Trent Fitzgerald
Snoop Dogg Says Hip-Hop Can Finally Accept an Openly Gay Rapper
Veteran rhyme-slinger Snoop Dogg says that hip-hop is ready for an openly gay rapper. In an interview with the Associated Press (via HipHopDX), the West Coast native feels that fans are becoming more receptive to people’s differences.
Wiz Khalifa Shows off His New Buddha Tattoo on Twitter
Wiz Khalifa has over a hundred tattoos on his body, and over the weekend he decided to get one more. The rapper showed off his latest ink — the Buddha’s face tatted on his left thigh — on Twitter.
Lil Wayne Drops ‘No Lie’ Freestyle, Delays ‘Dedication 4′ Mixtape
Lil Wayne was supposed to drop his Dedication 4 mixtape on Aug. 14, but he changed his mind at the last minute. What gives?
Alicia Keys Announces Hot New Album Title ‘Girl On Fire’
Alicia Keys is feeling hot! Hot! Hot! The R&B songbird took to her blog on Tuesday (Aug. 14) to announce the title of her new album, which is called ‘Girl on Fire.’ In her open letter to her fans, a rejuvenated Keys says she’s locked in the studio creating songs that are powerful, soulful, honest and brave.
Rick Ross Flosses Lavishly in ‘Amsterdam’ Video
Rick Ross talks of living the extravagant life on his songs and with his new video for ‘Amsterdam,’ the “Berry Gordy to the streets” shows off his luxury mansion and big-boy toys that only the rich could afford. The visuals come courtesy of DRE Films who have been helming some of Ross’ previous clips including the collage-themed video for ‘3 Kings.’
Kid Cudi Releases Introspective Track ‘Just What Iam’
It looks liked Kid Cudi is back on his rap grind with his just-released track ‘Just What Iam.’ It’s a personal track of sorts with longtime collaborator King Chip (aka Chip Tha Ripper) chipping in (excuse the pun) with a dope guest verse.
50 Cent Disses Kanye West’s ‘Perfect B—-‘ Kim Kardashian
50 Cent is known for being honest, but he may have been a too forthcoming with his comments about hip-hop’s newest “It” couple — Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The hip-hop toughie gave an interview with XXL Magazine and offered his opinion about KimYe.
2 Chainz + Drake Make History on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
At this moment, 2 Chainz and Drake are the kings of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. That’s no lie. No lie, no lie, no lie-ee-i-ee-i.
Snoop Dogg Gets Paris Hilton to Chug Her First 40 Oz of Beer
Snoop Dogg flipped his alter ego from Snoop Lion to anchorman Nemo Hoes so he can entertain his good friend Paris Hilton on an episode of the GGN News Network. ‘The Drop It Like It’s Hot’ rapper interviewed Hilton about her business ventures and forced her to drink beer for the first time. Say what?
Kanye West: ‘I Wrote the Song ‘Perfect B—’ About Kim’
This past weekend Kanye West played a selection of tracks from his G.O.O.D. Music compilation ‘Cruel Summer’ for New York clubgoers. One of the songs that got the most attention had the refrain “My perfect b—-.” Well, Yeezy finally cleared up what the song is about on his Twitter page.
Timbaland Disses Drake’s Plans for Aaliyah Projects
Rumors have recently surfaced that Drake is set to executive produce Aaliyah‘s posthumous album and that he will premiere his new song featuring the late songbird at Sunday’s (Aug. 5) OVO Music Festival in Toronto. In a recent interview with Power 105′s The Breakfast Club, Timbaland frowned at the news of a Drake-Aaliyah collaborative song.
Tyga’s Face Tattoo Causes An Uproar on Twitter
The Twitter-verse went into a tizzy recently over what Tyga may or may not have done to his youthful face. The Young Money artist posted a photo on his timeline of his new Mike Tyson-inspired tattoo on the side of his grill. WTF?