Soul and R&B singer Erykah Badu has paid a fine and will serve six months probation for stripping off her clothes to film a music video Dallas, Texas, at the site where former President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, a city official said on Tuesday. The 39-year-old music star had been charged with disorderly conduct in April over her nude video shoot in Dealey Plaza for her single "Window Seat," from her latest album "New Amerykah Part Two… Continue
Rocsi and R. Kelly were spotted having too much fun at The Shrine in Chicago over the weekend. Kelz came through a party hosted by Rocsi and belted out hits like “Bump In Grind”, “Seems Like You’re Ready”, “Step In The Name Of Love” and more.
Read more: Rocsi and R. Kelly In Chicago | Necole… Continue
Ja Rule feels there is a double standard with his beef with 50 Cent and others such as Rick Ross. Peep what he told VIBE.com.
On aftermath of beef with 50 Cent
“I feel like everybody deserves a second chance to do whatever. Really, I feel that my situation was an unfair situation. A very unique, very odd situation. Nobody ever seen anything like that in hip-hop, you know? I laugh when I see people say s**tlike, “Yo, [50 Cent] kilt Rule,… Continue
Jay-Z pulled in $63 million over the past 12 months, earning him his second straight hip-hop cash crown. His income level places him in the 35% tax bracket, which means he’ll pay Uncle Sam about $22 million this year–a sum greater than the total earnings of any other rap star besides second-ranked Diddy.
1. Jay-Z – $63 Million (Crazy thing is Beyonce makes even more with 87 million)
2. Diddy – $30 Million (Take that, thake that)
3. Akon… Continue
Tip held a ‘secret’ show at AXE Music’s “One Night Only” launch concert in New York City last night where he brought out special guests Mary J. Blige, Maino, Cam’ron, Vado, B.o.B., Swizz Beatz & Keri Hilson.… Continue
One of Germany's biggest pop stars has admitted she's no angel.
Nadja Benaissa, of the best-selling girl group No Angels, told a German court on Monday that she knowingly exposed multiple men to the HIV virus without telling them she was a carrier.
Benaissa, 28, is on trial this week, accused of "grievous bodily harm and attempted aggravated assult," British newspaper The Guardian reports.
The NYPD is warning cops to be on the lookout for criminals wearing underwear with hidden pockets for their stash.
Police said Monday they learned about the invention during the bust of a Brooklyn marijuana suspect last month.
"It was found that many companies carry this type of underwear with a secret pocket for males and females," police said in an officer safety alert. "The arrested perpetrator gave information that… Continue
Case dismissed!
Charges of driving with expired auto insurance against hip-hop pioneer Ice-T were tossed by a Manhattan judge Tuesday morning after prosecutors acknowledged a DMV snafu.
"That is what I'm talking about - dismissed!" the "Law & Order: SVU" star bellowed as he strutted out of a packed courtroom.
"You appreciate that!" he said to people in the audience waiting for their cases to be called.
Jim Jones was performing at some club in north New Jersey and s**tgot out of hand. There was a mini riot when Jim Jones started to perform and the crowd started to throw multiple items on stage at Capo and we all know Jim Jones keeps a few goonies and they started to throw bottles. At this point I hear the club got real crazy, bottles of liquor was jacked along with a cash… Continue
Earlier this week, Erykah Badu released a video for the remix of "Window Seat" that features Rick Ross. That collaboration led to the singer appearing on Ross' song "Maybach Music III," which appears on his acclaimed new album Teflon Don.
"She never really collaborated with a lot of artists outside of Outkast," Ross explained. "Maybe another artist or two, [like] the Roots. It was always conscious music she was making. You know, a gritty street… Continue
Judging by the attention Beyonce’s latest ad for House of Dereon has been receiving, the chick is still killing the game….even on her break. The UK’s Daily Mirror interviewed the superstar just before she took her hiatus from music and she discussed her future plans as well as the biggest challenge in her life. She also reveals that she believes female friends are very important and she would love to have kids one day. Check out a few… Continue
50 Cent took a break from his various rap feuds yesterday (August 15th) to host a donor drive for Shannon Tavarez, an 11-year-old actress with Leukemia.
The rapper and his G-Unity Foundation, along with DKMS, hosted thousands of potential donors at his Curtis Jackson Community Garden in Jamaica, Queens.
50 partnered with DKMS, the largest bone marrow donor center in the world, to host the drive for Tavaraz, who ultimately needs a bone… Continue
Rapper Nelly is gearing up to release a brand new fitness DVD to encourage fans to stay in top shape.
This fall, Nelly will be the first star featured in a new line of DVD's titled Celebrity Sweat, which features workout routines from various famous athletes and celebrities.
Nelly told the Saint Louis Dispatch that he was excited to be a part of the DVD, which is due in stores this September.
Lauren London is joining the cast of ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family.’ London will join cast members Bow Wow, Teyana Taylor, Loretta Devine and Old Spice pitchman Isaiah Mustafa in the drama/comedy. I saw the play and have to tell yall it was one of the best plays I have ever seen and I think the movie will be great. Mustafa will portray Calvin, a man struggling with his family relationships. Devine and Bow Wow will play his mother-in-law and… Continue