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Rihanna Shaves Her Head
Rihanna is continuing to do chameleon acts with her look.
Tyga Debuts ‘Molly’ With Wiz Khalifa and Mally Mall
The Molly faze won't die. Tyga spoon-feeds the drug to listeners with his new track named after the "lady" these rappers can't seem to get enough of.
Future Delivers a ‘Karate Chop’ on New Single
Future is "chopping bricks like karate" on his new single. Today, the rapper dropped 'Karate Chop' featuring Casino. The track will appear on his sophomore album, 'Future Hendrix.'
Chief Keef’s Interscope Record Deal Worth $6 Million
Chief Keef is swimming in money, at least he will be when he's free again. The 17-year-old is really living the 'Finally Rich' lifestyle as his debut album suggests. His record deal with Interscope is worth $6 million according to documents pulled by DNAInfo.com.
Bobby V. Carjacked Near Studio in Atlanta
These last 24 hours have not been kind to singer Bobby V. He was reportedly carjacked at gunpoint Tuesday night (Jan. 22).
Fabolous Keeps It ‘So NY’ in New Video
Fabolous continues to rep for his city in his new video 'So NY.' The TAJ-directed visual for the track is a vignette of views from around New York City including the Brooklyn Bridge, Fulton Mall in Brooklyn and Columbus Circle near Central Park.
‘R&B Divas’ Returns for a Second Season This Spring
TV One will bring 'R&B Divas' back for a second season.
Fabolous Debuts ‘Ready’ With Chris Brown, Will ‘Rise to Power’ Like Jay-Z
One of Brooklyn's finest emcees, Fabolous offically released a new single today. The track, 'Ready' featuring Chris Brown, debuted during a Def Jam conference call.
Meek Mill Sues Philadelphia Police for Wrongful Arrest
Apparently there's no brotherly love between Meek Mill and his native Philadelphia police department.
Jam Master Jay Honored at Scratch Academy’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
It's been 10 years since the late Jam Master Jay founded the world's first DJ school, Scratch Academy in the East Village of Manhattan, a place where anyone can learn how to be a pro on the turntables.
Kanye West’s First Child to Arrive in Summer
A stork will be flying into Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's corner very soon.
Lil Wayne Wins 2012 TheDrop.fm Music Award for Best Male Rapper
Results are in for the 2012 TheDrop.fm's Music Awards. Thanks to all that took the time to vote on the nominees. The winner for Best Male Rapper is Lil Wayne!
Juelz Santana, ‘God Will’n’ – Mixtape Review
It seems to be comeback season for many artists that were hot in the early 2000s, and Juelz Santana wants in. The Harlem rapper has been on the sidelines for a minute but he's getting the ball back into play dropping his new mixtape 'God Will'n.'
Kid Cudi Covers Complex, Talks ‘Cruel Summer’ Absence and Depressing Breakup
Kid Cudi gets real in the February/March issue of Complex magazine. The cover boy reveals why we don't hear much of him on G.O.O.D. Music's 'Cruel Summer' album and also how a recent breakup had him spiraling down ward and caused him to become dependent on prescription drugs.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap: Joe Budden Relapses
Last week on 'Love & Hip Hop,' the episode left off with a fight between Tahiry and Raqi over Joe Budden. It’s clear there are some deeper dysfunctions going on in this whole triangle. On Episode 2, Tahiry arrives at her personal oracle Rashidah to vent on the scuffle.
Nas Hospitalized for Vertigo, Currently on Bed Rest
Nas was hospitalized earlier today, putting a damper on a busy week full of his usual interviews.
Heavy D & the Boyz’ ‘Blue Funk’ Remembered 20 Years Later
Before Heavy D and The Boyz dropped their fourth album ‘Blue Funk,’ they were engulfed in the early era of 1990s hip-hop. It was all gold rope chains and high top fades, some new jack swing and house party vibes back then.
Diana Ross Demonstrates Diva Behavior at Beverly Hills Restaurant
Diana Ross demonstrated some real diva behavior last week while dining at a Beverly Hills, Calif., restaurant.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap: Joe Budden Disses Raqi for Tahiry
Welcome to 'Love & Hip Hop' Season 3, Episode 1, where absolutely no love exists, much less music. There's drama, and a lot of it this season, and it’s only the beginning.
Diplo Speaks On 2 Chainz Collaboration ‘Go Heavy’
Producer extraordinaire Diplo recently took a spontaneous trip to Atlanta to collaborate with an emcee who made a memorable mark in 2012.
R. Kelly Comforts Sandy Hook Survivors With Song, ‘I Know You Are Hurting’
To comfort the families and those effected by the tragedy of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., last month, singer R. Kelly wrote and recorded a tribute song, 'I Know You Are Hurting.'
T.I. and Tiny Grace Cover of Ebony Magazine’s Black Love Issue
Rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny appear on the cover of Ebony magazine together for the first time.
Rihanna, Drake, Nicki Minaj Among Billboard’s Top Earners in 2012
Billboard has released the stats on the top 10 best-selling and most played songs, albums and artists in 2012. Hip-hop and R&B had a fair run, charting in several categories.
John Legend to Honor Bruce Springsteen at MusiCares Ceremony
Singer John Legend will be among a list of of talent delivering an all-star tribute to rock legend Bruce Springsteen.
Lil Twist Pulled Over in Justin Bieber’s Ferrari Before Paparazzo Death
Young Money artist Lil Twist's name is caught up in the death of a paparazzo who was aiming to snap photos of the Ferrari he was driving Tuesday night (Jan. 1) - the vehicle actually belongs to Justin Bieber.
T.I.’s ‘Trouble Man’ Earns No. 2 Debut, Chief Keef’s ‘Finally Rich’ Sells 50,000 Copies
Album sales are in for two highly anticipated hip-hop releases that debuted last week: veteran rapper T.I.'s 'Trouble Man' and newcomer Chief Keef's 'Finally Rich.'
Lil’ Flip Arrested for Firearm and Drug Possession
Rapper Lil' Flip was arrested and charged with weapon and gun possession Wednesday (Dec. 26) morning in Mansfield, La.
Curren$y, ‘3 Piece Set: A Closed Session’ – Mixtape Review
Curren$y and Young Roddy get straight to the point on their new mixtape collaboration '3 Piece Set: A Closed Session.' The effort has three tracks all about three minutes long.
Eve Still Gets ‘Guap’ on New Track
Eve is still getting money, and she's letting her fans know on the remix to Big Sean's 'Guap.' The raptress released the track this week as part of her weekly music series.
Wale, ‘Folarin’ – Mixtape Review
On Christmas Eve, Wale releases a 21-track mixtape called 'Folarin,' full of new music with a variety of sounds and features.