Royce da 5'9 defends Rap Beef

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterHip hop beef has been banished by many. 50 Cent has built a career off dissing other rappers. But, in the past, hip hop beefs have been violent, resulting in deaths of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. In today's hip hop world, beef is used by newer artists for publicity.Overall, however, most fans are tired of the constant bickering within the

Cory Gunz' first choice was Shady Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since the days of Tha Carter III, Cory Gunz has been working closely with Lil Wayne. Last year, their partership became more solid when Cory Gunz signed with Young Money. Many artists before him have made that move.Cory Gunz is now a part of the hottest crew in hip hop, but landing there was not his first choice. Instead of Young Money, Cory Gunz

Joell Ortiz pushes "Free Agent" back to Write for "Detox"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2007, New York rapper, Joell Ortiz released his debut album, The Brick (Bodega Chronicles) on Koch Records. The album caught the attention of Dr. Dre, who quickly signed him to Aftermath Entertainment. Dre had hoped to put him in the studio and have his next album out by 2008.However, with Dr. Dre overseeing projects from Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd

Crooked I happy Benzino ended feud with Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt came as a surprise to many when Eminem signed Slaughterhouse to his Shady Records. The group consists of Royce da 5'9, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, and Crooked I. Eminem had a longstanding feud with Royce, Joell Ortiz had been signed to Aftermath, but left after he said his album was mishandled by Dr. Dre, and Crooked I was an associate of Murder

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,

Slaughterhouse EP track listing Revealed

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFinally signed to Shady Records, Slaughterhouse is ready to give the fans what they want. The only issue the group has is that they have joined a crowded label. Eminem told the crew to begin working on their album.While the members of Slaughterhouse would love to put together an album, it could take months before the promotion could begin. Not wanting

Slaughterhouse to release EP in February

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTwo years ago, the formation of Slaughterhouse shocked many hip hop fans. Fans were more shocked when Eminem revealed he was going to sign the group to Shady Records. The deal would place Joe Budden on the same label as 50 Cent.While Slaughterhouse was going to sign with Shady, it was unclear when. In order to give something to the fans, the group

Eminem launches Clothing Line with Chrysler

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since his 2009 comeback, Eminem has been the most-popular rapper in the game. Last year, Eminem officially became the boss of the rap game. Not only did he dominate with his own album, but he also had major signings on Shady Records.Early this year, Eminem has already made major moves with the return of Dr. Dre to the game. Because of Eminem, "I

Yelawolf talks Shady Records signing

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFans of Yelawolf said he was probably the best rapper to come out since Eminem. Some people have compared the two rappers in the past. The rappers sound alike and Yelawolf has been fighting as hard as Slim Shady did to get a deal.Surprisingly, when Eminem announced the Slaughterhouse deal, he also announced he had signed Yelawolf. It was ironic that

Royce Da 5'9 talks Eminem and Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing months of speculation, Slaughterhouse has finally signed with Shady Records. Now that the signing is official, the group is waiting for directons from the boss, Eminem. Royce Da 5'9, a fellow rapper from Detroit, recently opened up on what has been going on since the signing.Eminem heard the group's 2009 album and he liked it. Unlike many

Eminem expands the Shady Records roster

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor over a year, there have been rumors of Slaughterhouse signing with Eminem's Shady Records. They appeared with Eminem in the video of Drake's "Forever." Eminem often speaks of the group when he discusses future projects.Joe Budden spoke of the irony of signing with 50 Cent's label back in 2009. Despite all of the rumors, nothing panned out. Each

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

Joe Budden denies "Monster" title for Slaughterhouse album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterMuch speculation has surrounded Slaughterhouse since their inception. A number of the hottest rappers in the game united to put together a supergroup. Joe Budden, a rapper known for his issues with 50 Cent, was a part of the group. Eminem still signed the group to Shady Records.From who was going to be in the group to what label they were going to

Big Sean almost signed with Shady Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore meeting Kanye West, Big Sean was a street rapper and often battle rapped. Big Sean had entered a rap battle contest and the grand prize was a deal with Shady Records. Along the way, Sean's popularity grew and a radio station began supporting him.Through this radio station, Big Sean was able to meet Kanye West. In this span of time, West decided

Eminem to record EP with Royce da 5'9

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing two years of releasing albums, fans are eager to hear what 2011 has in store for Eminem. More than likely, he will take the year off to promote Shady Records. Eminem has already announced his first project of the year.Teaming with Slaughterhouse's Royce da 5'9, Eminem plans to release an EP. The recordings will be the first time the two

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

Crooked I talks future of West Coast hip hop

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEven though he is a part of Slaughterhouse, Crooked I is still very much a part of the West Coast hip hop scene. Much like the other veterans, he is looking at the future of the West Coast. Not many successful rappers have come from the West, outside of Game. He and Snoop Dogg are the only consistent rappers out West.Crooked I's career was supposed to