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Fabolous Def Jam Conference Call

Friday, January 18 2013 2:20 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

fab flyer call

Yesterday, our own YN hosted Fab’s Def Jam Conference call. During the briefing, Fab spoke on Loso’s Way 2, premiered its first single “Ready“, and more. If you couldn’t dial in, here’s what you missed.


The Truth: Will Andre 3000 Ever Make Another Album?

Friday, January 18 2013 12:30 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

“It’s not a vicious lie, it’s a hard truth. You can’t keep Andre in the booth.”

YN got rhymes. Ha! Following Andre’s moment of clarity, Mr. Wilson questions if  3 Stacks will ever-ever create another LP. Those sixteens ain’t enough. Back in 2008, Dre addressed a similar issue with MTV.

YN & Raekwon Bday Bash At Greenhouse

Wednesday, January 16 2013 12:32 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Party Life

Raekwon The Chef's Birthday Party

After the grub, it’s the club. Following YN’s born day dinner, things spilled over to NY’s Greenhouse to help celebrate Raekwon’s birthday as well. Guests included Busta, Just Blaze, Statik Selektah and more. More photos underneath.

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#YN42 Born Day Bash Photos

Tuesday, January 15 2013 5:56 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Party Life

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Photos: Ravie B.

Before I connected with Raekwon at Greenhouse last night, the wife @danamo put together an amazing birthday gathering with dear friends and music industry heavyweights. None bigger than Mr. Carter who blessed me with a toast. Powerful room. Warm emotions. Forever grateful. Thanks to all.

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The Truth: Top 6 Wishes For Hip-Hop

Tuesday, January 15 2013 12:27 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

YN turned 42 yesterday. And to commemorate his born day, he makes six wishes for this installment of The Truth. Sometimes wishing on a star just ain’t enough.

B.Dot & YN Call DJ Drama On Shade 45

Monday, January 14 2013 6:15 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

After completing our annual Best Of Lists last week, Elliott and I called up DJ Drama’s Aphilliates Radio on Shade 45. We spoke on our selections and expectations in 2013.

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The Truth: Should Rappers Do Reality Shows?

Saturday, January 12 2013 9:18 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Hey, it’s Elliott Wilson from Rap Radar. And for today’s installment of The Truth, he questions whether or not MCs belong on reality TV. These days it seems like VH1 houses more rappers than most record labels.

Sidebar: Green Lantern Interview On L+T

The Truth: Should Meek Mill Respond To Cassidy?

Tuesday, January 08 2013 12:14 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

In the midst of Meek Mill and Cassidy’s exchange of words, YN returns with The Truth to weigh in on the feud and if Meek Mill should fire back at Cassidy’s latest diss.

The Truth: Top Ten Worst Moments In Hip Hop 2012

Friday, December 28 2012 1:10 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

There’s only four days left until the New Year so for the latest installment of Elliott’s The Truth, he breaks down 2012′s worst moments in the game. 2013 is sure to bring a whole lot more.

The Truth: Will The A$AP Rocky Leak Damage His Career?

Friday, December 21 2012 3:48 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

A$AP’s debut LP, Long.Live.A$AP sprung a leak a month before its release. In YN’s The Truth, he investigates if it’ll bite him in the a$$ later on. Sales aren’t the only thing. Album drops January 15.