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Adele Scoops Up A Dozen Billboard Music AwardsAdele and LMFAO were the big winners at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, with the British soul sensation picking a haul of 12 trophies, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist.
topix.net | 21-May-2012 10:27
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
In just a few short years, the Notorious B.I.G. went from a Brooklyn street hustler to the savior of East Coast hip-hop to a tragic victim of the culture of violence he depicted so realistically on his records.
topix.net | 21-May-2012 06:07
Lil' Wayne Being Investigated for Assault
For the second time in the past month Lil Wayne and his entourage of skateboarders have been accused of assaulting a fan or paparazzi looking to snap a candid photo.
topix.net | 21-May-2012 01:53
Lil' Kim shows off a fuller figure in skin tight bodysuit with wild blonde mane
Lil' Kim gave her fans quite a show as she took to the stage in a low-cut black and tan bodysuit that hugged her ample curves to perfection.
topix.net | 20-May-2012 21:43
Election 2012: Nugent and Eminem from Detroit but have different political views
The home of Motown records has produced many unforgettable performers in the sixties not to mention both Ted Nugent and Marshall Mather's . Motown's origins were rooted in a small house on West Grand Blvd owned a Berry Gordy, a Ford plant employee.
topix.net | 20-May-2012 17:33
[News] C-Bo Turns Himself In For Outstanding Warrant, To Serve One-Year Sentence
Sacramento, California veteran emcee C-Bo is back in prison this week. The former Tupac Shakur associate and founder of West Coast Mafia Records tweeted to fans earlier this week that he would be incarcerated as of May 18, and launched a #FreeCboTheMobFather Twitter campaign.
topix.net | 20-May-2012 13:29
Fans flock to Jones Park
Vanilla Ice issued the command to the crowd of thousands in Jones Park on the second day of the Gulfport Music Festival.
topix.net | 20-May-2012 09:19
50 Cent: I support same sex marriage, but the rights of heterosexual men must be protected
The rapper 50 Cent has told a magazine that he is backing President Barack Obama's personal support of equal marriage for same sex couples, but argues that organisations should be created to protect the rights of heterosexual men, who might be at risk of gay men touching them up in an elevator.
topix.net | 20-May-2012 05:19
Lil' Kim Returns to Reclaim Her Crown
Lil' Kim, seen her performing at the BET Awards in February, played in the Bronx Friday to a hyped-up crowd.
topix.net | 20-May-2012 01:10
27. Green Prawns at Philippe by Philippe Chow
It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June.
topix.net | 19-May-2012 20:55
King pair: Rap royalty Jay-Z and Kanye still rule their kingdom
As they stood on stages lofted 20ft high above the crowd there was no doubt that Kanye West and Jay-Z had arrived in spectacular style at the O2 Arena last night.
topix.net | 19-May-2012 16:46
[News] T.I. Contemplating Retirement, Says Rap Isn't The Same
It's been over a decade since T.I. dropped his debut I'm Serious , and he's thinking about leaving the game.
topix.net | 19-May-2012 12:41
Steelton rapper Skillz Hurachi's death stuns friends and family
Many people called Terrance Manning "Skillz," and his growing success in different fields show that he deserved the nickname.
topix.net | 19-May-2012 08:32
Star-Studded 2012 Billboard Music Awards Set for Sunday in Vegas
This year's Billboard Music Awards, set for Sunday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, will be quite the star-studded affair.
topix.net | 19-May-2012 04:22
Queen Latifah to perform at gay festival
The singer-and-actress will be the star attraction at the annual event in California, which celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
topix.net | 19-May-2012 01:08
Diva who defined the disco moment
Editor's note: Mark Coleman is the author of "Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, 100 Years of Music Machines and Money " . He wrote about Donna Summer in The New Rolling Stone Album Guide -- Donna Summer defined the disco era.
topix.net | 18-May-2012 21:03
Hip-Hop Rumors: Serena Williams Says She Was "Back-Stabbed" Over Leak Of Her Rap Song
While everyone was raving that Serena Williams may have a bit of raw talent in the booth after her rap song leaked last week, Serena was home fuming.
topix.net | 18-May-2012 16:43
"American Idol" Recap: Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to Compete for "Idol" Crown
Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will compete for the American Idol crown on next week's finale.
topix.net | 18-May-2012 12:44
50 Cent in da Hospital, Stuffed Animals Included
Jennifer Connelly in Cannes Plus, Jennifer Lopez is pretty in pink and Heidi Klum goes mobile.
topix.net | 18-May-2012 09:44
Health Scare As Rapper 50 Cent Faces Emergency Surgery
Rapper 50 Cent , certified eight times platinum for his album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin ', has been admitted into the hospital and apparently has a very serious illness requiring emergency surgery, according to MediaTakeOut .
topix.net | 18-May-2012 05:30
Dead Prez at Red 7 Tonight [Show Preview]
"When the revolution comes; guns and rifles will be taking the place of poems and essays," sang The Last Poets on "When the Revolution Comes" from their landmark eponymous 1970 record.
