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Odd Future Possibly Facing Lawsuit After Fan Beatdown
We haven't heard anything crazy from Odd Future this year, so it's kind of odd that the group has remain relatively quiet in 2012. That is, until last week. According to TMZ, a fan is preparing to sue Odd Future for a recent assault at their concert.
Big Sean Celebrates Detroit in ‘Guap’ Video
It's so cold in the D, so how does Big Sean heat things up? He brings a Carnival-esque celebration to Detroit in his new video for the single, 'Guap.'
Kanye West in a Career Slump Because of Kim Kardashian?
Has Kanye West lost his mojo? According to New York Daily News, the mercurial producer is losing his star status because of his boo Kim Kardashian. The newspaper asserts that Yeezy's popularity has become tainted ever since he hooked up with the celebrity debutante.
Rick Ross Sends Prayers to Victims of Connecticut School Tragedy at Radio Christmas Concert
While Rick Ross was performing at Power 106's annual Cali Christmas Concert on Friday (Dec. 14), he took a moment to reflect on the senseless tragedy that happened earlier in the day at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn.
Lil Wayne Pays $7 Million to Cover Tax Liens on His Miami House
Lil Wayne has no worries when it comes to his tax debts. The Young Money honcho finally paid the taxman a whopping $7.72 million he owed in back taxes. That's a lot of moolah, baby!
Nicki Minaj One-Ups Beyonce with $5 Million Hosting Gig in Las Vegas
Nicki Minaj may be the queen of rap, but she's also the queen of getting paid. The 'Freedom' rapstress is hosting a New Years' Eve party at Pure nightclub in Las Vegas for a reported $5 million. The fee tops Beyonce's paycheck of $4 million for her invitation-only Sin City show at the Wynn hotel.
Dido Partners with Kendrick Lamar on ‘Let Us Move On’
Many of you are probably familiar with Dido as the singer who Eminem sampled on his classic 2000 song 'Stan.' The pop chanteuse is back and she enlisted in-demand rapper Kendrick Lamar for the haunting tune 'Let Us Move On.'
Happy Wiz Khalifa Day!
It's time to celebrate, Taylors! Rapper Wiz Khalifa was honored by the city of Pittsburgh with a proclamation declaring Dec. 12, 2012 (aka 12-12-12) as "Wiz Khalifa Day."
Frank Ocean Covers Radiohead’s ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ at Spotify Event
Frank Ocean wowed audiences last week when he appeared in New York for an intimate performance for Spotify and covered Radiohead's 1995 song 'Fake Plastic Trees.'
Rick Ross Denies Tour Cancellation Was Due to Gang Threats
Rick Ross is not going to let gang threats hold him back. After canceling the second leg of his Maybach Music Tour due to threats from the Gangster Disciples, the Bawse addressed the situation on Miami radio station 99 Jamz.