Young Jeezy teams up with Justin Bieber

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since he came into the game, Justin Bieber has been connected to hip hop. Usher helped introduce him to the game and has been his mentor. Along the way, many of Usher's rapper friends have been introduced to Bieber.Three years ago, Usher helped Young Jeezy reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Usher called upon Jeezy to provide a rap verse for

New Video of the Day: Snoop Dogg ft. Young Jeezy and E-40 - "My Fuckin' House"

Young Jeezy ft. Plies - "Lose My Mind"

Hip Hop needs Lupe Fiasco and "Lasers"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFour years have passed since Lupe Fiasco last released an album. Much like other low-selling rap artists, Lupe has had trouble with his record label, Atlantic Records. The reason for these troubles have been his subject matter. For years, hip hop fans complained that Lupe Fiasco is too philosophical.Soulja Boy commented on Lupe Fiasco a couple of

Rick Ross talks Young Jeezy beef

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter the release of "B.M.F." this summer, Rick Ross emerged as one of rap's figureheads. For years, his label-mate, Young Jeezy, held this position. But, after his 2008 album, The Recession, did not do as well as expected, the label, Def Jam shifted their focus.Young Jeezy appeared to be close friends with Rick Ross and the duo even recorded a

Freddie Gibbs has no beef with Lil B

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterCTE rapper, Freddie Gibbs has made a name for himself as one of hip hop's more outspoken figures. Gibbs recently said the death of terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, may have been a stunt by the government. During the same period of time, Gibbs called out Lil B.Lil B has made a name for himself as one of hip hop's more characteristic rappers. The newcomer

Freddie Gibbs talks Young Jeezy collaboration, "Stripes"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, Freddie Gibbs signed with Young Jeezy's label, Corporate Thugz Entertainment. In the time since then, Gibbs has been putting together new music. At the same time, Jeezy has been working on finally releasing his long-awaited album.Recently, a song called "Stripes" by the two rappers was leaked to the internet. For the most part, the song

Young Jeezy ft. Tity Boi - "Count it Up"

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

Freddie Gibbs addresses Corporate Thugz signing

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDuring the weekend, several reports stated Freddie Gibbs, a rapper from Gary, Indiana, had signed with Corporate Thugz Ent. The record label was established in 2001 by Young Jeezy. In 2005, Jeezy signed with Def Jam and Corporate Thugz became a subsidiary of the music group.Freddie Gibbs recently opened up on his new life as an artist signed to both