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B.G. Speaks On 14 Year Jail Sentence

Posted 7/21/12 2:14 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

New Orleans rapper and former Cash Money artist B.G. is speaking out following his recent sentence on weapons possession charges. Earlier this week the "Bling, Bling" MC was sentenced to 14 years in a federal jail after pleading guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm? and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice. Read More...

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Ms. Melodie, BDP Member Passes Away

Posted 7/18/12 7:05 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Ms. Melodie, member of the legendary Boogie Down Productions crew and ex-wife of BDP founder KRS-ONE has reportedly passed away. Read More...

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Lil Scrappy, Stevie J Square Off On 'Love & Hip Hop'

Posted 7/10/12 12:22 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

It was the moment VH1 viewers were waiting for. Estranged castmember Stevie J of the much talked about VH1 reality series "Love & Hip-Hop" went toe to toe with Lil Scrappy after a confrontation over Stevie insulting Scrap's main squeeze Erica. While security managed to swiftly end the brawl, Stevie J vowed to get back at Scrappy soon enough for the fight that also involved his pregnant mistress Joseline.

Last month Lil Scrappy visited the RapFix Live set and touched on the seriousness of last nights episode. Read More...

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Frank Ocean's Channel Orange Arrives One Week Early

Posted 7/10/12 12:02 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman

It’s been a hell of a week for Frank Ocean. Last Wednesday the Odd Future singer/songwriter sent shockwaves through the music industry when he revealed that he once had a love affair with a man and after much conversation, analysis and speculation, Ocean finally released his major label debut Channel Orange one week before it’s July 17 scheduled release. Read More...

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Fantasia, Eve, Carl Thomas Close Out Essence Music Festival

Posted 7/9/12 11:53 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The 2012 Essence Music Festival successfully capped another year celebrating the African American culture in the New Orleans area. Artists including Mary J. Blige, D' Angelo, Trey Songz, Fantasia, Dru Hill, Eve, Carl Thomas, comedian Kevin Hart, Melanie Fiona and much more carried the bulk of the musical performances at the Mercedes Benz Super Dome day in and day out. Throughout the weekend brand names such as Hennessy, Coca Cola, Verizon, Ford and more continued the festivities on the streets of the French Quarter. Read More...

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Kanye West And Jay-Z Dominate The 2012 BET Awards

Posted 7/2/12 2:45 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

At the 2012 BET Awards Kanye West and Jay-Z, collectively known as The Throne, showed why the rule hip-hop. Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z collected two awards each at the 2012 BET Awards on Sunday (July 1). After Kanye West, the married duo topped the nominations list and mockingly duked it out for the night's big award, Video of the Year (the Throne won, and B playfully jabbed her husband when their name was called). Beyoncé was the second-most-nominated act of the night with six awards. Read More...

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Chris Brown Takes Over 2012 BET Awards With 'Don’t Wake Me Up'

Posted 7/2/12 2:39 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

Chris Brown took over the BET Awards stage yesterday (July 1) at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium for an energetic performance of “Don’t Wake Me Up” and his hit “Turn Up The Music.” “Dearly beloved, if this love only exists in my dreams, don’t wake me up,” prefaced a voiceover before Chris emerged atop a large pyramid of neon green lights. Outfitted in metallic body paint on one-half of his shirtless torso, Breezy performed a high-energy set that included thumping dancing, flashing laser lights and ballerina dancers. Read More...

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BET Awards 2012: Jay-Z 'Interrupts' Kanye West's Acceptance Speech

Posted 7/2/12 1:59 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

Jay-Z and Kanye West had nothing but fun at the 2012 BET Awards, having fun throughout the night, while racking up more hardware to put on their mantel. The Throne even triumphed over Beyoncé for Video of the Year honors and Jay had some jokes to throw around during his acceptance speech. Read More...

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Slaughterhouse, Common, Trey Songz Rep BET Awards Pre-Show

Posted 7/1/12 8:51 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The stars have aligned as the big show in LA has got underway.

On Sunday night (July 1), a myriad of celebs descended on the 2012 BET Awards pre-show and red carpet at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Hosted by "106 & Park" duo Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz, along with radio/TV personality Big Tigger and Tamar Braxton of "Braxton Family Values," the carpet showcased appearances from the worlds of music, TV and celebrity, including Rick Ross and the entire Maybach Music Group family, 2 Chainz, Trey Songz, La La Anthony, Young Jeezy and the main show's host, Samuel L. Jackson. Read More...

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Rodney King Laid To Rest In Los Angeles

Posted 6/30/12 7:04 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Rodney King was laid to rest today in his Los Angeles hometown in an emotional going home ceremony. The Los Angeles Times reports that the civil rights figure was commemorated in a memorial open to the public with limited seating for invited guests that included family, friends and dozens of well wishers. A slide showing photos of King throughout his life were displayed on a screen above his casket that was embroidered with the infamous words "Can We All Get Along." According to NBC LA, the Reverend Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy that also included words from civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. Read More...

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