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Jim Jones gives Prodigy props

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDespite friction between their crews in the past, Jim Jones has given his props to Prodigy. Following three years in prison, Prodigy is out and ready to record new music. Not only is he working on his own solo album, but he and Havoc are putting together a new album for their Mobb Deep group.Jim Jones is also in the middle of making major moves.

Mobb Deep already Back in the Studio

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor three years, Havoc has been waiting on Prodigy to get out of prison so they could put Mobb Deep back together. Not even out of prison a week and Prodigy is back in the studio, recording the new Mobb Deep album. The duo have joined up with Alchemist to record new tracks.Havoc said he would waste no time getting Prodigy back in the studio upon being

Prodigy, of Mobb Deep, released from Prison

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe Mobb Deep duo is whole, once again. In 2008, half of the group was taken away when Prodigy was sent to prison. But, Havoc held things down for the group, even when they were dropped by G-Unit Records.Despite being dropped from G-Unit, Havoc insists there was no ill will with 50 Cent. When he discovered Prodigy had been released, 50 Cent offered

Prodigy prepares Post-Prison Tour

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterNext week, Prodigy will be released from prison. While he is not on the level of Lil Wayne, Prodigy does have major post-prison plans. On March 7, the Queens rapper will be back in society.Introducing himself to the people, once again, Prodigy has set up a small tour. When he is released from prison, he plans to visit ten venues and perform. In

Havoc talks Mobb Deep leaving G-Unit

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBy 2005, 50 Cent had reached the peak of his career. His "Piggy Bank" diss record gained all kinds of attention. The song was directed at his primary rival, Ja Rule, and his collaborators, Nas, Jadakiss, and Fat Joe and also included a slight diss towards Mobb Deep. A few months later, the Mobb Deep duo of Havoc and Prodigy shocked the world.Months

Cadillac Tah responds to Prodigy via Facebook!

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since he got out of prison, Prodigy has had plenty to say about both his friends and foes. Recently, his comments about Capone has led to the rapper feuding with P. Along the way, Prodigy has diffused a possible beef with 50 Cent and has ignited one with Cadillac Tah, a former member of Murder Inc.In his tell-all book, Prodigy addresses the Ja

Mobb Deep performing together for First Time since 2008

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterProdigy has been making his rounds and telling his experiences like he never has before. Not only is Prodigy boosting his own solo career, but he is focused on rebuilding Mobb Deep. In the three years he has been in prison, Havoc has been the lone representative for the duo.In 2009, 50 Cent revealed Mobb Deep was no longer a part of G-Unit Records.

Prodigy remembers Saigon feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSince getting out of prison, Prodigy has focused on rebuilding burned bridges. When he signed with G-Unit Records, Prodigy had to take on several of 50 Cent's feuds. But, within four years, he and Havoc were dropped from the label.Back on the independent circuit, Prodigy has reconnected with former ally, Nas. Already, Mobb Deep and Nas have a new song

Prodigy said he almost fought Jay-Z after Summer Jam 2001

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt is no secret that Jay-Z and Mobb Deep have issues with each other. The primary feud is not between Jay-Z and the group, but rather Jay-Z and Prodigy. For years, the two exchanged subliminal disses on songs.But, by 2001, Jay-Z had officially crowned himself as the king of hip hop. With this, he had to defend his throne, which meant dissing Prodigy.

Mobb Deep prepares first Post-G-Unit release

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen 50 Cent signed Mobb Deep to G-Unit Records, it was an obvious power play. Despite all of the moves 50 Cent had made, not many people took him serious as a businessman. It took him adding an established artist to establish himself.Signing Mobb Deep was a major power play on 50 Cent's part, but it eventually backfired. G-Unit Records was too big to

Tony Yayo ft. Mobb Deep - "Body Bag"

50 Cent talks past Jadakiss feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2003, 50 Cent supposedly ended Ja Rule's career. Obviously, the memo was not sent to Murder Inc. In the middle of the G-Unit feud, Ja Rule decided to go back to recording the music that made the fans love him. The result of this was a top five hit, "Wonderful."The song featured R. Kelly, at the time, the king of the R&B game, fresh off his work

Mobb Deep considers G-Unit return

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2005, 50 Cent released his diss record, "Piggy Bank." He left no rock unturned in the scathing diss song. "Piggy Bank" included disses to Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Nas, and 50 made fun of Jay-Z's "Takeover" diss towards Mobb Deep.Prodigy, of Mobb Deep, was spotted with Game, right after he released his first G-Unit diss. This had all the makings

Prodigy has Nas collaborations Stashed Away

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterUpon getting out of prison, Prodigy made his rounds to several websites. He confirmed being off G-Unit Records, but denied any issues with 50 Cent. When Mobb Deep first joined G-Unit, they also joined the feud with Nas.Recently, Prodigy revealed Mobb Deep already had issues with Nas. When Nas made peace with Jay-Z, they were a little upset. This led