By Rob Markman

After Rocko found himself steep in controversy thanks to Rick Ross’ ill-fated verse on his "U.O.E.N.O." single, the Atlanta rap don decided to make multiple remixes with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and A$AP Rocky. It was a sound strategy and one that Rocko continues to employ months after the song’s initial release.

On Monday (May 20) R&B superstar Usher decided to drop a verse on Rocko’ fiery hit. "Top down, ridin’ ‘round in a $500,000 car you ain’t even know it/ On the way to the G5, ‘bout to take out my high, she ain’t even know it," Ush sings to start. Read More...

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young scooter

By Maurice Bobb

If you wanted to know how Atlanta rapper Young Scooter was doing while serving time in Dekalb County Jail on probation violation, wonder no more. The Brick Squad 1017 representer wrote a heartfelt letter to all his fans from lockup to thank them for their support, to let them know his release date and, of course, to promote his upcoming mixtape, Street Lottery 2. Read More...

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Mary-J-Blige-Broke

By Maurice Bobb

The Internal Revenue Service wants to know “What's the 411?” on Mary J. Blige not paying her taxes. According to TMZ, the R&B Queen owes $3,426,255.43 to Uncle Sam for unpaid income taxes for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. Read More...

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j cole

By Maurice Bobb

J. Cole ended all speculation about pushing up the June 25 release date to June 18 for his sophomore LP, Born Sinner, Monday (May 20) morning via Twitter and Instagram. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jay-Z’s protégé moved up the release of his second studio album and will be coming out on the same day as Kanye West, who also will be releasing his new set, Yeezus, on June 18. Read More...

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bey blue

By Maurice Bobb

Looks like The Carters won’t be adding an additional member to the clan after all. According to Hot 97’s “The Realness,” the rumors that Beyonce and Jay-Z were expecting a second child are false. Read More...

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Kendrick Arrives In Style

MTV News' Hottest MC in the Game missed his flight but chartered a private jet in order to avoid disappointing the crowd at Hangout Fest. The Compton MC arrived in style less than 30 minutes after his set was originally scheduled to begin and immediately took control of the crowd, rewarding their patience with fan favorites from both good kid, m.A.A.d city and his Section.80 independent album and knocked out his featured verse on A$AP Rocky's "F---in' Problems." Read More...

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Drake meme

By Maurice Bobb

During the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Sunday (May 19) night, Drake, who didn't win an award or perform during the live broadcast, got the extreme meme treatment and became a trending topic on Twitter, again. Read More...

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By Maurice Bobb

“All that ass.” That was Lil Wayne’s astute observation of Nicki Minaj's assets after sitting in a chair onstage as she gyrated and worked her ample caboose while lapdancing on the YMCMB CEO during her sexy performance of “High School” on the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Sunday (May 19) night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Read More...

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By Rob Markman

Miguel has spent the year putting out powerful hits, but on Sunday night (May 19) the Kaleidoscope Dream singer may have delivered his biggest one yet at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

The spirited performer took the stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to rock his 2012 fan-favorite "Adorn," with his usual rockstar flair, but at the tail-end of the song a mistimed jumped turned into what looked like a painful accident when Miguel landed on top of two fans. Read More...

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By Rob Markman

Chris Brown has a string of memorable award show performances and on Sunday night (May 19), Breezy added another to his his collection when he took the stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Read More...

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