Lupe Fiasco goes gold with "The Show Goes On"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterNearly four years have passed since Lupe Fiasco last released an album. By the looks of things, it was well worth the wait, as Lupe has been one of 2011's most popular rappers. In a little less than two weeks, Lupe Fiasco will be releasing his third album, Lasers.Originally, Lupe Fiasco had planned to release his third album in 2008, but he could not

New Video of the Day: DJ Khaled ft. T-Pain, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Plies - "Welcome to My Hood"

Young Jeezy ft. Plies - "Lose My Mind"

Plies threatens concertgoers

By Mark 'D' ThomasHip Hop Vibe Senior WriterOne would think that Plies learned his lesson after his entourage shot into a live crowd in 2006. Not so, it seems, as Plies threatened his crowd during a recent performance.After the Florida rapper was hit with a cup while performing, he went on an angry tirade, threatening violence."I swear to God, next [person] to throw something up here, I'ma shoot

Trick Daddy talks New Book and "Trick Loves The Kids"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThree years ago, Trick Daddy shocked the world when he left his longtime label, Slip-N-Slide Records. Trick Daddy helped gain fame for the label and landed them the distribution deal with Atlantic Records. For years, Trick Daddy made anthems for the label.But, after ten years with the label and the focus clearly being on new acts, Rick Ross and Plies,

DJ Khaled says "We The Best Forever" album Coming Soon

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFive years ago, DJ Khaled burst onto the hip hop scene and made Miami into a force in the South. For years, he had been known as Fat Joe's DJ. Khaled was heard in many of Joe's songs, and songs featuring Joe, doing ad-libs. But, in 2006, DJ Khaled put together his debut album. Unlike most albums, Khaled featured at least three artists on each song. DJ

Don Cannon talks Young Jeezy's "Thug Motivation 103"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterYoung Jeezy began working on Thug Motivation 103 during the fall of 2008, right after the release of The Recession. The album was originally set for a 2009 release date. But, the year came and went without an official single or any Young Jeezy promos.Last year, Young Jeezy was given a summer 2010 release date from his label, Def Jam. Before the spring

DJ Khaled - "Welcome to my Hood"