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Rihanna & Shakira Offer ‘Can’t Remember to Forget You’ Sneak Peek
The twerking Rihanna GIFs will make their rounds on the Internet once again when Shakira's 'Can't Remember to Forget You' video debuts later tonight. A sneak peek of the visual has already given us a GIF of the booty-shaking Bajan singer.
Justin Bieber Chases a Muse in ‘Confident’ Video With Chance the Rapper
Despite Justin Bieber's recent legal drama, the Canadian singer finally drops the video to the Chance the Rapper-featured song 'Confident.' The video is directed by Collin Tilley, who directed Bieber's previous 'All That Matters' video.
Listen to ‘DOPE Mixtape (Side A)’ Featuring Ari Lennox, Van Hoorn & More
This week, listeners receive another welcome edition of the DOPE Digital Cassette series. For this project, the Bedford Box Office curates a seven-track mix of rock, blues, R&B, dream pop and surfer's rock.
Andy Mineo Discusses ‘Never Land’ EP, Christian Rap Label & Dolly Parton’s Swag [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Andy Mineo is making some noise -- and that's pretty literally. On the release day for his new EP, 'Never Land,' the rapper spoke to The Boombox while inside a barber shop in New York's Washington Heights. The side chatter and the buzzing razors in the background couldn't hide the 25-year-old's enthusiasm, which was apparent within seconds of talking to him.
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib Get Soulful on ‘Robes’ With Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib are finally giving the people what they've been waiting for: a new song off their joint album, 'Piñata.'
J. Cole Announces Dreamville Partnership With Interscope, New Mixtape & Receives Jay Z’s Roc-A-Fella Chain
There's a big chance your Jan. 28 didn't go as great as J. Cole's did. The rapper spent the entire day winning.
Kirko Bangz Delivers ‘Hoe’ Featuring Yo Gotti, YG
Kirko Bangz has just released his latest single titled 'Hoe,' a song that definitely isn't about the gardening tool. Fellow rappers YG and Yo Gotti join him for what sounds like a possible club banger.
Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj Join YG at ‘My Hitta (Remix)’ Video Shoot
YG is working on making the video to the 'My Hitta' remix, and he fittingly had some of the rap game's biggest heavy hitters on the set in Los Angeles Monday (Jan. 27). Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne were a few of the stars who appeared for the video shoot.
Juicy J, Wale and Jhene Aiko Appear in Hilarious Pepsi Halftime Commercial [VIDEO]
Ever since 'In Living Color' featured a Super Bowl halftime episode in 1992, and stole some of the audience for the major football event, the NFL has been focused on bringing top-notch artists to rock the halftime stage -- including Michael Jackson the very next year...
Drake Affiliate OB O’Brien Makes His Debut With ‘Steve Nash’
Funny men can rap too, apparently. It seemed like OB O'Brien was just Drake and OVO's mascot and comic relief because of his humorous appearances in Drake's 'Worst Behavior' and 'Started From The Bottom.' It turns out the bearded Canadian can rap pretty well too. Today he debuted his new song, titled 'Steve Nash.'
Angel Haze Creatively Covers ‘Drunk in Love’ for BBC’s 1Xtra Live Lounge [VIDEO]
Beyonce and Jay Z started off the Grammy Awards ceremony last night (Jan. 26) with 'Drunk in Love' in all of its raunchy, censored glory. Angel Haze covered that same tune overseas, and she toned down the overt sexuality to opt for some creativity during her performance at BBC's 1Xtra Live Lounge.
Kendrick Lamar Gets Fired Up on Imagine Dragons’ ‘Radioactive’ Remix
Kendrick Lamar didn't bring home a single Grammy award despite being nominated in seven different categories last night (Jan. 26), but he did give the ceremony a highlight with his 'm.A.A.d City'/'Radioactive' mash-up performance with Imagine Dragons. The 'Radioactive' remix with the Compton rapper hit the Internet soon after.
Drake Teams Up With Romeo Santos for Bachata Song ‘Odio’
You can debate Drake's authenticity, but one thing that's hard to debate about him is his versatility. He can succeed in many genres, whether it's hip-hop, R&B ('Hold On We're Going Home) or pop ('Find Your Love'). But the question remains: Can he do bachata? OK, that's not really a burning question, but it's nice to know he is decent in that area. The Toronto rapper connected with Bronx, N.Y.
