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Jay-Z + Kanye West Perform ‘N—as in Paris’ in Paris 11 Times
Jay-Z and Kanye West brought their ‘Watch the Throne’ into Paris Friday night (June 2) and performed their anthemic song ‘N—as in Paris’ a record-stunting 11 times. Rap Radar captured the historic moment on video and it’s was thrilling to watch.
Lil Wayne Snubbed at OKC Thunder Vs. Spurs NBA Playoff Game
We all know that Lil Wayne is a basketball fan, but apparently the Oklahoma City Thunder wasn’t feeling his steez. On Thursday night, Weezy wanted to attend Game 3 of the Western Conference finals between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs but was blocked by Thunder officials.
Lil Wayne Releases New Song ‘My Homies Still’ Featuring Big Sean
Well, well, well, this is very interesting. After Lil Wayne lyrically thrashed Pusha T on ‘Goulish,’ he comes back with a bouncy new track called ‘My Homies Still,’ which features none other than fellow G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean. WTF?
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Drake Gets Twitter Spanked by Billionaire Tycoon T. Boone Pickens
In a moment of humility and hilarity, Drake gets ethered on Twitter by a Texan billionaire who has made a lot of money in his lifetime. On May 30, ‘The Motto’ rapper decided to post a reflective tweet about his life as a rich artist. “The first million is the hardest,” he wrote.
Wiz Khalifa’s Life is in Slo-Mo in ‘The Grinder’ Video
Wiz Khalifa stays on his grind when it comes to making music. In his new video for ‘The Grinder,’ everything is in slow motion when it comes to his rockstar lifestyle. Directed by Bill Paladino, the clip takes viewers into Wizzy’s trippy world as he cruises down Sunset Boulevard in a Rolls Royce.
Usher Performing with Digital Dancers for American Express’ Livestream Series
Usher has teamed up with American Express, VEVO and YouTube to present ‘American Express Unstaged,’ a live online streaming concert on June 11 at 4PM EST. The show will take place at the Hammersmith Apollo in London and is directed by Hamish Hamilton.
Kanye West Unveils ‘Cold’ Artwork + Air Yeezy II Sneakers
Kanye West‘s original song ‘Theraflu‘ has gone through a couple of changes since its release. After the makers of the cold medicine had an issue with the title and its NSFW artwork, it was then changed to ‘Way Too Cold.’ Now, West has changed the song title again to ‘Cold’ and revealed the single’s new cover art.
Beyonce Posts Concert Photos from Atlantic City Shows
Beyonce electrified audiences over the Memorial Day Weekend with her four-night comeback concerts at the Revel, the newest hotel and resort in Atlantic City, N.J. If you were unable to attend the shows, the singer posted pics of the experience on her official website.
Kanye West Tweets Photos of Himself + Kim Kardashian
Kanye West hardly tweets as often as we would like, but when he does, it’s always something unexpected. On May 27, West fired off three tweets featuring pictures of his girlfriend Kim Kardashian without any explanation.
In one photo (pictured, left), we see Yeezy staring at his bodacious ladylove as she looks back into the camera...
Chris Brown Drops Sex-Charged Track ‘One More Time’
Chris Brown has been on a promotional tear lately dropping a slew of videos and songs within the past few days. His latest tune is ‘One More Time,’ which has Breezy crooning seductive come-ons to his boo.
Jay-Z + Kanye West’s ‘Watch the Throne 2′ Is in the Works
This is good news for Jay-Z and Kanye West fans. The rap duo’s platinum-selling LP ‘Watch the Throne’ will get a sequel. West’s go-to producer Mike Dean has confirmed that a follow-up to the opulent album it’s in the works although he didn’t give specifics.
Eminem Confirms Slaughterhouse Gig at Hot 97 Summer Jam
Eminem has announced that his group Slaughterhouse will rock this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam Concert. The radio event will take place at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, June 3. The group — which consists of lyricists Joe Budden, Crooked I, Royce da 5’9″ and Joe Ortiz — was signed to Em’s Shady Records imprint last year.
Kanye West Debuts ‘Cruel Summer’ Film at Cannes Film Festival
Kanye West‘s much-ballyhooed film ‘Cruel Summer’ premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 23. A select crowd of distinguished guests attended a private screening of the movie before the general public gets a chance to view it.
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ Tour Will Be ‘Intimate but Big’ Says Choreographer
This summer, Nicki Minaj will hit the road for her Pink Friday tour. This will be her first headlining trek since opening for Lil Wayne and Britney Spears on their respective tours last year. With Minaj, you can always count on her bringing her unique brand of showmanship to the stage.
Lil Wayne Responds to Pusha T’s Diss of Drake on ‘Exodus’ Track
G.O.O.D. Music artist Pusha T’s just-released single ‘Exodus 23:1′ has the Internet going nuts over his subliminal diss aimed supposedly at Drake and YMCMB.
