May 2017 Blog Posts (150)

Future's monstrous year has just gotten even better. On Tuesday, (May 23) the Atlanta mega-star enlisted Kendrick Lamar for the remix of his buzzing single "Mask Off."

The Compton MC doused the Metro Boomin'-produced track with a fiery verse, while Future kept his original vocals intact. "How y'all let a conscious n---a go commercial/ While only makin' conscious…

A woman who said she was assaulted at rapper 50 Cent‘s Connecticut mansion in 2009 has dropped a lawsuit against him and his G-Unit Film & Television production company.

Court records show Vasti Ortiz withdrew the lawsuit in Hartford Superior Court on Wednesday. There was no settlement or payout.

Her lawyer did not return messages Thursday seeking…

It looks like Drake won’t be the only rap superstar gracing the stage at the NBA’s inaugural awards show. Today, Turner and the association announced Nicki Minaj will perform at the 2017 NBA Awards when TNT airs the event on Monday, June 26 at 9 p.m. EST.

Fresh off a dazzling, multifaceted performance at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, Nicki should keep the audience…

So it turns out Drake‘s winning a record 13 trophies at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards was in no way coincidence. Yesterday (May 23), it was revealed that Drizzy has had a song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the last eight consecutive years, making him the first ever artist to do so.

Drizzy’s “Best I Ever Had” earned him his first appearance on the Billboard Hot…

Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. skipped another practice session with his teammates to party with new girlfriend Iggy Azalea in LA.

On Monday Beckham, who has missed a series of practice days, partied at Bowlero Woodland Hills bowling center in L.A. with singer Azalea, while his teammates were working out in New Jersey.

A source at the venue said, “They were…

Sometimes it takes Oprah Winfrey’s touch to make magic work.

During the 2004-2005 awards season, Jamie Foxx was having the time of his life as rave reviews of his Ray Charles biopic, “Ray,” and a Best Actor Oscar nomination catapulted his career.

“I’m having such a good time and I’m not knowing I’m f–king up,” Foxx shared on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show…

Nicki Minaj won’t admit to dating Nas, but she won’t deny it entirely, either.

The hip-hop duo sparked romance rumors last week when Minaj posted a cozy photo with Nas on Instagram.…

Rapper Meek Mill and a Connecticut theater are being sued over a fatal shooting outside the venue following a concert in December.

The shooting outside the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford killed 31-year-old Travis Ward and 20-year-old Jaquan Graves, both of New Haven. Two others were injured, including 25-year-old Nathan Mitchell, of Hartford.

Lawyers for Ward’s…

DJ Khaled wants to run Epic Records after L.A. Reid was booted amid sexual harassment claims two weeks ago.

“He was petitioning to get that job. He’s like, ‘I make more happen than anyone in the game, why would I not be considered to run the label?’ ” an industry insider told us of the DJ and producer.

Sources further said that Sony CEO Rob Stringer may…

In a case filed in August 2016, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Suge Knight were being sued by two anonymous Los Angeles rappers over the hook for Snoop’s 1993 hit, “Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None),” which appeared on the infamous Doggystyle record. However, it looks like a judge has just dismissed the case, according to TMZ.

The court documents reportedly state…

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Ever since Gucci Mane was released from prison last year, the hip-hop community has been embracing his new appearance as well as his peaceful, healthy and positive mind state. While plenty of rappers have been praising his new outlook on life, some still have previous bad blood with him, including former Brick Squad member Waka Flocka Flame.

On the latest episode of…

It’s been almost a year since DJ Khaled teased fans with his Nas-featured record “Nas Album Done,” which led people to believe the next album from the veteran rapper was complete. Unfortunately, that didn’t seem to be the truth at the time, but there is finally some good news for Esco’s supporters.

Last night (May 21), Jungle, the brother of the “Bye Baby” MC, posted…

Desiigner’s smash hit, “Panda” has earned the Brooklyn rapper another accolade. The G.O.O.D. Music artist will nab the awards for Top Rap Song and Top Streaming Song (Video) at tonight’s 2017 Billboard Music Awards.

The news was announced on the BBMA’s Twitter account. The Brooklyn rapper seemingly came out of nowhere last year with the hit single that has reach…

Desiigner’s smash hit, “Panda” has earned the Brooklyn rapper another accolade. The G.O.O.D. Music artist will nab the awards for Top Rap Song and Top Streaming Song (Video) at tonight’s 2017 Billboard Music Awards.

The news was announced on the BBMA’s Twitter account. The Brooklyn rapper seemingly came out of nowhere last year with the hit single that has reach…

Oprah Winfrey says Smith College graduates should seek fulfillment by serving others.

The author, actress and former talk show host addressed more than 600 graduates Sunday at the college’s 139th commencement in Northampton, Massachusetts. She was among five women who received an honorary degree from the women’s liberal arts school.

Winfrey told the graduates…

A very pregnant Beyoncé stripped down to a bikini top and long skirt during her Beverly Hills baby shower Saturday — with no qualms about showing off her twin-sized baby bump.

The 35-year-old mega-celebrity, who has yet to reveal the gender or due date of the babies-to-be, has decorated her massive belly with a large henna tattoo, as these photos from her star-studded…

Nicki Minaj is quite the giver. A week after paying off college loans and tuition for some of her fans, Minaj revealed more of her philanthropic efforts, via social media.

Apparently, the Queens native has been quietly sending money to an impoverished village in India for the last couple of years. And her kindness is already paying off.

Thanks to the “No…

The big homie Snoop Dogg is on to the next wave, and the new one he catches might surprise you. The Cali rap legend recently revealed he is working on a gospel project.

The Doggfather sat down for an interview on The Pharmacy on Beats 1 Radio, where he revealed the non-secular plans for the LP he is working on. “It’s always been on my heart,” he said. “I just never…

A loud noise triggered a massive stampede after a concert at the Barclays Center — as frantic concertgoers feared that shots had been fired.

Rapper Future had just finished his “Nobody Safe” show around 10:45 p.m. Friday when the sound rang out.

“Turned around and saw 500 people sprinting from Barclays Center after we were outside,” a concertgoer named Danny…