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Don’t expect to catch Nicki Minaj’s latest music video “Stupid H*e” on BET — because the network is REFUSING to air it. We spoke with a rep for BET who wouldn’t specify exactly why the …

Reggae star Elephant Man — the guy behind the 2004 hit “Jook Gal” — was arrested in Jamaica Monday on suspicion of raping a woman at his St. Andrew home last month. According to local reports, …

Don Cornelius — who famously created “Soul Train” was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning … and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide. Cops discovered the body …

The inside scoop from Tyrese and Chilli, and the video trailer will tide you over until then… “Sexy, smart, classy , grace and integrity doesn’t come easy all in one woman these days. When Chilli …

24: How was your trip to Africa? City: Africa was everything I imagined and more! Minus the long flight lol I/we loved it. The people over there were so welcoming and kind to us we …

Big Fendi has a lot to get off his chest as he speaks to The Come Up DVD about there being no loyalty in the game. No hating, but just real talk as the man …

Rapper Pitbull will receive top honors at the 19th Annual BMI Awards, which takes place this March, in Las Vegas. BMI president Del Bryant and VP Delia Orjuela will bestow the rapper with the BMI …

2 Chainz has revealed that he has signed to Def Jam Recordings. During an interview with XXLMag.com, Tity Boi explained that he’s no longer on Disturbing the Peace and says that he is now label …

After Machine Gun Kelly was arrested this weekend for misdemeanor disorderly conduct, his Bad Boy boss Diddy took to Twitter to reach out to his signee, writing, “@machinegunkelly WtF!!!!!! Call me at miami crib now!!!!! …

Common recently said that he is ready to move on from the beef with Drake, to which Drizzy has finally broken his silence. On the set of the video for “The Motto”  with The Weeknd, …

Dr. Dre recently performed his classic cut “Still D.R.E.” while at LIV in Miami. Dre, who had been spotted at Rick Ross’ birthday party in Miami over the weekend, hopped on the mic at LIV …

Allen Iverson’s bank account has been commandeered by a Georgia judge who’s garnishing the former NBA star’s earnings so A.I. can repay a 6-figure debt to his GA jeweler. According to court papers,  Iverson was …

Look at what Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane have started. The face tattoo phenomenon seems to be in full effect, and it looks like the latest celebrity to join the club is Amber Rose. Some …

The hype is steadily building for Madonna’s “Gimme All Your Luvin,” which features Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Madonna will be hitting the stage on Super Bowl Sunday to perform the track live but for those …

Mike Tyson can now boast that he’s a member of not one, but two halls of fame — because the legendary boxer is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Tyson will …

Cash Money founders and co-CEOs Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Baby” Williams appeared in court earlier this week in connection with a violent sexual assault that took place at a studio bathroom. Accuser Nicole Westmoreland …

In November, it was reported that Bow Wow owed over $90,000 in unpaid taxes from 2006. Now, TMZ reports, it appears as though Bow Wow is in more trouble with the IRS than originally thought. …

Cory Gunz was arrested for gun possession in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday (January 28) afternoon. The Young Money emcee’s father, rapper Peter Gunz, confirmed the report to MTV News. “The details are still …

Sheree and Marlo get into a heated shouting match after Marlo finds out that Sheree didn’t invite her to a dinner. NeNe tries to broker peace between the two. The fight deteriorates into an unsophisticated …

Amber Rose talks to Chuey about losing friends and the price of her “Fame” how she met Wiz. Check out the videos below.  

Rick Ross has unveiled the trailer for his upcoming music video for “MMG Untouchable,” directed by Spiff TV.

A third songwriter named Christine Dominguez is suing the production team Kinetics and One Love over the song “Airplanes,”claiming she helped co-write the song and didn’t receive compensation. According to a recent article from AllHipHop, …

Drake has taken a break from his acting career, which included a stint on Degrassi: The Next Generation, to pursue his musical dreams. During an interview with VH1 News, the Young Money rapper said that …

(YFB) In a shockingly candid article, Terrell Owens OPENS up about being the fallen football star with baby momma drama, debt and how feeling totally left out has led to him being in “hell.” Terrell …

Suspected that Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo might be making more than music together and it turns out, they are! Jason Derulo has announced that he is dating singer Jordin Sparks and it was his …

The -ish just got real between Evelyn and Jennifer and “BBW” hasn’t even started up yet!  Jen recently revealed the “very” petty reasons she and her former friend don’t talk anymore and Evelyn LASHED out …

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As previously reported, reports were swirling that Oprah is the godmommy of Baby Blue Ivy Carter. But Oprah’s long time best-friend, Gayle King says it ain’t so. “It’s absolutely not true that she’s the godmother. She’s friends with them, …

Beyonce and Jay-Z have reportedly chosen to make Oprah the godmother of their inevitable planet-ruling daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Media TakeOut says that the couple chose the other most powerful person in the world because …

Apparently Lil Kim’s has been rapping tracks that she herself did not write, on top of which, she has failed to pay the men who did. Antonio Walker claims that he has been ghostwriting for …

Will Nipsey Hussle be joining the MMG roster? That’s what the rumor is, and it was strengthened when Nipsey retweeted the MMG tweet “MMG WEST COMING SOON. #POWERMOVES.” Rumors also circulating online the MMG West …

The  upcoming season of VH1’s Basketball Wives Miami is looking to be filled with drama as usual. We know that Evelyn Lozada and Jennifer Williams are no longer besties but now the reasons are starting …

Following the release of his double platinum LP Tha Carter IV, Lil Wayne is turning I Am Not a Human Being into a series. During an interview with Complex, Cash Money CEO Birdman said that …

Through all of the years in DJ Whoo Kid’s career, he’s been involved in the careers of several emcees. During a video series for ThisIs50, Whoo Kid decided to speak on some interesting events he’s …

Fans were surprised when Gabrielle Union and boyfriend Dwyane Wade recently graced the cover of a magazine together for the first time. What made them decide to take their somewhat private relationship public? Gabrielle explains:

Maybe Will and Jada aren’t getting a divorce! That, or they are really trying to throw us off. The famous couple are trying their hands at reality TV! “This show will comb the world to …

Season 4 of Basketball Wives aires Feb. 20th. Check out the interview and photoshoot below.

DMX had the plane ride from Hell last night — throwing up all the way from Miami to Charlotte, and then rushing straight to the hospital after landing. According to DMX, he had some “bad …

Officials in Albuquerque, N.M., were forced to pay a medical marijuana patient $3,100 after police destroyed her pot crop. HAAA!!! HAAA!!! She had a license to grow Marijuana and the police officers who usually act …

French Montana recently announced that he signed with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records after hinting that he was signing with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. Though he’s remained mum about why he didn’t contract with Yeezy, French …