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Louisiana rapper Big Unk insists that his life has never imitated his art. The “Go Hard” rapper was arrested in January of this year and charged with possession of 150 pounds of marijuana. Cops in Beaux Bridge, Louisiana also say they found $500,000 worth of jewelry and $72,000 in cash in his home. However, Unk […]
In 2007, a new song by Lauryn Hill called “Lose Myself” appeared on the soundtrack to the animated film Surfs Up. In 2011, Marsha Ambrosius has revived the song and included it on her solo debut, Late Nights & Early Mornings.
Not even 24 hours after Carmelo Anthony‘s trade to the Knicks was announced does Maino record and release a new track welcoming ‘Melo back home to New York City.
Eminem has become the first rapper to hit 1 billion views on YouTube. The rapper is only the third artist in the website’s history to reach the milestone.
Advertising executive, and former music biz exec “Commissioner” Steve Stoute took out a full-page ad in the New York Times calling the National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and their annual Grammy Awards ceremony as out of touch with popular culture.
The Foreign Exchange‘s Phonte & Nicolay take some time off in their new video for “Authenticity,” which doesn’t feature the pair at all, save for a brief cameo from Phonte.
XXL Magazine’s annual Freshman cover leaked online sending the Internet into a frenzy! The cover features up and coming artists Lil’ Twist, CyHi Da Prynce, Big K.R.I.T., Meek Mill, Lil B, Mac Miller, Diggy Simmons, Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf, Fred the Godson and YG. XXL Freshman Class is currently trending on Twitter. Kid ‘N Play Reunite […]
Foxy Brown is denying rumors that she had to be escorted out of a NYC Fashion Week event on Wednesday at the Red Bull space in Soho after showing up 10 minutes before closing time.
US artist, Caktuz, and emerging UK female rapper, Gia, drop a quick video to their free download “Dose It” released just last week. [see article] The video premiered over the weekend in Gia’s hometown Liverpool, England, with a crowded turn out of Liverpools whose-who in the music & entertainment industry. The event was streamed live […]
Six men were arrested in connection with the shooting of Waka Flocka’s tour bus. One of the suspected shooters was arrested slightly before the shooting of the rappers tour bus. Waka just released a new Mixtape and single “All I Need.” Kid N’ Play Reunite On TV One’s Way Black When Black Presidents In The Movies