B2k News

In VIBE's exclusive story, "Stoked", Linda Hobbs looked at how the lives of the former members of the mega-cute mega-group B2K were impacted by their manager Chris Stokes.

It's B2K Week at VIBE.com. Read the second excerpt from the shocking story that has the internet buzzing.

Since the manufacturing of the Monkees in the late 60's, all-male vocal groups or 'boy bands' have been a permanent part of the pop music landscape.

“The Wackness', talks to Variety at the Tribeca Film Festival.; "The Wackness"; ”

South Korean pop group the Gambler will star in Paramount's dance movie "Hype Nation," having teamed up with U.S. music producer and rapper Teddy Riley. via Variety

Singer Omarion is no longer on Columbia Records. A source at the label confirmed to the BV Buzz that the Sony imprint decided to drop the former B2K lead singer. via Black Voices

You may or may not know who Compton, California native Dave Scott is, but if you have seen the movies You Got Served or Stomp The Yard then you have seen his moves. via AllHipHop.com

On December 24, 2007 a video from Raz B, former member of the boy band B2K, posted a video confession on video sharing site Youtube. via Associated Content

Former B2K Member Says Manager Raped Him Posted by Ashish on 12.24.2007 Big charges from Raz B... Raz B, a former member of the band B2K, says he and other members of the group were raped by former manager ... via 411mania.com

“I can't speak on everybody but I think he did.”

In a tape released to the internet this weekend, B2K member Raz-B and his older brother Ricky Romance accuse the group's svengali Chris Stokes of molestation. via Hiphop-elements.com

“Hopefully, this one goes great so they'll let us do more events”

Rap is coming to one of Stockton's most impressive venues, as several local rappers join headliner and B2K veteran Lil Fizz on the bill for Da High School Winter Fizzle Christmas Concert. via RecordNET

Face Off (Sony) They co-headlined a tour called 'Scream IV,' which inevitably recalled a string of slasher movies, and the title of their first full CD together, Face Off , comes straight from a John Woo shoot-'em-up. But really, rapper Bow Wow and singer Omarion aren't trying to kill each other. The movie references are just a bit of brand sampling to remind people of this twosome's star power.

Bow Wow, who dropped a 'Lil' from his stage name, and Omarion, formerly of the boy band B2K, get along nicely, in fact. Face Off (Sony) is a likable hip-hop/r&b pairing that grew out of their tour and a hit single, 2005's Let Me Hold You . Their willingness to expand the collaboration to an entire album pays off: The exchange of raps and melodies, coupled with generally strong production, yields at least three radio-worthy singles, especially the genial Girlfriend , with its soulful, catchy-as- Chopsticks piano line. Read more

“Russell for five years and William Hart was with the Delfonics. I (even) did a dedication to Eddie Kendricks. Shanachie heard me and ask me to be a part.”

Jennifer Lopez produced, Feel The Noise, stars singer/actor Omarion "She came down to the set and said I was doing nice," singer/song writer/actor Omarion said about Jennifer Lopez as a producer. via Baltimore Times

Issue date: 10/4/07 Section: Arts and Entertainment In Theaters: The Heartbreak Kid: The newest romantic comedy from Ben Stiller, directed by the Farrelly brothers. via The Round Up

First Omarion got his groove in the B2K-ified You Got Served . Now the former boy-band heartthrob does whatever it takes to land a recording contract in this monotonous Reggaeton-driven piece of drivel produced ... via Hollywood.com

“It's like music from the ghetto. It's about our struggles, our dreams.”

The genres may change, but the cliches of the inspirational music film remain the same as demonstrated by this first feature effort devoted to increasingly popular blending of Caribbean, Latin and hip-hop ... via XtraMSN Real Estate

“It's amazing in how many different cultures music can touch people's lives.”

Omarion knows his way around a sweaty R&B groove. No surprise there: He's scored hip-swiveling hits with defunct boy band B2K and as a solo heartthrob. via Houston Chronicle

He's got a new film coming out this week, a soon-to-be released CD and now R&B singer Omarion can add Alabama National Fair performer to his list of credits. via Montgomery Advertiser

R&B-oriented pop group NLT began to take shape when the then 14-year-old V was told by producer Chris Stokes -- whose group, B2K, was using V's parents' Los Angeles dance studio -- that his demo would be given ... via Channel 933