A recent study was done at YourBlackWorld.com in regards to the NAACP nominating hip-hop artists like Jay Z and Nicki Minaj for awards, when they use derogatory terms toward women and the “N-word” in their raps. The survey sparked from The survey posed this question to participants: “The NAACP Image Awards recently nominated artists like […]
Willow Smith is getting advice from Jay-Z while the 10-year-old is hard at work on her debut album, coming out on Roc Nation soon.
Forbes put out their list of the wealthiest people in Hip-Hop this week. Can you guess who made the list? 5 & 4: 50 Cent & Bryan “Birdman” Williams The top five starts out with a tie between G-Unit superstar 50 Cent and Cash Money mogul Birdman aka Baby at $100 million. 50 Cent made […]
I always wondered why I never saw the official “world premiere” of Kanye, Jay Z, Rick Ross and Nicki’s “Monster” video on television, and now I know why. Apparently, MTV along with other music channels has banned the video in response to feminists groups and more specifically, activists like Sharon Haywood and Melinda Tankard. The […]
The rumor mill has been all abuzz with stories of Drake turning down a $20 million offer to leave Young Money and join Jay-Z over at Roc Nation. One media outlet is claiming that the story is indeed true.
Jay-Z is concerned about his artist Rihanna, and what is being described as her “deteriorating health.” According to popeater.com, Jay is said to be worried that the singer is working too hard and that her work schedule may begin to take its toll on her. If you remember, a few weeks ago the singer tweeted […]
Beyonce graces the cover of the April 2011 issue of British Cosmopolitan and dishes on what makes her feel sexy, and reveals her body issues: On feeling sexy: Put on good music and something that makes you feel great. I love a pair of high, sexy stilettos with a beautiful dress…Never be predictabe. Mix it […]
Birdman has always been the one to say some questionable things, but now he may cashed a check his mouth can’t cash or at least says he did? During a recent interview with Big Boy Radio, Birdman was asked many things including his superbowl bet, the invention of the word bling, and future investments for […]
With close to 20 years in the game, Jay-Z has seen trends come and go, and he’s managed to stay ahead of his peers for most of it. How does he do it?
Dumb rappers need teaching, so Jay-Z is dropping a little knowledge. Jigga’s new Decoded IPhone app comes with a brief 2:30 video in which the heralded rapper briefly explains what it took to develop his rhyme skills and shares tips on the evolution of his style. Watch Video
When Danger Mouse released The Grey Album, a mash-up of The Beatles self-titled 1968 album, also known as The White Album, with Jay-Z’s 2003 album The Black Album, the Beatles’ record label, EMI, put a stop to its distribution because none of the samples of the Fab Four’s work had been cleared. It turns out […]
Tons of celebs turned out for the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles this year. From red carpets and courtside seats, to performances and after-parties, Rihanna, Beyonce, Lala, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Drake, Diddy, Lil’ Wayne and more showed love to the cameras, the fans, and the game. Top 9 Most […]
