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Juvenile Announces "Mardi Gras" Mixtape, Reveals Cover Art by Steven J. Horowitz posted January 22, 2012 at 8:28AM PST | 13 comments Juvie the Great is teaming with DJ Smallz for the street release. Juvenile has announced the release of a new mixtape entitled Mardi Gras , which is set to be hosted by DJ Smallz . Smallz, aka Mr. Southern Smoke, took to his blog to reveal the cover art for the street release. Artist Blake Gaston created the image for the cover, a portrait of Juvie with a Mardi Gras mask on his face. Check the artwork and announcement below. @juviethegreat JUVENILE GET READY, ITS OFFICIAL- JUVENILE "MADI GRAS'" THE MIX-TAPE is COMING SOON, SHOT OUT TO @BlakeGaston for the dope artwork !!! Jan 20 via web Favorite Retweet Reply RELATED:   Juvenile Names His Top Five Rappers Of The Moment, Enlists Drake For "Rejuvenation"

Rihanna Wears Thong Bikini In Hawaii; Nicki Minaj Drops ‘Stupid Hoe’ January 21 | Posted by Popular Critic Filed Under:  Hollywood ,  Music News ,  Nicki Minaj ,  Rihanna ,  Video Rihanna  continues to enjoy her off time in Hawaii with her girlfriends despite previous reports she crashed Kobe Bryant’s table at a party in Los Angeles recently. After  tweeting sexy pictures of her wearing a white string bikini showing off her envious body Rihanna was spotted on Thursday in a black thong bikini on a surfboard. According to Celebuzz, some people may find Rihanna’s choice of sexy swimwear inappropriate. What do you think of Rihanna’s thong bikini? Nicki Minaj Drops ‘Stupid Hoe’ Music Video UPDATE- Nicki Minaj  released the explicit music video for her new single ‘Stupid Hoe’ off her upcoming sophomore album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’. In the colorful video directed by Hype Williams, Nicki takes on the persona of Roman Zolanski – no relat...

POLICE OFFER $25,000 REWARD IN M-BONE MURDER CASE Sunday, 22 January 2012 Cali Swag District founder Wytony 'Big Wy' Dillon has praised police in California for offering up a $25,000 reward for information about group member M-Bone's murder last year (11). The 22 year old, real name Montae Talbert, was killed on 15 May (11) while sitting in his car outside a store in Inglewood, California. His bandmates appealed for anyone with information to contact police, and now cops in Inglewood are offering a reward for any information that can lead to an arrest and a conviction for the murder. Group creator Dillon tells AllHipHop.com, "It's a good thing to try to add some help to the case. Some of the leads didn't materialise like they (the police department) thought they would. "Hopefully this will help bring justice to Montae and bring closure for his family. This kid had no gang affiliations and I don't know why they picked him as a target." ...

Nicki Minaj’s sophomore album, entitled  Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded  was scheduled to hit stores Valentine’s Day (February 14), but the disc was recently pushed back until April 3. A reason for the album delay has yet to be announced. Minaj’s “Stupid H*e”  video premiered yesterday. “ New Album Date: April 3rd. Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED. But have no fear. Tons of surprises before then   . Love Always, HB ,” Minaj tweeted. Minaj will embark on an overseas tour London (Feb. 19-25), Paris (Feb. 26-27), Berlin (Feb. 28), and Tokyo (March 1-4) tp promote the album. She will also be performing at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1. Follow me @ willybill1

  Meek Mill  stopped by Power 106 tonight. Here’s a couple clips from the interview.

Philly’s own Meek Mill was recently in L.A. and he stopped by  The LA Leakers   on Power 106. While on air, the MMG rapper dropped a freestyle over Drake and Lil Wayne’s “The Motto”. Mill will be releasing his new mixtape, entitled  Dreamchasers II  next month. During his interview with Justine and J Cruz, Mill also talked about his situation with T.I., new mixtape and  “House Party.” Listen to the entire interview   here.  Watch Mill’s “The Motto (L.A. Leakers Freestyle)” below:

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