- NewsJoe Jackson Heads to Cannes
Joe Jackson, father of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is heading to the French Riviera to be honored for the Jackson Family Foundation. The exclusive celebrity event is to take place Saturday, May 22, during the Cannes International Film Festival.
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- NewsDrake brings Eminem and Jay-Z to his Toronto show
In hosting his first annual Ovo (October's Very Own) Festival, Drake pulled out all the stops with a guest list featuring many of Rap's VIPs.
ByRose Lilah302 Views
Jay-Z, Eminem, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Bun B and Fabolous joined the Toronto rapper in his hometown for the show, which none of the concertgoers were likely to ever forget.
- NewsKanye West Apologizes To Fans During Concert In Singapore
Kanye West jetted to Singapore this week, to take the stage at the country's annual SINGfest Music Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 4, where he performed his new single 'Power,' in addition to a few throwbacks that included 'Jesus Walks' and 'Heartless.'
ByRose Lilah891 Views - NewsJay-Z Kicks Off World Basketball Festival at Radio City Music Hall Thursday Night
MANHATTAN — NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Rajon Rondo will be hitting the streets of Manhattan this weekend as the World Basketball Festival takes the city by storm starting Thursday night.
ByRose Lilah262 Views - NewsFabolous Dating Amber Rose? & Kanye Dating Ex Pussy Cat Doll
Kanye West and Thornton were spotted at the Marc Jacobs women's store on Mercer St. during the boutique's Fashion's Night Out festivities. After chatting up Vogue editor Anna Wintour, they took photos together and held hands leaving the boutique. Fans of West chased the musical twosome down the street, snapping pictures on their cell phones.
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An in-the-know source says West, 33, and Thornton, who turns 26 on Sept. 26, have been "dating for only about two weeks" but that things are going "very well."
- NewsKid Cudi's "Man On The Moon II" Projected To Sell 220K In First-Week
G.O.O.D. Music rapper Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon II album is reportedly en route to sell up to 220,000 records in its first-week on store shelves.
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Based on one-day estimates, Cudi's new record will debut on the charts amongst other new albums including Cee-Lo Green's The Lady Killer.
- NewsKanye West Headlining Coachella 2011
For the second year in row a major hip-hop artist will headline the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Fesitval, set for April 15-17 in Indio, Calif. Kanye West joins Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon at the top of the Coachella 2011 bill.
ByRose Lilah281 Views - NewsLil Wayne Denied Visa for European Shows
According to multiple overseas sources, Lil Wayne must cancel upcoming shows in Europe and the United Kingdom after he was denied a visa due to a recent firearms conviction.
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While currently touring the U.S. on his I Am Still Music trek, Weezy was set to embark overseas for a smattering of dates and summer festivals to coincide with the release of his ninth studio album, 'Tha Carter IV,' in May.
- NewsKanye West Throws Subliminal Shots at Amber Rose
Kanye West took a subliminal shot at his former girlfriend, Amber Rose, during his performance at this year's Coachella Music Festival.
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West, who performed a 23-song set, didn't miss the opportunity to address the fact that his ex was also in attendance, but to support her new boyfriend, rapper Wiz Khalifa. Ironically, Khalifa performed ahead of West earlier in the day, and according to reports, the two had a post-show verbal altercation post.
- NewsBirdman Purchases $8 Million German Sports Car
Brian "Birdman" Williams wasn't kidding when he released the song 'Money to Blow.' The Cash Money label head just dropped nearly $8 million on a Mercedes Maybach Exelero.
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The luxury vehicle comes in at a whopping $7.8 million, a drop in the bucket for Birdman, whose net worth is estimated to be $100 million. "8million 0n a whip all red.blievetht.custom made.ymcmb," the New Orleans native tweeted, alongside a picture of his new ride, earlier this week.
- NewsLil Wayne Extends I Am Still Music Tour Into Summer 2011 (Adds Rick Ross, Lloyd, FEM & Keri Hilson)
Missed Lil Wayne as he hit arenas on his first tour since spending a year in prison for gun charges? You're in luck! After wrapping up his two-month-long I Am Still Music tour at the Bamboozle Festival on May 1, Weezy has decided to stay on the road. The '6 Foot 7 Foot' rapper has announced a second leg to the touring hip-hop circus that will hit 40 cities, beginning July 13 in Hartford, Conn.
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- NewsForbes' Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30
Forbes released their annual Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list this week with Lady Gaga's meat purse holding an estimated $90 million in cash money. Beyonce, Rihanna and Lil Wayne made the list as well raking in a combined total of $79 million.
ByRose Lilah106 Views
- NewsKanye West Says "People Look At Me Like I'm ADOLF HITLER"
Call him Air Fuhrer ... because this weekend, Kanye West compared himself to both Michael Jordan and Adolf Hitler during a performance in England.
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West was performing at the Big Chill music festival Saturday night ... when he went on one of his signature rants ... this time focusing on the hardships of being so painfully misunderstood (see video below).
"I walk through the hotel and I walk down the street, and people look at me like I'm f**king insane ... like I'm Hitler."
