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Sean Kingston Shoots Video For ‘Back 2 Life’ Single With T.I.
It looks like Sean Kingston is ready to get back to music and he’s enlisted the King of the South to help him with his comeback.
Nicki Minaj to Embark on Pink Friday Tour This Summer
Attention all Barbz! Nick Minaj has announced dates for her Pink Friday Tour, which starts this summer. This will be her first headlining trek since opening for Lil
Wayne and Britney Spears on their respective tours last year.
Lil Wayne Settles $20 Million ‘Lollipop’ Lawsuit
It’s no secret that rapper Lil Wayne and his music empire, Cash Money/Young Money Records, are knee-deep in lawsuits from producers who claim the label swindled them out of money. However, it look as if Weezy is trying to make amends and resolve some of these court cases.
B.o.B Performs ‘So Good’ on ‘The View’
Rapper B.o.B showed the ladies of ABC’s ‘The View‘ how to live the high life with a performance of his new single ‘So Good.’ The song is from his new album ‘Strange Clouds,’ which arrives in stores on Tuesday (May 1).
Waka Flocka Flame on the Tupac Hologram: ‘Hated It’
Undoubtedly, the Tupac Shakur Hologram was the biggest spectacle at this year’s Coachella Festival. While it gave some people the creeps, others saw it as an innovative achievement for hip hop. However, there’s one person who didn’t like the virtual performance at all — Waka Flocka Flame.
Michael Jackson Surgical Mask Auctioning for Over $20,000
If you’re interested in obtaining some Michael Jackson memorabilia then check this out. A black surgical mask that was allegedly worn by the late pop singer is up for auction, reports TMZ. So far, the bidding has exceeded $20,000 for this one-of-a-kind item.
Drake’s Father Explains Why His Son Is So Musically Gifted
Drake‘s knack for making hot beats and rhymes is the result of being a chip off the old block. You see, Drizzy’s dad is Dennis Graham, a former drummer for rock ‘n’ roll piano king Jerry Lee Lewis. So the musical apple didn’t fall so far from the tree.
Usher Performs ‘Climax’ + ‘Scream’ During Off-Broadway Play ‘Fuerza Bruta: Look Up’
Usher turned his off-Broadway debut Friday night (April 27) into a listening party for his upcoming LP ‘Looking For Myself’ (due June 12). The R&B crooner performed several tracks from the album as part of his performance for ‘Fuerza Bruta: Look Up,’ which is an acrobatic play that involves the audience to participate while performers do aerial tricks on walls and onstage.
Wiz Khalifa Flattered by Kanye West Shout-Out on ‘Way Too Cold’
Some people may have been shocked to hear Kanye West shout out Wiz Khalifa on his song ‘Way Too Cold’ (aka ‘Theraflu’). Even Wiz himself was surprised to hear his name on the song. “I took it as he knows I’m a good guy,” he says.
Jay-Z Launches Facebook Game App
We know that Jay-Z doesn’t play games when it comes to his business. That’s why he’s among the wealthiest rap moguls in hip-hop. But if you ever wondered how Jay flips his business deals — there’s an app for that.
Wiz Khalifa Drops New Single ‘Work Hard Play Hard’
All work and all play makes Wiz Khalifa a very wealthy rapper. That sums up his new single, ‘Work Hard Play Hard.’ The song is from his second album ‘O.N.I.F.C.,’ which is due out this summer. The synth-heavy anthem was produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco who blessed Wizzy with his chart-topping hit ‘Black and Yellow.’
Nicki Minaj Wants to Collaborate With Adele
Outside of her Young Money family, Nicki Minaj has worked with some of the biggest names in music including David Guetta, Rick Ross and Madonna. However, there’s one major superstar that Harajuku Barbie would love to collaborate with — pop songbird Adele.
Tupac Hologram Not Going on Tour With Dr. Dre
The Tupac Shakur hologram (aka “Holopac”) made a return engagement at the Coachella Festival Sunday night (April 23), according to MTV News. Reactions have mixed about the virtual Tupac — some were amazed while others were spooked. Tupac hologram’s debut performance last weekend also sparked rumors of a major tour, including holograms of other late artists.
Rick Ross Gets Stopped by Police … On a Boat
Rick Ross avoided doing some major jail time thanks to one of his buddies. The Miami rapper was stopped by police last week while cruising on his boat. Yep, you read that correctly, Rozay has a yacht now.
Chris Brown Delays ‘Fortune’ Album Release
Bad news for Team Breezy. Chris Brown has pushed back the release date of his fifth album ‘Fortune’ until the summer. The R&B crooner went on his Twitter page today (April 22) to announce that he will delay its release by two months.
Pitbull Travels ‘Back in Time’ in New Video for ‘Men in Black 3′
Pitbull suits up and goes back in time in his latest video for ‘Back in Time.’ The track is the theme song to the Will Smith-starring flick ‘Men in Black 3,’ which hits theaters in 3-D on May 25. The dapper rapper looks fashionable cool in his black suit and cool shades.
How the Tupac Shakur Hologram Worked at Coachella
As we previously reported, the virtual Tupac Shakur that performed at the Coachella Music Festival on Sunday (April 15) was a 2-D image and not a hologram, which is in 3-D. Not that it made Tupac’s resurrection any less spectacular. In fact, it was clearly one of the most amazing performances at the three-day festival...
Snoop Dogg + Tupac Shakur + Notorious B.I.G. Among Interactive Hip-Hop Trading Cards
The old past time of trading baseball cards has gone to a new level thanks to trading-card company Platinum League. The company is releasing its “first-ever interactive hip-hop trading cards” on May 1. Rap icons Snoop Dogg, Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur are among the 100 artists featured in the collection.
Afeni Shakur Reportedly Thrilled with Tupac’s Coachella Hologram Performance
Concertgoers at the Coachella Festival on Sunday (April 15) were no doubt surprised when a hologram of Tupac Shakur appeared onstage to perform with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. The late rapper’s ghost was so lifelike it almost felt like he was there in the flesh.
Afeni Shakur, who is fiercely protective of Tupac’s image and music, reportedly was pleased with how the virtual performance was done. Accor
Eminem, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg + Others Featured in ‘Something to Nothing: The Art of Rap’ Trailer
Hip-hop started out in the park with just two turntables and a microphone. Now it’s a global art form. A film on the lyricism of hip-hop has been long overdue, which is why it’s great to see that Ice T‘s self-produced documentary ‘Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap‘ will hit theaters this summer.