Ja Rule staging comeback before Prison Sentence

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe past seven years have not gone the way Ja Rule has expected, but he has not given up. In 2007, he reiled on the powerhouse, Universal Records, to stage his comeback. But, once he realized he was a backburner with them, Rule took control of his career.While still representing Murder Inc., Ja Rule is focusing on building his Mpire label. Ever since

Ja Rule talks New Album, Label, and Reality Show

HHV Valentine's Day 2011: Ja Rule ft. Lil' Mo and Vita - "Put it On Me"

HHV Valentine's Day 2011: Ja Rule ft. Charli Baltimore - "Down A** Chick"

50 Cent talks about Oprah Winfrey and Oprah his dog

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThroughout his career, 50 Cent has been no stranger to controversy. At one time or another, 50 Cent has had some issue with someone in the game. His career began by picking a fight with former hitmaker, Ja Rule. 50 Cent's first two albums were filled with disses at Ja.50 Cent branched out later in his career and his feuds became more mainstream. In

Ja Rule's court date Moved to March 9

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterYesterday, Ja Rule updated fans about his comeback attempt, announcing two albums will be released this year. The Queens rapper's last album was released in 2009. In an effort to make up for the lost time, Ja Rule plans to release two albums this year.Outside of making music, Ja Rule has been facing legal troubles for some time. In 2007, he was

Ja Rule working on "Pain is Love 2"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe past few years have been an incredible journey for Ja Rule, the former focal point of the game. After being away for three years, Ja Rule announced his comeback album. The album was initially titled Love is Pain, a sequel to his 2001 classic, Pain is Love album.However, due to changes, Ja Rule released Love is Pain as a mixtape. He changed the

Ja Rule - "Clap Back"

New Video of the Day: Ja Rule - "Get the Money"

Lil Wayne receives props from Jennifer Lopez

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since he went on his mixtape tear, back in 2006, more and more people have considered Lil Wayne to be legendary. Wayne confidently demanded this, himself on his Jay-Z-assisted, "Mr. Carter" record. While Lil Wayne has improved his lyrical ability, some still do not consider him one of the all-time greats.Jennifer Lopez has been around hip hop

DJ Scratch talks Lil' Kim vs. Nicki Minaj, sides with Lil' Kim

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThanks to Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim is working on her long-awaited comeback. Still, without an album release date, Lil' Kim is focusing on her Black Friday mixtape. Ever since the summer, Kim has been upset with Nicki Minaj for taking her style.What has shocked Lil' Kim the most has been the way her peers have responded. Most of her associates are working

Mr. Porter talks Eminem beefs and Loyalty

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThroughout his career, Eminem has been involved in many beefs. In the past, he has had issues with Benzino and Ja Rule. Most recently, Eminem has been feuding with Nick Cannon. Regardless of who goes after Em, he can count on Mr. Porter.After making it big in 1999, Eminem helped his childhood friends from Detroit enter the game. Together with Eminem,

Killer Mike thinks there is a Conspiracy Against hip hop

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore hip hop actually took over the music world, not too many rappers had been arrested. Many rappers had criminal record, but the charges stem to a time before their career. Tupac Shakur made headline news after each of his multiple arrests. But, arrests became a commonplace in hip hop by the late 1990s.In recent years, rappers have been hauled off

N.O.R.E. suffers from Personal Life

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThroughout his career, N.O.R.E. has been relatively quiet about his personal life. The rapper has been around for over a decade, but has not had much commercial success. However, N.O.R.E. is one of the more vocal rappers in the game.N.O.R.E. has spoken on many of the rap rumors. In 2009, he said he has worked with the gay rapper in the game. Early

Ja Rule lashes out at 50 Cent

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing 50 Cent's jokes about his tax troubles, Ja Rule has lashed out at his longtime rival. Via Twitter, Ja Rule discussed the fight between the two rappers, in which he won. Rule went on to say he could "e-thug" on 50 because he has already beaten him up twice.Obviously upset, Ja Rule took the conversation much further and spoke of his career.

50 Cent makes fun of Ja Rule's tax troubles

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWith his legal troubles and his new albums, Ja Rule has been at the top of news headlines. Initially, Rule was only facing prison time because of his gun and drug possession. Earlier this week, however, he landed in more hot water with his tax troubles.Ja Rule pleaded guilty to tax evasion and was immediately placed under police custody. From 2004

Ja Rule pleads guilty to Tax Evasion

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTen years ago, Ja Rule was on top of the world, exceeding his own goals. Rule was hand picked by Irv Gotti and his music built Murder Inc. Records into an empire. Never in his wildest dreams would he have thought he would be headed to prison a decade later.Ja Rule has faced his fair share of adversity, but he has maintained a smile through it all. He

DMX regrets Jay-Z diss

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, DMX took his beef with Jay-Z to a higher level when he dissed him at AZ's concert. He chanted "fuck Jay-Z" to the crowd repeatedly. Over a decade ago, DMX and Jay-Z were partners in rhyme, but X revealed they never did get along. The rappers were tied together by Irv Gotti and later Def Jam.But, in 2006, Jay-Z, by then the CEO of Def Jam,

50 Cent says "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" was Too Aggressive

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFans immediately fell in love with 50 Cent because his music was sticking it to the people in control. Ja Rule had taken over the rap world by late 2002 and the fans were tired of him. 50 Cent used this to his advantage and dissed him on his early 2003 debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'.In the time since his debut album, 50 Cent has turned fans off,

Ja Rule releasing Two Albums on June 7

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing a six-year hiatus, Ja Rule is making his comeback under his own terms. The Queens rapper is planning to release his next album through his own Mpire label. Recently, Ja Rule teamed up with Fontana Distribution for distribution. When news of him being sent to prison on June 8 circulated, Ja Rule announced his album would come the day