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Cam’ron and Vado Bring Harlem to ‘Mo’Nique Show’
Cam'ron and Vado brought their uptown antics to BET's 'Mo'nique Show' Tuesday night (March 22), for a rare on-air interview and performance.
The duo, who are gearing up to release a collaborative album, entitled 'Gunz & Butta,' next month, were gracious guests and continually emphasized their Harlem roots to the impressed host.
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Fabolous Recruiting Dwight Howard for New York Knicks
When the New York Knicks face Eastern Conference rivals the Orlando Magic Wednesday night (March 23), rapper Fabolous will have a bit of business to attend to. The Brooklyn MC is trying to poach Orlando superstar center Dwight Howard and bring him to New York to join fresh arrivals Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony...
XXL Freshmen 2011 Celebrate Status With Concert, Mixtape
The 2011 XXL Freshmen Class -- a body anointed by XXL magazine as the game's hottest newcomers -- have had a big 24 hours. After gathering at B.B. Kings Blues Club in New York City Tuesday night (March 22) for a concert, the group of 11 rappers dropped a collaborative mixtape this morning (March 23)...
Russell Simmons to Fight Childhood Obesity With Dr. Oz
Russell Simmons is continuing his streak of good deeds this week by partnering with television personality Dr. Oz for an event to help fight childhood obesity. The partnership will kick off with a gala that benefits the Oz-founded non-profit HealthCorps -- a body that aims to address adolescent obesity issues in schools and communities across America...
Chris Brown Goes Ballistic at ‘Good Morning America’
On Tuesday morning (March 22), embattled R&B singer Chris Brown cut short an interview with 'Good Morning America' and proceeded to go behind-the-scenes, break a window and storm out of ABC studios shirtless after scaring employees. The tantrum, which started after host Robin Roberts pursued a line of questioning about Rihanna and wouldn't give up, could put Brown in violation of parole statut
Russell Simmons Honored With GLAAD Award
Hip-hop entrepreneur and activist Russell Simmons was honored at the GLAAD Media Awards during its annual ceremony on Saturday (March 19) in New York City. Other honorees included pop singer Ricky Martin, comedian Tina Fey, anchor Anderson Cooper and Oprah...
Yung Berg Avoiding Fancy Jewelry After Pistol-Whipping
After a recent robbery and pistol-whipping in Los Angeles, Yung Berg has decided to tone down a penchant for flashy jewelry that has been getting him in trouble over the past couple years. The MC, who recently dropped a mixtape called 'Mr...
Game Revisits Ras Kass Beatdown on New Year’s Eve
In an appearance on Power 106's 'Big Boy's Neighborhood' morning show, rapper Game revisited his New Year's Eve fight with fellow West Coast MC Ras Kass. After the dust cleared, both rappers originally claimed they won the fight and beat the other to the ground...
Man Who Fought Suge Knight Challenges Him to Rematch
Fighting with Suge Knight is never a great policy, but it seems like every few years someone steps up to the plate to take a few swings (or shots) at the former Death Row honcho. His most recent fight apparently occurred after a man named Tobias Bell approached Suge at Los Angeles' Aria Hotel and asked if he killed Tupac Shakur...
Lupe Fiasco Announces U.S. Tour
Lupe Fiasco, fresh off scoring his first Billboard-topping album with 'Lasers,' will be taking his show on the road for a full U.S. tour. The Chicago-based rapper will play songs from his three studio albums over 16 dates across the nation...