Posted 10/10/11 5:43 pm EST by D.L. Chandler in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are, VMAs
Not even motherhood can slow down hardworking R&B diva Beyoncé.
The Houston born mother-to-be just dropped a video for her third single from her album 4 in “Countdown” last Thursday (October 6) – and she isn’t stopping there. Beyoncé is continuing the video roll out for her fourth studio album by dropping a brief clip for the feel-good jam “Love On Top” Sunday (October 9). Read More...
Posted 9/13/11 6:57 pm EST by MTV News in Anniversary, Interviews, Music News, VMAs
In the wake of Tupac Shakur released on bail from an upstate New York correctional facility the controversial rapper immediately found himself in the midst of a highly publicized East Coast vs. West Coast feud. While in jail 'Pac accused some of the East Coast major players, namely rapper Notorious B.I.G. and Bad Boy mogul Diddy of having intel in regards to the ambush that took place at Quad recording studios.
Tupac had been spending the majority of his time since being freed on the West Coat with his labelmates but on one specific night he returned to New York City for the MTV Video Music Awards. At the awards show, 'Pac was inside of the same building as some of his nemesis specifically Notorious B.I.G., Diddy and Queensbridge rapper Nas. Following the show Tupac sat alongside then labelmate Snoop giving his final MTV interview. Rest in peace, Tupac.
Posted 9/8/11 2:04 pm EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, VMAs
When Chris Brown's Rolex went missing during his high-flying VMA performance last month, it was a young lady in the audience who found the watch and promptly returned it to the pop star.
Alisha Borton, a 24-year-old Ohio native, got tickets to the 2011 VMAs through a casting service while she was in California visiting a friend. Little did Alisha know that just by attending the show — and finding Brown's very expensive Rollie — she would become the unofficial leader of Team Breezy.
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Posted 9/5/11 6:20 pm EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, VMAs
Jay-Z sure does know how to treat a lady. The larger than life rapper whisked his pregnant wife Beyoncé away to the romantic city of Venice to celebrate her 30th birthday. The two have been enjoying themselves in Italy when they made their first public appearance since Beyoncé revealed another Carter would be joining the family last week in Los Angeles at the Video Music Awards Read More...
Posted 9/3/11 2:06 am EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, VMAs
Singer Chris Brown is doing his good deed. The popular singer recently reached out to the young fan who was honorable enough to return his $22,000 watch after he misplaced it while performing during last Sunday's Video Music Awards. Once the pricey item was discovered missing Brown's team immediately when on a search for the watch when a young fan stepped forward to return it.
Last night Brown reached out to the young lady via Twitter, offering an opportunity to meet him in person. Read More...
Posted 9/2/11 3:11 pm EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, VMAs
For Lil Wayne, album leaks are nothing new to the rapper who's consistently witnessed all nine of his albums offered to the public prior to it's official release date. Last week immediately following the 2011 Video Music Awards Wayne's Carter IV officially hit stores, just three days after the record was leaked.
We caught up with Lil Wayne following the VMAs when the MC spoke on leaks overall and his theory why they're a positive sign for him and his many projects.
"We did real good this time, real good," Wayne told MTV News correspondent Jim Cantiello after his show-closing performance at the VMAs in L.A. on Sunday. "It just means people want to hear it," he said. "I mean, 'cause there're people's albums that come out that can be leaked and don't leak, so I'm glad mines leaked." Read More...
Posted 8/31/11 6:48 pm EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, VMAs
For Drake, the release of Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV album was the ending to a nightmare the superstar MC witnessed first hand last year when his friend and mentor was sentenced to prison on weapons charges. Drizzy along with starlet Nicki Minaj were left to hold down the YM ship while their boss was off in New York City locked down at the infamous Rikers Island.
At the time both Nicki and Drake were experiencing massive success leading up to their separate solo albums and all the while managed to prevail without Tunechi's physical support. But to the pair, nothing was sweeter than that rainy November morning when Wayne was finally released from jail. Looking back, Drake feels proud how the YMCMB squad held things together in Wayne's absence. Read More...
Posted 8/31/11 11:43 am EST by D.L. Chandler in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are, VMAs
During Sunday’s (August 28) MTV Video Music Awards, R&B entertainer Chris Brown thrilled the audience and fans watching at home with a high-flying set showcasing his energetic dance moves. In the start of his performance Brown tried to avoid a bit of wardrobe malfunction and removed his loosening Rolex watch, tossing it to what he thought was a secure spot for later retrieval. The watch actually landed in the crowd where surely the watch would be lost forever. However, one honest fan stepped forward with the goods. Read More...
Posted 8/30/11 5:47 pm EST by D.L. Chandler in Interviews, Music News, VMAs
As the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday evening (August 28) neared conclusion, the finale performance of the night from Young Money leader Lil Wayne was a highly anticipated affair with onlookers enlightened by a blistering performance from the New Orleans native ahead of his album release the next day.
Wayne opened his set with the female friendly track “How To Love” before launching into a rock remake of his Rick Ross-assisted single "John." As promised, when the clock struck twelve Wayne's much sought after album Tha Carter IV album was released and all of the talk was about the record, his VMA performance and his attire the previous night. Read More...
Posted 8/30/11 8:03 am EST by MTV News in Interviews, Music News, VMAs
With the news of Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé expecting their first child as the hot topic of discussion in the music industry, it would be no surprise if the floodgates were to open for many more hip-hop couples to follow in their path. Paparazzi just about fell off their pedestals on the black carpet when the R&B diva flashed her growing belly as she made her toward the entrance to the 2011 Video Music Awards.
Prior to Beyoncé's entrance, another couple who also graced the red carpet and have flirted with the possibility of walking down the aisle and becoming parents, was none other than Wiz Khalifa and girlfriend Amber Rose. Read More...
