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Will Smith Shares Touching Words on James Avery’s Death
Will Smith is opening up about the death of James Avery, who played "Uncle Phil" on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'
Chief Keef Still Focusing on Marijuana While in Rehab
Chief Keef just can't seem to stay out of trouble. While in rehab for drugs, the Chicago rapper was caught tweeting abut weed.
Snoop Dogg Performs for President Obama [Video]
Snoop Dogg is a hit with any audience. The rapper recently performed for none other than President Barack Obama and other dignitaries at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors honoring Herbie Hancock.
Rihanna Is a Blonde Bombshell in New MAC Viva Glam Campaign
Rihanna is a blonde bombshell in her new ad for MAC Viva Glam lipstick. The Bajan beauty rocks platinum blonde bob and bold, red lipstick in a topless pose for the luxury makeup line.
Rick Ross Sues LMFAO Over ‘Party Rock Anthem’
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Rick Ross doesn't think so. The rapper is suing rhyming duo LMFAO over their 'Party Rock Anthem,' which he thinks copies him.
‘Drake Night’ Planned During Toronto Raptors Game
Drake is kicking off 2014 with his new position as the Toronto Raptors' global ambassador. The NBA has announced that the rapper and team will join forces for "Drake Night" on Jan. 11.
Rich Homie Quan Celebrates Rose Bowl Win With Michigan State University
Winning the Rose Bowl has Michigan State University feeling 'Some Type of Way.' The Spartans beat Stanford yesterday (Jan. 1) in the 100th Rose Bowl and celebrated with their season's good luck charm, Rich Homie Quan.
Kanye West’s Yeezus Tour Grosses $25 Million
It was a good year for 'Yeezus.' Kanye West's tour raked in $25 million in 2013, making it the highest-grossing hip-hop tour of the year.
Prince Praises Janelle Monae’s Artistry
Prince has spoken. The legendary singer says that 2013's best artist is none other than Janelle Monae for her 'Q.U.E.E.N' music video and 'The Electric Lady' album.
Kanye West Buys North West a Mini Lamborghini
North West is stunting like her daddy. Kanye West has bought his little girl a mini Lamborghini just like the one he purchased
Game Writes Off Weed, Strippers on Taxes
Is Game gaming the IRS?
Drake Receives Big Thanks From K-Ci & JoJo [Exclusive Video]
Legendary singers K-Ci & JoJo have love for Drake. The R&B duo are expressing their appreciation for the Toronto MC's choice to create the 'Jodeci (Freestyle)' this year.
Jay Z’s Authenticity Questioned by Brand Marketing Expert Jeetendr Sehdev
Is Jay Z keeping it real? According to a new survey, young people question the rapper's authenticity and don't know what he stands for anymore.
Foxy Brown Plans Comeback with ‘D.R.U.G.Z.’ – Are You Ready?
Foxy Brown is preparing for a comeback. The Brooklyn rapper returns after a lengthy hiatus with a new track 'D.R.U.G.Z.'
Chris Brown Leaves Rehab to Give Back at Christmas Toy Drive
In a year in which there were more downs than ups for Chris Brown, he's ending 2013 on a more positive note. The singer recently left rehab to host his first annual holiday toy drive at Brooklyn Projects in Los Angeles.
Drake Covers Vibe Magazine’s ‘Race Issue’
Drake ends the year on top by scoring the cover of Vibe magazine's 'Race Issue.'
Rick Ross and Jay Z Get Religious on ‘The Devil Is A Lie’
Rick Ross and Jay Z spit the truth on their new collaboration, 'The Devil Is A Lie.'
French Montana Introduces His Pet Monkey Julius Ceasor
The Coke Boys have a new member. French Montana welcomes his pet monkey, Julius Caesor, into the crew.
Dev Hynes Loses Apartment, Dog in Fire
Producer Dev Hynes, known for his work with Solange Knowles, has lost his apartment in New York City due to a devastating fire.
XXL Celebrates 40 Years of Hip-Hop With Jay Z, Lil Wayne and More Special Covers
XXL celebrates 40 years of hip-hop with five special anniversary covers featuring Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Outkast and LL Cool J.
Chris Brown Shows Off New Blond Hair at Court Appearance
Do blonds really have more fun? Chris Brown sure thinks so and donned some very light hair at his court appearance Tuesday (Dec. 17) in Los Angeles.
Pharrell Williams Signs to Columbia Records, Album Arriving in 2014
After a stellar year with hits like 'Blurred Lines' and 'Get Lucky' under his belt, Pharrell Williams has signed to Columbia Records.
Chrisette Michele Joins ‘R&B Divas: LA’
Chrisette Michele is the next diva to join reality television. The singer, who dropped her fourth album, 'Better,' earlier this year, is slated to join 'R&B Divas: LA' next season.
R. Kelly Responds to Shocking Village Voice Story About Sexual Abuse
The internet is abuzz after the release of a shocking new interview in the Village Voice about R. Kelly's history of allegedly abusing minors. Now, the singer is responding to the claims.
Rick Ross Excited About Lady Gaga Collaboration
Rick Ross has worked with some of the hottest names in music but not even the Bawse was ready for his upcoming collabo with Lady Gaga.
Beyonce and Jay Z Hit the Beach in ‘Drunk in Love’ Video
Sex on the beach? Beyonce gets tipsy off love in the sexy video for 'Drunk in Love,' which stars her hubby Jay Z.
Joey Bada$$ Blasts Major Record Labels, Refuses to Sign a Deal
Joey Bada$$ hates major record labels and he wants the world to know.
Drake Welcomes Dad to the Stage for ‘Worst Behavior’ [VIDEO]
Drake gets it from his dad. The rapper's father, Dennis Graham, recently showed off his hot dance moves onstage during a tour stop in St. Louis, complete with "Drake hands."
Future Hangs With Andre 3000 in Studio
Could Future and Andre 3000 be collaborating on a song? It surely looks to be the case after seeing a photo of the two rappers. The two Atlanta-bred entertainers flicked it up in the studio in the early morning hours Wednesday (Dec. 11) and seem to be cooking something up.
R. Kelly’s ‘#AskRKelly’ Twitter Chat Goes Horribly Wrong
In support of his new 'Black Panties' album, R. Kelly kicked off a Twitter Q&A session to interact with his fans today. However, the conversation turned ugly within minutes of its inception.