Macklemore Says Kendrick Lamar ‘Got Robbed’ at 2014 Grammy Awards
Macklemore may have won four Grammy awards at Sunday night's (Jan. 26) ceremony, but the moment was a bittersweet one.
Jay Z, Justin Timberlake Win 2014 Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Jay Z left the Grammys with a brand new "sippy cup" for his daughter Blue Ivy. That's because he took home the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with 'Holy Grail' -- a Justin Timberlake collaboration off 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.'
Justin Timberlake Takes Home 2014 Grammy Award for Best Music Video
Justin Timberlake made a splash when he returned from a eight-year hiatus with 'Suit & Tie,' and he continued the buzz with an extravagantly produced video for the song. Two platinum albums and almost a year later, it's time to reap the awards.
Ziggy Marley Wins 2014 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
Snoop Dogg was the most well-known candidate in this year's Grammy Award category for Best Reggae Album with 'Reincarnated' -- his first reggae album. The nomination was a surprise to some, but Ziggy Marley won the category with his LP, 'Ziggy Marley in Concert.'
Nicki Minaj Says ESPN Magazine Cover Was Retouched, Editor-in-Chief Denies Accusation
There are many fans who applaud Nicki Minaj being featured on the cover of ESPN Magazine's next issue. Unfortunately, the rapper isn't one of them.
Snow Tha Product Headlines F#*K Your Plans, Come Kick It Tour
California rapper Snow Tha Product will be one of the multiple artists who are touring well into the spring. She will headline the F#*K Your Plans, Come Kick It tour, which starts in February.
D’Angelo’s Studio Sessions for New Album Surface [VIDEO]
One of music's biggest mysteries is when D'Angelo's long-awaited follow-up to 2000's classic 'Voodoo' album will arrive. There's no word on a release date, but at least there's confirmation he's working on it.
Snoop Dogg’s Hotel Smoking Session Brings Firefighters to the Rescue
Australian firefighters did their duty and raced to the scene when they saw smoke coming out of a hotel room and were surprised by what was actually behind the door. They were met with a chronic-smoking Snoop Dogg.
Danny Brown Accuses Too $hort of ‘Fan Boy’ Treatment at Hawaii Club
Danny Brown reveals that he got snubbed by Too $hort during his time at a club in Hawaii.
Bow Wow Denies Reports of BET Firing Him From ‘106 & Park’
The latest Internet rumor will have you believing BET's '106 & Park' is searching for a new host because gossip says Bow Wow has been fired by the network.
Jennifer Hudson Shows Off Her Assets in ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)’ Video
Jennifer Hudson has spent a lot of her time onstage fiercely performing 'I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel).' The video transfers every bit of that ferocity in four minutes.
Future’s Hustle Is Evident in ‘How It Was’ Video
Future touches down on Earth after his extraterrestrial journey in his visual for 'Real and True.' That's literally speaking, too. The sometimes rapper, sometimes crooner begins the 'How It Was' video by touching a globe before sending his regards to the hustle throughout the song.
Fat Joe, 50 Cent Link Up for Surprise Collaboration on DJ Kay Slay’s ‘Free Again’
Fat Joe and 50 Cent unite for a surprising collaboration on DJ Kay Slay's 'Free Again.'
Mister Cee Details Sexual Past, Says Notorious B.I.G. ‘Has My Back’ in GQ
Mister Cee gives a candid interview about the controversy surrounding his sexual exploits with transsexual prostitutes in the new issue of GQ.
Soulja Boy Arrested on Gun Possession Charges
Soulja Boy is making headlines today, but it's far from welcoming news.
A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg Pays Tribute on ‘#dearDilla’
There's been plenty of J Dilla tributes since the lauded producer's passing in 2006. Phife Dawg is the latest to follow this hip-hop tradition on '#dearDilla.'
K-Ci and JoJo Reminisce on Jodeci, Owning ‘Bad Boys of R&B’ Title [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]
During their Jodeci days, K-Ci and JoJo were far removed from the Disney set. They were the "Bad Boys of R&B" after all. Anyone who saw Tupac's uncensored 'How Do U Want It' video or heard some of their material would agree. The singers sit down with The Boombox to reminisce over their golden days and detail why they were such "bad boys."