HHV Valentine's Day 2011: Jay-Z ft. Pharrell - "Excuse Me Miss"

Wiz Khalifa announces "Rolling Papers" release date

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWiz Khalifa has been on the underground hip hop scene for almost five years. In those five years, Wiz built a cult following, but he had his eyes set on something bigger. Last fall, Wiz Khalifa released "Black & Yellow" and the song changed his life.The song served as an anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the promotional single for his "Waken

Album Preview: T.I. - "No Mercy"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter coming out of prison, T.I. re-entered the spotlight with his single, "I'm Back." It was the lead single for his properly-titled album, King Uncaged. But, as he was uncaged, the king found himself in trouble that landed him back in jail.Upon learning he had to return to jail, T.I. changed the name of his album to No Mercy. Since he let his fans

Lupe Fiasco explains Child Rebel Soldiers delay

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBack in the spotlight, people have had plenty of questions for Lupe Fiasco. He has discussed the delays behind his own album as issues with Atlantic Records stopped him from coming back out. But, having to do something with him, Lupe Fiasco is finally releasing his third album.Before he was put on the shelf, Lupe Fiasco had major plans. He, along with

Big Sean finally secures Release Date

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2007, Big Sean landed the opportunity of a lifetime when he was signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music. Impressed by his abilities, the Chicago rapper soon arranged for Def Jam to distribute his music in 2008. For three years, Big Sean has been recording on the mixtape level.Nearly two years ago, G.O.O.D. Music announced Big Sean had started working

Throwback Video of the Day: Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell - "Beautiful"

Ludacris talks New Album and Release Date

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2009, Ludacris intended to release Ludaversal, the follow-up to his 2008 album, Theater of the Mind. However, he also agreed to finally release his Battle of the Sexes album with Shawnna. In the middle of recording, Shawnna decided to leave DTP Records in favor of T-Pain's Nappy Boy label.While Ludacris held no ill will towards Shawnna for leaving,