topix.net | 18-May-2012 01:15
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 | 17-May-2012 21:05
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
Radio Hits One: Birdman Is Rap's Richest Second Banana
A few weeks ago, Forbes published The Forbes Five , which estimated the net worth of hip hop's wealthiest moguls, and put Cash Money Records boss Bryan "Birdman" Williams in fourth place with $125 million.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 16:55
Nicki Minaj Puckers Up to Nas in Her "Right By My Side" Music Video
Just when Nicki Minaj' s Barbz thought that she'd be cozying up to her collaborator Chris Brown in the music video for "Right By My Side," Nicki flips the script and locks lips with her on-screen love interest, Nas .
topix.net | 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
Hip-Hop Rumors: Kim Kardashian With Kanye West So She Can "Get Close To Beyonce"
The NY Daily News is reporting that according to a source inside the Kardashian camp, one of the main reasons Kim Kardashian is dating Kanye West is to get close to his A-list friends, in particular, Beyonce.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 12:46
Jay-Z and Will Smith have Barack Obama's Back on Same-Sex Marriage & the Economy
Jay-Z is not just a rapper. He's an icon of a generation. Maybe a couple of generations.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 08:36
[News] Rock The Bells 2012 Lineup Announced, Includes Nas, Missy...
For 2012, Rock the Bells puts a spotlight on new talent in Hip Hop and honors respected veterans.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 04:31
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reuniting
Rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are putting their differences aside to reunite and belatedly mark their 20th anniversary at the Rock the Bells U.S. festival series this summer.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 00:32
Chuck Brown, the "Godfather of Go-Go," Dies
Chuck Brown , the legendary musician who is known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," passed away Wednesday, his daughter confirmed to ABC7 in Washington D.C. He was 75.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 00:32
[News] Kendrick Lamar Lists His Top Five Favorite Rappers
Kendrick Lamar recently chopped it up with Wild 94.9's Nessa , running down his top five rappers dead or alive.
topix.net | 17-May-2012 00:32
'Law and Order: SVU' finale ends on a cliffhanger, plus the cast debates the 'dun dun'
"Law & Order: SVU" wraps up its 13th season with a pretty intense episode on Wednesday, May 23.
topix.net | 16-May-2012 20:23
Jay-Z Taking a Break From Making Music to "Hang Out" With Baby Blue Ivy
George Clooney: Heavy Petting! Plus, Lady Gaga stages a Japanese invasion and LiLo shops around.
topix.net | 16-May-2012 18:23
Tupac's Family -- Rapper Was NOT Homophobic ... He Loved Versace
Tupac Shakur 's family members believe Suge Knight is dead wrong -- the rapper couldn't have been a homophobe ... because he was GREAT friends with Gianni Versace .
topix.net | 16-May-2012 14:03
'Glee' to move, Spears to judge 'X-Factor' on Fox
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topix.net | 16-May-2012 09:49
[News] Scarface Reminisces On "The Fix," Praises Kanye West's Production
Scarface reflects on the legacy of "The Fix" and how Kanye West helped take the project to te next level.
topix.net | 16-May-2012 05:38
Judge: Rapper Luther Campbell fit to coach high school football
He may have once been as nasty as he wanted to be, but rapper Luther Campbell "does not pose a risk to the safety of the students entrusted to him," and should be allowed to coach high school football in Miami, a state administrative judge has recommended.
topix.net | 16-May-2012 01:23
and Days of the Dead to host 'NIGHTBREED' Cabal Cut screening in LA
It's time to join Boone, and take a trip to Midian! FANGORIA is proud to announce that we are teaming up with Days of the Dead Entertainment to host a screening of the rare, recently assembled "Cabal Cut" of NIGHTBREED in Los Angeles! Since the release of Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED over 20 years ago, there has been endless discussion of missing and ... (more)
topix.net | 16-May-2012 00:23
On Rochdale rapists, a biased media, white trash and Eminem's Cranbrook massive
ALL the chatter about the Rochdale paedophilesA attacking girls because they were white overlooks the class issue.
topix.net | 15-May-2012 23:18
Jay-Z Quits Music And Announces 'No More Rap'
It looks like the Notorious B.I.C. has knocked Jay-Z out of the rap game. Jay-Z finally delivered his amazing announcement which is about the two-day Budweiser 'Made in America' festival, but that's not all.
topix.net | 15-May-2012 21:19
[News] Rap Release Dates: J. Dilla, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Cam'ron and Vado
A few mixtapes to look forward to from Lloyd Banks, Azealia Banks and others as we get ready to close out the Spring soon and bring on the Summer.
topix.net | 15-May-2012 18:09
New Rap: Killer Mike, Krizz Kaliko, Rye Rye, etc
On shelves this week: Killer Mike's collaborative LP with El-P (Mr. El Producto actually has two albums scheduled this month, with the second, Cancer 4 Cure, arriving in two weeks), Rye Rye's debut, and Krizz Kaliko's latest. Proceed for a rundown of hip-hop albums in stores today.
about.com | 15-May-2012 15:21
Jay-Z to headline and curate his own Made in America festival
Branching out a Jay-Z promised 29 acts 'that embody the American spirit' for his music festival.
topix.net | 15-May-2012 13:54
NBC betting on comedy; '30 Rock' to end
Daytime'Rachael Ray' - Talk-show host Jerry Springer. 9 a.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
topix.net | 15-May-2012 09:39
Illseed's Quickies: Jay-Z's Blue Break, Kanye's Wedding Plans, Lauryns' Loss
Whoa! Whoa! Jay-Z is going to put his music career on "hold" in order to hang out with Blue Ivy.
topix.net | 15-May-2012 07:30