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Birdman has just purchased new digs in Miami Beach. The Cash Money boss plopped down $14.2 million for a 19,000 square-foot, 9-bedroom, 17-bath mansion.

According to TMZ the palace is the size of a Four Seasons hotel.

It has 25-foot-ceilings, 100 feet of waterfront, a private dock, a theater, in-house massage room, spa area and an outdoor pool with cabana.

The place previously belong to super producer Scott Storch before he blew a $30 million fortune on drugs, cars and boats. Storch lost the home to foreclosure 2 years ago. It was purchased for $6.75 million by RockStar energy drink inventor Russel Weiner.

2 years later Weiner flips it to Birdman for a huge profit.

Check out pics of the home below.

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Nas will have to find a new crib in Georgia because he just lost his old one to foreclosure. TMZ is reporting that Nas purchased the home in 2004 for $585,000, but defaulted on the loan he received from SunTrust bank still owing 507,000.

The pad is over 3,500 square feet, with 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a walk-in pool, hot tub, granite counter-tops, custom theater, a gym and game room

SunTrust auctioned it off last month for $348,500.

Check out pics of the home below.

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Gucci Mane stirred up a lot of controversy over the weekend with his new song titled "Truth." Not only did Gucci diss Young Jeezy, he also claimed that singer Keyshia Cole slept with Diddywhen she was dating The Snowman.

"I did a song with Keyshia Cole and I know you still miss her/ But Puff was f*cking her while you was fallin' in love with her," Gucci raps.

Keyshia responded in a series of Tweets, calling Gucci a liar.

"That ain't my business!! he's lying! its all G tho. RT @iMBRiTTANYDUh: Gucci Mane wrong for putting @KeyshiaCole buisness out there."

"Basically. Dude ain't have 2 lie tho! could've kept me out of it. RT @TokioRose: @KeyshiaCole Mediocrity always attacks excellence."

"I will continue 2 build what I'm working so hard accomplish! I'm married with a child, and don't have no place in that none sense!"

Whose story do you believe? Check out Gucci's "Truth" video below.

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Jay-Z is a big supporter of President Obama. Today he's featured the President's "The Power of Our Voice" viral video series.

Hov explains why it's important to exercise your right to vote and how "President Obama represents the power of our voice."

"For so long, there was this voice that was silenced out there as far as exercising your right to vote. I think it was a voice that was silent because people had lost hope. They didn't believe that their voice mattered or counted."

"Now people are exercising their right, and you are starting to see the power of our vote. He made it mean something for the first time for a lot of people. "

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Wiz Khalifa will be releasing his Cabin Fever 2 mixtape tomorrow. Here's a look at the cover art and tracklist.

Wiz has locked down features from Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Lavish, Problem, J.R. Donato, Menace and more. Production will come from ID Labs, The Invasion, Crazy Mike and others.

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Maino hit up the Sway in the Morning show recently to introduce his new group, The Mafia. He explained that the guys in the group were the ones who held him down as he established himself in the rap game.

The group just released a new mixtape which you can download for free on LiveMixtapes. An EP will be coming up soon.

In a later segment Mafia members Twigg Martin, Hustle Hard Mouse, Push! Montana and Lucky Don spit freestyles.

Maino Introduces His New Rap Group, The Mafia on Sway in the Morning

Maino and The Mafia Cypher on Sway in the Morning

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Jay-Z has taken on the role of Rihanna's mentor/big brother so understandably he's concerned that she has chosen to get close to Chris Brown again.

After Chris assaulted Rihanna in 2009 there were rumors that Hov flexed his industry muscles to have the "Deuces" singer banned from performing a Michael Jackson tribute at the BET Awards that same year. Jigga later denied the rumors.

“That’s the silliest rumor I’ve ever heard,” he told BBC Radio 1′s Tim Westwood during a July 2009 interview. “That’s not even my style. If I got a problem with Chris Brown, I got a problem with Chris Brown.”

Yesterday The Sun reported that the Roc Nation head honcho has issued a warning to Brown that he will end his career if he hurts Rihanna again.

“Jay-Z told Rihanna that if Chris is truly making her happy then to go for it," a source told the publication. “He invited them as a couple to his concert in New York and backstage he called Chris to one side and told him if he hurts Rihanna, whether emotionally or physically, it’s over for him. He’ll ensure it will result in the end of his career."

Jay-Z has a lot of industry pull, but Chris is wildly popular. Whether Jay could actually damage Chris' career is unclear. Hopefully it won't ever come to that.

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Rihanna graces the November 2012 cover of Vogue Magazine. The "Diamonds" singer has become a favorite of the publication.

This is Riri's second U.S. Vogue cover following an appearance in April 2011.  Rihanna also covered Vogue Italia in September 2009 and VogueU.K. in November 2011.

The international pop star is getting ready to release her seventh studio album Unapologetic on November 19th.

The November issue of Vogue hits news stands next week.

Spotted at Just Jared

**UPDATE**

A behind the scenes look at Rihanna's Vogue cover shoot and photos have been added.

Pics Source: Vogue.com

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New video from Square Off (Doug E. Fresh's sons) off of their upcoming mixtape, Trips-N-Slim The Preface. Availabe everywhere November 14th. 

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Nas releases a gritty street version music video for "A Queens Story." The song is off of his twelfth studio album, Life Is Good.

Video directed by Jungle and SnackSOB.

Kendrick Lamar will be releasing his highly anticipated good kid, m.A.A.d city album on October 22nd. We posted the tracklist a couple of weeks ago, now here's a look at the production credits.

The Compton rapper has recruited Hit-Boy, Scoop DeVille, Terrace Martin, Just Blaze, Tha Bizness, Pharell, T-Minus, Tabu, Sounwave and more to provide beats for the project.

