‘Entertainment News’ Archives
Cee-Lo Premieres Official ‘F— You’ Video
Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Hip-Hop Videos'F--- You,' Cee-Lo's comeback single, has been nothing short of a sensation since its release two weeks ago. The poppy crooner is fueling the hype more with a new stylish video for his anthemic hatred of gold diggers. The official video definitely goes with a retro feel not all too dissimilar from the [...]
Kanye West Adding Feature Film to Album Package
Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Movies A source working Kanye West has revealed that the renegade Chicago rapper is working on an accompanying movie to 'Dark Twisted Fantasy,' his new album. Ye himself tweeted about being on the set of a movie last week, while pictures from the set found their way to the Web on Wednesday (September 1). "Last day in [...]
Fat Beats Examines Factors Leading to Its Closure
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Exclusive Fat Beats -- a mecca of hip-hop vinyl and true friend to independent artists -- will shut its New York City doors on Saturday evening for the last time. It's a bittersweet moment for hip-hop fans all over the world. While the company will maintain its online presence, label and distribution arm, the [...]
RZA Joins Lady Gaga for John Lennon Tribute
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News RZA famously sampled the Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' on the Wu-Tang Clan single 'My Heart Gently Weeps,' Now, he's ready to pay more respect to the biggest band of all-time. The hip-hop veteran will take part in a tribute to Beatles guitarist John Lennon in Los Angeles on Oct. 1 and 2, where he [...]
Mos Def Encourages Science Education
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Mos Def wants to send students off into space. The Brooklyn emcee is partnering wit NASA and singer Goapele to help promote science education at the I.S.I.S. Science & Culture Festival in Oakland, Calif. this weekend. Mos will appear alongside astronaut Leland Marvin and conduct a holographic presentation [...]
Young Buck’s Former Business Manager Denies Wrongdoing
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Busted, What's Beef? As Young Buck readies his lawsuit against 50 Cent and the rest of his former G-Unit crew, his former business manager has responded to allegations that his negligence led to Buck's recent financial troubles. On August 3, the IRS raided Buck's house in Tennessee, claiming he owed close to [...]
50 Cent Takes a Break From Twitter to Record Album
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News As quickly as he took over Twitter, 50 Cent has fallen back, retreating from the popular social networking site to work on his forthcoming album. "Ok ladies and I'm writing my new album. I will not be on twitter again till Sept 6," 50 tweeted on Wednesday, September 1. "This album will be a classic," the [...]
Snoop Dogg Working With Swizz Beatz on ‘Doggystyle’ Sequel
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Raekwon, C-N-N and Busta Rhymes aren't the only rappers planning and releasing sequels to their classic albums. Snoop Dogg is the latest to hop on the bandwagon. A video of Snoop and Swizz Beatz in the studio has surfaced announcing that 18 tracks have been laid down for 'Doggystyle 2: The Doggumentary,' the [...]
T.I. and Wife Presumed in Possession of Ecstasy
Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Busted, Exclusive Hours after being taken into custody for suspected marijuana possession, it has been revealed that ecstasy found in T.I.'s vehicle was the reason behind his and his wife's arrest Wednesday night. According to TMZ, a source at the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department disclosed that T.I., born Clifford [...]
Soulja Boy Shooting Video with Fans in Las Vegas
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Soulja Boy will film the video for his next single in Las Vegas this weekend, and the 20-year-old rapper is encouraging his fans to join him on the set. The 'Crank That' star will take the stage at the Mirage's Jet nightclub in Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 5. and use the performance as promotional footage for [...]