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It is late rap icon Biggie's birthday! The Notorious B.I.G was born on 21 May, 1972.
Jay-Z And Drake's New Collaboration: How 'Afraid' Should We Be?
The last time Jay-Z and Drake hopped on a track together on was 2010, when Hov gave Drizzy some veteran advice on how to handle beef on "Light Up." "Drake, here's how they gon' come at you/ With silly rap feuds, tryin' to distract you," Jigga rapped on the track which was featured on the OVO star's debut LP.
Rap star linked to attack on Tupac
Sean "Diddy" Combs has denied a report by the Los Angeles Times that his associates were responsible for the 1994 robbery and shooting of Tupac Shakur at a New York recording studio, and that he knew about the attack in advance.
MC Hammer Bringing His Greatest Hits to Chumash Casino Resort
MC Hammer, one of the most successful entertainers in the history of hip hop, will bring his high-energy show to the Chumash Casino Resort's Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20.
Insane Clown Posse fans will be chugging Faygo in Lawrence tonight
Are you down with the Clown? The FBI, which recently classified Insane Clown Posse as a criminal street gang, is not.
Jay-Z Denies Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors
DJ Old Man Ebro said on the air Monday that he had emailed the rap mogul with his congratulations over the weekend, and "he hit me back and said it's not true." He quoted Jay-Z as saying: "It's not true.
CBS Ceo Les Moonves Joined By Wife Julie Chen, Will Arnett and LL...
Video - CBS CEO Les Moonves Joined By Wife Julie Chen, Will Arnett and LL Cool J At CBS Upfront 2013 - Part 3 CBS CEO Les Moonves Joined By Wife Julie Chen, Will Arnett and LL Cool J At CBS Upfront 2013 - Part 3 CBS CEO Les Moonves and his wife 'The Talk' host Julie Chen were among red carpet arrivals at the 2012 CBS Upfront Presentation along with ... (more)
Public Enemy Are 'Rolling Stones' Of Rap, Chuck D Says At Hangout Fest
On a festival bill that swings from acts just breaking through to icons like Tom Petty and Stevie Wonder, Public Enemy definitely fall into the legend category.
Soichiro "Patrick" and Cynthia Marie Hirami marked their 60th anniversary May 2. The couple wed in 1953 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Colo.
Big screen sounds inspire symphony pops concert
One of the earliest original soundtracks written for a full-length motion picture was Max Steiner's score for "King Kong," in 1933.
Nicki Minaj wins first Billboard Music Award for top rap artist
Taylor Swift performs at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. in this March 29, 2013 file photo.
Beyonce hits out at pregnancya
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Song of the Week, 'Cruise,' Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly
In an interview I did with him last week, but which won't be published until June, LL Cool J told me that he believes only history can judge "Accidental Racist." Eventually, said the rapper, his maligned collaboration with Brad Paisley will be re-evaluated, and he points out that President Obama was elected on a program of Mason-Dixon ... (more)
HBO to air 2013 Rock Hall induction ceremony special featuring Rush,...
Watch video highlights from the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held in Los Angeles on April 18.
[News] 50 Cent Explains "Mistake" With G-Unit & Discusses Animated Show On FOX
Lunatics. He also claims he helped them with their projects and that they weren't always grateful for the assistance.
The Band Perry & More Set for CBS's Acm Presents: Tim...
Music luminaries John Fogerty and Faith Hill, along with hot new country chart-toppers Florida Georgia Line in a special collaboration with Nelly, and country music stars The Band Perry have been added to the all-star artist lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand ... (more)
Hot off the press: Seen and heard in Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival was wondering that Saturday, when Kore-eda Hirokazu's elegant and emotional "Like Father, Like Son" premiered.
As a rule, when people think got the rap group Public Enemy , they think of them as, well, a rap group, not the stars of a book-length graphic novel fighting for truth, justice and the American way.
Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj set to perform at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards
Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj are joining the star-studded lineup of performers at this weekend's Billboard Music Awards.