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Via: Allhiphop Grammy Award winning producer Jermaine Dupri officially launched his Global 14 Social networking community yesterday (January 27th), which the mogul aims to make the “coolest, hippest city” on the Internet. JD said he launched the new website to take advantage of what Dupri labeled ‘social notifying,’ where people share bits of information with […]

The time is finally here! You hear him on your radio nearly everyday, now watch him on your tv screen. Check out Brian Dawson, each Saturday night on Fox50 following the 10 O’Clock News as Capitol Broadcasting, Radio One & Chase Media presents The BSpot. The BSpot is a new, exciting television series that gives […]

Res made a splash on the music scene in the early 2000s with her debut album, How I Do, which featured the singles “They Say Vision” and “Ice King.”  She’s been largely silent since that album’s release, quietly releasing her Black Girls Rock LP for free online.

Fabolous is wrapping up the Funeral Service and venturing onto a new Mixtape project. The popular rapper told XXL Magazine that he is working on The S.O.U.L Tape– where he will be rapping over old sampled beats. Fab Says: “I’m almost done with it. I did the poll [on Twitter] to get people interactive with […]

Via: Bossip.com This is interesting: Moving to dispel claims that President Barack Obama was not born in Hawaii, his supporters in the state’s legislature have introduced a bill that would allow anyone to get a copy of his birth records for a $100 fee. The idea behind the measure is to end skepticism over Obama’s […]

As Lil’ Kim desperately tries to hang on to any semblance of relevance, she descends further and further into “has-been” territory.  Her “remix” of Jay-Z & Kanye West‘s new single “H.A.M.” is the latest contributor to her downward spiral.

Via: Hiphopwired.com Diddy is no stranger to lawsuits, but the latest suit against him may be the oddest one he’s ever faced. The Hip-Hop mogul who’s overseas promoting his Last Train To Paris album, has been hit with a $900 billion lawsuit by Valerie Joyce Wilson Turks. In the suit Turks accuses Diddy, his girlfriend […]

Via: HipHopwired.com Drake may have been influenced by the Jamaican scenery in his “Find Your Love” video so much so that the Young Money rapper is mulling over a possible reggae album. The emcee was a guest on Canada’s Much Music network where he spoke on a conversation he had about piecing together a reggae […]

In 1970, Arthur Ashe, first Black male to win Wimbledon, is denied entry to South African Open due to Ashe’s sentiments on S.Africa’s racial policies.

Nicki Minaj indulges in her Cinderella fantasy in the music video for her latest single, “Moment 4 Life” featuring Drake.  Drizzy stars as her Prince Charming in the clip.

Via: Allhiphop Nicki Minaj will be the latest artist to attempt to cash in on Apple’s iPhone craze, with the launch of her own branded App tomorrow via iTunes. While there are currently two Nicki Minaj related Apps in the iTunes store being sold, neither of them appear to be endorsed by the Young Money […]

Via: Yahoo! Sports Gilbert Arenas gives whole new meaning to the term “BALLIN!” Check out this story and see how much he’s spending on his home, his kids and his…. sharks?!? It’s necessary to point out, before we start pointing fingers and laughing, that the court battle between Gilbert Arenas(notes) and his former girlfriend is […]