During an interview with Vlad TV… KRS-One… the Bronx, New York lyricist stated that being a part of America was never a goal for those in his generation.  According to Vlad TV… KRS then questioned why he has to currently travel to a country like Switzerland to make money as a Hip Hop artist.

According to KRS-One, Hip Hop is more accepted by the government in a place like Switzerland than it is in the United States.

KRS went on to explain… “Our parents were on their hands and knees begging to be a part of America,” KRS-One said. “We were never part of that, ever…Blacks and Latinos get it the worst. We get it the worst in America. But the white people in America too started looking. And just a sense of justice. Was just like ‘Wait a minute, why is it like this if it should be like this?’ And this is when Hip Hop exploded. With Public Enemy who was representing Minster Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam. And their whole audience was white kids…You can tell that the government here [Switzerland] is lenient towards Hip Hop. Towards it elements. Breaking in the street, graffiti on the wall, people rapping. I can’t make money in America. Why am I here? It’s 2013, okay. Why is KRS in Switzerland and not in Ohio…The political leadership of Ohio don’t respect me.”

You can check out the rest on Vlad TV…

The L.A. TImes reports that the music producer and rapper sold his 9,696 square-foot Hollywood Hills West home for $32 million.

The Times also reported that the property’s new owner, 36-year-old private equity firm founder Alex Soltani, plans to demolish the existing home and build a $100 million mansion.

Marion “Suge” Knight has been charged with murder and other counts following a fatal hit-and-run in a Compton parking lot last week.  Kight, 49, is scheduled for arraignment Tuesday at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Compton and is currently being held without bail… he is considered a flight risk… I don’t think he would be too hard to find… 

Fresh blood on the Rap Albums chart… Joey Bada$$ comes in at #1 with “B4.DA.$$” … Lupe Fiasco holds down the #2 spot with “Tetsuo & Youth”

According to TMZ… Suge Knight reportedly got into a fight on a set in Compton, Calif., on Thursday (Jan. 29), after which he backed up his car and struck two men in a fatal hit-and-run.  Apparently… the incident occurred at a promotional shoot for the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton.

TMZ reported that Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, who are both producers on the film, were present, along with the Game. The website also states when Knight showed up, a fight broke out between him and two crew members. He then allegedly got back into his car and reversed it into two bystanders.

Suge Knight has been in the news a lot since the days of Death Row but little has to do with music.

A 23-year-old white rapper and songwriter from Dallas… Justin Mohrle… who reportedly signed a 360 deal with the D.O.C.’s entertainment company Silverback… Is the new Dr. Dre protege…

On his Facebook page… JT states… “This man helped change my life. Couldn’t ask for a better friend, mentor, and collaborator,”… of course talking about the D.O.C…. For one heck of a hook up with the multi-millionaire entrepreneur…

The question of course is… can Dr. Dre turn this kid into a successful artist like Eminem… Kendrick… or Snoop…

We shall see…

Whenever a statement reads… “Effective immediately, Cipha Sounds is no longer with WQHT HOT 97 FM. We wish him well on his future endeavors,”… You automatically Think what? Fired!! Right…

Cipha Sounds took to Instagram to address the move: “After 17 years, I’m leaving Hot 97. I’m changing my relationship status from ‘it’s complicated’ to ‘single.’ It’s been an amazing ride — from intern to weekends to morning show host to fill Angie’s seat in afternoons. Many years of incredible, life-changing experiences and enough amazing memories to last five lifetimes. The next move is already underway and I promise it’s going to be huge.”

No longer will Funk Flex say…. “Cipha Don’t Get Gassed” Good luck to his future endeavors indeed…

Rae & Ghost visited Sundance over the weekend to preview their new documentary, Purple Tape Files, chronicling the creation and influence of Raekwon’s solo debut album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx that came out 20 years ago…

Wayne is making this story great for us bloggers… Now he is going to take artist and money from Cash Money… Gotta love this saga… According to TMZ… Lil Wayne plans to keep Young Money artists under his label, seeing that they’re under contract.

Billboard noted that a possible setback in Lil Wayne’s plan may be that the Young Money artists have distribution deals with Cash Money, which may have to be resolved in court. Also, Birdman has played a big role in the majority, if not all, of the Young Money artists careers.

Apparently… Birdman is not too happy with Lil Wayne bailing on his contract and putting their relationship on full blast…  New reports are stating that Lil Wayne is claiming Birdman owes him $8 million as an advance for his last album.