Latifah Muhammad
Michael Jackson’s Top 10 Moments During His Career
Few artists have left as lasting an impression on music as the King of Pop. Michael Jackson was an all-around attention grabber, and in addition to recording the top-selling album of all time, 'Thriller,' he set new standards for dancing and showmanship, inspiring such artists as Usher, Chris Brown and Britney Spears...
Lil Wayne Celebrates ‘Tha Carter IV’ With Drake, Nicki
The wait for Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter IV' album is finally over. The fourth installment in Weezy's 'Tha Carter' series went on sale at midnight Monday (Aug. 29), and to celebrate, the Young Money labelhead threw a start-studded album release party at Boulevard 3 nightclub in Hollywood, Calif...
Tyler, the Creator Says ‘F— Bruno Mars’ After VMA Win
The reign of Tyler, the Creator has no signs of slowing down. After moving from being virtually unknown on the mainstream music scene, Odd Future's most lyrically gruesome frontman couldn't hide his emotions, tearing up after taking home the Best New Artist trophy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (Aug...
Nicki Minaj Gives New Details on Sophomore Album
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Fresh off her win for Best Hip-Hop video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Nicki Minaj is looking forward to fans hearing her second album.
Dressed in a sharp-edged outfit, inspired by Japan's Harajuku fashion, the New York native said that this time around she's going to give her alter ego, Roman Zolanski, more time to shine...
Snoop Dogg Accepts Icon Award at BMI Awards
Rapper Snoop Dogg was the recipient of the Icon Award at this year's BMI Urban Awards, held in Hollywood, Calif., on Friday (Aug. 26). Arriving with both his wife, Shante Broadus, and 12-year-old daughter Cori, Snoop said he was honored to be recognized for a career spanning more than two decades but indicated there's more to be accomplished...
15 Reasons Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’ Is Needed
After a good year of anticipation and a prison bid that may have derailed his album plans, Lil Wayne will officially drop his long-awaited new LP, 'Tha Carter IV,' on Aug. 29. Just as soon as he stepped out of the gates of New York's Rikers Island last November, Wayne was said to have headed straight to the studio to begin work on the fervently talked about effort...
Glasses Malone Readies ‘Beach Cruiser,’ Says T.I. Helped Him
The release of West Coast rapper Glasses Malone's debut album 'Beach Cruiser' has been a long time coming. After several pushbacks, album restructuring and all around politics in the music game, the 31-year-old has put together a solid 15-track project ideal for cruising...
Common Says He & No I.D. Are Crafting ‘Positive Hip-Hop’
Since he took time away from the music game to grow his acting career, Common is ready to get back to his first passion: rapping. The Chicago native, who is featured on this year's Rock the Bells tour, is gearing up for the release of his ninth album, 'The Dreamer, The Believer,' which also finds him collaborating with producer No I...
Game Happy to Sell One ‘R.E.D. Album,’ Talks ‘WTT’ + More
Two years after he announced its release, rapper Game's 'The R.E.D. Album' has officially made its way to stores. In putting the project together, the West Coast MC found himself involved in one controversy after another, including a very public battle with his label, Interscope Records, which he says remains a "love/hate" relationship...
Ray J Denies Text Message War With Kim Kardashian
Singer Ray J is refuting claims that he sent a text message to Kim Kardashian, which detailed him taking credit for her success, prior to her star-studded wedding ceremony this weekend, where she tied the knot with basketball player Kris Humphries during a lavish ceremony in Montecito, Calif...