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Looks like my story of “Love & Hip Hop” Chrissy Lampkin giving Kimbella a beatdown during the show taping did go down. In the video below Chrissy gives Kimbella a beating when Kimbella admits to dating Emily’s baby daddy Fabolous three years ago and Emily responds with SHE was pregnant three years ago! Damn! Things […]

Kanye West sent some great news to G.O.O.D. Music fans via Twitter yesterday–a compilation album featuring all of Ye’s good music artists will be available in Spring 2012! Big Sean, CyHi Da Prynce, John Legend, Common, Pusha T, Consequence, Mr. Hudson, Kanye West, of course, and more are all expected to appear on the project. […]

Via: FoxNews.com Authorities in Ohio said they’ve successfully killed 49 of the 56 animals that were released from a wild-animal preserve yesterday… A monkey infected with Herpes-B is still missing but police say it could have been eaten by one of the other escaped animals (Could have been?). In all, 17 lions, 8-bears and 18 […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… It looks like some big thangs are going to be poppin for Roy Williams and his UNC Tar Heels this year. The results of the ACC pre season poll are in, and the Heels are sitting on top of the list with 57 out of 59 first place votes with the other two […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… There has been an increase in counterfeit money being used to make purchase at area restaurants, and one local food chain is doing their part to put an end to it. Cook Out has implement a policy that won’t allow them to accept anything over a $20 bill. The new policy was put […]

Young Money rapper Tyga will return to his high school tomorrow (October 20) to inspire students, after a deadly shooting took place in January. Tyga, born Michael Stevenson, will make an appearance at Gardena high school in Gardena, California. Tyga, who attended the school from 2004 – 2005, is returning to the school to help […]

West Coast legend Snoop Dogg recently celebrated his 40th Birthday (280 in dog years) at the Rolling Stone Lounge in Hollywood. The OG was serenaded by R&B icon Chaka Khan and howled the night away with guests like the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Matt Kemp, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Baron Davis, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, […]

Soulja Boy was arrested earlier this morning in Temple, Georgia after police discovered ample amounts of marijuana, guns and cash inside of his car. The “Crank That” rapper, 21, was in a car with four other men when police pulled them over for a traffic violation. After inspecting the vehicle, cops discovered a “substantial amount” […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… Reports surfaced last week that Royce Reed would not be included in season 4 of VH1’S successful series Basketball Wives. Yesterday Royce took to her twitter to shoot the rumors down and let it be known that she will indeed be back for more drama when the ladies return next season. Well, As […]

Rihanna’s “We Found Love” video just dropped, but some folks are still talking about her “S&M” clip – especially after photographer David LaChapelle accused her of copying his pictures for some of the vid’s racy scenes. Asking for $1 million in damages, LaChapelle alleged that Riri copied his poses, lighting, wardrobe and props. We have […]

I’m not sure how happy Hov would be that Chris is rapping over his “N****s In Paris” beat but he can’t be mad at how hot it turned out! Breezy and T-Pain attack the track with a different flow. The video follows a Halloween theme with vibrant colors. Chris Brown & Bow Wow Spend $5,000 […]

Lil Kim was spotted getting down on a party bus to Beyonce’s ‘We Like To Party.” The Queen Bee was out with friends in Washington DC. According to a source, Kimmy wanted to hear the album 4 the entire night! Kim recently released “Spend A Milli” check it out: Give Auto Tune A Rest! Lil’ […]