Nia Beckwith
Bow Wow Goes After Groupie on Tupac’s ‘I Get Around’
He once went by the moniker Lil Bow Wow, but after dropping the Lil from his name a few years back its obvious that the 23-year-old rapper is ready to prove he's all grown up. With added profanities and stories of escapades with various women in his lyrics, it's evident Bow Wow is showing his fans another side of him...
Mary J. Blige Collaborates for Charity Fashion Line
Mary J. Blige will join forces with her fashion designer friend Catherine Malandrino on June 15 for a charity fashion show at New York City's Museum of Modern Art. The duo will unveil their charity t-shirt line along with a collection of stylish tops, dresses and leather jackets...
Nicki Minaj Sued for ‘Off-Roading’ Pink Lamborghini
Hollywood Exotic Car Rental has filed a lawsuit against Nicki Minaj claiming the female emcee caused close to $12,000 in damages to a pink 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago she rented for her 'Massive Attack' video. In the suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court on June 11, the car company says the car was driven "off-road" creating damage in the exact amount of $11,589...
Kid Cudi Takes Bonnaroo Stage Despite NYC Arrest
Last Friday, The BoomBox reported that Kid Cudi was arrested in New York City on charges of criminal mischief and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Despite his arrest Cudi was released from jail hours later and flew to Manchester, Tenn...
Memphis Outraged at VH1 Hip-Hop Honors Omission
This year's VH1 Hip Hop Honors paid tribute to the Dirty South honoring artists from Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas and other regions in the South, but one city in particular was overlooked and is speaking out about it. Memphis, Tennessee -- home to artist such as 8Ball & MJG, Three 6 Mafia and Young Buck -- was none to happy about not being recognized.
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Chamillionaire Forecloses on House to Pay Medical Bills
Last week The Boombox reported that rapper Chamillionaire foreclosed on his Houston mansion after realizing it was a bad investment, but this week he's come clean revealing there's more to the story. During a broadcast on Ustream on June 9, Cham admitted that his mother's cancer diagnosis and the birth of his son Xavier were circumstances that led to foreclosing on the home...
Lil Jon Advised Wife Against Joining ‘Real Housewives’ Cast
Reality television has been either a blessing or a curse for those who venture down its path, but rapper Lil Jon says he has no plans to be the next in line.
"I hate reality shows," says The King of Crunk. "It's funny because me and my wife all the time about reality shows 'cause she loves reality shows and watches them all day, all the time...
Drake Says Rihanna ‘Used Him as a Pawn’
At this point in his career Drake may have acquired a solid place in hip-hop, but that hasn't kept him exempt from experiencing heartbreak with the ladies. A recent story in the New York Times reveals that last year the Young Money recording artist had a brief relationship with pop star Rihanna that ended abruptly...
Ja Rule Heads to Trial for 2007 Weapons Charge
Ja Rule will stand trial in August to face a gun possession charge served three years ago. After leaving a concert in 2007, Ja Rule, born Jeffrey Atkins and a companion were pulled over in the rapper's Maybach by the NYPD and cited for speeding, suspended registration and no insurance...
Lil’ Kim Going Mogul; Preps New Book and Vodka
Lil' Kim has had a strong presence in the headlines in the last two weeks. In addition to her issues with newcomer Nicki Minaj, rumors have been swirling that she signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation, and now the noted femcee has picked up a new gig as a spokesperson for Three Olives Vodka's new "Purple" line...