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Bobby Ray, the Atlanta rapper performed at President Obama’s re-election fundraiser at the House of Blues in West Hollywood on Monday. B.o.B. took the stage in front of Obama and his presidential invited friends and performed his hits “Nothin’ on You” and “Airplanes,” “Past My Shades” and “Bet I” with Playboy Tre.

SHOWTIME SAYS… Tonight at King’s in Raleigh producer 9th Wonder will be presenting a screening for his new movie “The Wonder Year”.  The documentary follow 9th through 2010 as he works with artists on his Jamla record label, juggles a teaching career at Duke University, and makes some of Hip Hop’s hottest beats. In addition […]

Phonte Coleman is one of the most underrated lyricists making hip-hop today. After a decade of recording as a member of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange he has finally released his long-overdue solo project, Charity Starts At Home. The 12 track CD features everything fans have come to expect from Tigallo: witty wordplay, heartfelt […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… Since it’s NC Hip Hop day it’s only right that show you how J. Cole is putting on for his City. Jermaine stopped by Green Lantern’s Invasion radio and laid a few bars down.

SHOWTIME SAYS… According to a report that was released earlier today, Apple will release it’s new iPhone 5 cell phone in 5 markets on October 14th. The report says that Apple will drop the highly anticipated phone in the United States, the U.K., Germany, Japan and France first with other markets following later. Apple CEO […]

No sampled beats or special guest stars on Monica‘s new song “Do It All Again.” It’s produced by StarGate and has a real laid back, but not sleepy vibe to it. Check it out… RELATED POSTS: Monica Feat. Rick Ross “Anything (To Find You)” [MUSIC VIDEO] Monica Ready To Bring “New Life” To The Game […]

Rihanna has begun filming the video for “We Found Love” in Ireland. But the farmer who gave her permission to shoot the clip in his grain field has shut down production, according to People. Alan Graham, 61, noticed Rihanna dancing around in a red handkerchief bikini and put an end to it, calling her wardrobe […]

via: WRAL.com If you need a little extra cash (like most of  us do) the The NC State Fair needs your help at this year’s State fair. You can apply for a number of jobs through the Employment Security Commission. Applicants will need to apply through their local ESC office in person and online with […]

It’s State Fair time again and they are hiring! They need part time workers to set up and take down rides, casual laborers, food service workers and retail workers. The State Fair Runs from October 13th thru October 23rd. To apply for a position go through your local ESC office in person and online with […]

It’s a GREAT Day for NC Hip Hop! North Carolina Artist CD’s in stores today! J. Cole ” Cole World:The Sideline Story”, 9th Wonder “The Wonder Years” and Phonte “Charity Starts @ Home”…………NC RAISE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHOWTIME SAYS… Everyone’s favorite unmarried housewives are back…Well almost. The new season of Bravo’s hit series Real Housewives of Atlanta is coming back to your TV with the usual amount of drama. This season will show Kim getting ready to have her new baby, NeNe not keeping her legs closed to married men, Sheree attempting […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… Cole Wold:The Sideline Story in stores right now… http://www.freeonsmash.com/videos/embed2/39bk3hmad5839zdk