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Kanye West Gifts Jay-Z a $34,000 Golden Skull For Father’s Day
What kind of Father’s Day gift do you buy a first-time dad who has a reported $40 million Learjet? A gold-encrusted cranium, of course. Apparently, Kanye West bought a $34,000 golden skull as a gift for doting father Jay-Z. WTF?
Lupe Fiasco Expresses His Freedom of Speech in ‘Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)’ Video
Rapper Lupe Fiasco has just-released the video for his latest single ‘Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free),’ which is from his upcoming LP, ‘Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album.’ The song samples Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth’s 1992 elegiac masterpiece, ‘They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O...
Tupac Shakur Hologram Wins Top Prize at Cannes Advertising Festival
Tupac Shakur may be gone, but he’s still winning awards. Actually, his hologram won the prestigious Titanium and Integrated Lions Award at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The event, which is a neighboring awards ceremony to the Cannes Film Festival, honors achievements in advertising/digital production.
Alicia Keys Discusses Fifth Album
It’s been three years since we heard any new material from Alicia Keys. Since her hiatus, the R&B songbird became a new mom to three-year-old Egypt and is enjoying the married life with hubby Swizz Beatz. Now she’s ready to make her return to music.
A$AP Rocky to Drop ‘LongLiveA$AP’ Album on Sept. 11
Those of you hankering for more A$AP Rocky, well, the wait is almost over. The Harlem rhyme-spitter revealed that he will release his debut album ‘LongLiveA$AP’ on Sept. 11 via Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records.
M.I.A. Grabs Missy Elliott + Azealia Banks for ‘Bad Girls’ (N.A.R.S. Remix)
Rapper M.I.A. has been dropping a slew of remixes this past week for her latest single ‘Bad Girls,’ which will all appear on her ‘Bad Girls — The Remixes’ EP (due out on July 3). M.I.A.’s newest remix was crafted by Danja’s production company N.A.R.S. and it features Missy Elliott and Azealia Banks — two ladies who know how to spit lyrical hot fire.
Lupe Fiasco, ‘Bad B—-‘ – Song Review
The issue of misogyny in rap has always been a thorny subject when it comes to the music. Female rappers like Nicki Minaj have openly embraced the word “b—-,” while male rappers use it to describe women.
Rapper Lupe Fiasco addresses the issue of the B-word on his new single, ‘Bad B—-,’ which is from his upcoming LP ‘Food & Liquor: The Great American Rap Album.’
Chris Brown Releases ‘Get Down’ Featuring B.o.B.
As he mentioned in a past interview, Chris Brown is releasing a series of songs of what he calls “Rarities & B-Sides,” which are tunes that have been hidden in a secret vault until now.
His latest unearthed gem is ‘Get Down’ featuring rapper B.o.B. The song will not appear on Brown’s upcoming ‘Fortune’ album.
Snoop Dogg’s Son Cordell Broadus Catches Football Scholarship From UCLA
Snoop Dogg‘s son, Cordell Broadus, is one of the top dogs in high-school football, and if everything goes to plan he could be headed to a top university after he graduates in 2015. Although he just finished his freshman year at Diamond Bar High School, Broadus has received a scholarship offer to play football at UCLA.
Watch Beyonce Mosh During ‘N—as in Paris’ at Hackney Weekend 2012
While Jay-Z and Kanye West were ballin’ onstage at London’s Hackney Weekend event on Saturday (June 23), Beyonce was wilding out in the crowd. During the Throne’s umpteenth rendition of ‘N—as in Paris,’ Mrs. B was caught on camera going bonkers in the wet grasslands.
Jay-Z + Alicia Key’s Song ‘Empire State of Mind’ Featured in New York Ad Campaign
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ Grammy-winning song ‘Empire State of Mind’ was an anthemic love letter to their beloved city of New York. Now the two New Yorkers have teamed up to help lure businesses to the Big Apple with their piano-driven anthem.
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music Compilation ‘Cruel Summer’ Due In Stores Aug. 7
Rappers, get ready to tuck your whole summer in. Kanye West has penciled in Aug. 7 for the release of his G.O.O.D. Music compilation ‘Cruel Summer,’ according to Rolling Stone. Pusha T revealed the release date during an interview with Hot 97 personality Funkmaster Flex.
Ludacris Drops NSFW Video for ‘Cashin’ Out’/’Jingalin’ Video
After a long hiatus from the rap game, Ludacris is up to his old tricks again in a new video for his freestyle over Ca$h Out’s hit song, ‘Cashin’ Out.’ Not only that he adds a NSFW segment for his just-released booty anthem ‘Jingalin.’
DJ Khaled + Hip-Hop Community Celebrate Miami Heat Winning NBA Title
In 2010, DJ Khaled released a song called ‘All I Do Is Win,’ in which he vowed to never stop winning in the rap game. Fast forward to 2012, and the city of Miami is winning as their team the Miami Heat are now NBA champions for the second time.
