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Sadie Hawkins Stakes Her Claim Among Rap's LadiesIt's no secret that rap has been a male-dominated sport, but you can't forget the ladies.
topix.net | 18-May-2012 12:02
Will Smith raps Fresh Prince theme on TV show
Hollywood star Will Smith returned to his hip-hop roots this week when he rapped the theme tune from his breakthrough show The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. The actor, who first found fame in hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, was being interviewed alongside singer/songwriter Gary Barlow for Graham Norton's TV chat show when the pair teamed ... (more)
topix.net | 18-May-2012 07:47
"He's One Of The Dopest Producers On The Microphone"
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Crooked I...
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sohh.com | 18-May-2012 07:15
Dissizit: "You Got A Problem? So Does Dissizit! Fighting The Machine Is A Way Of Life"
[With the weekend on deck and summer creeping around the corner, Dissizit clothing sales rep Wylie gives you five reasons to check out the official brand of the true B-Boy.]
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sohh.com | 18-May-2012 07:05
Alicia Keys to Perform with Stevie Wonder at Billboard Music Awards
Alicia Keys is the latest artist to join the lineup for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. The Grammy-winning singer will duet with the legendary Stevie Wonder at Sunday’s show. Keys, a 10-time Billboard winner, will also present the Billboard Icon Award to Wonder, reports Entertainment Weekly. The two previously performed “Higher Ground” together at the [...]
rap-up.com | 18-May-2012 03:59
Video: David Banner f/ Chris Brown – ‘Amazing’
David Banner and Chris Brown get animated in the video for “Amazing.” Neither of the stars actually appear in the stop-animation video. Instead, their heads appear on dolls as they ride around the city in a convertible, picking up some plastic cuties. Breezy even dances with a doll version of his idol Michael Jackson. “Amazing” [...]
rap-up.com | 18-May-2012 03:46
Peter Berg discusses bringing "Battleship" ...
Peter Berg parlayed successful acting work on TV shows like medical drama "Chicago Hope" to an even greater directing career of movies such as "Friday Night Lights," which later became a TV series, and the Will Smith action flick "Hancock." On Friday, Berg's latest film, alien-invasion actioner "Battleship," steams into theaters.
topix.net | 18-May-2012 03:28
New Music: Goodie Mob – ‘Is That You God?’
Cee Lo Green takes ‘em to church with Goodie Mob on the soulful “Is That You God?” from the upcoming movie The Obama Effect, in select cities July 13. The Atlanta group looks to a higher power on the spiritual tune. “I can’t see and it sure ain’t me, it must be God,” sings Cee [...]
rap-up.com | 18-May-2012 02:05
Serena Williams Finally Addresses Leaked Rap, "My Back-Stabbing Friends Did That To Me"
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has finally come forward to address the hype surrounding an unauthorized leak from one of her recording studio sessions and blamed the release on untrustworthy friends.
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sohh.com | 18-May-2012 00:16
Waka Flocka On Brick Squad Movement: "We The New Wu-Tang, Roc-A-Fella"
Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame graces the upcoming June 2012 cover of XXL Magazine where he wastes no time proclaiming his Brick Squad Monopoly's greatness and dealing with the passing of late group member Slim Dunkin.
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sohh.com | 18-May-2012 00:06
Lil Kim Says Nicki Minaj Beef Was Avoidable, "That Would've Been Big For Both Of Us"
Today, Brooklyn rap veteran Lil Kim revealed past plans to possibly join Birdman's Cash Money Records team and said her current war of words toward Nicki Minaj was avoidable.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 23:44
Drake Puts Expiration Date On Rap Career, "A Lot Of My Music Is About Being Young & Figuring It All Out" [Audio]
Young Money star Drake may be following in Lil Wayne's foot steps by hinting at plans to possibly hang up the microphone for good once he enters his 30s.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 23:25
Melanie Fiona Talks Songwriting on Centric's "As Written"
The episode airs Sunday, and features one-on-one interviews with Mel, who dishes on her latest album, The MF Life , and songwriting, in general.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 23:18
"Put It In Your Mouth" Hitmaker Says Open Wide, Launches LollyPops Strip Club
Rap veteran Akinyele is finding ways to profit outside of music-making these by opening his very own gentleman's club in Las Vegas.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 23:05
Kreayshawn Taps Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz, and Diplo for Debut
Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” became a viral sensation and landed her a lucrative deal with Columbia Records. Now the Oakland rapper is about to feed her fans’ appetite for more with her upcoming debut Somethin’ Bout Kreay. During a Livestream session, she revealed some of her collaborators on the album including 2 Chainz, Kid Cudi, Chippy [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 23:03
New Music: Sean Kingston f/ T.I. – ‘Back 2 Life (Live It Up)’
Following his near-fatal jet ski accident last year, Sean Kingston celebrates life on his new single “Back 2 Life (Live It Up)” featuring T.I. He has already shot a video for the track, which samples Soul II Soul’s 1989 chart-topping hit “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me).” Kingston has been in the studio [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 22:26
New Music: Rabbit – ‘3to3’ [Mixtape]
Rabbit leaps onto the scene with her debut mixtape 3to3. The D.C. stripper-turned-rapper was discovered by hitmaker Rico Love and signed to his Division1 label. She delivers in-your-face rhymes on the six tracks, which feature production by Love and appearances from Wale (“#SOFUCKINFINE”) and Young Chris (“Roll My Weed”). Download/stream below. Download: Rabbit – 3to3
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 22:08
Album Cover: Maybach Music Group – ‘Self Made, Vol. 2’
The summer belongs to Maybach Music Group. Rick Ross and his Untouchable Empire unveil the epic cover art for Self Made, Vol. 2. Due June 26, the follow-up to last year’s Self Made, Vol. 1 features Stalley, Meek Mill, Wale, and MMG’s newest member Omarion. The first single, “Bag of Money,” is currently No. 42 [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 21:23
Mixtape Cover: Gucci Mane – ‘I’m Up’
Gucci Mane basks in his riches on the cover of his upcoming mixtape I’m Up, due May 28. In the black-and-white artwork, the Brick Squad rapper sits shirtless in a room surrounded by Louis Vuitton bags filled with cash and jewelry. The mixtape’s first single “Cyeah Cyeah Cyeah Cyeah,” produced by Polow Da Don, features [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 21:05
Lil’ Kim Talks Nicki Minaj, Azealia Banks, & Scott Storch on ‘The Breakfast Club’
Lil’ Kim didn’t hold back when showed up for an interview with “The Breakfast Club” on Power 105.1. The Queen Bee, who is currently playing shows across the country on her “Return of the Queen” tour, had the studio buzzing about her beef with Nicki Minaj, relationship with Scott Storch (“I would have married him”), [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 20:42
Kendrick Lamar Names His Top 5 Dead Or Alive, "He's An Amazing Wordsmith" [Video]
West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar recently dished out his top five favorite hip-hop artists ranging from the late Tupac Shakur to platinum-selling star Eminem.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 20:00
Hip-Hop Loses Another Mogul, "Queen Of Disco" Dead At 63
The hip-hop community lost another music mogul this week as "Queen of Disco" Donna Summer passed away at the age of 63, leaving a legacy of classics to her name.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 19:42
Azealia Banks Sets July Release for ‘Fantastic’ Mixtape, Maps Out Tour
Azealia Banks plans to infiltrate your summer with new music. In addition to her EP, the Harlem rapper has announced the release date for her mixtape Fantastic. The outspoken MC will set off fireworks when the free project arrives on the Fourth of July, led by the single “Jumanji.” “Looks like the release date for [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 19:26
Spicy challenge team is set for festival
A TEAM of dads who are taking part in this year's Kilworth Challenge during the first weekend in June are hosting a mini-music festival at Lutterworth Rugby Club this Saturday.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 19:04
Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies at 63
Donna Summer, one of the most influential singers of the disco era, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer. She was 63. TMZ reports that Summer was in Florida at the time of her death. “Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith,” the [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 19:02
Self-Made 2 Cover Unveiled
Rozay is back at it. Warner has ordered a second serving of Self-Made and the MMG boss has obliged. The Power Rangers-inspired image to your right is the official album cover. As you can see, the camp has been playing a bit of musical chairs lately -- Pill is out, Omarion is in. Click to embiggen.
about.com | 17-May-2012 18:14
UPDATE: DJ Drama Explains 50 Cent's Medical Scare, Hospitalization
While G-Unit leader 50 Cent has the entire Twitter world balled up over his mysterious hospitalization, Atlanta's DJ Drama clears the air on what is really going down.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 17:55
Video: Brave – ‘Break Me Down’
Brave makes her voice heard in the empowering video for “Break Me Down,” a single off her upcoming EP A Brave New World. The former RichGirl member reflects on her own struggles and shares stories of others who have been victimized because of their sexual orientation or religion. “You may build me up, but you [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 16:59
T.I. Backs President Obama’s Endorsement of Gay Marriage
Jay-Z is not the only rapper taking a stand for same-sex marriage. T.I. is speaking out in support of President Obama’s stance on the hot topic. “Just to speak honestly and being frank, I don’t care,” Tip told MTV’s “RapFix Live.” “I think that if a matter doesn’t affect your daily life, you shouldn’t take [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 16:14
Lil Kim Reveals Dad's Battle W/ Disease, "My Father & I Were Estranged But I've Taken Him In"
Brooklyn rap veteran Lil Kim is reminding fans life is deeper than music by revealing her father's battle with Azheimer's and how much she has looked after him in recent years.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 15:52
Waka Reveals True Cause Of Wiz Khalifa Beef?!
