Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg explained his decision to have pop star Justin Bieber come to the studio and kick a freestyle over the instrumental to Gang Starr’s classic single “Dwyck.” The radio host says that the Beebs rhyming over a track like that could expose millions of people to hip hop that they’ve never heard. […]
Beyonce loves her fans. And Beyonce fans looooooove Beyonce. The singer addressed her legion of adoring admirers in a recent interview while discussing her pregnancy. She acknowledges the devotion and appreciates the adoration, but also wants to make sure things don’t go overboard. “Oh, my God, First of all, I see all of my super […]
Atlanta rapper Ludacris set the hip-hop world buzzing yesterday with his track “Bada Bing” which is a diss record to rappers Drake and Big Sean. The track, which is from Luda’s new mixtape “1.21 Gigawatts,” is the rapper’s searing diss to the two newcomers, who have been taking credit for a technique of delivering punch lines […]
Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco ran into some issues with authorities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) yesterday (November 17). While details are emerging, the outspoken artist took to his Twitter account to vent about the incident. “WOW…Fresh outta handcuffs @ LAX,” Lupe tweeted before a show in Rhode Island last night. According to sources close […]
Young Money star Drake told Billboard magazine that, in celebration of the release of his sophomore album, Take Care, he would like to forgo the traditional album release party. The rapper said he would prefer to have a live sound clash against his mentor, Lil Wayne. Drake says that Weezy is open to the idea. […]
in the newest issue of GQ, Jay-Z opens up about his relationship with his late father. The rapper reveals that his dad, Adnis Reeves, had an alcohol problem that virtually tore Jay’s family apart. He said his dad became unrecognizable to him as a child. “He was gone,” Jay says. “He was not himself.” “[I […]
R&B singer Trey Songz is going after a reality show star he has accused of stealing his signature “YUUP” catchphrase. Trey’s lawyer sent a cease and desist letter to Dave “The Mogul” Hester of “Storage Wars,” claiming that his usage of the phrase during the show’s auction segments. As a result, Hester filed a lawsuit against […]
We’ve been getting bits of Lil Wayne’s VIBE Magazine cover article through the pipeline for a few weeks now. And We surely did our research on this one. check out what Weezy had to say in the new VIBE Magazine article…. VIBE: You say competition is for the “old guys” but it sounds like you’re going at […]
Rocawear Clothing company has removed its “Occupy All Streets” t-shirts from their website, after criticism surround the shirt, which was a take on “Occupy Wall Street.” The t-shirts were apparently removed in response to critics who accused the rap mogul of trying to profit off of the “Occupy Wall Street” policital movement. Prior to being […]
Rapper Fat Joe penned a letter to his long-deceased comrade, Big Punisher. The late Bronx rapper would’ve turned 40 this week, and Joe wrote his feelings on his fallen friend expressing his love and gratitude for Pun’s contributions to his life. “Dear Pun, Happy Birthday my brother! I wish you were here. We would have […]
Jim Jones’ ex-manager, Yandy Smith, is denying reports that she had something to do with a botched robbery attempt against the rapper last month. The rapper was attacked in Harlem by two men but fought them off in what he said was an attempted mugging. “What really hurt me is the people that said it […]
Former child star Kyla Pratt, best known for her roles in the Dr. Doolittle films, a starring turn on the defunct sitcom “One On One,” and as the voice of Penny on Disney Channel cartoon “The Proud Family,” revealed on a recent appearance on “106 & Park” that she has a kid. Pratt is joining the […]