‘Empire’ Character Lucious Lyon Was Inspired By Jay Z
KINGSMEN Turns out that Taraji P. Henson’s Empire character Cookie isn’t the only one inspired some of the finest in hip-hop. The show’s creator Danny Strong has revealed that Lucious Lyon,…
February 2015
Kardashians Ink $100 Million Mega-Deal with E!
Kris Jenner has officially signed a $100 million contract with the network for four more seasons of the hit reality show, Page Six confirmed on Thursday. The details of the…
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Annual Heritage Dinner
The Annual Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Heritage Dinner was held at the Georgia World Congress Center and was hosted by Chris Tucker and Cynne’ Simpson. I have to say that…
Dame Dash won’t give up ‘Reasonable Doubt’
I remember Jay Z trying to buy his first album back from the label and they wouldn’t do it. dame speaks on ownership and not giving it up for a…
Iggy Azalea says The HipHop Industry is Mad and can’t Accept that…….
“They know, deep down. I think they know. They just don’t want to admit it. That’s what I think. I have a feeling. That’s why they’re mad. Because they do…
Southwest will continue to Fly Planes without Inspections
The carrier worked out an unusual deal with the FAA Southwest Airlines jets will continue flying over the next few days despite missing scheduled inspections. The low-cost carrier failed to…
Louis Farrakhan Speaks On Rappers and the Color of Your….:
During his Saviours’ Day 2015 keynote address in Chicago, Farrakhan discussed having a conversation with Kanye. The Minister later added he met West’s wife Kim Kardashian and daughter North as…
Marlon Wayans’ Audition Video for the Richard Pryor Movie!!
Check out Marlon Wayans audition video for the Richard Pryor Biopic. This is pretty dope! httpv://youtu.be/fHxzzANL5tI
Epic Says it’s NOT their Responsibility to Bail Out Artist
Shmurda’s entertainment lawyer Matthew Middleton spoke with the New York Times. Middleton expressed Epic is not required to offer bail money for its artists, but Bobby expected more financial and…
Kanye West UPSET w/ Critics After Fashion Line Diss
Everyone who is anyone has weighed in on the line. The Washington Post said, while it was his best effort so far, he ” didn’t dazzle the eye.” The Daily…
Floyd Mayweather Signs Contract to Fight Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather will face Manny Pacquiao May 2nd in Vegas for the richest contest in boxing history!
Mo’Nique Says She Was “Blackballed” By Hollywood
Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique is saying that after her role as an abusive mother in the movie Precious that she was blackballed for about five years in the industry. E! News…
Chargers, Raiders propose joint $1.7 billion stadium near LA
Two division rivals could be sharing a stadium soon. According to the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders are in the beginning stages of a plan…
Ladies….would you rock these Boots? Yes or No???
Rock em or Pass???
Baby is using His EXECUTIVE POWER to Keep ‘Carter V’ on Ice
Wayne tells Rolling Stone that he and Birdman are no longer on speaking terms. “I have no words,” he says. “I’m super-numb to it, to tell you the truth.” After…
PETA Attacks Chris Brown for Wearing Furs During NYFW
“There are few things more out of touch than draping yourself in the skins of animals who were beaten, electrocuted, and even skinned alive for their fur. Pink’s New York…
Cookie and Lucious Caught in a Love Triangle on Empire??
How do you feel about tonight’s episode of Empire? Will Cookie get her man back???
Jas Prince is Suing Baby for his Profit from Drake
Jas is pissed because he’s gotten a grand total of $2 million for his find, even though he was promised a huge chunk of the profits. And there are reports…
Drake’s IYRTITL Moved 535,000 Units First Week
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).…
Camron Takes a Shot at Jay Z on IG with Disturbing Photo
Cam has once again returned to taking jabs at Jay. His latest form of attack comes via Instagram. The Harlem native uploaded a widely circulated picture of his rival with…
Wiz Wants More Custody since Finding Out The ‘N-Word’ being Used in the Home
We’ve learned Wiz’s camp has put together a laundry list of complaints, including: — Amber often stays out all night, requiring that relatives and staff take over — The family…
Rick Ross Announces “Artists First” Partnership
Earlier this evening (February 16), Maybach Music Group boss Rick Ross traveled to Atlanta to announce a new partnership with Twelve Music Group founder Dina Marto. The “Movin’ Bass” rapper…
Why Did Diddy Pass on ‘0-100’ Beat???
