Featured Blog Posts – January 2018 Archive (106)

"The Van Jones Show" is starting off in a star-studded way.

The new CNN series, which debuts on Jan. 27, will feature JAY-Z as the first guest on the show hosted by activist and former Obama administration policy adviser.

The rapper will help launch the series by discussing his latest album "4:44" and activist.

The album "is a real social justice…

Mike Tyson says he’s becoming a heavyweight hitter in the marijuana business to help people deal with pain — not just to get high.

Brooklyn’s own Iron Mike confirmed he’s in partnership with investors for a “cannabis resort” to be located in California City, a town in the Mojave Desert about a 110-mile drive north from Los Angeles.

He’s not dropping his movie…

Chicago rapper Fredo Santana died on Friday after suffering from a seizure.

He was 27.

Santana, who had previously admitted to being addicted to lean, was reportedly discovered dead on the floor of his home around 11:30 p.m. by his girlfriend, family members told TMZ. Seizures are a comment side effect to lean consumption.

The “Dope Game” rapper was…

Mo’Nique is calling for fans and followers to boycott Netflix, claiming the streaming service is guilty of gender and color bias.

The Oscar-winning actress, 50, claimed in an Instagram video that Netflix recently offered her a $500,000 deal for a comedy special, while other comedians such as Amy Schumer and Dave Chappelle received $13 million and $20…

It's 2018, and Ja Rule is still really mad at 50 Cent. In a continuation of one of New York's greatest 20-year-long beefs, Ja Rule took to Twitter this morning to go off on the fellow Queens rapper. And of course, the Internet lost it.

Ja Rule dedicated upwards of fifteen tweets in the span of three hours Friday morning (Jan. 18) to proving his case that 50 is soft.…

Rapper Kodak Black, best known for singles "No Flockin" and "Tunnel Vision," has been ordered held without bail in Florida on seven felony charges that include child neglect and drug possession.

The Broward Sheriff's Office arrested the 20-year-old rapper, whose real name is Dieuson Octave, on Thursday. During a hearing Friday, Judge Joel Lazarus ordered him…

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's new baby's name sure hits close to home.

The famous couple named their new daughter Chicago West, Kardashian revealed Friday on her website.

Chicago is West's hometown, which he regularly references in his music.

Kardashian also referred to the baby by the nickname Chi in a tweet, while her sister Khloe tweeted the moniker…

Mariah Carey is facing a lawsuit over a series of canceled concerts.

Court documents obtained by The Blast reveal that the 47-year-old songbird canceled respective concerts in Chile and Argentina in October 2016, prompting the show’s promoter, FEG Entretenimientos S.A., to seek $500,000 in damages.

However, a much larger claim stems from Carey’s own reporting…

Diddy's interview on The Breakfast Club where he responds to fruity conversation with Fabolous on Drink Champs.…

With his rap career heyday in the mid-2000s, many would believe that Tony Yayo’s best earning days were behind him.

But that’s not according to the state of New York, which has accused 39-year-old Yayo of being a major tax scofflaw and has filed two tax warrants against the rapper for some $ 2.8 million, according to public records obtained by BOSSIP.

The New…

He’s not a businessman, he’s a business, man.

JAY-Z is seeking to trademark Jaybo, the animated character who stars in the rapper’s “Story of O.J.” music video, according to documents obtained by the Daily News.

The Jaybo trademark will allow JAY-Z’s company, S. Carter Enterprises, to use Jaybo for a wide range of merchandise including T-shirts, hats, mugs,…

Migos rapper Offset faced criticism Thursday for his verse on YFN Lucci’s single “Boss Life” that many listeners say is homophobic.

“I cannot vibe with queers,” the Atlanta MC raps on the track.

“Offset saying he doesn’t vibe with queers while constantly wearing and PARADING clothes by gay designers is the REAL gag,” British singer MNEK tweeted.

But many…

Over the years, Jeezy has grown from rap star to all-around businessman, as he's strengthened his business portfolio by connecting with brands like Tequila Avion, Defiance Fuel, as well as other business endeavors. For his latest business move, Jeezy and his Tequila Avion partner, Ken Austin, have sold the remaining stake in their tequila brand to global spirits company…

IMG Models has signed Christian Combs, hip-hop artist and son of Sean “Diddy” Combs and model Kim Porter, for worldwide representation.

The 19-year-old Christian Combs has gained global recognition by performing under the stage name “King Combs” and through his CYN leadership role, where he oversees a close circle of young men who present the new sound and generation…

El Gato is coming to the big screen. Gucci Mane has announced plans to release The Autobiography of Gucci Mane to theaters.

According to a tweet from Guwop, his 2017 biography will be turned into a movie, produced by his own 1017 Films. Released in September of last year, the New York Times Best Seller was co-written by writer Neil Martinez-Belkin.…

Amber Rose may be proud of her curves — but reducing her breast size is something she's been thinking about for a long time.

The model revealed on Instagram Tuesday that she would be going for breast reduction surgery on Wednesday under the care of Dr. David Matlock and Dr. Garth Fisher.

"I'm really scared and really excited at the same time," she wrote on her…

You know a comedian is good when he can make people laugh during his own arrest.

Bodycam footage of Hannibal Buress‘ December 2017 arrest emerged Tuesday, in which the funnyman can be seen cracking jokes and interacting with fans passing on the street.

“Hey, what’s up?! It’s me, Hannibal Buress. This cop is stupid as f—k. Hey, put this camera on,” Buress,…

Kanye West is officially outnumbered.

The rapper and wife Kim Kardashian welcomed a daughter via surrogate on Monday, West’s rep confirmed to Page Six.

The baby’s name has not yet been released.

Their daughter joins older sister North, 4, and big brother Saint, 2.

The newborn weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

Kardashian, 37, announced the…

Prince’s Paisley Park Museum has announced a concert event titled “Prince: Live on the Big Screen” to be held April 21 at the Target Center in the late artist’s hometown of Minneapolis.

According to a press release, the concert will feature “newly remastered and never-before-released audio and video of Prince accompanied live on the Target Center stage by a…

The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced during a live broadcast Monday night from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.

Anthony Anderson hosted the two-hour awards show, which opened with a moment in support of #TimesUp featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis…