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At a recent benefit for earthquake victims in Japan, fictitious rap group Monkey Gang opened for veteran Brooklyn rap group, Smif and Wessun. The group performed after hip hop legends such as Large Professor, Sadat X of Brand Nubian and Q-Tip from a Tribe Called Quest. Smif And Wessun’s new album, Monumental, a collaboration with […]

Rihanna’s “Man Down” video is coming soon and director Anthony Mandler, who she’s worked with for the majority of her career, has nothing but good things to say about it. It looks like the duo will be shifting gears from their just-released “California King Bed” clip. “We’ve done 16 videos together; they’re not all tough. […]

Brandy, Ray J and their parents have launched the Norwood Talent Agency Corportion. The firm aims to represent individuals across various entertainment platforms, according to That Grape Juice. We’re feeling a little ambivalent about this. How can you represent talent if you can barely find someone to appropriately represent you? After all, we’ve been waiting […]

Tonight BET announced the nominees for their annual Awards show being hosted by comedian Kevin Hart on June 26, 2011. While most stars like Marsha Ambrosius expressed gratitude for their nominations, some of those left out were just as quick to express their anger. In a very curt message from her Twitter page (@TrinaRockstarr) rapper […]

Young Chris takes LL Cool J’s 1995 hit “Hey Lover” featuring Boyz II Men and puts his own spin on it. The once Roc-A-Fella Records MC is now signed with Rico Love’s Division 1 label. He is set to drop his “L.I.F.E” (Ladies Is Free Everywhere) mixtape May 24th. Take a listen to the audio […]

Soul sister Jill Scott, has lost a whopping 50 pounds and looks amazing(as she does always)! Jill covered Ebony Magazine’s June issue in a tan leather and optimistic smile. She talks about “brutal breakup [and] her bright future.” Connect With Jill Scott Fans Here! Jill Scott Takes Over The Monique Show Jill Scott: “I Hope […]

Disney teen princess Miley Cyrus was photo’d shirtless, getting a tattoo on her back! Miley has been making news for her raunchy, not-so teen ensembles and maturing body. Miley is pictured her lying on her side with a tattoo artist behind her; seems like she’s taking it like a “G.” Miley Cyrus Gets High And […]

Listen to Lil B The Based God’s new mixtape “Bi*ch Mob: Respect The Bi*ch” Vol. 1. The Based God just wont stop, he continues to release new music no matter what the haters are saying. Lil B recently made an uproar in the music industry when he announced his debut album would be titled “I’m […]

Tamar Braxton may just be the best thing that has happened to reality television since Tiffany Pollard on “I Love New York.” The sassy sister of Toni Braxton packs much personality and dominates every scene WE TV cuts her in. Her husband, Vince who also manages Toni Braxton is in charge of her boosting her […]

Apparently Detroit has no love for Tyler The Creator and Odd Future. As the group’s show came to an end fans began throwing glass bottles on stage. Tyler The Creator immediately responded “Next motherf*cker to throw a bottle on stage getting beat the f*ck up!” And yes, they threw another one! Tyler, The Creator Of […]

Now that “Love & Hip-Hop” is over and Mashonda has revealed that she won’t be returning for the second season, she has time to put her focus back on making music. Last month, she released a single “Juicy Fruit,” but fans want more. Yesterday, she posted a video on her website titled “Mashonda’s Teaser Volume […]

Just six months into 2011 Jim Jones is making a serious bid for hip-hop’s man of the year. While his contemporaries huddle in island getaways finishing new albums,  the Dipset Capo has already released an album, starred in a TV show and been in enough drama to keep him a trending topic through 2012.  Right […]