Paul Cantor
Jay-Z, Robinson Cano and Roc Nation Sports — Will Rapper’s New Agency Fail?
Today (April 2), New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano left his agent Scott Boras to sign with Roc Nation Sports, a new arm of Jay-Z's fledgling management company that will represent athletes.
"Because of my love of sports, it was a natural progression to form a company where we can help top athletes in various sports the same way we have been helping artists in the music industry fo
Buy The Notorious B.I.G.’s Childhood Apartment
If you ever wanted to own the home of a hip-hop legend, now's your chance.
The apartment at 226 St. James Place that The Notorious B.I.G. lived in as a child was listed for sale yesterday (April 1) at the low price of $725,000.
Located in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, New York, the condo apartment is 972 square feet and features three bedrooms with a den/office...
Nicki Minaj Gets Freaky with Lil Wayne in ‘High School’ Video
Is there more to Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne's relationship? Potentially, if the former's new video for "High School," from Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up, is to be believed.
The Benny Boom-directed clip has almost nothing to do with the actual song -- a back-and-forth between new lovers -- but instead finds Nicki and Wayne traveling to some distant island to do an illegal transacti
‘Buckwild’ Star Shain Gandee Dies — Remember That Time He Rapped?
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Shain Gandee, star of MTV reality show Buckwild, was found dead earlier today.
According to CBS News, authorities had been searching for Gandee, his uncle and another unidentified man since early Sunday morning. A crashed vehicle containing the three men was was found near Gandee's home in Sissonville, W...
Eazy-E’s Daughter To Release Documentary on Late Rapper
Eighteen years after Eazy-E's death -- he died on March 26th, 1995, reportedly at the hands of AIDS -- his daughter E.B. Wright is working on a documentary about the late rapper's life, according to BET.com.
"A lot of people don't know the truth behind his death," says Wright...
Chris Brown, ‘Fine China’ — Singer Releases Michael Jackson-Inspired Video
Drake diss aside, Chris Brown is moving full steam ahead with his new album X. To that end, we have the video for "Fine China," the LP's first single.
Chris Brown Disses Drake on Young Jeezy ‘RIP’ Remix
In the ongoing saga of Chris Brown vs. Drake, Breezy (who we recently interviewed) has taken a direct shot at the Canadian MC on the remix to Young Jeezy's "RIP," which also features YG and Kendrick Lamar.
Beyonce’s ‘I Been On’ Remix Features Bun B, Scarface, Slim Thug, Willie D, Z-Ro and Lil Keke
Beyonce's keeping it trill for the remix to her hometown ode, "I Been On." How trill? She recruited Texas natives Bun B, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D, Slim Thug and Lil Keke for the remix.
Sadly, she's one Bushwick Bill short of a Geto Boys reunion...
Eve Premieres ‘Make It Out This Town’ Feat. Gabe Saporta Video
Eve has been trying to make a comeback for the past few months and despite the fact that her first attempt "She Bad Bad" didn't go over so well, she's returned with "Make It Out This Town."
The inspirational tune finds her paired with Cobra Starship lead singer Gabe Saporta, who handles the song's chorus duties...
Jay Shells, ‘Rap Quotes’ — Rap Lyrics Get Turned Into Street Signs
Rap lyrics can be confusing. But if you don't feel like spending all your time on Rap Genius or Song Meanings, maybe you can learn a thing or two just by walking around your neighborhood.
Especially if you live in New York, where artist Jay Shells has begun putting up signs at locations that are mentioned in iconic rap songs...