Chris Brown Reportedly Threw a Tantrum at Las Vegas Club
Chris Brown‘s hot temper got the best of him again when he confronted a partygoer at a Las Vegas nightclub. According to the NYPost, Breezy was at Haze nightclub in the Aria hotel on Saturday (May 19) flirting with a group of women and buying them multiple bottles of champagne.
‘Great Gatsby’ Trailer: Jay-Z + Kanye West Track Featured
The trailer for the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ recently hit the Internet, and it gives fans just a little tease of what the all-star movie is about. The clip also features a ten-second snippet of Jay-Z and Kanye West‘s track ‘No Church in the Wild’ (Featuring Frank Ocean) from ‘Watch the Throne.’
2012 BET Awards: Kanye West + Beyonce Lead in Nominations
Kanye West and Beyonce are the leading nominees for the 2012 BET Awards, with West nabbing seven nominations — five with Jay-Z as the Throne and two solo mentions. Following behind Yeezy is Beyonce with six nods, including two in the Video of the Year category for ‘Love on Top’ and ‘Countdown.’
Ray J Hospitalized Following the 2012 Billboard Music Awards
It looks like Ray J suffered a meltdown after the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. According to TMZ, the R&B crooner was admitted to an undisclosed hospital Monday morning (May 21) after being found unconscious.
Jay-Z Sees the Potential in Rita Ora
Jay-Z is happy with the progression of his new Roc Nation signee Rita Ora. The pop newbie has scored her second No. 1 U.K. single ‘R.I.P.’ (Featuring Tinie Tempah) and is currently opening for Coldplay on their European tour. Not bad for the 21-year-old London native.
Rick Ross Donates iPads + Reeboks to His Alma Mater
Rick Ross returned to his alma mater Carol City High School in Miami on May 16 to give a speech on the values of getting a good education. The Maybach Music Group honcho, who graduated from Carol City in 1994, was also treated to a pep rally during the assembly and was given an honorary school football jersey.
50 Cent to Collaborate With Wiz Khalifa
While 50 Cent was recuperating in the hospital from a stomach virus, he received an interesting offer from one of today’s hottest rappers. Wiz Khalifa sent out a tweet requesting the New York rapper’s assistance on a new track. “I Gotta Song I Wanna Put @50Cent On,” he wrote.
Lil Wayne Accused of Beating Up a Fan
Lil Wayne might be facing a major lawsuit as he and his entourage are under investigation by police for allegedly beating up a bystander. Alfredo Marino told TMZ that on May 3 he spotted Weezy and his crew skateboarding and asked him if he could get a picture. Wayne told him “No.”
J. Cole + 2 Chainz + Waka Flocka Flame Hoop It Up on Club Paradise Tour
The steady grind of touring is stressful for artists who are hitting 30 or more cities in a month. So what do artists do to unwind in between shows? Play sports, of course. In the case of J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame and French Montana, they pull out the portable rim and play a round of basketball.
Kanye West Unveils ‘Cruel Summer’ Film + Album
Kanye West revealed on Friday (May 18) the title of his highly-anticipated G.O.O.D. Music compilation album. The collection is titled ‘Cruel Summer’ and it boasts contributions from labelmates Big Sean, Pusha T, Q-Tip, Kid Cudi and newly-signed member Teyana Taylor.
The-Dream Announces Release Date for ‘Love IV MMXII’ Album
Fans have been waiting with bated breath for The-Dream to drop the fourth installment of his ‘Love’ series, and it looks like it’s coming real soon. The hitmaker has penciled in Aug. 14 as the release date for his new LP ‘Love IV MMXXII.’
Justin Bieber Battles Against Usher on the Dance Floor at Listening Party
Not only are Justin Bieber and Usher good friends, they are also competitive as well. When the R&B crooner held his one-day run in the off-Broadway production of ‘Fuerza Bruta’ to preview his new album ‘Looking 4 Myself,’ Biebs came through to support his boss.
50 Cent Hospitalized with Stomach Virus
Rapper 50 Cent is on the mend after he was hospitalized with a stomach virus. Fiddy checked into a hospital on Wednesday (May 16) for treatment but seemed to be in good spirits. After he admitted himself, the ‘Wait Until Tonight’ rapper tweeted a photo of himself flanked by stuffed animals in a hospital bed.
T.I. Backs President Obama’s Position on Same-Sex Marriage
Following in the footsteps of Jay-Z, rapper T.I. also supports President Obama’s recent announcement of his support for states to legalize same-sex marriages. The controversial issue has sparked plenty of non-stop debates between gay advocates and political pundits.
Usher Talks A$AP Rocky Collaboration for New Album ‘Looking 4 Myself’
There are a few collaborations featured on Usher‘s upcoming album ‘Looking 4 Myself.’ Among the duets featured on the collection are ‘Lemme See‘ with Rick Ross, ‘Twisted’ with Pharrell Williams and the title song with Luke Steele. But Ursh has revealed that he also collaborated with A$AP Rocky for his upcoming album, as well.