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Paula Deen is in hot water with the Black Twitter coalition. News broke today that the butter feasting chef allegedly admitted to using the N-word in court. It got us to thinking, how many Black friends does Mrs. Deen actually have?
Young Jeezy has partnered with California-based footwear company Gourmet. The two parties hosted a pair of events in the rapper’s native Atlanta Thursday, June 13, in commemoration of their recent business venture.
Rappers and producers often get the praise they deserve, but executive producers —the person who oversees the development of the album— are sorely undervalued.
Growing tensions in the country of Brazil have escalated to violent levels, with some groups sparking small riots in the streets of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Although the latest reports focused on the violent acts of few, Tuesday (June 18) marked the second day of largely peaceful protests.
Once again, the Internet has proved that people just have no chill. Yesterday, a J. Cole fan dropped a disturbing message, along with a corresponding photo, threatening to kill his little sister if he didn’t get a retweet from the Roc Nation rapper.
Kanye West has always known exactly what he wanted. That’s made clear, again, when renowned photographer Jonathan Mannion discusses shooting Yeezy’s first magazine cover ever for The FADER.
Jay-Z is clearly living a charmed life. One of the Brooklyn rapper’s most successful business is the 40/40 Club in New York City. Last night, he hosted a celebrity filled 10-year anniversary party at the high end sports bar.
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson walked out of jail yesterday and is ready to get his struggle life back in order. However, a reminder of possibly his lowest moment has just hit the Internets. Bloody photos of Johnson’s ex-wife, Evelyn Lozada, shortly after he headbutted her during an argument last summer have been revealed.
We’re deep into season two of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and it’s okay to admit that this train wreck of a reality show, is a safe place. Is it because everybody is crazy? Yes, but you knew that already.
Drake and GQ magazine have a nice relationship. The Toronto rapper graces the cover of the men’s fashion mag’s July 2013 issue and discusses his new album, Nothing Was The Same, his come up and misconceptions that dog him.
Even Jay-Z must be caught up in the excitement of the forthcoming release of his 12th album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. The rapper/mogul went on an extended Twitter rant today that lasted an impressive five messages.
An endorsement deal is a major revenue stream for a rapper or singer. Sometimes an artist will land a big money deal that bankrolls a tour or makes them a face of a brand. However, there are occasions when a scandal occurs that makes the brand shelling out all that dough decides to call it […]