Lakers' star, Ron Artest, launches Record Label

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRon Artest has always felt music was his calling after basketball. A few years ago, Artest attempted to release a hip hop album. But, at the time, he was in the middle of his league suspension. Artest took time off and focused on basketball.It took Artest a few years, but he repaired his image and signed with the defending champions, the Los Angeles

Shaquille O'Neal discusses relationship with The Notorious B.I.G.

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn the late 1990s, Shaquille O'Neal was literally the biggest player in the NBA. He was so big that he had ventured outside of basketball and into the hip hop world. Shaq had made friends with several big time rappers, including The Notorious B.I.G.When Biggie rapped about Shaq, the former Orlando Magic center contacted Biggie. Soon, the two had

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