Following two hot performances in both New York City and Atlanta for his Thug Motivation 101 anniversary concert, rapper Young Jeezy announces the tour dates supporting his upcoming album TM103.
T-Pain in a Heated Battle with Auto -Tune Maker
T-Pain performing on NBC’s “Today” Show at Rockefeller Center in NYC on July 1, 2011
After what was once a profitable relationship between rapper/producer T-Pain and auto-tune makers Antares Technologies, T-Pain is now suing the company over his associations with their “auto-tune” effect.
Tupac’s Greatest Hits Collections Goes Diamond [Video Inside]
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The saying that goes “Legends never die” stands true in the case of the late Tupac Shakur. It’s been thirteen years since the original release of his greatest hits collection and it finally reached Diamond certification according to RIAA.
Kelly’s Back! Album Review: Here I Am
Lyrics B- Flow B- Beats C+ Originality C- Grade C
Do you Remember Destiny’s Child? Do you remember arguing who was the best looking singer out of the group? True, Beyoncé would be the favorite majority of the time but Kelly Rowland was my personal favorite. I must have been up to something because beside Jay-Z’s wifey, Kelly was the only artist to survive the entirety of Destiny’s Child.
She even maintained a solo career after the demolition of the group with a number of singles and two solo albums. Here I Am is her third output on the solo train and Kelly’s solo career has gone a different route than her career with Destiny’s Child.
Wiz Khalifa’s Rolling Papers Goes Gold
Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa has earned gold certification for his major label debut album Rolling Papers. The Taylor Gang leader celebrated selling over 500,000 units with a plaque presentation at Atlantic Records offices.
DMC’s New Album Inspired by Heavy Metal
DMC at Dean and Ravo concert
Hip-hop pioneer DMC is planning to dabble a little bit in the heavy metal genre. In his forthcoming solo project will be what he described as Run-DMC’s 1985 album King of Rock “on steroids”.
Nicki Minaj Puckers up For Mac Viva Glam!!!
Nicki Minaj at the MAC store in NYC
The only female within a close proximity to Lil Wayne and NOT carrying one of his children, Nicki Minaj has been tapped by cosmetics giant MAC to star in their 2012 Viva Glam ad campaign alongside Ricky Martin.
Young Jeezy Calls on the ‘Big Dogs’ for his Thug Motivation 101 Anniversary Concert
Last night, Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy celebrated the 6th anniversary of his platinum-selling solo debut Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. He performed the entire album and brought out many surprise guests like Fabolous, Styles P and Jadakiss.
The Game Making Plans to Join Cash Money Records
With just one more album left on his contract following the release of his upcoming R.E.D. Album, The Game reveals that he’s considering moving over to Cash Money Records.
Throw it in the Bag!!!
10Deep backpack in camo
Theres a saying that goes, “In life man has only his balls and his bag.” Well, we may have made that saying up. But hey, your balls and your bag are the two places you store your most valuable posessions. And although it may not be wise or legal to go around flaunting your balls in public, its perfectly fine to do so with your bag. Some of your and our favorite brands have released some of the dopest duffles and backpacks for the fall season.
Rihanna Sparkles on Glamour Magazine’s September Issue!
Rihanna on Glamour Magazine
Glamour Magazine gets red all over with our girl Rihanna bright-eyed and grinning on its September issue! Say what you will about her “talent” but the girl can take a mean picture! Kudos goes to the stylist who dressed her in Dolce & Gabbana’s fall 2011 sequined pants and backless top!
Da Brat is Back and Gets Super Sexy for Vibe
Da Brat
So So Def rapper Da Brat recently revealed her feminine side in a ‘summer chic’ photo shoot for VIBE.com and gave some insight into the shoot letting us know that regardless of her usual tomboy style, getting girlie is second nature.
Goodie Mob Announces New Album
Goodie Mob
After a seven year break and the release of their ’04 album One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show, Atlanta rap group Goodie Mob plans to return with a new album this fall. With Cee-Lo Green busy handling his own business, he’ll be joining up with Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp again to drop We Sell Drugs Too.
Jay-Z and Kanye Form “The Throne”
These days all headlines read “Watch The Throne” as two of present day hip hop’s legends, Jay-Z and Kanye West, collaborate for what is definitely the most anticipated album of 2011. With the recent release of the Otis Redding sampled track “Otis”, fans just can’t wait.
And for the fans, the two announced that they are forming a new group titled “The Throne” and have already scheduled tour dates beginning this fall.
