It’s hard to tell from their boastful lyrics and gaudy music videos, but truth be told, the majority of these rap cats aren’t about that millionaire lifestyle. In actuality most struggle rappers are just struggling to sell enough records to pay back the label and the companies with whom they have rented cars, clothes and jewelry… Continue
Some people will do just about anything to get their hands on a pair of Air Jordans. 35-year-old Arthur Walker of Dallas, was arrested for driving his truck through Southwest Center Mall Friday (July 13), to pick up sneakers and clothes… Continue
Does Solange hate Kimmy Cakes? Beyonce and Solange Knowles are said to have gotten into a fight over the singer’s new friendship with Kim Kardashian. The pair have been spotted spending time together at Kanye and Jay-Z’s ‘Watch The Throne’ tour and most recently at the BET Awards, and Kim is even said to be bonding with Blue Ivy. However, Beyonce’s younger sister Solange isn’t too pleased with the new friendship and told the singer exactly what she thinks… “In Solange’s eyes, Beyonce is a stand-out star, a premier singer of our time, whereas Kim is just a reality TV star who only got famous after a sex tape was leaked,” a source claims. “So she called Beyonce out on it, and they had a fight over Kim. It culminated with Beyonce telling Solange she can be friends with whomever she wants.” It’s sweet that Solange is standing up for her sister’s “reputation”, but we’re not sure she has any room to offer recommendations on who is good enough to hang with Beyonce. Do “sisters know best?” Should Solo be attempting to help big sis Bey stay clear of Kim? Source
DJ Khaled is currently on set in Arizona filming the video for his single “I Wish You Would,” featuring Kanye West and Rick Ross. Legendary video director Hype Williams will be behind the lens for this one. The Hit-Boy produced single will appear on DJ Khaled’s next album, Kiss The Ring, which will come out on Cash Money/Universal Records. Continue
As Frank Ocean continues to rack up one stamp-of-approval after another, he can now add Jermaine Dupri to his list of fans. The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind for the New Orleans singer who came out of the closet in a letter posted to his Tumblr page, then released his Channel Orange album to iTunes ahead of schedule… Continue
We are going to say this up front, Sean “Puff Daddy” “Puffy” “Puff” “P. Diddy” “Diddy” Combs is that dude. In all his baby teeth having glory, the son of a former Harlem hustler brought you groundbreaking acts like the Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, the L.O.X. and Mase in their primes through his record label Bad Boy… Continue
The Jay-Z Opening Concert series at the Barclay’s Center in downtown Brooklyn is becoming a two-week long affair. Due to demand, Hova has added two more shows at the home of the NBA’s New Jersey Nets, on Wednesday, October 3 and Thursday, October 4… Continue
Chris Brown’s legal problems are far from over. The R&B singer is still on probation for beating Rihanna back in 2009, and on Tuesday (July 10) a judge approved a request to audit his community service report, to make sure that he has fulfilled his commitments… Continue
The Dominican bombshell, Rosa Acosta recently paid a visit to the Hip-Hop Wired headquarters while shooting the newest episode of #AskAVixen. The lovely lady, who is one of the of the sexiest vixen’s in Hip-Hop history is now the official face of 9Five Eyewear… Continue