Featured Blog Posts – August 2015 Archive (135)

In the long and rewarding history of people who are absolutely never boring, Prince might very well reign supreme. The Purple One, he of funk pop mastery and endlessly enviable style decisions, has never shied away from candidly expressing his thoughts on the generally less-than-creative tactics of the major label machine. In the early 90s, Prince swiftly proved himself to…

Nicki Minaj told a full house Saturday she's pregnant -- at least that's the way it seemed -- and it sure felt real.

Nicki and Meek Mill were performing in Pennsylvania when she told the crowd, "Make some noise for my baby father."

Watch the…

Lee Daniels plans to expand his “Empire.”

Daniels, co-creator and executive producer of the smash Fox drama about the tumultuous world of a record company, told TV writers that he’s already on it.

“There is going to be a spinoff from ‘Empire,’ without question," Daniels said. “There’s so much ripe story. We’ve talked about it in the room already.”

He…

Brooklyn rap giant and one half of the legendary duo Heltah Skeltah passed away this morning in Brooklyn

According to reports from family and friends, rapper Sean Price died suddenly this morning in his sleep at his home in Brooklyn. Price was 43 years old.

The cause of death is not known at this time, however an update will be made following the release of an…

A former Wu-Tang Clan producer beat one rap in Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday, but prosecutors say they aren't done with him yet.

Derrick (True Master) Harris, 43, was hit with numerous charges in 2011 for allegedly beating up one woman and sexually assaulting another, and then escaping custody after his arrest.

He was acquitted of one of the sex assault…

Dr. Dre's first album in 16 years dropped about an hour earlier than expected, and it's pretty fucking good. The rap gods are in our favor in 2015. After a couple listens, one quick take away are the shots Kendrick Lamar may have possibly thrown Drake's way. Parts of Kendrick's verses on "Darkside/Gone" and "Deep Water" have some very interesting wording. On the former, he…

Chris Brown waged cryptic Twitter war on his baby’s mother Thursday night, implying she uses their daughter as a “meal ticket” during their ugly custody battle.

“Some men my age run from their responsibility as fathers. I embrace mine,” the R&B star wrote. “Just sucks that some females use children as meal tickets.”…

Rich Homie Quan has had a lot of success with Think Its A Game Entertainment, but after not getting paid correctly, he’s left them & is now suing.

According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Quan has cut all ties with the record label, and claims that the label has failed to pay him over $2 million in royalties, which includes his massive two hits ‘Type of Way’ &…

With the biographical movie "Straight Outta Compton" heading to theaters, Ice Cube wanted to let everyone know on the 'Tonight Show' to know N.W.A. stands for— but couldn't because it's cable TV.

So he and host Jimmy Fallon explained what the…

Beyoncé plus a tattoo line: Why not?

The world famous musical diva has her hands in just about everything and now she's getting inked … temporarily, of course.

Bey's X Flash Tattoos collection of temporary designs is a less painful and inexpensive way to body art.

The "Drunk In Love" singer showed off the collection in a series of sexy black and white…

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a new billionaire boyfriend, sold out shows in Las Vegas, and now a hit show: Mariah Carey is doing big things!

"Empire" co-creator Lee Daniels announced Wednesday that the musical diva would be joining the cast of the Fox series for its season 2 return in Sept., The Guardian reports.

"Watch her on Empire, you guys," he…

One of Kanye West's disciples has betrayed Yeezus.

Rapper CyHi The Prynce, an artist on West's G.O.O.D. Music record label, released a vicious diss track called "Elephant In The Room" Wednesday threatening West, implying the rapper didn't let him release an album, reports Vulture.

"Hey 'Ye, do you know what it feel like, to really be signed to you in real…

Call him Busted Rhymes.

Rapper Busta Rhymes was arrested and charged with assault after he threw a protein drink at a worker at a Chelsea gym Wednesday night, cops said.

The 43-year-old Brooklyn native, whose real name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., chucked the cardboard Lean Body protein drink container during a dispute with the employee at the Steel Gym on W. 23…

The official first single and video "Bout it " off the "Every Day Is Sadaday" EP available for free download.

Clean:

Instrumental:…

Talk about strange bedfellows.

Twenty-seven years ago, a song by the seminal rap band NWA proclaimed “F--- tha Police” to the horror of white conservatives and the FBI. But just last month, one of the leading GOP presidential candidates asked his staff to “clear two hours on my schedule” so he can see “Straight Outta Compton,” the forthcoming Hollywood movie about the…

The queen of rap is teaming up with Glu Mobile Inc. — the same developers behind Kardashian's game — to release her very own mobile game. The game will feature Minaj's name, likeness, voice and creative direction to offer her fans (the Barbz) an authentic experience. Minaj's game does not have a title yet, but it will be released summer 2016.

There's also no…

She has a new viral video to review, showing her own arrest.

Chanel West Coast, a co-host on MTV’s hit clip show “Ridiculousness,” was busted for misdemeanor battery in West Hollywood early Wednesday after she allegedly kicked and punched a private security guard, cops said.

The blonde bombshell, who also appeared on MTV's "Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory,” later…

The Game is being accused of sexually assaulting a contestant on his reality show, and the alleged victim is suing for $10,000,000.

According to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Illinois, Priscilla Rainey says she was cast on Game's show, "She's Got Game" earlier this year -- and on May 22, she was shooting a scene in a sports bar.

In the docs, Rainey says…

At least two people were shot outside a concert by rappers J. Cole and Big Sean in Holmdel, N.J. Monday night, police said.

The shooting was reported at 11:14 p.m., after the show headlined by J. Cole finished at the PNC Bank Arts Center, New Jersey State Police Sgt. First Class Gregory Williams told the Daily News. The victims, both men, are at a local hospital in…