The Hip Hop Chronicle UK

Yesterday rumours were rife that L.A. Reid had in fact been released by Def Jam but now it seems premature. A label rep has denied that Reid was fired from the label. “[The rumors] are completely untrue and without merit” XXL

50 Cent built a brand new account for his pet dog. Yesterday tweeters saw the rapper talk to his dog, Oprah (I really don’t think its the Dog’s real name). But the Hip Hop star enraged PETA officials when he posted a picture on Twitter showing him holding a knife to the dog. This prompted a response from Michelle Cho of PETA who tweeted, “Sorry 50 Cent but that pic is not funny considering how   Read More ...

Wyclef Jean has officially ended his bid to run for the President of Haiti. ‘Clef’s campaign bid hit a snag when he was denied his Presidential candidacy because he did not live in the country. The singer/rapper was going to appeal the decision but but in a statement he has decided to focus on his musical career and his brand new album. “After weeks of quiet but painstaking reflection with my   Read More ...

Nelly and Diddy are inspiring each other according to the St. Louis rapper. Speaking to MTV, Nelly gives himself credit for the inspiring Diddy’s renaissance. “I got him back in that mode, ask him. I told him — that’s my big brother — I told him, ‘Listen, you’re going too fast: Where you at with the music — people ain’t caught up yet. It’s good, but where you’re at, you got to bring   Read More ...

Drake feels like he’s part of the extended family of UGK. Drizzy layed a nice verse on “Put It Down”, which it taken from Bun B’s album Trill O.G. In the track, the 23-year-old refers to himself as Young Sweet Jones (Sweet Jones was Pimp C’s nickname). Discontent on the reference has been express but Drake never meant to offend. Speaking to MTV, the Young Money star said, “I’m a huge Pimp fan. I   Read More ...

Birdman has given Nicki Minaj the highest praise calling her a special talent. Since her verse on Kanye’s “Monster” track, Nicki’s name has been on everyone’s lips. She performed at the MTV VMAs and even performed with Jay-Z and Kanye at Yankee Stadium. In a recent interview with Rap-Up Baby said, “Nicki’s special. Nicki’s music is Nicki, you heard me? She do her thing, is very creative and it’s her. She’s representing   Read More ...

RZA’s hustle continues after it was announced that he is teaming up with Nike. The legendary producer/rapper will take part in a Nike ad campaign in which he works with athletes and creates beats to match their actions. Sounds neat! According to XXL, some of the athletes included in the initiative are surfer Kolohe Andino, snowboarder Mason Aguirre, BMX rider Garrett Reynolds and motocross rider Ryan Dungey. There’s a nice video of   Read More ...

Saturday Night Live are confirmed that Kanye West is to appear on the show. According to Rap-Up, Yeezy be on as a musical guest on the second episode of the new season. Expect the rapper to perform new material from his upcoming album. He will head to Rockerfeller centre on Oct 2nd and the Roc will certainly be in the building . Throw your diamonds up!

Mary J. Blige has shared the exact sentiments of all of those who attented the Jay-Z and Eminem “Home From Home” concert series. The Rap heavyweights closed out two shows at Yankee Stadium last week and have left fans wanting more, including Blige who believes a collaboration album between Jay and Em would be historic. Speaking to MTV, she said, “I think Jay-Z and Eminem doing an album together is very very   Read More ...