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Hip-Hop Rumors: Who Just Signed To YMCMB!???

Limp Bizkit! That’s right, people, the “Nookie” boys have officially linked up with YMCMB, according to the band’s frontman Fred Durst, who tweeted earlier today, “‘The game is missing danger, electricity, and rock n roll!!!!’ Cash Money Limp Bizkit”.

To add more confirmation fuel to the fire, Lil Wayne hit up Lenny Green on his 98.7 KISS FM show to talk about the new additions, and when asked about new signing’s to the label and brand, he said, “We’re always listening and looking at acts. Every other day I hear about somebody new just signed to Cash Money … The other day I found out Limp Bizkit signed to Cash Money. They’re signing everybody.”

That’s not all. Word has it that Ashanti, formerly of Murder The Inc. is now down with YMCMB camp as well!

Limp Bizkit had a ton of success in the ’90s and early 2000s during the TRL era when they released several multi-platinum albums, and even a did a remix project where they worked with DJ Premier, Bubba Sparxxx, Method Man, Pharrell, and Timbaland. Seeing as how Weezy is on a Rock binge lately, this really isn’t as “otherworldly” as it sounds. Now, the end result? That’s a whole ‘nother question.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Jay-Z Replacing Rihanna with Rita Ora?

Rumors have been swirling that Jay-Z is furious at Rihanna over her “Birthday Cake” collaboration with Chris Brown. So much so that he is allegedly trying to recreate the magic he made with Rihanna with newcomer, Roc Nation artist Rita Ora.

Yesterday, the man himself accompanied the 21-year old UK import to New York radio station Z100 to personally premiere her new single, “Party and Bullsh*it”. Rita has been signed with Roc Nation since 2009, so this new push from Jay-Z seems a little out of the blue.


Below is what he told Z100:

“I have, with me, Rita Ora. This is all very spontaneous for us. We just came to see some great friends over here and play some music. They liked what they heard so we said, ‘just throw it on the air.’ It’s about a feeling and emotion, it’s not about planning.”

Check out Rita’s new single, “Party and Bullsh*it”, below:

Rihanna, you better watch your back – Rita is coming for your spot! People have already been comparing her style and swagger to Ri Ri’s, and with Jay-Z’s blessing, she could become the new Roc Nation “it” girl.

John Legend, Wyclef, Anthony Hamilton Join Forces for Film Soundtrack

Grammy winner John Legend recently released a new song and video entitled “Woke Up This Morning”, created for the civil rights documentary, “Soundtrack For A Revolution”.

Executive produced by Danny Glover, the film takes a look at how music shaped the American Civil Rights Movement, evolving from slave chants to the Black church and into inspirational freedom songs.

Beyond Legend’s contributions, “Soundtrack For A Revolution” features new freedom song performances by top artists Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots. Also included is historic archival footage of singer/activist Harry Belafonte, political activist Julian Bond, and U.S. Ambassador/former politician Andrew Young.

In 2009, “Soundtrack For A Revolution” made its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. For more information, visit the official website here.