- NewsSoulja Boy Celebrates 20th Birthday In Hollywood
Tons of Soulja Boy Tell 'Em's fans and more than a few of his musical counterparts all came out to celebrate the youngster's birthday in Hollywood, Calif., on Wednesday (July 28). The Atlanta native turned the big 2-0, and came another year closer to the legal drinking age.
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- NewsNICKI MINAJ TURNS 'PINK' ON DEBUT ALBUM
Young Money's femme fatale Nicki Minajpromised that when she reached a million followers on Twitter, she would hop on Ustream and announce her album title. After hitting a milli last week, Nicki honored her promise and hosted a web chat session last night (August 3), during which 13,000 users stopped in to watch. After calling fans that supplied their number via Twitter, she revealed her debut's title, 'Pink Friday,' which was named for its release on November 23 - the same week as Black Friday.
ByRose Lilah344 Views
- NewsKanye West 'Power' video: Rapper brings painting to life in highly-anticipated comeback music video
In a Michael Jackson-esque move, Kanye West turned the debut of his "Power" music video into a bona fide TV event. In addition to a high-profile "Jersey Shore" episode lead-in to ensure maximum viewership, the video was interrupted with mini-commercials roughly every fifteen seconds on MTV.
ByRose Lilah438 Views
- NewsDMX Released From Prison
After serving less than half of his 90-day sentence, DMX has been released from a Los Angeles prison. The Yonkers native was freed Thursday (Aug. 12) afternoon after serving only 18 days behind bars for a probation violation, stemming from a 2002 reckless driving conviction. X turned himself in late July after his release from an Arizona prison where he had just served six months behind bars for violating parole with substance abuse.
ByRose Lilah245 Views
- NewsBlogger Creates Swizz Beatz Greatest (And Worst) Hits CDs
Swizz Beatz has been a monster super producer for years now and his recent turn on Kanye West's 'Power' remix just served to cement his reputation as one of the best hype men in hip-hop. Need a little refresher? On his personal blog, music journalist Sean Fennessey prepared a three-disc trip through Swizzy's history behind the boards.
ByRose Lilah314 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.
ByRose Lilah951 Views
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."
- NewsT.I. Not Being Charged for Ecstasy Arrest in California
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office will not be pursuing their drug case against T.I. The Atlanta rapper was arrested on Sept. 1 in L.A. with his wife, after cops pulled him over for an illegal U-turn on Sunset Strip, and subsequently searched the vehicle after smelling marijuana.
- NewsKanye West Sits Down with Matt Lauer on ‘Today’ Show
After taking to his Twitter account to express his outrage over an interview with Matt Lauer, the full “Today” show interview reveals why. During the pre-taped chat, things took a turn for the worse after the network made ‘Ye watch a clip of former President Bush speaking about the rapper’s infamous remarks.
ByRose Lilah355 Views
- NewsRappers Game and Kanye West voiced their opinions Drake and Justin Bieber being snubbed in the "Best New Artist" category
Rappers Game and Kanye West voiced their opinions about Drake and Justin Bieber being snubbed in the "Best New Artist" category during last night's Grammy Awards.
ByRose Lilah213 Views
Via Twitter, Game vouched support for Drake.
"Drake aint win BEST NEW ARTIST ? Exactly why I'm kool on awards. (finishes rolling weed up as I turn the tv off).," Game tweeted Sunday (February 13) night.
- NewsWiz Khalifa Says Rolling Papers Is 'Totally Finished'
"The album is totally finished," he told MTV News last week on the set of his "Roll Up" video in Los Angeles. "We're putting, like, the last little bit of touches on it, and we're turning it in next week."
"Roll Up" is the follow-up to "Black and Yellow," and despite a number of tracks that have leaked online in recent weeks, Wiz said there won't be any more singles before the album — though the green-friendly lyricist has some tricks up his sleeves.
ByRose Lilah318 Views - NewsSnoop Dogg Reportedly Jumps in Studio With Charlie Sheen
Actor Charlie Sheen is putting his "winning" regimen to song and he's bringing Snoop Dogg along for the ride.
ByRose Lilah294 Views
The troubled actor-turned-Internet star, who was recently fired from the popular CBS comedy 'Two and a Half Men,' posted a picture of himself and Snoop, along with former Korn member Robert Patterson making sweet music. The trio were pictured recording at Sheen's house over the weekend.
