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Usher Drops S&M-Influenced ‘Lemme See’ Video
After dropping the aquatic ‘Scream‘ video, Usher comes through with a sensual clip for his R&B ballad ‘Lemme See,’ featuring Rick Ross. The song appears on the singer’s new album ‘Looking 4 Myself.’
Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ Single Reaches Gold Status
Wiz Khalifa‘s hard work has certainly paid off for him. The Pittsburgh rhyme-spitter’s latest single ‘Work Hard, Play Hard‘ has been certified gold for shipping 500,000 copies in the United States.
Beyonce Shares Tumblr Poem to Explain Blue Ivy Name
Since the birth of Beyonce and Jay-Z‘s baby Blue Ivy Carter, many have speculated on their daughter’s unique name. The R&B queen posted a poem today (June 14) by Rebecca Solnit called ‘A Field Guide to Getting Lost’ that offers a little insight on why her newborn is named Blue Ivy.
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Watch Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg Get Down to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Starships’
So… Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg is actually a closeted Nicki Minaj fan. Not!
Jennifer Hudson Recalls Emotional Breakdown Before Whitney Houston Grammy Tribute
The untimely death of Whitney Houston on Feb. 11 stunned the music community and the entire world. After hearing the tragic news, grief-stricken producers of the 54th annual Grammy Awards had the daunting task of creating a special tribute for the late pop icon in less than 24 hours.
Chris Brown Gives a Subtle Dig to Rihanna During BET ‘106 & Park’ Interview
After rocking the ‘Today’ morning show, Chris Brown made an appearance on BET’s ’106 & Park’ on Monday (June 11) to premire his new video ‘Don’t Wake Me Up.’ The R&B crooner talked with host Terrance J about his Grammy win, his artwork, and um, Rihanna.
Kanye West’s Los Angeles Home Ransacked by Burglars
While Kanye West was performing on his Watch the Throne tour overseas, thieves broke into his home in Los Angeles. According to LA Weekly, LAPD has confirmed that burglars targeted West’s residence early this morning (June 13).
Chris Brown Teams Up With 2 Chainz + Snoop Dogg on ‘Oh Yeah’
Chris Brown‘s just-released song ‘Oh Yeah’ features the ubiquitous rapper 2 Chainz and veteran rhyme-slinger Snoop Dogg. Unfortunately, the track will not appear on Brown’s upcoming album ‘Fortune’ (due July 3). Nevertheless, the song is available for purchase on iTunes, which is probably best...
Old Video Footage of Nas’ Plan to Hang a Fake Jay-Z Surfaces Online
With the 2012 Summer Jam fiasco involving Nicki Minaj fading into the back of our minds, now comes an old footage of a bizarre stunt Nas was hoping to pull off during his own show at Summer Jam 10 years prior.
Usher, ‘Looking 4 Myself’ – Album Review
Usher takes some big risks on his seventh LP ‘Looking 4 Myself,’ the follow-up to his 2010 Grammy-winning album ‘Raymond v. Raymond.’ The veteran R&B mack brings his signature falsetto vocals and lays it on top of genre-bending songs — some of which are a hit and others, are a miss.
Kanye West Yells At Fan For Throwing a Coin Onstage in Dublin
Another day, another Kanye West outburst. This time, the Throne rapper had to chastise a concertgoer for throwing a coin onstage. Yes, a coin. This all happened while West was performing in Dublin, Ireland on his Watch the Throne tour. Luckily for us, it was captured on video.
Drake Joins Meek Mill in Philadelphia to Shoot Video for ‘Amen’
Hallelujah! Rapper Drake joined Philly spitfire Meek Mill to shoot a video for their song ‘Amen,’ which appears on Mill’s ‘Dreamchasers II’ mixtape. The rap duo filmed the clip on a hot Sunday afternoon (June 10) on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Sylvester Stallone ran up those steps in the 1976 classic film ‘Rocky.’
D’Angelo Makes First Live Appearance in 12 Years at Bonnaroo
After 12 years of a self-imposed sabbatical, it looks like D’Angelo is officially back. The mercurial R&B crooner joined the Roots for a “Superjam” session at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., early Sunday morning (June 10).
Chris Brown Is Having Flashbacks in ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ Video
Chris Brown is chasing the girl of his dreams in his just-released video for ‘Don’t Wake Me Up.’ Directed by Colin Tilley, the clip features Brown being stuck repeating the same dream as he follows a mysterious woman into the desert.
New York Lawyer Claims Jeweler Sold His Expensive Rolex to Drake
Rapper Drake reportedly has found himself in an unsolved mystery regarding a pricey Rolex watch. The New York Post is reporting that entertainment lawyer James McMillan is suing a jeweler for allegedly selling his watch to the Canadian hip-hopper, whom he believes still has it.
Kanye West’s Air Yeezy II Sneakers to Sell Online for $90,000
Yesterday (June 9) sneakerheads scrambled everywhere to cop the Nike Air Yeezy II, the Kanye West-approved limited-edition sneakers. The kids are so limited that only a few select stores will have them available for purchase.
