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Mary J. Blige Responds to Burger King Ad Controversy
After critics cried foul over Mary J. Blige‘s chicken wrap commercial for Burger King because it was too stereotypical, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has finally addressed the issue, claiming she never co-signed the “unfinished” ad to begin with.
Drake Responds To ‘Marvin’s Room’ Lawsuit and the Use of the N-Word
Drake is currently embroiled in a heated lawsuit with his ex-girlfriend Ericka Lee, who claims that she wasn’t fully compensated for her contribution to his viral hit song ‘Marvin’s Room.’ In his latest interview with radio personality Tim Westwood, Drizzy explains the lawsuit and why he gave her the middle finger during a concert appearance in London.
Nicki Minaj’s All-Star Track ‘Champion’ Leaks to the Internet
Uh-oh! It seems as if Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ has sprung a leak. Her uplifting song ‘Champion’ featuring Drake, Young Jeezy and Nas hit the Internet today (March 28). As we previously reported, we felt the song was a bonafide hit after listening to the snippet.
Drake Imitates Lil Wayne + Busts a Freestyle
Some say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Well, we would like to know what Lil Wayne thinks of Drake‘s vocal imitation of him. The Toronto rapper did a dead-on impersonation of the Young Money boss for London radio personality Tim Westwood and it was all captured on video.
Nicki Minaj Entertains Japan on Promotional Tour
As the April 3 release of Nicki Minaj‘s second album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ is approaching, the 29-year-old rap queen recently went on a promo tour overseas in support of the project. The Harajuku Barbie entertained her Barbz in Japan with a performance of her hit songs.
Pitbull Gets Groovy on New Single ‘Back in Time’
International rapper Pitbull just released ‘Back in Time,’ his theme song to the upcoming ‘Men in Black 3,’ which hits theaters in 3D on May 25. The bouncy track is destined to have the clubs bumping this summer.
Usher to Portray Legendary Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in Biopic
Usher is getting in shape and there’s a reason why. The R&B superstar is prepping to play legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. The biopic ‘Hands of Stone’ also stars Robert De Niro and Gael Garcia Bernal, who is also directing the film.
Diddy, The-Dream, Frank Ocean, Nelly + Others Wear Hoodies in Support of Trayvon Martin
The Trayvon Martin case continues to be a polarizing social issue and has caught the attention of celebrities, President Obama and now, artists in the music community. Diddy, Frank Ocean, The-Dream, Nelly and others have posted photos on their Twitter accounts wearing hoodies in remembrance of Trayvon Martin.
Tyga + Lil Wayne Get Big-Headed in ‘Faded’ Video
Rapper Tyga recently premiered his new video for ‘Faded,’ the second single from his latest album ‘Careless World: Rise of the Last King.’ The infectious song, which features Lil Wayne, boasts melodic chimes and a bumping 808 drum beat. Arguably, this song is a worthy successor to his ubiquitous radio hit ‘Rack City.’
Katy Perry Reworks ‘N—as in Paris’ on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
Katy Perry got into her zone and did something we wouldn’t expect from the pop diva. The ‘Part of Me’ singer wowed audiences at BBC Radio 1′s Live Lounge with a cover of Jay-Z and Kanye West‘s worldwide anthem ‘N—as in Paris’ from their album ‘Watch the Throne.’
Nicki Minaj Announces European Tour, Films ‘Beez in the Trap’ Video With 2 Chainz
Just days after shooting a video for ‘Starships’ in Hawaii, Nicki Minaj flew to Miami over the weekend to film another video for ‘Beez in the Trap,’ her duet with 2 Chainz. The song will appear on her upcoming album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘ (due April 3).
Lil Wayne Cited for Overgrown Lawn at his Louisiana Mansion
It looks like Lil Wayne needs to work on his green thumb. Kenner County officials in New Orleans, La., have cited the rapper for not cutting his extremely high grass and weeds at his mansion that is currently up for sale for $1.7 million.