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Cash Money Records Reaches Milestone: 500 Million Songs Sold Worldwide

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Records has reached a rather amazing milestone in the history of the record label: 500 million songs sold worldwide.

Cash Money Records, which was founded in 1991, had one of their best years in their 21-year history, which included sponsorship deals for Lil Wayne, awards for Nicki Minaj and a cover story for Billboard on founders Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams.

“There is no more dynamic and prolific a label than Cash Money Records and the YMCMB family – point-blank. We’re proud of every one of our artists and their contribution to our legacy,” Bryan “Birdman” Williams told AllHipHop.com in a statement today (November 19).

“What’s most humbling is the global reaction to our story. Slim and I built this label from the ground up and seeing our brand connect with people across borders, culture and language makes us appreciate every one of our fans worldwide. We can’t wait to deliver another 500 million bangers,” Bryan Williams said.

In addition to releasing hit material by Jay Sean, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, who has more songs posted on the Billboard charts than Elvis, Cash Money Records has an impressive roster of artists.

Drake, Tyga, Shanelle, Busta Rhymes, Mystikal, Bow Wow, Cool & Dre, Kevin Rudloff, Fred Durst and Dj Khaled are among the artists currently signed to Cash Money Records.

“Success is something that Slim and I have always aimed for. It feels great to sell 500 million songs but fans should know, we aren’t going to stop now, and will continue our legacy,” Bryan Williams said.

VIDEO/FLICKS: All Access – Joe Budden in Philadelphia

By: deshair Updated Category: Features
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Recording artist and professional Sports Analyst-in-training Joe Budden touched down at the Trocadera in Philly over the weekend for an intimate performance in front of his attentive Mood Muzik followers.

Sans Slaughterhouse (but still very much a part of the group), the Jersey native is carving out his own niches these days and displaying talents that some didn’t know he possessed.

This holiday season, Budden will release his third studio album, No Love Love. AllHipHop.com was given backstage access and the opportunity to speak with Budden about his new album, his incredible passion for sports, and an explanation of his new zen.

Check out Joe Budden’s video interview, along with some exclusive pics below:

Non Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Alicia Keys Lie? Is She Really A Homewrecker?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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Last week, Alicia Keys did an interview with JET magazine where she finally spoke out about how she and her husband Swizz Beatz got together. Alicia addressed the fact that she began dating Swizz while he was still married, but according to her, he and his wife “were apart for some time” before they even got together.

Related: Non Hip-Hop Rumor: Alicia Keys Wants People To Stop Calling Her A “Homewrecker”

Well, that was news to Mashonda, who subtweeted about the interview and basically called Alicia a liar. Check out a few of Mashonda’s tweets below:

Well, I really hate to do this to Swizz Beatz and Alicia, because we love them over here, but someone is lying and I don’t think it’s Mashonda. Maybe Alicia should just stick to not addressing the issue period, to avoid the backlash from Mashonda.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Guess What Producer Mos Def Is Doing A Whole Album With?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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So, I had a rumor that’s really true, but I’m going to hold off giving the real deal. You know, I see people consistently saying “That’s not a rumor, if its real” or whatever. People want me to post PURE RUMORS, as if there is a such thing in the Twitter/Facebook era so I’m going to hold off…jerks.

Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey is working on an album…with a famed and acclaimed producer. I would say, because I know its true, but not, because then it would no longer be a rumor. Anyway, I will give a hint. The producer is from the South! This should make for an interesting combo indeed and I think could potentially make a great album.

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AHH Stray News: Kid Cudi Baby Mama Drama, Nicki Wins At AMA's, Daz Dillinger "Witit Witit"

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Cleveland, Ohio rapper Kid Cudi recently lost custody of his daughter. According to reports, Kid Cudi and the mother of his child had been locked in a bitter custody war, over their daughter. TMZ.com reports that Kid Cudi agreed to let the woman take full custody of their daughter in August. Court documents claim that Kid Cudi had violent tendencies, and was consistently abusing alcohol and drugs. Kid Cudi consented to give up custody of the child, although he does have visitation rights and must pay child support.

Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj capped off a successful year with two awards at the 2012 American Music Awards last night (November 18). Nicki topped her male competitors, to take home the “Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist” award. Later in the evening, Nicki snagged the “Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop” award for her release Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. During the evening, Nicki performed her single “Freedom,” while veteran rapper MC Hammer hit the stage to perform with PSY, who did his hit song “Gangnam Style.” Other winners during the evening included Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Linkin Park, Beyoncé and Rihanna.

West Coast rapper Daz Dillinger is planning the release of his 14th solo album next month. Daz is planning to release the new album Witit Witit via his own independent label Gangsta Advisory. The new album features production by Drumma Boy, Maestro, Mike Will Made It and Daz himself. Artists like 8Ball and Khujo Goodie check in on the release. Daz’ 14th solo album Witit Witit lands in stores December 4.

Mixtape Review: B.o.B's "F*ck 'Em We Ball"

By: K1ng Eljay Updated Category: Features
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B.o.B’s stated several times (most recently being on Twitter) that he’s an artist, and to pigeonhole him into a genre would be inaccurate. His latest outputs have proved just that; his last album, Strange Clouds had him bouncing between several different styles, and although the album received generally favorable reviews, it lacked that pure rap element that some people enjoy from him. Thankfully, B.o.B’s good at making up for that in his mixtape drops, and it’s no different here. F*ck Em We Ball is essentially B.o.B flexing lyrically alongside high-powered features from Snoop Dogg, T.I., Playboy Tre, Iggy Azalea, Mac Miller, and more, but aside from that there’s nothing here to warrant a replay aside from wanting more music from the Grand Hustle representative.

If you’re wanting more substance from B.o.B., it’s not exactly present here. What awaits you instead is more of a project focused on the typical subjects of rap: drugs, women, etc. Bobby Ray’s known for being about more, so the suddenly shallow approach is somewhat surprising, even if it is just a mixtape for his fans to ride to. Even though it’s short-sighted in that aspect, We Ball still delivers dope music with that B.o.B. flair.

“Dynomite” samples the popular Black Dynamite sound bite somewhat predictably, while the Mike Will produced “Still In This B*tch” features a solid verse from Juicy J and T.I. (unrelated, but the chemistry that T.I. and B.o.B have on tracks together should be noted). The title track, produced by Featherstones, also stands out due to Bob’s rhymes and the different dimensions to the instrumental. In addition to the features, most of the skits are also hilarious as usual, with Playboy Tre and Kevin Hart delivering quotables via voicemail.

F*ck Em We Ball is indeed a B.o.B project; the production at times borders between Hip-Hop and other genres, and although the content is stubbornly Hip-Hop, the overall sound of it’s hard to describe. In short, it’s similar to how unorthodox B.o.B is as an artist. With that being said, We Ball is more of a typical return to his mixtape roots with a few gems scattered for good measure, but it lacks the substance – and in turn, the replay value – to keep getting spins into the near future.

Rating: 6.5 / 10

Daily Word: Create Your Success!!

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Happy Monday, my Movers and Shakers!

Welcome to the day you continue to do what others are not willing to do in order to be successful! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to your success! Contrary to popular belief, successful people aren’t born that way! 99.999% of all successful people become that way because they have established the habit of doing things unsuccessful people don’t like to do. The funny thing is that successful people don’t like doing them either, but do it anyway because they know it has to be done… This is the biggest difference!

If you are searching for success and want it to be easy, then you are barking up the wrong tree! But, if you are willing to put in the work now in order to enjoy yourself later, then by all means
keep striving because victory is within the mile!

Success is sacrifice and success is commitment! Success is a full time job, but beyond 9-5! Success has no hours! Success has no holidays! Success is doing what is necessary when it is necessary!! Success is YOU if you are WILLING!!! Effective Immediately: Decide whether or not you are willing to do what it takes, then DO IT!! Don’t wait! Don’t deliberate! Just begin making your success happen!! NOTHING CAN STOP YOU BUT YOU!!
-Ash’Cash

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” -Vince Lombardi

“Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them.” -Danielle Luedtke

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people won’t even attempt.” -Kamari aka Lyrikal

“It is no use saying, ‘We are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.” -Winston Churchill

“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” -Conrad Hilton

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” -St. Francis of Assisi

“The impossible – what nobody can do until somebody does.” -Unknown

“Successful people are simply those with successful habits.” -Brian Tracy

TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.

Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.