Alvin Blanco
Jay-Z Performs in New York City, Adult Swim Deal in the Works
Does Jay-Z have a cartoon in the works? That seems to be the case as the rapper-mogul performed at Adult Swim's exclusive Upfront Week event in New York City at the Roseland Ballroom last night (May 18).
Adweek reports that although there are minimal details, Hova is soon to announce a developmental deal with Adult Swim, which likely means a cartoon series...
Pharrell Williams Launching I Am Other Venture This Fall
Pharrell Williams has a knack for turning his ideas into profit. The jack of all trades -- he's a music veteran, design and fashion tastemaker as well as executive -- has hooked up with the United Entertainment Group to launch I Am Other, an entity that "spotlights new musicians, filmmakers, designers, artists and innovators through online, mobile and retail channels, TV shows and films,"
Music Exec Jimmy ‘Henchman’ Rosemond Wanted by Feds
A federal warrant has been issued for the arrest of record executive Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond. Henchmen is the founder of Czar Entertainment, a management company that currently handles the careers of clients including Compton rapper Game, R&B singer Sean Kingston as well as former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson and actor Michael K. Wi...
Earl Sweatshirt Asks Fans to Leave Mom Alone
One enigmatic member of Odd Future not named Tyler, The Creator is Earl Sweatshirt, whose whereabouts were unknown to the general public until some digging from Complex magazine turned him up in Samoa, Calif. at a "treatment program for at-risk teenage boys...
Philly Rapper Cassidy Arrested as Suspect in Murder Case
Philadelphia rapper Cassidy is back in trouble with the law. The 'I'm a Hustler' MC was arrested Saturday afternoon (May 14) in Hackensack, N.J. for a probation violation, but that's only the start of his problems -- he's also a suspect in a murder and two attempted murders back in his Philly hometown...
M-Bone of Cali Swag District Killed in Drive-By Shooting
Rapper M-Bone of Inglewood, Calif.-based rap group Cali Swag District was shot and killed late last night (May 15). There are still few details about the tragic incident, but TMZ reports that M-Bone was the victim of a drive-by shooting...
Tyler, the Creator Wants to Punch Bruno Mars
Odd Future took their traveling promotional run in support of Tyler, The Creator's new sophomore album, 'Goblin,' to Hot 97's 'Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg' morning show today (May 13). During the lively and expletive-filled interview, Tyler answered questions about his beef with Atlanta rapper B.o.B...
Nicki Minaj Says Cash Money Execs ‘Treat Me Like a Boss’
Nicki Minaj has gone from hot prospect to certified rap star, regardless of gender. The Queens rapper's platinum-selling debut, 'Pink Friday,' and recent high profile gig as an opening act on the Lil Wayne-headlined I Am Still Music tour, only raised her growing profile in the music industry...
Jadakiss Talks Viral Marketing and Acting
Jadakiss' youthful looks and fairly steady stream of music makes some fans forget that its been 13 years since he debuted on Bad Boy Records with his group the LOX. Now, Jadakiss is prepping to release an official mixtape, 'I Love You,' on May 24...
Compton Rapper YG Gets Own Designer Weed
A propensity for marijuana can pay off in more than just jail time if you're savvy enough, or have a prescription. Compton rapper YG has launched his own official strain of weed called "YG OG."
The 'Toot It and Boot It' rapper's designer weed is available at Green Aid, a medical marijuana dispensary in Anaheim, Calif...