Trent Fitzgerald
Jay-Z Facing Plagiarism Lawsuit Over ‘Decoded’ Book
Hip-hop king Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit by a man who claims that sections of the Throne rapper’s 2010 book ‘Decoded’ were in some way stolen from him, reports AllHipHop.com.
Chris Brown ‘Calypso’ Snippet Leaks Online
Chris Brown is still delivering the hits like a mailman delivers letters. The R&B crooner recently dropped a preview of ‘Calypso,’ a song that will be available on June 19 via iTunes, but will not appear on his upcoming album ‘Fortune.’
Kanye West’s Air Yeezy II Sneakers to Sell Online for $90,000
Yesterday (June 9) sneakerheads scrambled everywhere to cop the Nike Air Yeezy II, the Kanye West-approved limited-edition sneakers. The kids are so limited that only a few select stores will have them available for purchase.
Watch Eminem + Nas Freestyles from Ice-T’s New Documentary ‘Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap’
A rapper’s biggest asset is his or her ability to spit a freestyle off the dome. Many have tried but there are few lyricists who are gifted in the art of freestyling like Eminem and Nas. In Ice-T’s upcoming documentary ‘Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap,’ Slim Shady and Escobar shows how well-versed they are when it comes to spitting a freestyle.
Nicki Minaj Will Not Perform at Summer Jam in 2013
Although Nicki Minaj was able to air out her grievances with Hot 97 during her heated interview with DJ Funkmaster Flex, she’s still pissed off about the whole incident, according to TMZ. Minaj is so angry that she reportedly has taken an oath to never grace the Summer Jam stage again . . . Ever.
Kanye West Scolds Fan for Pointing a Laser at Him During His Show
Kanye West had to admonish a fan for wielding — of all things — a laser at his Watch the Throne concert in Paris. According to Spin.com, Yeezy was performing ‘Flashing Lights,’ which features an array of flashing beams surrounding him onstage, when a concertgoer decided to blindside him with a laser pointer.
Usher Says Justin Bieber is Better at Relationships Than He Is
Usher opens up about his past relationships in the latest issue of Q magazine. The R&B superstar, who is currently locked in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife Tameka Foster, reveals that he’s been a playboy when it comes to his relationships with women.
Lil Wayne + Drake Not Paying $400,000 to Promoters
Despite being on a label called Young Money, Lil Wayne and Drake are not eager to part with their cash so easily. According to TMZ, Weezy and Drizzy are refusing to cough up $400,000 to a promoter who claims in a lawsuit that the duo was a no-show for a 2011 concert appearance.
Chris Brown Reportedly Threw a Tantrum at Las Vegas Club
Chris Brown‘s hot temper got the best of him again when he confronted a partygoer at a Las Vegas nightclub. According to the NYPost, Breezy was at Haze nightclub in the Aria hotel on Saturday (May 19) flirting with a group of women and buying them multiple bottles of champagne.
Jay-Z, Rita Ora + More to Perform at Made in America Festival
Jay-Z has announced the first round of headliners for the Budweiser Made in America festival, which takes place on Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia. Among the artists headlining the event include Rita Ora, D’Angelo, Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Skrillex, Maybach Music Group (Rick Ross, Meek Mill & Wale) and Odd Future.
Ray J Hospitalized Following the 2012 Billboard Music Awards
It looks like Ray J suffered a meltdown after the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. According to TMZ, the R&B crooner was admitted to an undisclosed hospital Monday morning (May 21) after being found unconscious.
Jennifer Hudson Honors Whitney Houston in 2012 Grammy Awards Tribute
Whitney Houston was mournfully remembered at the 54th annual Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 11) with an emotional performance by Jennifer Hudson. Houston, who was a six-time Grammy winner, shockingly passed away on Feb. 11 in her room at the Beverly Hills Hotel.