Steven J. Horowitz
Diddy Reflects on Notorious B.I.G.’s Way With Women
It's no secret that the Notorious B.I.G. was a ladies' man, and his close associate Sean "Diddy" Combs saw firsthand how he got the girls. In an upcoming FADER Magazine cover story on the slain rapper, the Bad Boy mogul recalls how he acted around women, declaring him a "charmer" and a "gentleman...
Dr. Dre Wins Lawsuit Against Death Row Records
Dr. Dre's longtime battle with Death Row Records is back in his favor. The West Coast veteran won his 2010 lawsuit against WIDEawake/Death Row, which intended to stop the label from digitally distributing his classic debut 'The Chronic.'
The ruling, set forth by U...
Justin Timberlake to Host ‘SNL’ Season Finale
Justin Timberlake is ready to flex his live acting chops. The entertainer has reportedly been tapped to host the season finale of 'Saturday Night Live' on May 21, according to a tweet from the official 'SNL' Twitter account. Though the tweet was quickly deleted, the message was in response to a fan asking who would serve as master of ceremonies during Season 36's last episode...
Kanye West Foundation Closes Doors
Kanye West's charity is no more. The Kanye West Foundation, which was intended to prevent teens from dropping out of high school, has suddenly closed without reason, four years after its establishment.
The news was made public after former executive director Joseph Collins sent an email to associates stating that he was out of a job and that the phone had been disconnected at headquarters...
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Eminem Wins at Detroit Music Awards
Detroit is showing Eminem some love. The platinum rapper swept the Detroit Music Awards last Friday (April 15), honored with three of the night's biggest trophies. Additional winners at the fête included Insane Clown Posse and Ty Stone, a protégé of Motor City native Kid Rock.
Of the evening'...
Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Gives Away New EP
While fans are currently waiting for a full-length release from a post-incarcerated Prodigy, the Queens rapper is tiding fans over with a little giveaway. The Mobb Deep member has unleashed his new EP, 'The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson,' dropping the seven-track freebie via Complex...
Curren$y Plans Five Releases for 2011
Curren$y has a busy year ahead of him. The New Orleans native, Shante Scott Franklin, has revealed that he has a staggering five projects scheduled for release in 2011, with plans to put out three retail albums and a few mixtapes before the year is up...
Maybach Music Group Unveils ‘Self Made’ Tracklisting
Rick Ross does everything big, which is why he'd have nothing less than that on 'Self Made Vol. 1,' the first compilation to come from his Maybach Music Group imprint. The tracklist has been unveiled for the May 24 release, revealing the 15-song offering that the group has in store...
Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’ Pushed Back to June
Lil Wayne's comeback album has hit a speed bump. The Young Money rapper has been gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated 'Tha Carter IV,' the follow-up to last year's 'I Am Not a Human Being,' but fans will have to wait a little longer to get it...
Lil Wayne Producer Declares Rape Allegations as ‘Extortion’
Lil Wayne's name became linked to a rape allegation last month after a woman accused producer Noel "Detail" Fisher of sexually assaulting her during a studio session where Weezy was present. But a month after the unnamed woman claimed that she was held against her will and sexually abused, the beatsmith is speaking out against her allegations...