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The Weeknd, Scarface, Rick Ross Comment On Drake, Common Beef

Posted 1/10/12 11:22 am EST by in Music News

Last month Common confirmed that he was throwing darts at Drake on his single “Sweet,” and Drake responded on Friday with a verse on Rick Ross’ new track “Stay Schemin.” The serve-and-volley between the two rappers continued on Monday (January 9), with Com launching another salvo at Drizzy over an unofficial remix of Rozay’s track and while some fans were amused, some of their musical peers were not. The Weeknd, Scarface and Rick Ross took to Twitter to weigh in on the beef. Read More...

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Jay-Z's 'Blow The Whistle' Target DeShawn Stevenson Signs To Nets

Posted 12/23/11 10:50 am EST by in Music News

As the CEO of Roc Nation, Jay-Z no doubt calls the shots regarding the talent his company signs, but things might be a little different when it comes to his minority ownership in the Nets basketball franchise. This week the NBA team completed a deal to sign former Dallas Maverick player, DeShawn Stevenson, to a one-year, $2.5 million contract. The twist: Back in 2008, Hov took a few shots at Stevenson on the freestyle “Blow The Whistle,” after Stevenson made some disparaging comments about his pal Lebron James. Read More...

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Drake Addresses Fan's Forehead Tattoo, Threatens Artist

Posted 12/23/11 9:57 am EST by in Music News

No one could rightfully say that Drake’s fans won’t go to great lengths to prove their devotion. Last week, a photo of a young Los Angeles woman with shaved eyebrows and the all-caps word “DRAKE” tattooed on her forehead, caused many to wonder about the motivation behind the garish tat. Drake, now aware of the furor surrounding the tattoo, has addressed the artist, Kevin Campbell, and even threatened to, um, rough him up. Read More...

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Game And Tyler, The Creator Get Creepy In 'Martians Vs. Goblins' Video

Posted 12/21/11 2:06 pm EST by in Music News

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Game’s highly anticipated fourth studio project, The R.E.D. Album, dropped this summer but it nearly got lost in the midst of high profile releases from Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Kanye West. Now the Los Angeles rapper is continuing his push behind the album, following up his “Red Nation” and “Pot of Gold” videos with “Martians vs. Goblins," featuring an appearance from Odd Future's Tyler, The Creator. Read More...

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Justin Bieber Freestyles Over Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Who Shot Ya?'

Posted 12/20/11 1:03 pm EST by in Music News

Justin Bieber is continuing to pursue his rap dreams by dropping more freestyles. This time the 17-year-old Canadian heartthrob spit a few verses over Notorious B.I.G.’s chilling track “Who Shot Ya?" And unlike the seemingly prepared rhymes he dropped in November, it appears that Biebs actually delivered an unwritten, on-the-spot verse. Read More...

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Dutch Magazine Issues Apology After Calling Rihanna The N-Word

Posted 12/19/11 5:27 pm EST by in Music News

Rihanna has blossomed from a teen sensation belting out island-flavored tunes into a global dance music star and trendsetter, but one Dutch fashion publication has decided that Ri-Ri’s style isn’t up to par. Jackie magazine posted an article on the 23-year-old singer, breaking down her wardrobe choices and using an ugly racial epithet to describe the complete look. When the piece sparked controversy, the magazine’s E-I-C-apologized for the mishap. Read More...

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DMX And Wife To Appear On VH1 Reality Show 'Couples Therapy'

Posted 12/18/11 10:00 am EST by in Music News

Yonkers, New York rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons, fresh off a November appearance on Dr. Drew’s "Lifechangers" show--during which he revealed some chilling details about his troubled past--is jumping back in front of the cameras to film a new reality show with his better half. DMX and his wife of 12 years, Tashera Simmons, have agreed to appear on the upcoming VH1 reality series “Couples Therapy.” Read More...

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Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne Receive 'Teacher Of The Year' Awards

Posted 12/16/11 1:48 pm EST by in Music News

Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj are, without a doubt, two of the most influential artists in the game but they aren’t necessarily known for advancing education via their music. However, a Florida education company recently bestowed the pair with Teacher Of The Year Awards, and the CEO of the company stands by the seemingly bizarre decision. Read More...

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Lil Wayne Launching Skateboard Clothing Line 'Trukfit'

Posted 12/16/11 11:32 am EST by in Music News

By most accounts, Lil Wayne has already had a banner 2011. He’s coasting on the success of his “I Am Still Music” tour, which grossed a whopping $47 million in the States alone, plus the 2 million copies sold of his ninth album Tha Carter IV. Still, the 29-year-old mogul is on his entrepreneurial grind. Next year, Weezy will be taking a leap into the world of fashion, with a new line of skateboard apparel. Read More...

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Beyonce vs. Rihanna: Is It Fair To Compare?

Posted 12/14/11 5:00 pm EST by in Music News

Although Beyoncé and Rihanna have had varying paths to success, their ascent to fame has prompted fans and critics to draw comparisons between the two. By most measures Beyoncé, at age 30, is the veteran of the pair, while 23-year-old Rihanna is still regarded as the young upstart. With Rihanna morphing into a global pop superstar and Beyoncé’s temporary, self-imposed break from music causing a lull in sales, is it fair to even compare their careers? Rolling Stone tasked themselves with finding an answer and it all boils down to numbers in the end. Read More...

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