- NewsDrake And Nicki Minaj Interview Each Other
Nicki Minaj and Drake turned the tables on each other, becoming "journalists" in an interview for MTV.
ByRose Lilah256 Views
The Young Money cohorts interviewed one another during a stop in New Orleans for the I Am Still Music tour. Drizzy was one of the night's special guests, and rather than answer questions from MTV's Sway Calloway, decided to put the microphone in front of the 'Pink Friday' creator himself.
- NewsGame Detained at Canadian Border, Possibly for 14 Days
Early on Wednesday morning (April 20), West Coast rapper Game was in good spirits as he tweeted "Happy 420" to fans and announced that he was en route to Canada to perform shows. But things quickly turned sour when he ran into trouble at the Canadian border.
ByRose Lilah261 Views
- NewsLil Wayne Filming I Am Still Music Tour Documentary
Lil Wayne is turning his trek across the country for his I Am Still Music tour into a documentary.
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The Young Money labelhead revealed to MTV during a tour stop in New Orleans last week, that cameras have been capturing footage of his first tour since being released from prison. "I just felt like a movie like that hasn't come out in so long. I also felt that I was the artists and I have the label and the artists with me to pull it off," he explained.
- NewsChris Brown, Lil Wayne Lead 2011 BET Award Nominations
Solidifying his comeback, Chris Brown is a frontrunner for the 2011 BET Awards, leading the pack of hip-hop, soul and R&B artists with six nominations, including Best Male R&B Artist.
ByRose Lilah504 Views
Last year, Brown stole the show, emerging from his post-Rihanna fallout to perform a medley of Michael Jackson hits in honor of the late pop icon. The performance prompted a turn in the media attention Brown had been receiving up until then, with the focus changing from his 2009 assault on Rihanna, to his teary-eyed rendition of 'Man in the Mirror.'
- NewsG.O.O.D. Music Becomes An Official Label Under Island Def Jam
Kanye inks a deal to turn G.O.O.D. Music into an official label, with Big Sean serving as its flagship artist.
ByRose Lilah248 Views
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music has inked an exclusive long-term worldwide label agreement with Island Def Jam Music Group. The first release under the terms of the new agreement is Big Sean’s Finally Famous, cementing the Detroit, Michigan up-and-comer as G.O.O.D. Music’s flagship artist.
- NewsBow Wow Admits He Has a Daughter in Letter to Fans
Bow Wow has revealed news he is now a father. The 24-year-old rapper-turned-film star opened up about his child in a letter to fans, which he posted on his official website.
ByRose Lilah309 Views
- NewsNicki Minaj Talks New Album, Taylor Swift
Nicki Minaj promises that her next album will deliver on a whole new level, and talks performing "Super Bass" with Taylor Swift.
As Nicki Minaj continues to enjoy the success of Pink Friday - with her single "Super Bass" continuing to dominate airwaves - the Harajuku Barbie has turned her attention to her new album.
- NewsDrake Enlists Andre 3000 For "Take Care"
Producer Noah "40" Shebib reveals that Three Stacks cameos on the upcoming LP.
ByRose Lilah329 Views
Drake previously reached out to Andre 3000 for his debut LP Thank Me Later, but Three Stacks originally turned him down. For his upcoming sophomore release Take Care, Drizzy finally got his wish, collaborating with the Outkast member for a cut on the album.
In an interview with The Fader, Drake's go-to producer Noah "40" Shebib revealed that 3K phoned Drake to express interest in collaborating for the upcoming album.
- NewsWill Smith & His Wife Become Part Owners Of The Philadelphia 76ers
The Fresh Prince and wife Jada now own part of the team he grew up cheering for.
ByRose Lilah324 Views
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania emcee-turned-actor Will Smith (f/k/a The Fresh Prince) is part owner of his hometown's NBA team, the 76ers. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith hold a stake in the Joshua Harris ownership group. The member of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and his wife were on hand at the city's Palestra this morning (October 18) to confirm the deal.
- 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 Lilah237 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.
- NewsCurren$y Signs Smoke DZA to J.L.R.
Curren$y's own Jet Life Recordings recently signed Sir Michael Rocks of the Cool Kids, which Curren$y announced via Twitter a few days ago.
