Posted 9/20/11 6:13 pm EST by MTV News in Interviews, Made U Look, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
As he prepares for his much hyped Fashion show next Saturday (Oct 1) in Paris during Fashion Week Kanye West managed to find some downtime attending the Burberry fashion show with a host of other celebs. 'Ye sat front row alongside actress Sienna Miller giving a glimpse of what one might expect to see at his own event. Also in attendance for the fashion show was singer Kelis, actress Roasiro Dawson and singer Jessie J.
Posted 9/20/11 3:52 pm EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Rob Markman
After yesterday’s fireworks, Fabolous and Ray J’s beef has seemingly simmered down. Things were looking pretty dark when the “One Wish” singer called into Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Show” morning program to rant about a supposed-scuffle that he and Fab got into over the weekend in Las Vegas. "Ni--as sayin Ray J got beat up? I'll sock that ni--a in his face again my ni--a" Ray J screamed over the airwaves. "All i'm saying if you got Fab’s number tell that ni--a to send a picture of his face right now."
When Fab called into DJ Clue’s NY radio show on Monday night, he told a slightly different tale. "It was no fight, it was no swing" said Fab. "This whole story that he made up, that Tupac rant about him swinging on somebody and all of that s--t is all lies. Its all, high on coke, on that Whitney. That's all on that Whitney last night. Ain't no swings take place."
Well Ray J has since apologized to his fans over Twitter and things have no seemed to calm down. Still this incident just adds to the long and sometimes strange list of Rap/R&B beefs through the years. RapFix looks back. Read More...
Posted 9/20/11 12:25 pm EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
Beyonce’ and Jay-Z are no stranger to hype and mystery. Following the news that Beyonce’ and Jay-Z are finally set to become parents the million dollar question consistently asked is "what are the couple having?" Dozens of media outlets have weighed in on the hotly-debated topic, with some going as far as visually creating a fictitious child based on Mr. and Mrs. Carter's genes. A person close to the parents to be, Auntie Solange, recently spoke on her big sister's pregnancy for the first time. Read More...
Posted 9/20/11 1:50 am EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
(Ray J escorted out of the Palms following confrontation with Fabolous)
Ray J is sorry. The "One Wish" singer issued a formal apology to his fans in the wake of his tirade on a New York City morning show that was littered with profanity-laced threats and questionable remarks directed at rapper Fabolous. Ray J was up early recanting his side of what he called a beatdown issued to Fab in Las Vegas over the weekend. Read More...
Posted 9/20/11 1:50 am EST by D.L. Chandler in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
Def Jam recording artist and singer-songwriter Ne-Yo recently just took another big personal step by getting engaged to the mother of his infant daughter Madilyn. Known for crafting the lyrics behind big hits for the likes of songstresses such as Beyoncé, Rihanna and Ciara along with his star turn on Pitbull’s global smash hit “Give Me Everything,” the 31-year-old Ne-Yo (born Shaffer Chimere Smith) will add another feather cap of fatherhood to his cap as he and his bride-to-be are expecting again.
Entertainment magazine US Weekly got the good news of Ne-Yo’s rapidly growing family confirmed by a rep for Monyetta Shaw, Ne-Yo’s fiancé. Ms. Shaw, Ne-Yo’s longtime beau, gave birth to the singer’s daughter back in November of 2010 – and an excited Ne-Yo could barely contain his joy back then. "She's healthy and happy. Feels like I'm in luv for the first time," tweeted a proud and happy Ne-Yo. "Welcoming that lil' girl to the world last night defined for me what 'willing to kill and die for' truly means. My world, my life, all hers.” Read More...
Posted 9/19/11 11:20 am EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s triumphant win this past weekend wasn't the only fight that rocked Sin City. Rapper Fabolous and singer Ray J reportedly got into it backstage at the Palms just before Fab was set to hit the stage. According to website Bossip, Ray J set things off when he punched the Brooklyn rapper in the face following a joke Fab made about the singer over social network Twitter.
"Nah but Floyd saying we havin a concert in my living room & the camera cuts to Ray J singing "One Wish" on the piano had me in tears!!" Fabolous tweeted on Sept. 17th, allegedly the center of Ray J's beef. "Get it..? Ray J concert in the living room!! *Lil Wayne voice*"
Fabolous Responds To Ray-J's Allegations
Eyewitnesses on the scene say the fight didn't end so well with Fabolous getting the best of Ray J who was eventually tossed from out the luxurious Palms hotel then later detained by Las Vegas cops.
Ray J himself confirmed half of the reports, that he was kicked out of the Palms and arrested following the incident. A number of celebrities were on hand for the incident including 50 Cent, Mayweather, Diddy and comedian Kevin Hart. Read More...
Posted 9/19/11 9:17 am EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
What's the price for escorting a boxing champ to the ring on arguably one of the biggest fights of his career? A twenty-thousand dollar luxury watch. That's the compensation rapper 50 Cent received from pal Floyd Mayweather Jr. following his stellar win this past Saturday when he knocked oppponent Victor Ortiz, adding one more belt to his war chest.
"Look what my boy @FloydMayweather got for me. Cool its called king power SK" 50 tweeted. Read More...
Posted 9/16/11 5:59 pm EST by D.L. Chandler in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
Although troubled business mogul Damon "Dame" Dash’s DD172 art space and warehouse has not been operational in the tony Tribeca neighborhood it occupied since June, the former Roc-A-Fella executive and his cohorts were slapped with six counts of storing and selling alcoholic beverages without a license – with charges dating back to November of 2010. On the afternoon September 7, New York City cops served the property with a court order and summons to address the illegal liquor sale charges. This past Wednesday (September 15), Dame Dash won a small victory after a New York City judge settled the charges. Read More...
Posted 9/16/11 4:32 pm EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Dionne Buxton
Rappers aren’t the only ones who should be watching the throne. On October 1, during Paris Fashion Week Kanye West will be unveiling his S/S 12 Women’s wear collection after fashion heavy hitters Jean Paul Gaultier and Loewe put their lines on display.
Australian Harper’s Bazaar broke the news earlier this week. Kanye, who is known for his daring fashion moves including Michael Jackson- inspired leather jackets, gypsy pants, and his famous shutter shades, has been an A-list guest at many notable fashion shows over the past few years. He has an extensive list of involvement in the fashion world including designing tennis shoes for Louis Vuitton, interning at Fendi, and designing a collection of scarves. Read More...
Posted 9/16/11 1:34 am EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
Kanye West has one helluva comedic side to himself. Footage from West and fellow Chicagoian Rhymefests now defunct puppet show has landed online a few years after its creation showing the producer's animated and creative personality. In the ten minute clip released by one of the shows producers West is prominently featured in a variety of scenes, one specifically with reality show star Kim Kardashian dressed as Princess Leia who leaves a disturbed West, donned as a Star Wars stormtrooper for a pig puppet dressed as a pimp. Read More...