Tracklist and production credits

1.  Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter (Prod. By Tha Bizness)
2.  B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Prod. By Sounwave)
3.  Backseat Freestyle (Prod. By Hit-Boy)
4.  The Art Of Peer Pressure (Prod. By Tabu)
5.  Money Trees (Feat. Jay Rock) (Prod. By DJ Dahi)
6.  Poetic Justice (Feat. Drake) (Prod. By Scoop DeVille)
7.  good kid (Prod. By Pharrell)
8.  m.A.A.d city (Feat. MC Eiht) (Prod. By Sounwave & Terrace Martin)
9.  Swimming Pools (Drank) (Extended Version) (Prod. By T-Minus)
10.  Sing About Me (Prod. By Skhye Hutch + Sounwave) / I’m Dying Of Thirst (Prod. By Like of Pac Div)
11.  Real (Feat. Anna Wise) (Prod. By Terrace Martin)
12.  Compton (Feat. Dr. Dre) (Prod. By Just Blaze)

Deluxe Bonus Tracks:

13.  The Recipe (Feat. Dr. Dre) (Prod. By Scoop DeVille)
14.  Black Boy Fly (Prod. By Rahki & Dawaun Parker)
15.  Now or Never (Feat. Mary J. Blige) (Prod. By Jack Splash)
16.  Collect Calls
17.  Swimming Pools (Drank) (Prod. By T-Minus)

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Ricky Rozay is not happy at all about what happened at the BET Hip Hop Awards. He's changed his name to "Tactical Force Rozay" and vows to bring in every correctional facility officer, the National Rife Association, sharpshooters and lieutenants to help track down 50 Cent and Young Jeezy.

His homie Gunplay is still knocked out from his award show scrap, but "Tactical Force Rozay" knows exactly what will wake him up.

He also wants 50 Cent to leave French Montana alone.

Peep the hilarious spoof below.

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Yo Gotti will be releasing his new mixtape titled CM7: The World is Yours on October 17th. The project boasts features from Jadakiss, Wale, Future and Zed Zilla. Production will be provided by Drumma Drama, Jahlil Beats, Lil Lody and more.

Peep the cover art for CM7 up top and check out Vlog No. 2 from Gotti's BET Hip Hop Awards weekend below.

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2 Chainz was featured on the debut episode of MTV's "This Is How I Made It." 

The mission of the series is to reveal the intimate details and personal stories behind each celebrity's path to fame to provide a road map to success for their millennial fans. Chronicling the moments they first realized their passion and detailing all of the sacrifices and setbacks they faced along the way. Every celebrity story is told through an intimate first person narrative aimed at inspiring our viewers, while giving them sound advice that can be applied to their own lives and dreams. In the end, each story is a testament that hard work and perseverance always pays off.

Tity Boi talks about his early days in high school as a hustler and basketball player. He received offers to play for Division 1 colleges, but he got locked up for 30 days and colleges lost interest in him so he had to find another way to make it. That's when his rap career began.

He describes how he met Ludacris and signed a deal with him, speaks on his ten year friendship with Lil Wayne, his group Playaz Circle, how "Spend It" put him on the national radar and more.

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If Iggy Azalea's rap career doesn't work out she always has a modeling career to fall back on. The blonde Aussie who is signed to model/celebrity agency, Wilhelmina International, Inc., has been tapped as the new face of Henry Holland's debut eyewear collection for House of Holland.

“Iggy is super hot in every sense and the perfect ambassador for House of Holland eyewear,” said Holland.

The collection features 22 pieces that come in 11 unique shapes.

It's the second major endorsement deal for the Grand Hustle artist. Iggy was named the face of Levi's "Go Forth" campaign earlier this year and there could be more deals on the way.

Check out her House of Holland pics below.

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Heineken held its annual Red Star Access event in Philly on October 13, 2012. This years performers were Wale, Q-Tip and Nas. Here is footage of Nas set at the Electric Factory courtesy of Rick Dange of HipHopSince1987.com.

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Former Hot Boys rapper Turk was released from prison on Friday after serving nine years. Wild Wayne of New Orleans radio station Q93.3 managed to snag the first interview with him.

In addition to his book "The AutoThugography of Turk" and a screenplay titled "Reckless." Turk said he had been in touch with Young Money and a situation with them is "in the air."

Turk said that he's not looking back on what got him incarcerated and is just looking forward to moving on with his life.

Do you think it would be a good move for Turk to sign a deal with Young Money?

Follow Turk on Twitter @TurkMrYNT

Turk interview with Wild Wayne

First footage of Turk as a free man

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Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Prodigy for an exclusive interview.

He discusses Havoc putting out diss records, "Bumpy Johnson", new album and upcoming fiction book, snitching, why he doesn't want to sign to a major, how you can submit music to him & more!

http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/ti50-prodigy-says-some-people-deserve-to-get-shot-talks-bumpy

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Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow, or as Chelsea Handler calls them, “Emcee Gwyneth Paltrow” and “DJ Jazzy Cameron Diaz,” helped celebrate the talk show hosts move into a new studio by making a short video showing off their rapping and beat boxing skills.

Both ladies should probably stick to their day jobs, but it's still funny nonetheless. They even name drop 50 Cent at the end. Check out the clip below.

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Wiz Khalifa continues to crank out new visuals. This time the Taylor Gang boss releases the official music video for "It's Nothin'" featuring 2 Chainz.

The song will appear on Wiz's upcoming O.N.I.F.C. (Only N*ggas In First Class) album, which is due out on December 4th.

Video directed by Bill Paladino