Beyonce Reportedly Buys Jay-Z a Luxury Plane for Father’s Day
We all know that Jay-Z has crazy bank, but it look as if Beyonce can make it rain, as well. The R&B mom reportedly shelled out nearly $40 million on a Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet for Hov as a gift for Father’s Day.
According to Perez Hilton, the songbird gave Jay-Z a luxury plane to salute him for being a wonderful father to their daughter Blue Ivy. Aw...
Timbaland Recruits Ne-Yo for ‘Hands in the Air’ Track
It’s time to step it up! Veteran hitmaker Timbaland has partnered with Ne-Yo for a dance track that should heat things up this summer. Their new song ‘Hands in the Air,’ will appear on the upcoming soundtrack for the new dance movie ‘Step Up Revolution.’
Chris Brown Believes That Hip-Hop Is Dead
Chris Brown has the rap forums abuzz over remarks he made about hip-hop in an interview with Fuse TV (spotted at Complex). The R&B crooner believes that hip-hop is dying off as a brand (or genre) because of its lack of marketability and profitability.
2 Chainz Tapped to Open for Nicki Minaj on Her Pink Friday Tour
If you think 2 Chainz is everywhere now, just wait until the summer. The Atlanta rapper is gearing up to open for Nicki Minaj on her Pink Friday tour, according to MTV News. The North American trek starts July 16 in Chicago and ends on Aug. 12 in Vancouver.
Lil Wayne Introduces a New Dance for His Private Parts
Lil Wayne is known for his outrageous clothes, zany rhymes and abrupt executive decisions, but what do you know about his new dance move? That’s right, Weezy F. Baby has created a new dance and it that doesn’t require you to move your feet at all.
Usher’s ‘Looking 4 Myself’ Debuts At No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Usher is back on top! The R&B crooner nabbed his fourth No. 1 album with ‘Looking 4 Myself.’ The collection premiered atop of the latest Billboard 200 chart with 128,000 copies moved in its first week of release. The album also is No. 1 in 9 other countries including the UK, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands.
Chris Brown Debuts ‘Fortune’ Commercial
Chris Brown is still continuing his promotional run for his new album ‘Fortune.’ Today (June 19), the R&B crooner premiered his futuristic commercial for the project. The ad features a young Asian kid who walks into an abandoned warehouse and is confronted by shadowy figures.
2 Chainz Drops Black-and-White ‘No Lie’ Video Feat. Drake
Rapper 2 Chainz has finally released his video for the street banger ‘No Lie’ featuring Drake. The black-and-white clip, which was helmed by director X, boasts some interesting visuals but some of it will probably leave you scratching your head.
Lil Wayne Explains Why He Canceled Nicki Minaj’s Performance at Summer Jam
Nicki Minaj‘s abrupt cancelation at Summer Jam 2012 concert may be a distant memory, but we haven’t heard from Lil Wayne on why he made an “executive move” to pull his superstar artist out of the show. That is, until now.
Drake Wants to Unite People with His Third Album
As he brings his successful Club Paradise Tour to a close, Drake is now planning ahead for his third LP. While much of the songs on his ‘Take Care’ album reveal the ups and downs of fame, for his new project, Drizzy will show how he has evolved as an artist.
Jay-Z Facing Plagiarism Lawsuit Over ‘Decoded’ Book
Hip-hop king Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit by a man who claims that sections of the Throne rapper’s 2010 book ‘Decoded’ were in some way stolen from him, reports AllHipHop.com.
Kelly Rowland Celebrates Fun and Sun in ‘Summer Dreaming’ Video
Summer is almost here and what better way to celebrate than to have a backyard party with your friends and family. That’s the motif in Kelly Rowland‘s new video for ‘Summer Dreaming.’ The song is actually a remix of the 90′s hit song of the same name by Kate Yanai.
Kanye West to Headline July Shows at Revel Resort in Atlantic City
Hip-hop heavyweight Kanye West has announced that he will perform two exclusive concerts at Revel Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., this summer. The Throne rapper will rock the mic on July 6 and 7 at Revel’s Ovation Hall venue.
Drake Held His Own Summer Jam in New York on His Club Paradise Tour
Drake‘s Club Paradise Tour went on as scheduled without any arrests or bottle throwing on Saturday (June 16) in New York. As promised, Drizzy held his own Summer Jam 2012 — although Nicki Minaj didn’t show up to perform — and brought out a slew of rap heavyweights including 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, the Weeknd and many more.
New York Model Reveals Injuries She Sustained in Chris Brown + Drake Brawl
The casualties from the Chris Brown and Drake nightclub brawl continue to rise as a New York model has come forward to reveal her injuries she sustained during the fracas. Ingrid Gutierrez is speaking out about what she witnessed at club W.i.P (Work in Progress) before champagne bottles were thrown around like freebies.
T.I. Is a Dapper Paramour in ‘Love This Life’ Video
As T.I. preps the release of his long-awaited eighth album ‘Trouble Man,’ he offers his latest visual for the LP’s lead single, ‘Love This Life.’ Directed by Ryan Hope, the Atlanta rhyme-slinger is looking stylish in his video as he promises his lover the finer things in life.