Now, once again through Twitter, Curren$y announced that Smoke DZA is the newest signee of J.L.R., he tweeted:
"Well its late but not to late to pop a bottle for @smokedza joining the set... J.L.R... Now to turn this bus into a celebration station"
ByRose Lilah2.5K Views - NewsKreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci" Ghostwriter Says He Hasn’t Received Royalties
Speak, a rapper-turned-ghostwriter from Moreno Valley, California, who co-wrote Kreayshawn’s hit single “Gucci Gucci,” among others, says he still hasn’t seen any royalties for his work.
ByRose Lilah501 Views - NewsRosa Acosta Responds to Wale Apology
Rosa Acosta believes in turning the other cheek….maybe when she’s posing for a Men’s magazine, cause forgiveness doesn’t seem to be in the cards for Wale. The two who were aboard the Heineken tour earlier this summer, got into a feud via Twitter. Since then, Ralph has issued an apology to the vixen, but according to this recent interview it seems too late to apologize, word to One Republic. God Forgives, Rosa Don’t.
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- NewsT.I. Speaks On Working With Dr. Dre For New Mixtape
T.I. recently released the second trailer for his upcoming mixtape Fuck Da City Up, dropping New Year’s Day, and included footage of him in the studio with Dr. Dre. Speaking with MTV News, Tip said that the two were “creating chemistry” for the tape and that he wants to work closer with the West Coast veteran.
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“Dre was here. He sent for me over to the spot. We really just turned up more than anything else. It was about creating chemistry," he said.
- NewsYoung Vito Denied Bond In Murder Of Slim Dunkin
The rapper accused in the murder of Brick Squad affiliate Slim Dunkin, on December 16th, has turned himself into the police. Young Vito was urged by the Atlanta police to turn himself.
Young Vito, whose real name is Vinson Hardimon, was residing in Fulton County jail on the charges of murder and gun possession, waiting on a bond hearing.
ByRose Lilah340 Views
- NewsJessica Gomes Talks About How She Became "Maybach Music Lady"
Jessica Gomes, who was recently revealed to be the "Maybach Music" lady, has now spoken to Global Grind about how it came together. Turns out they recorded her voice spontaneously, she is not actually friends with Rick Ross, and she isn't getting paid for the drop. Read what she said below.
When did you do it?
I did it back in 2007, 2008. I think it was 2008, though.
ByRose Lilah16.5K Views - NewsSwizz Beatz C.E.O. of MegaUpload, Universal Music Group Upset With MegaUpload Video
A month or two ago there was a video making its way around the internet which promoted the MegaUpload website. The YouTube video featured a jingle for the site, and had appearences from quite a few artists, including Kanye West, Diddy and Will.i.am. Well it turns out the C.E.O. of MegaUpload is none other than Swizz Beatz, whose real name is Kasseem Dean. If anyone had ever bothered to check the "About Us" page on Megaupload maybe we would have realized this sooner!
ByRose Lilah292 Views - NewsAmber Rose's Former Publicist Says She Stole & Cheated On Kanye West
The controversy surrounding Amber Rose continues.
ByRose Lilah10.3K Views
In recent weeks, the former stripper-turned-socialite has been making her rounds, promoting a new Wiz Khalifa-assisted single and an upcoming movie role ... but has also come out making claims that Kim Kardashian was the contributing factor to her break-up with Kanye West.
Rose's former publicist has come forward making his own set of claims, though, which contradict her story.
- NewsChris Brown & Wrestler CM Punk Exchange Words Over Twitter
Since Chris Brown and Rihanna have hopped on each other's songs, they've caused a lot of people to start talking, and not in a good way.
One of the people who has spoken out against Chris Brown is WWE champion, CM Punk. He and Breezy have exchanged words over Twitter.
It started with the wrestler tweeting to the R&B singer on February 19th, "I would like @chrisbrown [to] fight somebody that can defend themselves,” he wrote. “Me curb stomping that turd would be a #wrestlemania moment."
ByRose Lilah367 Views - NewsThe-Dream Talks On Rihanna's "Birthday Cake" Remix With Chris Brown
Chris Brown and Rihanna have caused a lot of controversy recently by remixing each other songs, "Turn Up The Music," and "Birthday Cake" respectively.
ByRose Lilah404 Views - NewsLil Wayne To Design His First Signature Shoe
Weezy has only recently ventured in clothing design, with his new skateboarding clothing company, Trukfit, and now he is going to be taking a turn at shoe design also.
VIBE got word from Lil Wayne that he will be designing his first signature shoe, not with Nike or Reebok though.