D-Roc of Ying Yang Twins Arrested for DUI
Ying Yang Twins member D-Roc (real name Deongelo Holmes) was arrested on June 1 in Gwinnett County, Ga., for DUI, drug possession, child-endangerment and other charges. Apparently, a police officer witnessed the rapper allegedly swerving out of a lane as he drove his 2002 GMC Yukon Denali.
Watch Eminem + Nas Freestyles from Ice-T’s New Documentary ‘Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap’
A rapper’s biggest asset is his or her ability to spit a freestyle off the dome. Many have tried but there are few lyricists who are gifted in the art of freestyling like Eminem and Nas. In Ice-T’s upcoming documentary ‘Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap,’ Slim Shady and Escobar shows how well-versed they are when it comes to spitting a freestyle.
The-Dream Releases Addictive Track ‘Dope B—-‘ Featuring Pusha T
Love can be addictive, just ask The-Dream. The R&B hitmaker is getting high off his ladylove on the just-released track ‘Dope B—-’ featuring Pusha T. The song is the first teaser from The-Dream’s upcoming album ‘Love IV MMXII.’
A$AP Rocky Fights Fan to Retrieve Stolen $15,000 Rolex Watch
Fans will do some of the most incredulous things at a rap show. One concertgoer had to learn a hard lesson about taking a watch from an in-demand rapper. A$AP Rocky had a fan pummeled after he snatched a $15,000 Rolex watch from the rhyme-spitter’s wrist… and it was all caught on video.
Chris Rock Throws Indirect Pun at Chris Brown
Funnyman Chris Rock made a quick snipe about Chris Brown during his appearance on NBC’s ‘TODAY’ show on Thursday morning (June 7). While Matt Lauer was commenting on the beautiful weather in New York, Rock manage to sneak in a quick joke about the R&B singer.
Waka Flocka Flame, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Flo Rida ‘Get Low’ On New Single
Waka Flocka Flame enlisted some big hitmakers for his latest single ‘Get Low.’ The song features rhyme-spitters Nicki Minaj, Tyga and Flo Rida. If you are expecting to hear some rowdiness from the Atlanta rapper — think again, this song is strictly for the ladies.
Akon Puts an APB Out on ‘America’s Most Wanted’ Single
After a four-year hiatus, Akon is back with a new single called ‘America’s Most Wanted.’ The Senegalese-born singer premiered the song first at the Miss USA pageant, which aired on NBC on June 3.
Nicki Minaj Will Not Perform at Summer Jam in 2013
Although Nicki Minaj was able to air out her grievances with Hot 97 during her heated interview with DJ Funkmaster Flex, she’s still pissed off about the whole incident, according to TMZ. Minaj is so angry that she reportedly has taken an oath to never grace the Summer Jam stage again . . . Ever.
Kanye West Scolds Fan for Pointing a Laser at Him During His Show
Kanye West had to admonish a fan for wielding — of all things — a laser at his Watch the Throne concert in Paris. According to Spin.com, Yeezy was performing ‘Flashing Lights, which features an array of flashing beams surrounding him onstage, when a concertgoer decided to blindside him with a laser.
Ciara Is Ready to ‘Sweat’ with New Single Featuring 2 Chainz
Ciara is back and she wants you to ‘Sweat.’ That’s the name of her new track featuring the ubiquitous rapper 2 Chainz. The song will appear on CiCi’s new album ‘One Woman Army,’ her Epic Records debut, after recording four albums with Jive Records.
Lauryn Hill Praises Nicki Minaj’s ‘Artistic Integrity’ After Canceling Summer Jam Gig
The fallout from Nicki Minaj canceling her Hot 97′s Summer Jam 2012 appearance continues as Lauryn Hill addressed the confusion over Minaj’s tweet that she invited the former Fugees member to perform alongside her at the radio event.
Drake Announces OVO Fest Lineup: A$AP Rocky + 2 Chainz + More
Drake is almost done with his Club Paradise Tour but he’s saving his best performance for his beloved hometown of Toronto. The rapper-crooner is set to host his third annual OVO Festival on Aug. 5 at the Molson Amphitheatre.
Lil Wayne Launches TRUKFIT Clothing Line at Macy’s
Rapper Lil Wayne skated into Macy’s department store at the Beverly Hills Center in Los Angeles and launched his new skater apparel collection TRUKFIT (The Reason You Kill For It). The clothing line combines Weezy’s passion for skateboarding and his unique clothing style.
Kelly Rowland Looks Sinfully Glamorous on Vegas Magazine Cover
You know the old saying: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well, Kelly Rowland is on the cover of Vegas magazine’s Summer 2012 issue … and we are telling everybody! The magazine is celebrating its 9th anniversary in publication and they are going to celebrate with a party featuring a performance from Rowland.