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Serena Williams, Rapper: Listen to the Tennis Player’s New Song
Serena Williams is mostly known for her aggressive style out on the tennis court, but did you know she also has mad skills as a rapper? In a leaked demo, obtained by TMZ, Williams is trying out the world of hip-hop, and she's not half bad...
Beyonce ‘Run the World (Girls)': Diplo Admits Song Started as a ‘Joke’
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Diplo's producing mastery on Beyonce's "Run the World (Girls)" started as a joke. According to Newsbeat, Bey's anthem of female empowerment has a very funny beginning.
"I still think a lot of people don't even realize where that song came from," Diplo reveals...
J Dilla Record Collection: Thousands of Late Producer’s LPs Found in Abandoned Storage Unit
The late J Dilla, considered by many to be one of the greatest hip-hop DJs ever, left behind an extensive treasure trove of records. According to The Detroit News (via Pitchfork), the beat maestro's cache of LPs was found in an abandoned storage unit and are now being sold at a Royal Oak, Mich...
Lil Scrappy Hospitalized: Asthma Attack Rendered Rapper Breathless
Rapper Lil Scrappy was rushed to an Atlanta area hospital on Wednesday (April 18) after suffering from an asthma attack. According to TMZ, the "Head Bussa" rhymer was drinking pretty heavily on Monday night (April 16) which caused the 28-year-old to experience breathing problems...
Whitney Houston Funeral Cost: Newark Mayor Cory Booker Addresses City’s $187,000 Bill
As AOL Music previously reported, Whitney Houston's funeral cost New Jersey $187,000. With taxpayers angry over the high dollar amount, the mayor of Newark, Cory Booker, has issued a statement.
"As with any major event, and Ms. Houston's funeral was an international event, our police department's priority is to keep both citizens and visitors alike safe when they come to our city...
Tyler, the Creator ‘Punk’d': Bam Margera Pranks Rapper
Tyler, the Creator probably deserves to get pranked, so that's exactly what Bam Margera and MTV's newly resurrected "Punk'd" did. In a brand new episode of the celebrity shenanigans show, Tyler is coaxed into signing his autograph on a food truck that will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to charity...
Theraflu, Kanye West: Cold Medicine Company Doesn’t Endorse New Song
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Kanye West's explosive new track 'Theraflu' isn't just making Kris Humphries angry. As NME reports, the makers of the anti-cold medicine have spoken out against West's latest single.
"We in no way endorse or approve of the references or use of the image and likeness of Theraflu in this manner," a spokesman for the company tells TMZ...
Timbaland, Missy Elliott Debut New Songs at New York’s Highline Stages
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As The BoomBox previously reported, rapper Missy Elliott and producer extraordinaire Timbaland are back as hip-hop's dynamic duo, working on new material and performing live.
According to HipHop DX, the cosmic pair debuted new tunes last night at New York's Highline Stages in celebration of Hennessy's White Rabbit campaign...
Beyonce Tumblr: Singer Has One So You Should Probably Look at It
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Beyonce Knowles is crashing a big party called "The Internet" today by launching her very first tweet and an intimate Tumblr site.
"Hey World, It's B! I'm so excited to invite you to my new http://beyonce.com - we've been working hard, and it's finally ready for you XO," she tweeted to 3...
Joe Budden Arrested for NYC Traffic Violation Stemming From 2007
There was a noticeable absence at the Slaughterhouse show Thursday night (March 29) at New York City's Best Buy Theater. According to MTV, rapper Joe Budden was arrested for an outstanding warrant stemming from a traffic violation in 2007.
Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Royce Da 5'9" took to the stage with noticeable gusto, but it was apparent to the crowd that something was wrong...