Trent Fitzgerald
Old Nicki Minaj ‘Dirty Money’ Video Released Online
Before Nicki Minaj was the queen of hip-hop, she was a tough, baseball cap-wearing spitfire from Queens, N.Y. Evidence of that recently surfaced online in an unearthed video called ‘Dirty Money.’
Robin Thicke Covers Whitney Houston Classic ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’
After being caught allegedly inhaling last week in New York, R&B singer Robin Thicke decided to cover Whitney Houston‘s 1995 ballad ‘Exhale (Shoop, Shoop)’ from the ‘Waiting to Exhale’ soundtrack. The song was Nippy’s 11th No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won her a 1997 Grammy for Best R&B Song.
Robin Thicke Busted for Marijuana Possession in New York
Robin Thicke is singing a sour note right about now. The R&B crooner was arrested in New York for marijuana possession. Yep, you read it correctly. We are just as shock as you are.
Tyga and Nicki Minaj Team Up on New Song
Fresh off his get-money anthem ‘Rack City,’ Tyga grabs Young Money labelmate Nicki Minaj for the Jess Jackson-produced banger ‘Muthaf—a Up.’ If Tyga fans love ‘Rack City,’ they are going to go crazy for this song.
Lil Kim Disses Nicki Minaj on ‘Watch What Happens Live’
Lil Kim was able to bob and weave several questions about Nicki Minaj during her appearance on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live‘ show Wednesday night (Feb. 15). However, she couldn’t hold back completely and threw a couple of zingers at the Young Money rapstress.
Drake Launches Club Paradise Tour in Miami
While most people were out celebrating Valentine’s Day, Drake shared his love with thousands of fans at the Bank United Center as he launched his Club Paradise Tour in Miami. Romance was certainly in the air at Tuesday night’s show, with the ladies waiting patiently for rap heartthrob Drizzy.
Lil Wayne Signs Christina Milian to Young Money Records
Lil Wayne is adding more star power to his Young Money roster. R&B cutie and ‘The Voice‘ social media correspondent Christina Milian is the newest artist to join YMCMB, reports Billboard. The singer announced the news via her Twitter page on Sunday (Feb. 12). “The answer is….Yes,” she tweeted. “Let’s Get To Work! I Heart You Guys … It’s Now or Never.”
Bobby Brown Issues Statement Regarding Bobbi Kristina’s Health
Bobby Brown is currently in Los Angeles to be by the side of his emotionally-wrought daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, who has been hospitalized since the untimely death of her mother, Whitney Houston.
According to People, Brown arrived at LAX airport Sunday night (Feb. 12) at 9PM with a posse of handlers. “Bobby had a blank stare and looked exhausted,” noticed one onlooker. “His friends seemed conc
Nicki Minaj Defends Weird 2012 Grammy Performance
If you are still scratching your heads over Nicki Minaj‘s bizarre Grammy performance on Sunday, don’t worry, you are not alone. The rapper visited Ryan Seacrest’s radio show Monday (Feb. 13) to defend her, um, odd performance.
Jennifer Hudson Honors Whitney Houston in 2012 Grammy Awards Tribute
Whitney Houston was mournfully remembered at the 54th annual Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 11) with an emotional performance by Jennifer Hudson. Houston, who was a six-time Grammy winner, shockingly passed away on Feb. 11 in her room at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Chris Brown Dances Up a Storm at the 2012 Grammy Awards
Chris Brown got the Grammy Awards jumping with a bombastic dance performance. This marks the singer’s return to the center stage since his infamous arrest for assaulting his former girlfriend Rihanna before the Grammys in 2009.
Whitney Houston’s Cause of Death Inconclusive Due to Pending Toxicology Report
Medical examiners have finished performing the autopsy on Whitney Houston but couldn’t determined the cause of death. According to TMZ, results are inconclusive until a toxicologic report is completed, which usually takes four to six weeks.
Whitney Houston Leaves Grammy Party Drunk and Bloodied
Houston, we may have a problem. It appears that Whitney Houston had a rough night after leaving a Grammy event in Los Angeles on Thursday (Feb. 9). The R&B diva was photographed exiting the function reportedly drunk and bloodied. WTF?
Lil Wayne Receives $285,000 Bentley as Gift
Recession? What recession? In a new video posted by photographer/director Derick G, Birdman lives up to the name Cash Money as he hands out Bentley Mulsanne vehicles to Lil Wayne and Mack Maine . If you’re interested in buying one, the lavish car is priced at $285,000.
Jay-Z + Beyonce File Trademark to Protect Blue Ivy Carter Name
Jay-Z and Beyonce are making sure no one cashes in on their baby’s good name. The R&B/hip-hop power couple filed an application on Jan. 26 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect Blue Ivy‘s name, reports the Washington Post. The trademark will help reserve her name for a future line of baby carriages, baby cosmetics, diaper bags and kids apparel.
Lil Wayne, David Guetta, Chris Brown + More Featured in 2012 Grammy Dance Segment
The Grammy Awards is shaping up to be one helluva show! Organizers are now planning to honor the genre of electronica/dance music (or EDM) at the awards ceremony on Feb. 12. Grammy nominees Lil Wayne, Deadmau5, the Foo Fighters, David Guetta and Chris Brown have been tapped to perform on the segment.
Drake Breaks Diddy’s Record with the Most No. 1 Rap Songs
Drake can now proudly boasts that he has the most No. 1 rap songs than any other rapper in the game. The Young Money superstar notched his 11th No. 1 with the Nicki Minaj-assisted track ‘Make Me Proud,’ which landed atop the latest Billboard Rap Songs chart.
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Marilyn Monroe’ Track Leaks to the Web
Despite Nicki Minaj releasing her controversial video ‘Stupid H–,’ her faithful Barbz are still hankering for new music from Minaj’s upcoming LP ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.’ The song ‘Marilyn Monroe’ leaked on the Internet on Sunday (Feb. 5) and we aren’t sure if this is new or just a leftover track from her last album.
L.A. Reid to Remain with ‘X Factor’ for Season 2
After the surprised firings of ‘X Factor‘ host Steve Jones and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul, the Hollywood Reporter has revealed that L.A. Reid will stay on as a judge for Season 2.
Kanye West + 2 Chainz to Release Collaborative Songs
If you haven’t heard the news, rapper 2 Chainz is officially a solo artist on Def Jam. Before his signing, however, he’s been working with one of the rap industry’s biggest producers Kanye West, and plans to release some of their collaborative work later this year.