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Big Sean Credits Hard Work and Determination for His Success
It took a few years before Big Sean became 'Finally Famous.' As he reveals on MTV's 'This Is How I Made It,' the Detroit rapper had to work hard to prove to the record labels that he could be a proven star.
Usher Shares Pictures While Skydiving in Dubai
Usher is certainly fearless when it comes to his music -- just listen to his genre-bending album 'Looking 4 Myself.' The R&B superstar recently showed his fans how much of a risk taker he really is on Instagram.
LAPD Apologizes to Notorious B.I.G.’s Family For Early Release of Autopsy Report
After Notorious B.I.G.'s autopsy was released on the Internet for the world to read, the Los Angeles Police Department announced they did apologize to the late rapper's family for failing to notifying them of their plans to make them public.
Wiz Khalifa Reveals Amber Rose Had Miscarriage Before Current Pregnancy
We are just weeks away before Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose become new parents to their little Wizbud. While Rose proudly shows off her baby bump on Instagram, Wiz revealed in a radio interview that this is actually their second pregnancy after she suffered a miscarriage the first time around.
Rick Ross Cancels the Rest of His Tour
After canceling two of his concerts in North Carolina because of gang threats, Rick Ross has decided to scrap the second leg of his U.S. tour altogether. However, the Maybach Music Group honcho is blaming the "promoters" for the scrapped shows.
Notorious B.I.G’s Autopsy Report Leaked in Detail
In March 1997, Notorious B.I.G. was slain in Los Angeles when four bullets pierced through his body while he was sitting in the passenger seat of a Chevy Suburban. Now, an unsealed autopsy explains the exact nature of how the late rapper died of his injuries.
Nicki Minaj’s Manager Calls Grammy Snub ‘Bulls—‘
Not only was Justin Bieber shockingly shut out for Grammy Awards nominations, but his 'Beauty and a Beat' co-star Nicki Minaj was no where to be found on the nominations list, as well. Cortez Bryant, who co-manages the Young Money starlet, wasn't happy about the snub and voiced his frustration on Twitter.
Veteran Songwriter Might Sue Alicia Keys Over ‘Girl on Fire’ Song
Alicia Keys might be on fire right now but there's a songwriter looking to extinguish her flame. Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com is reporting that veteran composer Earl Shuman is considering filing a lawsuit against the R&B singer for her song 'Girl on Fire.'
Wendy Williams on Beyonce: ‘Sounds Like She Has a Fifth Grade Education’
Talk-show diva Wendy Williams is known for her sharp tongue, but this time she might have been too sharp with her opinion about Beyonce. According to Perez Hilton, Williams was overheard dissing Mrs. Carter during a recent taping of her show.
Eve Is Two Months Pregnant!
Congrats may be in order for rapper Eve, who reportedly is two-months pregnant with her first child. Although the 'Blow Your Mind' artist has yet to confirm the baby news, gossip websites are reporting that she and boyfriend Maximillion Cooper are going to be expectant parents.