Posted 4/6/13 2:00 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Muhammad Abdulhafith
Since she stepped on the scene there have been questions surrounding Iggy Azalea’s love life, particularly her relationship with ex flame A$AP Rocky. Well today the modelesque rapper provided some answers—or did she? Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 4:09 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
Some relationships really leave a lasting impression on you, just ask Ray J, who decided to title his upcoming release "I Hit it First." The song will debut via TMZ, but judging from the title and the artwork it won't be surprising if he's sending this out to one of his very famous exes. Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 4:00 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
Thus far Chris Brown has teased that two of the standout features on his upcoming album X will include Kendrick Lamar on "Autumn Leaves" and Rihanna on "Put It Up," but what about the production? He told MTV news that he worked with an array of producers, ranging from Timbaland to young up-and-comers, in order to craft the perfect sound. Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 3:45 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Henna Kathiya with reporting by Christina Garibaldi
We all know Nicki Minaj is not one to mince words when talking about how she really feels--her stint as a judge on “American Idol” has proven that. So when she was asked what “Mean Girls” character she identifies during her “MTV: First” it was easy to assume that she would pick Regina George, the Queen B in the movie. However, Nicki actually identified with Lindsay Lohan’s character Cady because of how often she moved around as a child. Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 12:55 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
This year’s XXL Freshman class is one of the magazine’s most celebrated covers in years, so it only make sense—dollars and cents, that is—that the publication take the rising hip-hop stars out on tour and capitalize on the buzz. Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 12:35 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Henna Kathiya with reporting by Christina Garibaldi
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne got pretty steamy in their new video “High School.” Considering that they’re label mates and longtime friends, we wondered if it was awkward for them to get up close and personal with each other. But Lil Wayne isn’t the only friend Nicki's cozied up to in a video; she did the same with Drake in “Moment For Life"-- so who played the better love interest? Was it Weezy or Drizzy? Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 12:26 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Georgette Pierre
Earlier this week, it was announced that Beyoncé would be covering Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” alongside Outkast’s Andre 3000 for The Great Gatsby soundtrack. Her feature came as no surprise being that her husband, Jay-Z, is the executive producer but the news did surprise the late singer’s father, Mitch Winehouse. Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 11:25 am EST by MTV News in Music News
Last month Lil Wayne announced his 40-date 'America's Most Wanted' tour with T.I. and Future and now French Montana has officially been added to the lineup. Read More...
Posted 4/5/13 9:00 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but when photos of a man thought to be Daddy Yankee kissing another man surfaced on the web, the Internets could only focus on one. Read More...
Posted 4/4/13 4:23 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Chelsey Wilkins
It’s no surprise that Keyshia Cole is still receiving backlash after throwing shade towards Beyoncé a few weeks ago. When it comes to defending their queen, there is no stopping the BeyHive once they start buzzing. Apparently, an industry heavy weight is also giving Cole the cold shoulder after her remarks. Earlier this week, things took an unexpected turn when The-Dream admitted he no longer plans to work with the “Trust and Believe” singer. Read More...
