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The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 12/3/2012

December 9, 2012

Game leaks continue to circulate this week, as fans anticipate the release of next week's "Jesus Piece."

In a few weeks it will be 2013. The holidays are just a few short weeks away from closing out, and the 4th Quarter of the music industry is almost ready to hang it up. This is the exciting time, though, because the albums manage to get churned out in the 11th hour, hoping to be Christmas gifts. Well, there are plenty of potential Christmas gifts on this list. While the Top Singles list has been full of the same faces for the past few weeks, it's enough to get to know the projects enough to potentially buy them for yourself or as a gift. Check out this week's picks.

Game Takes First Place...and Second Place Too

This coming week, Game's Jesus Piece will arrive. With a combination of album leaks and #SundayService series tracks, Game's been climbing all over the Top Singles list. He returns to the top spot with his Kanye West and Common collaboration "Jesus Piece," the title track to his upcoming album. He also shows up at #2 with Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Big Sean & Jeremih on "All That" only to pop up again at #5 with the Kanye, Trae Tha Truth, Z-Ro, Paul Wall & Slim Thug posse cut, "Rollin." The former #1 from last week, 50 Cent, arrives at #7 with Adam Levine and Eminem on "My Life."

Lil Wayne Makes Multiple Cameos, J. Cole Rocks With Louis Vuitton

As previously mentioned, Lil Wayne made it to the list this week. Not only did he show up on Game's track at #2, but he also assisted Ca$h Money affiliate Turk to close out the list at #10 with "Zip It." Meanwhile, J. Cole is doing his thing as always. His extended track for "Louis Vuitton" came in at #3. This week. At #4 is Big Boi's "She Hates Me" with Kid Cudi. Big Boi's album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors also arrives this coming week. Meanwhile, T.I. pops back up at #6 with Andre 3000 on "Sorry," just as Trouble Man is ready to drop December 18th.

The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 12/3/2012

1. Game f. Kanye West & Common - Jesus Piece

2. Game f. Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Big Sean & Jeremih - All That

3. J. Cole - Louis Vuitton (Extended)

4. Big Boi f. Kid Cudi - She Hates Me

5. Game f. Kanye West, Trae Tha Truth, Z-Ro, Paul Wall & Slim Thug - Rollin

6. T.I. f. Andre 3000 - Sorry

7. 50 Cent f. Adam Levine & Eminem - My Life

8. Snoop Lion f. Angela Hunte - Here Comes The King

9. Young Jeezy - Stylin

10. Turk f. Lil Wayne - Zip It

The Hip Hop Week In Review: Daz Dillinger Interview, Wiz Khalifa Drops "O.N.I.F.C." & "Wu-Block" Album Sales

December 9, 2012

Daz Dillinger chops it up with DX, Wiz Khalifa says he's expecting a boy, and Wu-Block move 8,600 units.

This week, on the cusp of the 20^th anniversary of Dr. Dre’s iconic solo debut, The Chronic, West Coast emcee and beatsmith Daz Dillinger chopped it up with DX for an in-...

Krayzie Bone Vows To Never Drink & Drive Again

December 9, 2012

Krayzie Bone has a new perspective after barely avoiding jail time.

Earlier this week, Krayzie Bone pleaded "no contest" to driving under the influence as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, keeping the rapper out of jail.

The Cleveland rapper has been required to take an alcohol education course. In an interview with TMZ, he commented on the matter.

"This was the first time I was ever in a situatio...

T.I. Discusses "Trouble Man" Sequel & Collaborating With Andre 3000

December 9, 2012

T.I. explains why he has a sequel planned out for "Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head," as well as his oft-discussed collaboration with Andre 3000.

Though T.I.'s Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head has yet to hit stores, the King of the South is looking ahead to the album's sequel.

Speaking to Wild 94.9, Tip explained why he already had a sequel in mind. "I recorded like one-hundred-and-twenty-seven songs for ...

50 Cent Explains How The Recording Process In Hip Hop Has Changed 50 Cent Explains How The Recording Process In Hip Hop Has Changed

December 9, 2012

50 Cent enumerates how Hip Hop's recording process has evolved.

Technology has made collaborations in Hip Hop much easier - but arguably far less organic.

In an interview with Complex, 50 Cent spoke on the matter, particularly in reference to earlier song of his, "Wait Until Tonight."

50 explained that often times, the production is completed prior to him laying a verse. "You got a lot of guys that make...