In most cultures, weed can be a great unifier. Something about passing the kush just makes people come together. So months after news of a slight beef between Waka Flocka and Wiz Khalifa first hit the web, its surprising to learn that it all got started...
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 15:51
Jay-Z Credits Roc Nation Princess For New Spark, "Her Energy Is Infectious"
Rap mogul Jay-Z recently opened up on his admiration toward Roc Nation protege Rita Ora and why the United Kingdom-bred singer should dream big with Hov as her mentor.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 15:32
Teyana Taylor Pops The Top Off G.O.O.D. Music Deal, "I Finally Have A Team Behind Me That Can Push Me To Work Harder"
Newly signed G.O.O.D. Music artist Teyana Taylor has come forward to confirm her new deal with Kanye West's team and dish out what she hopes to gain from being with the growing music empire.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 15:22
T.I. Follows President Obama & Jay-Z's Blueprint, Rides W/ Same-Sex Marriage Rights
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is the latest artist to stand by President Barack Obama in light of his recent public acknowledgement of same-sex marriage and explained his personal stance on the topic.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 15:12
Tonight's picks: Dead Prez at Red 7
Dead Prez at Red 7. There is never a bad time for political hip-hop, and it doesn't get much more political than Dead Prez.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 14:54
Nicki Minaj Gets Nasty On The Lips, Caught K-I-S-S-I-N-G Nas
Young Money star Nicki Minaj is no stranger to making headlines for locking lips with celebrities and continues the tradition in her new Nas-featured "Right By My Side" music video.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 14:50
Rock the Bells vs. Made in America
That's the question of the lips of many hip-hoppers this week. Which fall festival would you rather go to? Guerilla Union's Rock the Bells or Jay-Z's Made in America, which is sure to be a star-studded affair.
about.com | 17-May-2012 12:46
R. Kelly Booed Following Texas Club Appearance
R. Kelly faced an angry crowd during a club event in Texas last weekend after he refused to perform for fans who were expecting to see a full concert by the singer.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 10:45
"He's The Greatest In The World That Ever Rapped On The Microphone"
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Curtiss King gave Andre 3000 the title earlier this week, Harlem rapper A-Mafia crowns the late Big L SOHH Underrated.]
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 07:05
Tickets To Return Of The Queen Tour: "It Would Be Dope For This To Turn Into A Big Junior M.A.F.I.A. Reunion. I'm A Wishful Thinker!"
[As Lil Kim's 23-city tour comes to an end, fans are flocking to see the Return of the Queen tour. If you haven't seen the show, Saigon's here to give you five reasons you need to get tickets to her Bronx performance.]
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 07:00
Will Smith meets UK Olympic hopefuls
Actor Will Smith tries the hurdles with Great Britain Olympic 400m hurdler Perri Shakes-Drayton at Ethos gym in London, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 06:35
50 Cent Reveals Hospitalization, "I Don't Want To Go Into Surgery"
Rap star 50 Cent is hoping to calm the nerves of G-Unit fans worldwide after announcing he is currently hospitalized but providing a flurry of Twitter updates.
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sohh.com | 17-May-2012 04:55
Jay-Z, Will Smith, & Nicole Scherzinger Attend ‘Men in Black III’ U.K. Premiere
The Roc was in the building at the star-studded U.K. premiere of Men in Black III in London on Wednesday. The film’s star Will Smith met up with his pal and business partner Jay-Z, who was in town for the kickoff of the European “Watch the Throne” tour. Will’s co-star Nicole Scherzinger arrived with boyfriend [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 04:08
The-Dream Announces ‘Love IV’ Release Date
The-Dream has set a release date for the fourth installment in his Love series. Love IV MMXII will arrive on August 14, he announced via Twitter. The follow-up to 2010’s Love King features the single “ROC” as well as collaborations with Mary J. Blige (“Divine”) and Gucci Mane (“Paid”). The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter channels R. Kelly [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 03:25
New Music: Future f/ Diddy & Ludacris – ‘Same Damn Time (Remix)’
Diddy and Ludacris do it at the “Same Damn Time” on the remix to Future’s single off his debut album Pluto. “Just finished SAME DAMN TIME REMIX ! I’m sorry! Pls forgive me in advance! Haaaahaaaa talkin so much shit I gotta go to church sunday!” tweeted the Bad Boy mogul. Listen below.
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 03:00
New Music: Usher f/ Pharrell – ‘Twisted’ [Snippet]
Usher brings the funk on “Twisted,” his new collaboration with Pharrell off his upcoming album Looking 4 Myself, due June 12. “‘Twisted’ is more of a nostalgic record, so when you think about the classic R&B record, we managed a way to modernize it, even though that’s very relevant,” the R&B crooner told MTV News. [...]
rap-up.com | 17-May-2012 02:55