has been preparing for the release of his fourth album, The R.E.D. Album. Game said it would be his best lyrical effort, yet. On this album, Game was preparing to start the second phase of his career. Towards the end of 2009, his album was going to see the light of day.But, Snoop Dogg managed to pull of the impossible, which

Nicki Minaj talks about Her Favorite Collaboration

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn a short period of time, Nicki Minaj has become one of the top rappers in the game. It did not hurt her by signing with Young Money. For most of 2009, the label was marketing Drake, who already had a strong following.Lil Wayne pushed Drake into the spotlight as he prepared for his prison sentence. He told the rest of the Young Money artists to get

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