He had spent almost five years behind bars. March Lil Boosie was released from prison on March 5. On February 20, it was revealed that 50 Cent had officially left Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records, also announcing that he was now signed to Caroline Records, an independent sister-label of Capitol Records.Dre was suing his former record label Death Row Records for 3 million dollars, due to unpaid royalties. On February 10, it was revealed that Dr.

They would all be released by the next day. King Blues Club in New York City, where they were attending Funkmaster Flex's Tunnel Party. On February 1, five rappers French Montana, Jadakiss, Chinx Drugz, Smoke DZA and Buckshot were all arrested on warrants, while leaving B.B.Later that day Jay-Z gave him his original Roc-A-Fella Records chain. Cole announced that his record label Dreamville Records had signed a distribution deal with Interscope Records. Jay-Z won two Grammys for his two collaborations with Justin Timberlake ' Holy Grail' and ' Suit & Tie'. On January 26, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis won four Grammy Awards at 56th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album for The Heist.On January 15, the duo Outkast composed of rappers Big Boi and Andre 3000, announced a reunion tour of over 40 festival dates during 2014.On January 8, it was revealed that DJ Drama was given a job as the new A&R for Atlantic Records.This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2014.Įvents Duo Outkast announced the end of their hiatus on January 15 January

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