Originally it was a three-minute idea that had all these different parts and I didn’t really write it with any intent of it being used, for Drake or for anyone…
Drake’s “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” Expected To Open With Huge Sales Numbers
Photo Credit: Kingsmen Media According to the site, IYRTITL could top 550,000 units sold first week. The total is remarkable considering Drake released the project without any promotion and the…
Bobby Shmurda says Epic Records will NOT help Him
ric rap. Fiction rap. No, no. They’re not bailing me out. They’re not standing by me that much. Every time I call them, there’s excuses about Sony, this and that.…
Raven-Symone says ‘Empire’ was Perfect Timing
Raven-Symoné appeared on Wednesday night’s episode of the new hit drama, “Empire.” She was ushered into the show as the possible mother of Jamal’s child. Writers of “Empire” are gearing…
Vivica A. Fox Still In Love with 50 Cent
He is absolutely the love of my life,” Fox revealed in an interview. “I really, really cared for him and I loved him very, very much and I always will,…
Envogue Sued for $100 Million Dollars
Rene Moore, Rufftown Entertainment founder and owner, has filed the lawsuit against the R&B girl group claiming that En Vogue has failed to abide by a deal. According to legal…
Dipset Reunion Confirmed
With seven confirmed dates and more to come, the Harlem group is set to hit the road with DJ Funkmaster Flex in tow. The Hot 97 mainstay is also allegedly…
Cookie Fires Back At Critics Slamming ‘Empire’
I’m just proud that people are talking. Everybody don’t like Barack Obama,” she says, referencing the second episode of the season where her on-screen son, Hakeem (Gray) slams the POTUS,…
Photo of the Day: Missy Elliott And Timbaland Are Back In The Studio
I can’t wait you hear what they are working on!
Empire’s Gay Kiss Sends Ratings Plummeting
FOX’s hit series Empire proved that some things can take a little while to get used to, like the image of two gay lovers kissing on TV. We’ve seen it…
Stevie J Pleads NOT GUILTY
The reality star and former beatmaker for Diddy is charged with failing to pay more than $1M in child support for his two kids, despite being paid handsomely for his…
Toya Wright Speaks about Separation from Memphitz, Beef with K Michelle, and Turning Down LHHATL
In an Exclusive Interview w/ NECOLE B Toya Wright speaks about Marriage and separation, turning down Love and Hip Hop and the ongoing beef with K. michelle. On the status…
Family Looking at Removing Bobbi from Life Support On the Same Date Whitney Died
The Browns gave their blessing to pull the plug at the stroke of midnight to align the date with the 2012 passing of the legendary singer at the Beverly Hilton…
Chilli is The Mane Choice @theRealChilli @theManeChoice
The beautiful @therealchilli as the newest brand ambassador for @themanechoice! For anyone wanting to grow their hair out or looking 4 something to reduce shedding, I use @themanechoice hair vitamins…
Lecrae on Grammy Win: You Can’t Celebrate Gifts, Without Celebrating the Giver, I Wanna Celebrate Jesus
Photo credit: Kingsmen Lecrae took home his second Grammy this week as he won the award for Best Contemporary Christian Song/Performance for his song “Messengers,” which also features the Christian…
Jay Z and Beyonce Working on Joint Project
Married music couple Jay Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter are reportedly inching closer to putting together a joint project. According to mega producer Detail, he has something in the works with…
Kanye West Is Pissed about Beck’s Win Over Beyonce
“I just know that the Grammys, if they want real artists to keep coming back, they need to stop playing with us. We ain’t finna play with them no more,”…
Nick Gordon Expected To Appear In Court Today
A warrant for his immediate arrest will be issued if he does not turn up at Fulton County State Court in Atlanta at 9am. READ MORE ON THE NEXT PAGE
Iggy’s Grammy Nomination for Best Rap Album: O_O
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea took to the red carpet in a figure-hugging, cobalt Armani Privé gown and, um, a rather odd choice in hair-wear. The star rocked a milkmaid-meets-crown braid…
Kanye West Taunts NIKE (Video)
Taking over the stage, Kanye took a brief minute to taunt and speak out at Nike, the company responsible for his previous two Yeezy sneakers. “I just want to talk…
Kanye and Kim at the Grammys
Hot or Not????
Adidas Sneakers by Kanye West
Given reports that the rapper will unveil his year-in-the-making new Adidas line on Thursday, Feb. 12 (which is when the countdown ends), during New York Fashion Week, the odds are…
Katt Williams Abandons Performance in ATLANTA
Halfway through Katt’s show the comedian spoke about being high on Percocet and joked about throwing up in the middle of a joke! After drinking water the comedian ran off…
Chris Brown Finishes Community Service
Some of these cats get so many chances to get it right! Let it be somebody in the hood or one of our homeboys and they ain’t getting that many…
InStyle Magazine Responds to Lightening Rumors for Kerry Washington Cover
“We are super fans of Kerry Washington here at InStyle. To feature her on the cover of our March spring fashion issue is both an honor and a delight. We…
2Pac Was Working on Massive Collabo With Outkast
The letter, which was verified by The Roots’ Questlove as having truth to it, details a collaboration that was in the works at the time featuring some truly legendary hip-hop…
Criminal Investigation Underway
There is an active criminal investigation underway in Georgia in the Bobbi Kristina case … it centers on possible foul play and the target is her boyfriend … TMZ has…