Trent Fitzgerald

A$AP Rocky is learning that fame can be bittersweet after being arrested in New York Thursday night (July 19) for assaulting a pair of photographers. According to TMZ, the Harlemite was embroiled in “a verbal dispute with someone in downtown Manhattan” when two male onlookers started taking photos of the incident.

There’s an old saying, “He who laughs last, laughs the hardest.” For NBA player Kris Humphries, he’s laughing all the way to the bank. The power forward re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets in a two-year, $24 million deal. It looks like Jay-Z didn’t drop him from the team after all.

Rappers Lil Wayne and Big Sean bomb the suburbs in their zany video for ‘My Homies Still.’ The PARRIS-directed clip shows Weezy as the ringmaster of a neighborhood filled with wacky neighbors, discarded mannequins, a dancing panda and a pink elephant. WTF?

Maybach Music Group rapper Meek Mill has released his new video for his controversial single ‘Amen’ on Sunday (July 15), a day of worship for most religious people. The clip, directed by Dre Films, features fellow rhyme-slinger Drake and the backdrop of Mill’s beloved hometown of Philadelphia.

It’s looks like Pitbull will have to swap his swim trunks for a winter coat because he could be headed to Alaska. Thirteen days ago, a Walmart contest on Facebook began which promised to send the international rapper to the “most-liked” store in the United States. This prompted an online prank to send him to a Walmart in Kodiak, Alaska — and a subsequent campaign from his hometown of Miami to keep

Affion Crockett strikes again! The funnyman, who known for his dead-on impressions of Drake, Michael Jackson and Chris Brown, returns as Jay-Z and pokes fun at Lil Wayne for his unique, um, fashion sense.

Kanye West had another one of his infamous outbursts at a concert event recently. While the rap superstar was performing ‘Flashing Lights’ at his show in Atlantic City, N.J., he spazzed out about how the tabloids write false stories about him.

Nicki Minaj was having a difficult time traveling in the U.K. this past weekend. Apparently the Young Money rapstress was excessively groped by airport security at a check point. Whew! Being a Harajuku Barbie is no fun.

Frank Ocean is the talk of the music industry and for good reason. The Odd Future crooner’s open letter about his bisexuality has garnered worldwide support from his fans and fellow artists alike. When news broke, many people wondered how OF leader Tyler, the Creator would react. Well, quite frankly, he already knew and it wasn’t a big deal to him.

Frank Ocean certainly had one busy week. After posting an open letter about his sexuality on his Tumblr blog, the R&B singer posted a new song called ‘Sweet Life’ from his upcoming new album ‘Channel Orange.’

While everyone was celebrating Independence Day (July 4), Nicki Minaj was in her homeland of Trinidad celebrating with the locals on her video shoot for ‘Pound the Alarm.’ As requested by her Barbz in an online voting poll, the Young Money rapstress is going ahead with the dance-pop single, much to the chagrin of Peter Rosenberg, we suspect.

It’s looks like Chris Brown is ready to go Round 2 with Drake — this time without the champagne bottles. The R&B crooner told gossip blog Rumor Fix that he would fight the Canadian rapper in a celebrity bout.

After much speculation, R&B singer Frank Ocean came out of the closet on his blog early Wednesday morning (July 4), revealing a love affair that he had with a man four years ago. Apparently, his former flame was the inspiration for some of the love songs that appears on his upcoming album ‘Channel Orange.’...

Although there hasn’t been an official confirmation from Frank Ocean, TV and radio personality Max has alluded on her blog that the Odd Future singer opens up about his bisexuality on his new album ‘Channel Orange.’ The journalist had a chance to hear the 17-song collection during a listening session in the U.K., and according to her, some of the lyrics might surprise some people.

After kicking off the 2012 BET Awards Sunday night, Kanye West and Pusha T dropped their new single ‘New God Flow,’ which features Yeezy’s verse that he rapped a cappella at the awards show. The song is expected to appear on the G.O.O.D. Music compilation, ‘Cruel Summer’ (due Aug. 7).

Although she didn’t perform, Beyonce took home a star trophy for Best Female R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards on Sunday (July 1) in Los Angeles.

Chris Brown nabbed Best Male R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (July 1). Actress Meagan Good presented the trophy to the R&B crooner who was waiting backstage.

The G.O.O.D. Music family kicked off the BET Awards 2012 with a driving performance of their latest single, ‘Mercy’ from their upcoming compilation album ‘Cruel Summer.’ Dressed in all-white outfits, rappers Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz rocked the mic behind a replica of Lamborghini Murcielago and amid a showering of laser beams.

Usher gave a subdued yet effective performance of his ubiquitous ballad ‘Climax’ at the BET Awards 2012. The song became Usher’s 12th No. 1 hit of his career and, undoubtedly, is one of the biggest songs of the year.

Rapper Big Sean has been relatively quiet as of late, but it looks like things are about to heat up just in time for summer. On Thursday night (June 28), the Detroit rapper unveiled via his Twitter page an unreleased track featuring Pittsburgh, Pa.’s rap wunderkind Mac Miller.