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Nicki Minaj has broken a Vevo record for racking up the highest single video views within the first 24 hours of release. The Harajuku Barbie, who dropped her Hype Williams-directed “Stupid Hoe” visuals on January …
Months ago after being pictured in a photograph together rumors began to spread in regards to the relationship between rapper 50 Cent and television host Chelsea Handler. Rumors of the two entertainers being in a …
While it has been weeks since Common and Drake have mentioned one another in rhyme form, they are still asked about their feud. Recently, Common was asked how this feud could end. He took the …
R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo announced he is leaving Def Jam, the label who first shot him into stardom. He will be taking his talents to Motown Records along with his Compound Entertainmentstable of artists. An extra …
Nicki Minaj’s love for big, colorful wigs is not just for play. The fun pop rapper swears by them and even wonders how she wore the same hairstyle every day before she was turned on …
E! caught up with the “Motivation” singer at the Hpnotiq Harmonie and Live Louder kickoff party Monday night in Hollywood. A beaming Kelly was overcome with joy when speaking about her BFF’s three-week-old daughter, Blue Ivy …
Rihanna showed off her brand new ‘Thug Life’ tattoo on Twitter last night, tweeting her way through what she deemed ‘tat night’. The singer posted a snap of her brand new tat – the words …
A few weeks ago it was confirmed by Star magazine and Amber that Kanye’s cheating with reality star Kim Kardashian was the reason for their split. Although that may have been a huge part, this …
Aretha Franklin has announced that she is calling off her wedding to long time friend Willie Wilkerson. Earlier this month the Queen of Soul announced that she would get married this summer after being together …
Season two of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop may be over but the drama lives on. Cast member Erica Mena had nice things to say about Kimbella, but she didn’t mind taking a shot at …
Maino’s new mixtape, I Am Who I Am, is scheduled to drop on Jan. 26 and the first leak off the upcoming project will have people talking all week long. In the new song, “I …
MTV2 is set to honor Hip-Hop history with a special night of programming that includes an episode of “MTV2 Presents: Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts,” on Sunday. The special show will be followed a special …
Cash Money’s Bryan “Baby” Williams has never been one to hide the fact that he likes to gamble and that he puts money on the big games. This year’s Super Bowl is no different than …
A media company has announced they have acquired the rights to two unreleased DMX albums, that will be released nationwide in 2012. Seven Arts Entertainment has announced that they have acquired the assets of Michery …
The Bad Boy mogul is looking to branch into a new frontier with a music-themed television network Revolt. According to Broadcasting Cable, Diddy is launching a new television network called Revolt on December 12, 2012. …
Rapper Webbie is adamant he had nothing to do with an Alabama nightclub shooting that left one man dead — telling TMZ, he was just there to perform, and that’s just what he did. Law enforcement …
Uncle Luke has announced that 2 Live Crew has reunited, and will be touring this summer. The emcee, who last year ran for Mayor of Miami-Dade County, made the announcement at the Sundance Film Festival, …
Despite the fact that Megaupload was put in the government’s crosshairs last week, Swizz Beatz is still interested in pursuing a CEO position at the company. A source tells MTV News that Swizzy was in …
Today, a spokesperson from veteran Los Angeles Hip Hop trio Cypress Hill revealed to HipHopDX that the act is at work on a collaborative EP with Dubstep producer Rusko. Titled Cypress x Rusko, the EP …
Yesterday, Rih-Rih broke another record by becoming the first female artist to break the 2 billion (yes, “billion” with a “b”) views mark on the video-hosting site VEVO. The closest person to her is Lady …
Deelishis has had a normal marriage, ups and downs. Her husband, Orlando, was caught cheating and put on blast by Deelishis in 2010. But, in this throwback unreleased Sister2Sister interview, Deelishis reveals that she was …
Vanessa Bryant has become the Holy Grail for “Basketball Wives” producers because the people behind the VH1 show are prepping to make her an offer she can’t refuse. Multiple sources close to the production say, producers …
Deion Sanders has had enough of his awkward living situation — sharing a home with the woman he’s divorcing and now he’s asking a judge to force his estranged wife Pilar to move out. According …
Chris Brown and Rihanna are NOT back together, despite rampant rumors, Breezy’s rep tells TMZ. As previously reported, Chris and Rihanna were spotted out at the same West Hollywood nightclub. They left separately, but there …
Mack 10 has been royally screwed by the courts, becausea judge is requiring him to pay a creditor a debt which includes interest that is totally illegal. Mack borrowed $35,000 from Tadayuki Ito back on April 24, …
Joe Paterno died Sunday at a State College, Pa., hospital, suffering in his final days from lung cancer, broken bones and the fallout of a horrific scandal that not only cost him his job, but …
A rumor has been going around that popular producer Swizz Beatz, who is also husband to hip hop artist Alicia Keys, was among the seven owners of online file-sharing site Megaupload who were indicted by …
Much congratulations are in order for DJ Smokey Bear this new year. 24hourhiphop.com/Poe Boy Music Group’s very own DJ Smokey Bear is now an official Core DJ. The big announcement was made via twitter by Tony Neal this week. …
Last night at the Apollo, our President sang Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”…how cool is he?! Check out the video below:
Veteran New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Mystikal announced his signing with Los Angeles, California-based Stampede Management earlier this week. The newly-announced Cash Money Records artist will join a roster that includes Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik and …
Even though he’s had trouble dropping even one album as of late, it appears 50 Cent has plans to drop two. In an interview with Forbes, Fif explained that he’s recorded a significant amount …
Cali Swag District’s M-Bone, police are still looking for a suspect and continue to hit roadblocks. According to Time Magazine, investigators are having trouble locating the gunman who fatally shot M-Bone as witnesses have been …
The Drizzy vs. Com beef has been going on for quite some time and Common has decided to be mature and say nice things about Drake. Via RollingStone “I think he makes good …
According to TMZ, Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa is the big winner in their divorce property settlement. Sources connected to the couple and with direct knowledge of the situation tell TMZ … the property settlement …
Rick Ross is almost certain he didn’t father a 3-year-old boy in Georgia to a destitute woman — despite a recent paternity suit filed against the rapper — and now, he wants to prove it with a DNA …
Legendary R&B singer Etta James — famous for her hit songs “At Last” and “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” — has passed away. The singer — whose health was on a rapid decline the …
(MTV) Approximately 24 hours ago producer Swizz Beatz was revealed as the CEO of the popular file-sharing site Megaupload and on Thursday (January 19) the site was officially shut down by the federal government. Megaupload …
Last night, Wale hit the stage at “Jimmy Fallon Live” to perform his hit single “Lotus Flower Bomb” with featured artist Miguel. The pair gave a live rendition of the cut with house band The …
Charli Baltimore was down with Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. at the height of its success, but left on her own terms. Speaking with Power 105’s Cherry Martinez, the rapstress explained that Gotti’s personal issues …
Erica Mena of VH1′s Love and Hip Hop sits down with Joy Daily for an in depth interview about how she is portrayed on the show and her beef with Kimbella. Erica also gets very …
