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50 Cent takes us back to 2003’s hit from Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ “What Up Gangsta” and gives it a darker (if that’s possible) 2011 makeover. After listening we’re not sure it lives up to the energy of the original but you let us know what you think in the comments.  (Spotted at thisis50.com) […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… Friday night I had the pleasure of hosting a party in Raleigh, NC at Bodi Nightclub with Yandy and Kimbella from Vh1′s Love and Hip Hop. The ladies were looking good too…  We partied all night with the good folks or Raleigh.  Shout out to Kimbella and #teampretty becauase they came all the […]

This isn’t the official music video for “No Church in the Wild” by Jay-Z & Kanye West featuring Frank Ocean, but the storyline of White people as slaves and Black people as slave masters is really compelling. Jay and ‘Ye are probably too busy on their Watch the Throne Tour to make any music videos, but […]

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Marsha Ambrosius is one of the artists who had the pleasure of working with the great Michael Jackson. In this “The Playlist” clip from TV One and TheUrbanDaily, Marsha shared something MJ told her about her career. She also discusses her American Music Award nomination in the video below. RELATED POSTS: Marsha Ambrosius & Miguel […]

Here’s the latest leak from Rihanna‘s forthcoming album Talk That Talk, and it’s called “Red Lipstick.” RiRi’s flying solo on this one, and it makes us look forward to hearing Talk That Talk when it drops on November 22nd. Check out “Red Lipstick” in the audio player below! RELATED POSTS: Rihanna’s “Talk That Talk” Tracklist […]

People still have not learned anything about getting these back alley butt jobs. A man in Miami was arrested for injecting cement, a tire sealant and other substances in a woman buttocks instead of silicone, and then sealed it with superglue….O_O!!!!. The woman paid $700 for the procedure to be done at the man’s home. […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… Lil Wayne and his YMCMB family handed out Thanksgiving turkeys to members of the New Orleans community.  Folks from all over the NOLA came out to receive the blessings that Young Money were handing out…

It seems like President Barack Obama was destined for greatness. Check out this TBS Black History Minute Commercial he did 20 years ago….

The Overweight Lover was laid to rest yesterday in his hometown of Mt. Vernon, New York as a slew of friend, family and celebrities celebrated his life. His brother Floyd Meyers spoke on his legacy and his contribution to the hip hop game. Check out the video…. Get More: Music News

J Moss has another beautiful inspirational song that sounds like a hit with “Good & Bad.” It will be included on his newest album J Moss V4, which is scheduled to be released in 2012. Take a listen to this new song and let us know what you think about it. And if you want […]

Our very own Brian Dawson makes the list of Spectacular Man Of The Year for 2011 community service!!!! Congradulations are in order!!