Dr. Dre Selling ‘Beats’ to Apple For $3.2 Billion

Dr. Dre has done the unthinkable, sold his Beats By Dre brand to Apple! According to TMZ,  the deal could be worth up to $3.2 billion and would solidify Dre as the first “rapper turned billionaire.” When the deal goes through, the Forbes list will be shaken and Apple will acquire one of the most lucrative brands in history!

Diddy Tops Forbes Extending 4 Year Reign

Forbes has released their annual list of the Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists and to no surprise, Diddy continues his reign at the top for the 4th year in a row. Check out the rankings below.

1. Diddy – $700 Million

2. Dr. Dre – $550 Million

3. Jay-Z – $520 Million

4. Birdman – $160 Million

5. 50 Cent – $140 Million

XXL March Cover Features Eminem, Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine

The latest issue of XXL magazine will feature Eminem, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. The three music moguls will grace the cover of  XXL, hitting news-stands March 11th.

Mixtape: Snoop Dogg – Doggystyle (The Samples)

Twenty years ago today, Snoop Dogg dropped his classic album, Doggystyle. To celebrate, Snoop has created an enticing mixtape of the samples used on Doggystyle with exclusive commentary and behind the scenes stories. This is your chance to hear first-hand, the creative process behind making this historic album that forever changed hip hop.

Diddy Tops Forbes’ 2013 Cash Kings List

For the first time ever, Diddy has topped Forbes’ Cash Kings list, earning over 50 million in the last 12 months. Diddy will wear this years crown thanks mostly to the success of Ciroc vodka, his record label Bad Boy, clothing line Sean John and not to mention his soon to be cable channel, Revolt. Check out where other hip-hop kings landed on this years list below.

Forbes Cash Kings 2013

1. Diddy ($50 million)
2. Jay Z ($43 million)
3. Dr. Dre ($40 million)
4. Nicki Minaj ($29 million)
5. Birdman ($21 million)
6. Kanye West ($20 million)
7. Lil Wayne ($16 million)
8. Wiz Khalifa ($14 million)
9. Ludacris ($12 million)
10. Drake ($10.5 million)

New Video: 50 Cent Discusses “New Day”

50 Cent discusses the progression of developing his new single, “New Day” featuring Dr. Dre and Alicia Keys. Look for 50’s new album, Street King Immortal, in November.

New Video: Dr. Dre Thanks Coachella Fans, Addresses Hologram Tour Rumors

Dr. Dre took a moment to thank all the fans that came out for Coachella and clears up any rumors about the hologram Tupac tour.

New Video: Rick Ross’ Birthday Party Featuring Many Hip Hop Celebs

This video is beyond baller status right here.  Rozay’s party was looking absolutely off the chain and the spot to be.  Rick Ross blazing up fat joints and blunts in VIP greeting all of his guests that came out; meanwhile, endless bottles of Ciroc and champagne being paraded out with the sparklers going off all in front of an incredible DJ stage and set.  What more could a man ask for in a birthday party?  How about a Hublot watch from Dr. Dre valued at over $100,000.  Lot’s of big names and heavy hitters in hip hop came out to support the Boss.  Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose, Diddy, Jadakiss, Styles P, Meek Mill, Wale, and Cassie were just a few of those faces.  Finish things up with a live performance and it looks like that party was a wrap!  Incredible!