- NewsSour State Of MindBump Sour State Of Mind, the latest cut from ASAP Rocky featuring Chase Fetti on the assist. It was released on Saturday, October 8th, 2011.ByDJ Ill Will167 Views
- NewsFlo Rida Arrives Late To Festival, Gets Turned Away & Police Raid His Suite
Reports indicate that Flo Rida arrived late to a festival in Australia and was turned away from the venue. Later, police raided his hotel suite and found drugs.
ByRose Lilah233 Views
Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Flo Rida did not appear as scheduled for Newcastle's Fat As Butter festival in Australia. Promoters later noted that Flo Rida's absence had to do with him arriving late and him not being "in a suitable condition to perform." Promoters also acknowledged that they were upset and that they had paid Flo Rida months prior to the festival date.
- NewsLudacris "Ludacris Performs Live At The Black Rabbit Festival In China" VideoWatch Ludacris "Ludacris Performs Live At The Black Rabbit Festival In China" Video.ByDJ Ill Will64 Views
- NewsNicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, J. Cole, Ne-Yo, Pitbull & More Will Perform At NBA All-Star Weekend
With NBA's All-Star festivities approaching, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Pitbull and others have added their names to the list of performers for the events scheduled to take place later this month in Orlando, Florida.
ByRose Lilah446 Views
Minaj will start things off for the All-Star Game, performing a medley of songs as players are introduced. Mary J. Blige will follow with the U.S. national anthem. Pitbull and Ne-Yo will then team up for the halftime show.
- NewsTrick Daddy Goin In On Plies & Rick Ross
Ozone Magazine caught up with Trick Daddy Dollars at the NBA All Star Festivities in Orlando this weekend for an interview and boy did he have some things to say about fellow Florida Rappers Plies & Rick Ross. See excerpts below.
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ByDJ Ill Will1.8K Views - NewsJay-Z To Curate & Perform In Two-Day Made In America Music FestivalJay-Z's major announcement has been revealed, he will take on the role of curator and star in an upcoming Made in America music festival.ByRose Lilah396 Views
- NewsKanye West Debuts "Cruel Summer" At Cannes Film FestivalKanye West's film "Cruel Summer," based off the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album of the same name, premiered at Cannes on Wednesday.ByRose Lilah795 Views
- Original ContentLady Gaga Hits Up Pitchfork Music Festival To See Kendrick LamarLady Gaga visited the Pitchfork Music Festival to watch Kendrick Lamar's performance.ByRose Lilah403 Views
- NewsDrake Earning High School Degree This Summer, Talks On OVO FestDrizzy Drake spoke on his plans for the summer, and his now-established annual event, the OVO Fest, in a recent interview. ByRose Lilah561 Views
- NewsEnough SaidThe rumours about Drake executive producing Aaliyah's post-humous album may be true, as Drizzy let go the first single on his blog tonight, produced by his go-to guy, Noah '40' Shebib. The OVO Fest takes place in Toronto tonight.ByRose Lilah236 Views
- NewsRick Ross Sued By Bronx Club For 2011 Birthday BrawlRicky Rozay is named in a new lawsuit from Umbrella Lounge, for an altercation with took place at the club during Ross' birthday festivities in 2011.ByRose Lilah320 Views
- NewsDestinationMasspike Miles links up with Ace Hood for a bonus track on his new mixtape "Skky Miles 2: Cozmic Cloudz" out now!ByJacob Lewis7.6K Views
- NewsUsher, Alicia Keys & Many More To Perform At Obama's Inauguration EventsUsher, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and Stevie Wonder, are just some of the big names performing over two days at President Obama's inauguration festivities. ByRose Lilah303 Views
- NewsDiddy's Ciroc Named Official Vodka For Sundance Film Festival 2013Diddy's Ciroc brand continues to grow, having recently been the official vodka for the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.ByRose Lilah302 Views
- NewsKanye West, Nas, Kendrick Lamar & More To Perform At NYC's Governors BallKanye West is set to headline the New York festival, alongside various acts both hip-hop and rock.ByRose Lilah261 Views
- NewsMobb Deep, Juicy J, Trinidad Jame$ Added To Paid Dues Festival LineupThe full lineup for the 2013 Paid Dues festival has been announced. The Black Hippy headlined affair now sports new additions, including Mobb Deep, Trinidad Jame$, Talib Kweli, Juicy J, Nipsey Hussle and more.ByTrevor Smith728 Views
- NewsEminem Headlines New “Glasgow Summer Sessions” FestivalEminem has been announced as the headliner for yet another UK festival this summer. He will take the main stage at the "Glasgow Summer Sessions" fest this August.ByTrevor Smith375 Views
- NewsHavoc Announces Release Date For "13"
Mobb Deep's Havoc announces his 3rd LP, "13", will be dropping May 7th.
We've heard a lot from the Mobb Deep camp recently, as they've been added to the list of performers at the upcoming Paid Dues Festival, as well as announcing their own reunion tour.
