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E-40 plans on releasing three albums in one month. In a recent article by AHH, 40 Water talked about why he elected to drop three albums in March and added that “old school tactics make …

Dr. Dre has been consistently working on his oft-delayed album Detox for years, working with a laundry list of rappers and producers for the project. Dre’s close associate Ice Cube recently weighed in on why …

During an interview with XXLMag.com, the Compton, California rapper announced that the follow up to The R.E.D. Album will be called F.I.V.E.: Fear Is Victory’s Evolution, inspired by the feeling that comes with confronting fears. …

KONY 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice. …

Nick Cannon sat down with Access Hollywood to speak about his health condition. He said that he’s kept a positive attitude regarding his kidney failure and blood clot. He also spoke on symptoms that he …

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Peyton Manning’s career with the Indianapolis Colts will reportedly end Wednesday. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the team will announce the release of the four-time league MVP at a news conference. Cutting him will prevent …

Fantasia Barrino just had a baby with boyfriend Antwaun Cook, but RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned the father is having second thoughts and is actively pursuing his estranged wife, Paula Cook.   According to a family …

Young Guru, Jay-z’s long time sound engineer recently spoke to Complex about the possbility of a second “Watch The Throne” and Jay-Z’s next solo project. here’s what he had to say on Hova’s upcoming solo …

Kanye West is getting ready for his second womenswear show at Paris Fashion Week, and while the heels were looking quite fierce, the models claim they weren’t too comfortable. Jourdan Dunn tweeted about ‘Ye’s Fall …

For Gaga it’s just another day in the life of a pop icon. The bizarre and quite controversial singer has become the first to gain an astronomical following on the popular social site, a barrier …

Hip Hop historians and amateur rap researchers may be a little disappointed to hear that Ice Cube didn’t have a particular day in mind when he created the classic 1993 track “It Was A Good …

Last night, Yelawolf canceled his show in Detroit, Michigan on account of his hospitalization in Madison, Wisconsin.   According to Detroit News, the Shady Records rapper entered the hospital in Madison, Wisconsin following a show …

Kreayshawn had aspirations of being on television long before launching a Rap career. The “Gucci Gucci” performer recently revealed to GQ magazine’s Laren Bans that she previously auditioned for the reality show “Bad Girls Club” …

KEYSHIA KA’OIR formerly Keyshia Dior,  BUILDING THE BRAND: PART 2 (Documentary) World Premiere on March 16th — Featuring Rick Ross, Trina, Flo Rida, Wale and more. Exclusively at http://KeyshiaKaoir.com

Tyrese Gibson, Amber Rose and Amber Tamblyn got mixed up in a hilarious case of mistaken email identity — and a good-natured musical prank! — which Tamblyn, 28, shared with pals.  In an email exchange …

The L.A. County Coroner’s Office has received phone calls and emails from people claiming to be relatives of Whitney Houston. Sources claim the calls and emails were made by several different people, some claiming to …

After Friday nights shooting in Tempe, Arizona where 13 people were shot and injured standing in line for a Nipsey Hussle concert, he decided to address the tragedy on his Tumblr page. My deepest thoughts …

Chris Breezy kicks off episode one of his new Fortune web series. Check the video: Fortune Webisode I from Mechanical Dummy on Vimeo.

Bad boy fans will be happy to know Diddy and Shyne have officially made peace in a face-to-face meeting during Paris’ Fashion Week. This past January, Shyne revealed that he spoke to his former boss …

It looks like a new Brandy album isn’t too far out on the horizon. Brandy announced at a West Hollywood show Friday night (March 2) that she would soon be releasing Two Eleven, later tweeting …

Music producer Jeffery “J. Dub” Walker, claims to have received news that an unreleased track that he produced for that late singer before her death will featured on her new album.   The song named …

Sheree and Lawrence come to Peter and Cynthia’s anniversary party and run into Marlo. Lawrence confronts Marlo about her use of an anti-gay slur during her argument with Sheree. Marlo denies using the slur.   …

A woman riding in the passenger seat of an SUV driven by Young Buck was shot in the shoulder early this morning when another car drove alongside and opened fire, but the rapper was unharmed …

Tyler the Creator is sorry he trashed a bunch of sound equipment at a Hollywood nightclub back in December, nearly starting a riot in the process — and now, he’s proved it by paying roughly …

Pilar Sanders wants to have a little sit-down with Deion’s alleged mistresses, to prove he was an unfaithful husband. But according to Pilar, Deion is trying to thwart her efforts by attempting to bribe one of …

LeBron James’ mother is finally facing the music for slapping a valet at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach last year, but she will NOT spend any time behind bars. Law enforcement says Gloria James …

Bobbi Kristina Brown has stayed pretty quiet since her mom Whitney Houston‘s tragic death last month, but the emotional teen has given her first interview to her mom’s dear friend, Oprah.   Bobbi Kristina reportedly filmed the …

Iggy Azalea is the first white female rapper to ever appear on XXL Magazine’s Freshman cover. T.I. waisted no time in signing the swagged out, British femcee to his label Grand Hustle! According to Iggy …

Big Sean sets the record straight about his sexual assault charges, and gives his thoughts on Luda’s problem with him.

Kanye West, in all his fashionisto glory, has designed a pair of heels for Guiseppe Zanotti. Ladies, would you rock these???  They only cost $5800  

Funeral home owner gives a press brief on the photos leaked of Whitney Houston in her Casket. Check the video.  

Whitney Houston’s mom is on a mission to eradicate the bad influences from Bobbi Kristina‘s life, and she’s starting with a 22-year-old man who Whitney treated like her very own son. Houston family sources say Whitney …

Kim Kardashian and her sisters waged a campaign of lies when they claimed they got their rock hard bikini bodies from a diet pill called QuickTrim, this according to a new $5 MILLION lawsuit. A bunch of …

Lauryn Hill debuted a new song last night while performing in Washington, DC.   During the performance, Ms. Hill premiered “Fearless Vampire Killer” with her live backing band, rapping somewhat offbeat during the beginning before …

Nicki Minaj has unveiled the cover art for her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, releasing April 3rd.  

Finally, Chris Brown news that doesn’t involve controversy over beating Rihanna or stealing some chick’s phone: The cover of his fifth studio album has been released!   The singer is slated to release Fortune May …

A woman was arrested for burning down a historic Seminole County tree named The Senator, and only WFTV reporter Mary Nguyen was at the scene. The historic cypress tree, believed to be thousands of years …

Nearly three years since signing to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Rita Ora has finally dropped her first official single.   Ora reached out to fellow Londoner, Tinie Tempah to feature on a track named ‘R.I.P.’ which …

Dozens of angry fans transformed into a violent mob at a Young Jeezy concert in Orlando this weekend … smashing people with chairs, bottles and even a mic stand. Jeezy was on stage rapping at …