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![Big Sean Shares ‘Similar Tales’ With Eminem](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/eminembigsean.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Big Sean Shares ‘Similar Tales’ With Eminem
Big Sean scored a studio session with Eminem a few months before Kendrick Lamar and the Black Hippy crew rubbed elbows with him in the same location. Now the Detroit native is speaking about the memorable experience with Slim Shady.
The two rappers worked on new material, though there is no set destination where the song will end up...
![J. Cole Gives Details on Why ‘Let Nas Down’ Was Created](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/jcole-1370639706.jpg?w=980&q=75)
J. Cole Gives Details on Why ‘Let Nas Down’ Was Created
J. Cole idolizes Nas, so much so that he wrote a song about him for his sophomore album, Born Sinner.
"Let Nas Down," his favorite song on the LP, was created as a way for the Roc Nation rapper to vent about his feelings. In an interview with Fuse, Cole explains that he was in the studio crafting the perfect radio song, which he thought was "Work Out," his 2011 hit...
![Busta Rhymes Adds Nicki Minaj to ‘Twerk It’ Remix](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/bustarhymesnickiminaj.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Busta Rhymes Adds Nicki Minaj to ‘Twerk It’ Remix
Busta Rhymes calls on one woman who can actually perform the act celebrated in the remix to his new song, "Twerk It": Nicki Minaj.
The Young Money star, who showed the world how she could twerk for Lil Wayne at the Billboard Music Awards last month, throws on her best patios and serves adlibs while Bussa Bus gets close with his lady...
![Tamar Braxton Gives Birth to Baby Boy](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/tamarbraxton-1370617687.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tamar Braxton Gives Birth to Baby Boy
Tamar Braxton welcomed a healthy baby boy Thursday (June 6).
"The One" songstress and her husband, Vincent Herbert did not reveal the name of their newborn, however, she did announce the news of his birth via Twitter.
"#tamartian friends HE'S finally here...
![Alicia Keys Graces Cover of Marie Claire](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/aliciakeys.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Alicia Keys Graces Cover of Marie Claire
Alicia Keys may have released her fifth studio album, Girl on Fire, last year, but she's still blazing hot. The R&B songbird heats up the pages of Marie Claire U.K., showing off her curves in flowing gowns while in the Bahamas.
For the July cover, she poses with her hand on her hip in a blue number. In...
![Lil Durk Arrested on Weapons Charge](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/lildurk.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lil Durk Arrested on Weapons Charge
Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested early this morning for unlawful use of a loaded handgun.
The newly signed Coke Boy -- French Montana's imprint -- was located at the 7200 block of South Green St., around 3AM when police pulled up to the area and allegedly witnessed him toss a gun into his car, the Chicago Sun-Times reports...
![Mario Reveals J. Cole Collaboration, Talks New Album](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/mario.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mario Reveals J. Cole Collaboration, Talks New Album
Fresh off his return to the R&B game with his Nicki Minaj-assisted song "Somebody Else," Mario is giving some more information on his upcoming fifth album, the follow-up to 2009's D.N.A.
In an interview with Baltimore's 92 Q Jams, the R&B singer describes the sound of the project as well as a special guest that will collaborate with him.
"If I...
![Eminem Hits the Studio With Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy Crew](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/eminemkendricklamar.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eminem Hits the Studio With Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy Crew
Eminem's eighth studio album is on the way. In April, news spread that the project would arrive after Memorial Day. So while fans await eagerly for Slim Shady to bless them with some unforgettable rhymes, there are photos of his recent studio sessions to hold them over in the meantime...
![Beyonce Debuts ‘Rise Up’ From ‘Epic’ Soundtrack](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/beyonce-1370533221.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Beyonce Debuts ‘Rise Up’ From ‘Epic’ Soundtrack
Beyonce fans can rejoice. The R&B superstar has released a new song for her BeyHive.
"Rise Up," a track featured in the new animated film Epic, was co-written by Sia and produced by Hit-Boy and Chase N. Cashe. The triumphant tune finds Beyonce urging listeners to "be who you are."
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![Paris Jackson Attempts Suicide With Meat Cleaver](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/06/parisjackson.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Paris Jackson Attempts Suicide With Meat Cleaver
Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, attempted suicide earlier today.
TMZ broke the news, revealing that the teen was rushed to the hospital from her Calabasas, Calif., home around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning (June 5).
She apparently called a suicide hotline after cutting her right forearm with a meat cleaver and leaving a suicide note -- there is no word yet on what was left in the missive...
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