ByRose Lilah447 Views - NewsFormer Jay-Z Business Partner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
Kareem “Biggs” Burke, former business partner of Jay-Z and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, has pled guilty to drug charges, reports
ByRose Lilah7.8K Views - IndustryUnderrated Audio: April 2- 8
Four tracks this week for you to enjoy, if you haven't already.
Phil Ade- Hatin (Faded Remix)
Phil Ade takes on Tyga's “Faded” and turns it into “Hatin” for all his haters (and fans too). I hope we get a new Phil Ade project soon.
Sir Michael Rocks- Chill Feat. Like (of Pac Div)
ByRose Lilah113 Views - News2 Chainz Speaks On Getting Arrested At Airport2 Chainz was arrested for a misdemeanor possession of a criminal weapon, but it turns out the 'criminal weapon' was just a four-finger ring. After being released he spoke on what happened.ByRose Lilah220 Views
- News2 Chainz Turns To Kanye For Cover Art2 Chainz spoke about going to Kanye West to create the cover art for his new album.ByRose Lilah674 Views
- NewsPromoter Say Nicki Minaj Was Paid $30,000 For Missed Club Appearance, Nicki Denies ItThis may turn into a lawsuit if it's all true: Nicki Minaj was reportedly paid a large sum of money for a club appearance which she bailed on, Minaj says the promoter sold tickets under false pretenses.ByRose Lilah264 Views
- ReviewsReview: 2 Chainz' "Based on a T.R.U. Story"A tale of 2: Chainz, and Tity Boi. The enjoyable album's primary focus is the feature-heavy "trapper turned rapper", 2 Chainz, but promise is shown for the artist's ability to transform from into 2 Chainz a "rapper former trapper". ByJon Godfrey1297 Views
- NewsSnoop Dogg Supports President Obama: "He Cleaned Half The Shit Up In 4 Years"Snoop Dogg-turned-Lion spoke on Barack Obama's presidency, and says he needs another four years to finish cleaning up after George Bush.ByRose Lilah241 Views
- NewsXzibit Previews "Napalm" AlbumThe artist-turned-TV personality turns real again, revealing a new side of humanitarian sympathies. ByRachaela VB739 Views
- Original Content10 Best Rappers Who ActHNHH finds the ten best rappers-turned-actors.ByJon Godfrey225 Views
- NewsGunplay In Jail For Outstanding WarrantFollowing his name being plastered in the headlines for his fight at the BET Awards, Gunplay has had to turn himself into authorities on an outstanding warrant. ByRose Lilah563 Views
- News50 Cent Calls Out French Montana On Twitter, French RepliesAfter French Montana said that beef was hurting 50 Cent's career, 50 Cent gets right back at the beef by taking shots at French Montana. French in turn responded to Fif.ByRose Lilah100.5K Views
- NewsGunplay Turns Himself In, Lawyer Says He Will Be ExoneratedGunplay is now in jail and will likely remain there for the next couple of weeks, although his lawyer is sure the rapper will be exonerated.ByRose Lilah375 Views
- NewsShyne Voices His Dislike For Drake, Says He Should Sing "About Being A Good Kid From Canada"Shyne is on a war path as of late, first dissing Rick Ross and calling him corny, he now turns his attention to Drake.ByRose Lilah610 Views
- NewsHot Boys' Turk Released From Prison After Serving 9-Year SentenceTurk was released from jail today and is planning to get right back at the music and his career.ByRose Lilah4.1K Views
- SongsExclusive: Kendrick Lamar Talks Lyrics & Turn-OffsKendrick Lamar sits down with HNHH for an exclusive interview, where Kendrick answers questions based off his lyrics and tell us what is a complete turn-off in a woman!ByRose Lilah29.7K Views
- News2 Chainz Has 3 Songs Recorded For Sophomore LP2 Chainz is hoping to turn in his sophomore album in April.ByRose Lilah186 Views
- NewsBig Boi Talks On Andre 3000 Turning Down Shows & The Possibility Of An Outkast AlbumBig Boi talks on his friend and fellow rapper, Andre 3000, as well as if we'll get another Outkast album.ByRose Lilah372 Views
- NewsShyne Claims 50 Cent Took Down Irv GottiShyne alleges that 50 Cent turned the cops on to Irv Gotti and was instrumental in ruining his career.ByNairi452 Views