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

Eminem expecting Major Losses on Grammy night

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThere is no doubting Eminem's lyrical ability and there is no doubting his popularity. In the past, Eminem has had very successful years. Most notably, his big years were 1999, 2002, and 2004. Despite not selling as many records, Eminem topped this feat in 2010.Eminem nearly single-handedly dominated the rap game last year and has been awarded for it.

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

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

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 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