Trent Fitzgerald
Flo Rida Fined $7,000 for Lying to a Judge
We have a good feeling that Flo Rida didn’t like how this went down. TMZ is reporting that a Florida judge has ordered the Miami rapper to pay $7,000 in attorney fees for his former assistant after he lied to the court.
Jay-Z, Rihanna, Rita Ora + More Rock London’s Hackney Weekend 2012
The Roc was in the building as Jay-Z headlined Radio 1′s Hackney Weekend 2012 in London on Saturday (June 23). The hip-hop king was joined by his Throne partner Kanye West during his show-stopping performance.
Chris Brown Posts ‘Fortune’ Promo Photo, Talks Rapping Skills
We’re roughly ten days away from Chris Brown dropping his new album ‘Fortune’ on July 3 and he’s not done with his online promotions. The R&B champagne-magnate recently unveiled another cover art for his project, which is most likely for his deluxe album.
Jay-Z + Alicia Key’s Song ‘Empire State of Mind’ Featured in New York Ad Campaign
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ Grammy-winning song ‘Empire State of Mind’ was an anthemic love letter to their beloved city of New York. Now the two New Yorkers have teamed up to help lure businesses to the Big Apple with their piano-driven anthem.
Flo Rida Taps Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Sweet Spot’ On New Single
After helping Jennifer Lopez get it poppin’ on her new single, ‘Goin’ In,’ Miami rapper Flo Rida gets a taste of J.Lo’s sweetness on the melodic club tune ‘Sweet Spot.’ The song appears on Flo’s upcoming album ‘Wild Ones,’ due out July 3.
Beyonce Reportedly Buys Jay-Z a Luxury Plane for Father’s Day
We all know that Jay-Z has crazy bank, but it look as if Beyonce can make it rain, as well. The R&B mom reportedly shelled out nearly $40 million on a Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet for Hov as a gift for Father’s Day.
According to Perez Hilton, the songbird gave Jay-Z a luxury plane to salute him for being a wonderful father to their daughter Blue Ivy. Awww…
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Chris Brown Believes That Hip-Hop Is Dead
Chris Brown has the rap forums abuzz over remarks he made about hip-hop in an interview with Fuse TV (spotted at Complex). The R&B crooner believes that hip-hop is dying off as a brand (or genre) because of its lack of marketability and profitability.
Drake Wants to Unite People with His Third Album
As he brings his successful Club Paradise Tour to a close, Drake is now planning ahead for his third LP. While much of the songs on his ‘Take Care’ album reveal the ups and downs of fame, for his new project, Drizzy will show how he has evolved as an artist.
Jay-Z Facing Plagiarism Lawsuit Over ‘Decoded’ Book
Hip-hop king Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit by a man who claims that sections of the Throne rapper’s 2010 book ‘Decoded’ were in some way stolen from him, reports AllHipHop.com.
New York Model Reveals Injuries She Sustained in Chris Brown + Drake Brawl
The casualties from the Chris Brown and Drake nightclub brawl continue to rise as a New York model has come forward to reveal her injuries she sustained during the fracas. Ingrid Gutierrez is speaking out about what she witnessed at club W.i.P (Work in Progress) before champagne bottles were thrown around like freebies.
Drake Held His Own Summer Jam in New York on His Club Paradise Tour
Drake‘s Club Paradise Tour went on as scheduled without any arrests or bottle throwing on Saturday (June 16) in New York. As promised, Drizzy held his own Summer Jam 2012 — although Nicki Minaj didn’t show up to perform — and brought out a slew of rap heavyweights including 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, the Weeknd and many more.
Teen Arrested in Murder of Irish Exchange Student After Nicki Minaj Tokyo Concert
A 19-year-old Memphis teenager has been arrested in the death of an Irish exchange student who was killed after attending a Nicki Minaj concert in Tokyo last month. ABC24 News reports that Richard Hinds has confessed to police that he did strangle 21-year-old Nicola Furlong in her hotel room on May 24, but he had no intention to kill her.