ByTrevor Smith654 Views - NewsOshFestA new one from Mike Posner inspired by Nothern Michigan's "OshFest."ByRose Lilah376 Views
- NewsPussy PopWilly J Peso teams up with the Panamanian group Los Rakas while in Atlanta for the A3C Hip Hop Music Festival.ByDJ Ill Will303 Views
- MusicThe Plot ThickensThis is Queens-bred MC Homeboy Sandman's debut on the site, and we suggest you get familiar. "The Plot Thickens" is the third single from his upcoming "Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent" project with Stones Throw Records. Stay tuned.Byhnhh393 Views
- NewsAtmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Tech N9ne & Mac Miller To Headline Soundset Festival 2013Atmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Tech N9ne, Mac Miller, Juicy J and Schoolboy Q are just a few names scheduled to perform at 2013 Soundset Festival.ByRose Lilah649 Views
- NewsFuture Talks Working With Ciara, Says "One Woman Army" Will Be A ClassicFuture talks about working with new romantic interest Ciara, and how her upcoming album is destined to be a classic.ByTrevor Smith433 Views
- NewsEarl Sweatshirt & Black Hippy Included In NYC's Downtown Music Festival LineupThe festival's been officially infused with real hip hop. Byhnhh815 Views
- NewsBeyonce, Black Hippy, Wiz Khalifa, Among Performers At Jay-Z's "Made In America" FestivalThe lineup will also include 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Miguel and more.ByTrevor Smith408 Views
- NewsU.O.E.N.O (Remix)Troy Ave, who will be performing on the Festival Village Stage at this year's Summer Jam, dropped a "Summer Jam KeyMix" of "U.O.E.N.O." in celebration of the announcement.ByRose Lilah294 Views
- Original ContentHotNewHipHop Presents Summer Jam's Festival Village: Meet The Artists, Win TicketsMarking our first venture into event sponsorship, HNHH and Hot 97 link up this year for Summer Jam's 20th Anniversary. Meet Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg and Kid Ink - hang out with some Hotties and win tickets to the main event.Byhnhh8.4K Views
- NewsTLC Will Reunite For Mixtape Festival 2013 [Update: TLC Working On New Music With Drake, Ne-Yo, & J.Cole]The surviving members of TLC will unite once again to perform at VH1's Mixtape Festival 2013.ByTrevor Smith391 Views
- NewsPhotos: Hot 97 And Boost Mobile Host Pop-Up Shop In Honor Of 20th Annual Summer JamHot 97 and Boost Mobile teamed up to host a pop-up shop in Harlem while Angie Martinez and her team announced this years Summer Jam Festival lineup.ByJason Pollak654 Views
- NewsIce-T To Premiere New Documentary "Iceberg Slim: Portrait Of A Pimp" At Montclair Film FestivalIce-T's latest documentary, "Iceberg Slim: Portrait Of A Pimp," premieres this weekend.ByRose Lilah905 Views
- NewsHNHH "HOT97 Summer Jam - HotNewHipHop Summer Ad (Festival Village)" VideoWatch HNHH "HOT97 Summer Jam - HotNewHipHop Summer Ad (Festival Village)" Video, the latest video from HNHH, which dropped on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013. HNHH's horizons are broadening with each new release, and HNHH "HOT97 Summer Jam - HotNewHipHop Summer Ad (Festival Village)" Video is no exception. It's a worthy addition to a catalogue that has seen much growth since HNHH stepped foot in the rap game. We're looking forward to hearing more.ByJen DeLeon96 Views
- InterviewsA$AP Ferg Says He Only Listens To A$AP Mob Music, Talks Summer Jam PerformersHotNewHipHop chops it up with A$AP Ferg about his performance on stage and only listening to music from the A$AP Mob, backstage at the Festival Village.ByRose Lilah481 Views
- Original ContentHOT97 Summer Jam XX Recap: Festival Village With Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg & More!HNHH sponsored this year's Festival Village stage at Hot 97's Summer Jam, which included performances from Troy Ave, Kid Ink, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg And more! Plus a couple of the artists stopped by our tent for an interview and autograph signing!ByTrevor Smith10.0K Views
- Original ContentSummer Jam XX Festival Village Meet & Greets w/ Kid Ink, Action Bronson & A$AP FergPeep footage of Kid Ink, Action Bronson & A$AP Ferg interacting with fans at our Summer Jam XX tent. Byhnhh11.1K Views
- NewsJoey Bada$$, Kid Ink, A$AP Ferg & More Explain Which Rap Trends They Would Like To See DieHNHH asks the artists of Summer Jam XX's Festival Village stage which rap trends they wish would go away.ByTrevor Smith1006 Views
- News#ATMJAMPharrell and Azealia Banks premiered this new track at the 2013 Glastonbury festival.Byhnhh208 Views
- NewsDrake To Release OVO x Toronto Blue Jays Special Edition Caps At OVO FestDrake is partnering with New Era and the Toronto Blue Jays for two special edition fitted caps.ByRose Lilah1423 Views