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Locksmith Drops New Video For 'Bear With Me'

Posted 4/9/13 12:57 pm EST by in Music News

Check out Locksmith's new "Bear With Me" video above.

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Ray J's Denying That 'I Hit It First' Is About Kim Kardashian

Posted 4/9/13 12:54 pm EST by in Music News

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Riiiight. There was a collective head shake this past weekend, first when Ray J teased his new single "I Hit It First" with artwork that seemed to be mocking Kanye, then again when he actually dropped the single and seemed to make blatant references to Kim Kardashian. But, Ray J thinks he's slick, saying during a radio interview with Hot 97 that he wasn't referencing the reality TV star. Read More...

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Did J. Cole's Dark 'Power Trip' Video Shock You?'

Posted 4/9/13 12:40 pm EST by in Music News

J. Cole headed back to his hometown Fayetteville, North Carolina to shoot his new "Power Trip" video, and we wonder if his friends were disturbed by the dark plot line when he originally explained it to them? On the Born Sinner single, which features Miguel, Cole obsesses over a girl, but he takes it way beyond basic obsession in the self-directed video where he ends up resorting to murder, over jealousy. Read More...

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Kid Cudi’s Indicud Album Leaks: Fans Give Early Reviews

Posted 4/9/13 11:56 am EST by in Music News

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By Henna Kathiya

Kid Cudi is the latest victim of an album leak-- it comes sooner or later for everyone--with his third solo LP Indicud hitting the web on Monday, ahead of it's scheduled April 23 release date. The album leak caused a stir amongst Cudi's fans, splitting them into two camps. There were many who refused to listen to the album before its release date, calling themselves “true fans," while others actually hoped for an album leak because they didn't want to wait any longer for Cudi’s third opus to drop. The anticipated "Solo Dolo Part II" collaboration with Kendrick Lamar continues to make a lot of noise. Check the tracklist and fans' early reviews after the jump. Read More...

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'Love & Hip Hop NY' Reunion: Joe Budden Lies, Erica Mena Comes Clean

Posted 4/9/13 9:49 am EST by in Music News

By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

The "Love & Hip Hop NY" cast came together last night for the part one of the show's reunion. Like the season itself, the show kicked off with drama. Rashidah blasted Yandy's man Mendeecees (who wasn't at the reunion due to legal issues) and although Rah admitted to sleeping with Mendeecees, she claimed he was one of the least endowed men she's been with. Oh. Read More...

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Kid Cudi's Indicud Album Leaks Revealing Kendrick Lamar Collab 'Solo Dolo Part II'

Posted 4/8/13 5:14 pm EST by in Music News

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Kid Cudi's third solo album Indicud has sprung a leak before its April 23 release date. The 18-track release features interesting collaborations including A$AP Rocky ("Brothers"), RZA ("Beez"),  Michael Bolton  (“Afterwards”) and Kendrick Lamar on "Solo Dolo Part II," which fans are already buzzing about. Read More...

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Chris Brown's Mystery Woman Speaks Out About Rihanna Affair Rumors

Posted 4/8/13 5:00 pm EST by in Music News

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Chris Brown caused all sorts of drama this weekend when he was spotted at LA's Playhouse nightclub, holding hands with and staring into the eyes of a mystery blonde. Fans wondered who the blonde woman was and if Chris was cheating on his official girl Rihanna. Read More...

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J. Cole's 'Power Trip' Video Ft. Miguel Debuts Apr 9

Posted 4/8/13 4:48 pm EST by in Music News

J. Cole nabbed Miguel to deliver the hook on his Born Sinner single "Power Trip" which he dropped in mid February and the accompanying video is set to debut Tuesday at 6AM on MTV. "I get excited about that; it's an opportunity to change things," Cole told MTV News about producing the track himself. "It's almost like the first time I heard 'Cry Me a River,' Justin Timberlake. The minute that came on ... It hit you a certain kinda way. That was the exciting part."

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Beyonce And Jay-Z Didn't Check With Obama Before Cuba Trip?

Posted 4/8/13 4:29 pm EST by in Music News

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Jay-Z and Beyonce celebrated their five-year wedding anniversary recently with a trip to Cuba but now the power couple may be in trouble with the U.S. government reps after their excursion. We just assumed that Hov got Obama on the phone before booking the trip to get the greenlight. Read More...

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LL Cool J, Brad Paisley Team Up For 'Accidental Racist'

Posted 4/8/13 2:19 pm EST by in Music News

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

LL Cool J is bringing rap and country music back together by joining forces with Brad Paisley for their new duet "Accidental Racist." The song finds the two discussing the notion of accidental racism and empathizing with each other's perspective. Read More...

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