Grammy Nominees Revealed; Frank Ocean, Drake & 2 Chainz Among Those Nominated

December 7, 2012

Frank Ocean leads all 55th Annual Grammy Awards nominees with 6 nominations while Hip Hop is represented throughout with The Roots, Drake, Nas, Jay-Z & Kanye West.

Grammy season is upon us once again. Of course, many names from the Hip Hop sphere are making appearances on the...

T.I. Says He Would Have Liked To Collab With Young Jeezy & Gucci Mane, Talks Egos In Atlanta Hip Hop

December 7, 2012

T.I. speaks on attempting to bring Atlanta Hip Hop artists together, says some artists are only in it for themselves.

While speaking with Peter Bailey of NiteCap With Peter Bailey, Atlanta rapper T.I. had a lot to say in regards to Atlanta Hip Hop and his attempts at bringing together the artists at the forefront of the city’s music scene.The Grand Hustle head honcho also spoke briefly on his rela...

Joe Budden "No Love Lost" Cover Art

December 7, 2012

UPDATE: Joe Budden preps his album for a 2013 release.

Joe Budden has announced the release date for his upcoming album No Love Lost.

Taking to Twitter, Joey re-confirmed that his mixtape A Loose Quarter will arrive on November 23rd and added that No Love Lost will release on January 22, 2013.

The New Jersey rapper last released his independent album Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst to retail in November...

Krayzie Bone Sentenced To Alcohol Education Classes

December 7, 2012

The Bone Thugs-N-Harmony emcee gets three years probation for getting busted driving drunk this summer.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony leader Krayzie Bone was sentenced in court today (December 6), according to TMZ. The Cleveland, Ohio native's July arrest in Los Angeles, California for driving under the influence of (D.U.I.), when he had a blood alcohol level of .10. Additionally, the former Ruthless Records s...

Big Boi Explains His Lyrics On "Lines" & "Mama Told Me"

December 7, 2012

Big Boi decodes his latest singles and dubs himself "the Head of the Jedi Council" of rap.

Next Tuesday December 11, Big Boi will deliver his highly anticipated solo sophomore release Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. Now, in an interview with Jay-Z's Life + Times, the Atlanta legend explains the lyrics behind two of the album's singles.

BIg Boi began by decoding his A$AP Rocky-assisted single "Lines," saying that his verse is based off his childhood experien...

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Ludacris Sues Texas Couple For Copyright Infringement Of Disturbing Tha Peace

December 7, 2012

Ludacris is taking a Texas twosome to court over allegedly stealing his label's name.

Even though it's hardly a household name like G.O.O.D. Music or the Roc, Ludacris' label Disturbing Tha Peace has racked up a number of successes in its twelve year run. Now, it looks like Luda is taking a Texas couple to court over the name of his imprint.

According to a recent report from TMZ, Ludacris has filed s...

T.I. Says Will Smith Offered To Reach Out To President Obama For A Pardon

December 7, 2012

T.I. says Will Smith offered to reach out to Obama to pardon Tip's legal troubles.

Even though it looks like he's all but buried his prior legal issues, T.I.'s career has still been affected by his back-to-back prison sentences. Now, in a recent interview with Peter Bailey's "NiteCap," Tip reflects on that time and how Will Smith offered to help him.

T.I. recalled that famed actor and emcee Will Smith offered to reach out to President Barack Obama to give T.I. ...

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Trina Sued For $50 Million Over Allegedly Backing Out Of Appearance

December 5, 2012

Trina was sued over pulling out of an event called "America's Next Top Rapper."

Trina has been sued for $50 million in damages over allegedly pulling out of an agreement to appear as a judge during an event called "America's Next Top Rapper."

According to Courthouse News Ser...

Manifest, Efya To Perform @ Alliance Française

December 5, 2012

Manifest

Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Manifest, will on Friday December 14, rock the Alliance Francaise in Accra with a concert that will feature sleek singer Efya.

Noted for a magnetic stage presence, he has performed with several internationally acclaimed artistes including Damon Albarn, Flea, Tony Allen and Erykah Badu. The bearded star has also featured on five songs on the ‘Rocket Juice & the Moon’ album, which was recorded by Albarn, Allen and Flea.

Twice nomi...

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Chris Brown Reactivates Twitter Account

December 5, 2012

UPDATE: Chris Brown gets back on the social media network after deleting his account.

Chris Brown deleted his Twitter account yesterday after getting into a verbal spat with comedienne Jenny Johnson.

Johnson was first to lash out at Breezy by retweeting his comment "I look old as fuck! I'm only 23..." and adding, "I know! Being a worthless piece of shit can really agge a person."

He snapped back by tel...