Nia Beckwith
New 112 Album on the Way
After a five year hiatus and speculation that they had broken up, three members of the R&B group 112 have reunited to record a follow up to their 2005 release 'Pleasure & Pain.' Earlier this week group member Q Parker broke the news via his Twitter page, "In the studio wit my boy Mike and Daron! New 11...
Lil Wayne Guest Stars in Baby Mama Nivea’s Video
With less than a week left before Lil Wayne's scheduled sentencing, the famed MC is definitely getting as much work done as he can. Weezy reportedly shot a record number of music videos in the last week; one in particular was for singer Nivea's new single 'Love Hurts...
St. Louis Rapper J-Kwon Missing for More Than a Month
Gracie Productions is ready to release J-Kwon's new album on March 23, but there's only one problem -- the St. Louis rapper has gone missing. The record label released a statement this week stating they have not been able to reach the 24-year-old, born Jarrell Jones, in over a month...
Ne-Yo Detained in Norway After Brawl in Nightclub
The Norwegian publication VG Nett is reporting that singer/songwriter Ne-Yo was arrested in Oslo, Norway on Saturday (Feb. 27) after an alleged altercation between a member of his entourage and a bus boy. Following a performance at the Olso Spektrum, Ne-Yo and members of his entourage were at an after party at Emil & Samuel, a nightclub in downtown Olso when a massive fight broke out.
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Nas Facing Financial Woes With Tax Debt Up to $3.3 Million
Nas' financial woes continue to climb following his split from estranged wife and R&B singer Kelis, who filed for divorce last May. Last week, the Queens based MC pleaded not guilty to contempt of court after lawyer's for Kelis filed paperwork alleging that he owes over $200,000 in child support, spousal support and lawyers fees. Th...
Faith Evans Sued Over Notorious B.I.G Home Footage
Faith Evans is at the head of a lawsuit from a documentary filmmaker that claims the R&B singer failed to distribute private home videos purchased of her late husband and rapper Notorious B.I.G.
According to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Kaushi Entertainment claims they paid $30,000 for home footage of Biggie -- real name is Christopher Wallace. Th...
British Paper Accuses Jay-Z of Being Racist
Jay-Z's name is being associated in an alleged racist scandal that occurred following his Brit Award afterparty at London's Merah nightclub earlier this week. According to the U.K.'s Daily Star security refused VIP entrance to those who weren't black...
Waka Flocka Flame Agrees He Has No Lyrical Skills
Waka Flocka Flame has been labeled by critics as a rapper with "no lyrical skills" since the debut of his single 'O Let's Do It.' Surprisingly, the ATL based rapper agrees with his critics and says he doesn't have any intentions on becoming one...
Sade Isn’t Interested in Collaborating With Drake
The marriage between hip-hop and R&B has done wonders for artists over the years. Unfortunately, British soul singer Sade says the concept isn't something she's ready to commit to. Rapper Drake, who was very optimistic about the possibility of working with Sade on his upcoming album, 'Thank Me Later,' will now have to face the reality that the collaboration won't happen anytime soon.
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Nelly Gets Punched at Super Bowl Party
Rapper Nelly hasn't had a hit out in a while, but he managed to score one Super Bowl weekend. According to The New York Post, on Friday evening (Feb. 5) the St. Louis rapper was punched in the face by mistake when he attempted to break up a fight between his bodyguards and bouncers at Miami's LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau...