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Because Drake was so open about what went down between him and Rihanna, their names will forever be linked. The Canadian rapper wants to link up with Rih Rih for fiscal reasons now. He recently …

Tami Roman suffered a minor heart attack on Monday night, but after a few days of rest and recovery, Roman appears to be back in action and she’s not ready to pause her grind.   …

Rapper Joe Budden was arrested just hours before a concert in NYC yesterday, and according to Budden it was all over a $75 parking ticket. A rep for Budden says cops showed up at a …

During a recent interview, Drake opened up about his friendship with Rihanna and what Y.O.L.O. means to him these days. He also shared what “The Motto” has done for people and why he feels it …

Three brothers – Leland, Rhondo and Joseph Robinson Jr. – pleaded guilty today to tax evasion in federal court in Newark, New Jersey.   The trio, whose family started Sugar Hill Records in the 1970s, …

The Cash Money roster seems to be growing by the month and the label’s co-founder Birdman has no plans on halting the growth of Cash Money anytime soon. In fact, in a recent interview with …

During an appearance yesterday on MTV’s “RapFix Live,” Nas broke his silence about his ugly divorce from R&B singer Kelis in April 2009. After ending their four-year relationship, the Queensbridge, New York native was dragged …

Check out the interview below from Danity Kane/Dirty Money, Dawn Richard below. She discusses a slew of topics.

Tiny is pregnant, claims reports. Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, T.I.’s wife, is reportedly expecting the couple’s latest child. But when is Tiny’s baby due date? T.I. and Tiny have battled baby reports since February this year …

Spike Lee is doing the right thing and finally apologizing for retweeting a home address he thought belonged to George Zimmerman — and for inadvertently putting an elderly couple in harm’s way. Lee tweeted the …

Rapper Rick Ross can keep his name, thanks to an L.A. County Superior Court judge who shut down a bid from former drug dealer “Freeway” Rick Ross who tried to hoard the name. “Freeway” Rick …

Former Houston music executive Duane “Big Hump” Hobbs is facing a minimum mandatory 10 years in prison, after pleading guilty to cocaine distribution charges.   Hump is the founder of Sucka Free, an influential Houston …

Back in 2010, 50 Cent was hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his 2007 single “I Get Money.” Now, two years later, the Queens rapper has officially won the lawsuit in which another rapper …

Azealia Banks has announced the release date for her debut EP 1991.   The “212” rapstress is slated to drop the offering on April 17th. Though a tracklist is yet to be confirmed, Banks most …

The G-Unit honcho, often credited for popularizing mixtapes on a mainstream level in the early ‘00s, is yet to release a project with DJ Drama. He last released The Big 10 in December 2011, and …

Beanie Sigel’s fall from Roc-A-Fella records and subsequent beef with former friend and label head Jay-Z have been well-documented.   In a recent interview, the Broad Street Bully reflected on the beef. “It ain’t really …

Four years after being fired from Danity Kane on national television, Aubrey O’Dayis actively campaigning for a Danity Kane reunion. Though most of the ladies have moved on to other things, fans are still clamoring …

Check out the full Basketball Wives Episode 6, below!   Get More: Basketball Wives (Season 4), Basketball Wives

We know y’all Chris Breezy fans go hard, so let us know your thoughts on his new promo pic for his upcoming album Fortune…

Terrence Howard filed a police report with the LAPD Monday, claiming his estranged wife is extorting him, and he presented a shocking audio tape as proof. Law enforcement sources say Howard and his lawyer went to …

When Tami Roman participated VH1’s Face to Face chat last night. VH1 says, they could tell she was a bit under the weather, but they just received some scary news about her health. Roman’s publicist just sent an …

Meek’s next mixtape “Dreamchasers 2” is hitting the internet April 24th. Meek Mill has tweeted a release date for “Dreamchasers 2,” the follow up his mixtape “Dreamchasers.” It is set to drop on April 24th. …

New Orleans rapper Curren$y is suing Damon Dash for releasing his music without his permission. Damon Dash has since released a statement concerning the suit, through his lawyer. Read it below. “My client’s initial reaction …

Right before the Super Bowl, Nicki Minaj tweeted about being kissed by Mega-Star Madonna on her 29th birthday. In the tweet, she said, “OH MY f’ingggg Gahhhh!!!!! MADONNA jus kissed me!!!!! On the lips!!!!!!! It …

Hit making producers Cool & Dre have announced they have renewed a production deal with Cash Money Records. The pair will continue to work with artists on the Cash Money/Young Money roster of artists, that …

As the drama heats up on season four of Basketball Wives Miami, Kenya Bell is at the center of it all. The estranged wife of former NBA baller Charlie Bellhas gotten her share of verbal …

Sources say Rihanna is in super serious negotiations to join the second season of X Factor. The show’s panel is semi empty after Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were fired, and RiRi becoming a part …

Jay-Z and Kanye West have released the ninth episode, “The Band,” in their VOYR series taking viewers behind the scenes of their “The Throne” tour.   In this episode, the band, consisting of Omar Edwards …

Dynamic duo, Nicki Minaj and Big Sean will hit the stage to perform at Wango Tango! J. Cole B.o.B, Gym Class Heroes, Diggy Simmons, K’naan, Chiddy Bang, and Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa are also …

The separatist New Black Panther Party, described as a hate group by a civil rights organization, is standing by its $10,000 bounty offer for the capture of the man who shot Trayvon Martin, despite vehement …

Lil Wayne Sad Over Affair Rumors. Lil Wayne was in hot water after a picture of him in some random chick’s bed hit Twitter.   Of course, this is sure to cause a fuss between …

Khia recently gave her two cents in on Diamond and  she did not hold back! The beef started when Khia released a new Video dissing Diamond and her hot heat “Red Lipstick.” Check out the …

King Kliff responds to Tyga accusing him of shooting his tour bus in Omaha, and discusses events leading up to the concert and after the shooting.   Check out the video below:

Although she’s been behind bars for nearly two years Kat Stacks has kept active on her Twitter account, and recently decided to come clean about some harsh accusations she broad casted about Soulja Boy.   …

Basketball Wives” star Tami Roman signed an endorsement deal with a line of hair extensions in which she promised to feature the product on her show — but a new lawsuit claims she not only …

There seems to be  a lot of turmoil going on within D12 as another member has announced they are leaving the group.   Denaun aka Kon Artist aka Mr. Porter has left the group to …

Usher has been tapped to play boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard in the upcoming film Hands of Stone, the singer confirmed in an interview with BBC.   “I’m in preparation for a very incredible role,” …

The next time you buy a Nas album, you’re really just handing your money over to the government — because the rapper’s delinquent tax filings have caused Uncle Sam to begin garnishing his wages.  Nas …

Tiny and T.I. threw a lavish “Sweet Sixteen” birthday bash for Zonnique Saturday, transforming an Atlanta mansion into an “Arabian Nights” themed urban oasis, complete with camels, giraffes and miniature pyramids. And in addition to …

Drake is responsible for a massive cloud of pot smoke that shut down an Oklahoma City nightclub this month. Resulting in at least one arrest — this according to the club owner who now wants the …