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‘Vogue’ Sued For Their Kanye West And Kim Kardashian’s B.T.S. Video
Rickey Spicer, lead singer for 1970s one-hit-wonder group The Ponderosa Twins Plus One is currently in a legal battle with Kanye West for using his vocals on "Bound 2." The lawsuit was issued last year. According to Page Six, Spicer turned his attention to Vogue and is suing them for using “Bound 2” in their behind-the-scenes video.
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Jay Electronica Goes On An Epic Twitter Rant
Jay Electronica went on a Twitter rant—probably heavily influenced by liquor—and talked about everything ranging from the current state of hip-hop, hip-hop journalism, cell phones and women. Quite frankly it's amazing. Jay Elec isn't a stranger to Twitter rants. He went on...
12 Things We Learned About Nas From His Recent Press Run
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Nas classic debut album Illmatic, Nas went on a huge press run talking to press everywhere. He discussed everything regarding Illmatic, to how did he met the producers and the iconic tracks on the album to losling his rhyme book while he was recording...
Selfies Friday: Brittany Renner
Today edition of Selfies Friday is featuring Brittany Renner, model and advocate of team fit and thick. Enjoy!
Exclusive: RZA Speaks On The Wu-Tang Affiliate Who Cut Off His Own Penis
Early Wednesday morning (April 16), a report ran stating that Andre “Christ Bearer” Johnson, a Wu-Tang Clan affiliate, cut off his penis and tried to commit suicide by jumping off the second-story balcony of his North Hollywood apartment. Johnson wa
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Beyonce Had An Awkward Moment With Kim Kardashian
An awkward moment bewteen Jay'z Wife Beyonce and Kanye West's Fiancee's Kim Kardiashian today.
Radaronline reported that when the two bumped into each other at the Lancer Dermatology offices in Beverly Hills, "Beyoncé did not want to talk to Kim." Was it just a Bad d...
Deniro Farrar Regrets Dropping Out Of School
Vice/Warner Bros Cult Rap Leader, Deniro Farrar has revealed part 2 of his “Cult Rap” video documentary.
In this new installment, Deniro shares the everyday struggle he faces to provide for his family just like everyone else and the sacrifices he’s made to build a name for himself while winning followers one at a time. It also touches ...
Did Rob Ford Steal Drake’s Owl?
Nope.
A picture of Toronto's Mayor Rob Ford has been floating around the web recently. Ford is seen holding an owl—giving the best face known to man—at Toronto Sportsmen’s Show. In XXL September 2013 Issue Drake, a Toronto native, posed with an owl that looked very similar to Rob Ford's owl. However, after heavy ...
50 Cent Has Been Throwing Shots At A Bunch Of People This Month
Over the last month 50 Cent has been rampage sending shots after shots at other people's way. Whether it's towards a music executive, artist or former friend, 50 has been very candid with his answers. This past week he's been on a press run for his upcoming album Animal Ambition which is set to drop June 3rd and has thrown jabs at all but one G-Unit member. Her...
Young Thug “Chicken”
Young Thug drops some new music today. The London On Da Track-produced record is called "Chickens." This is a cut off Monopoly Music 19 mixtape from DJ Iceberg. Take a listen below.
Are Q-Tip And Dr. Dre Working On ‘Detox’?
Q-Tip shared a photo on Instagram of him and Dr. Dre in the studio. These two hip-hop legends in the studio together is already news itself however it's the caption that is more intriguing. The caption read "#detox #lastzulu #hideyodrummachines #beatsnrhymes"
Now Dr...
Serena Williams Shows Off Her Amazing Curves In Tiny Bikini
Lord have mercy. Serena Williams was spotted in a bikini on the beach and it was glorious. Check her out and her assets above.