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Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Mary J. Blige To Perform At NBA All-Star Game

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Benny Hollywood

The NBA All-Star Game is shaping up to be another star-studded event as Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige and will.i.am have all been billed to perform during the show. Some of music’s biggest names will all head down south to Orlando for the All-Star festivities all leading up to the big game, which is set to air on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. EST on TNT… Continue Continue reading →

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Nicki Minaj Covers ‘New York Magazine’ Spring Fashion Issue

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Wearing teal eye shadow, exaggerated eyelashes, and her signature pink/blond mashup ‘do, Nicki Minaj graces the cover of New York Magazine’s Fashion Double Issue. The Young Money prom queen talks attending fashion shows with Vogue’s legendary Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour, who sent Minaj an autographed photo the next day and suggested they “matched” for both wearing orange… Continue

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James “J Dilla/Jay Dee” Yancey: An Evolving Legacy

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Another February 7th has come and gone. Some choose to call it “Dilla Day” while others choose to refer to February as “Dilla Month.” Jay Dee AKA J Dilla started out as a producer/MC that was mostly known in underground Hip-Hop circles. He later became a revered producer and musician amongst mainly music insiders and Hip-Hop cognoscenti. Now a full six years after his passing he is so widely regarded that if a Hip-Hop site, magazine or portal, no matter their size, doesn’t acknowledge him they look like ignorant jerks. How did this happen? Also, how is J Dilla and his extensive body of work viewed now versus when he was still among us? Click Here To Read The Rest At HipHopWired.com

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Record Exec Claims None Of Nate Dogg’s Friends Stepped Up To Help With Medical Bills

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

We all knew this was going to come to a head and more will probably soon come as record label executive David Michery claims none of Nate’s “rapper friends” came through in Nate’s time of need when he was still alive. As previously reported, Nate Dogg’s estate is being sued by CareMeridian treatment facility in Orange County, California for unpaid medical bills. CareMeridian treatment facility claims it… Continue

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Jay-Z Hands-On In Designing Lavish Suites At Brooklyn Nets New Arena, Down To The Forks

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The soon-to-be Brooklyn Nets may not be NBA elite, but if you’re amongst the wealthy that can score one of the eleven event level suites that Jay-Z is reportedly extremely hands on with, you will feel like a winner. The Nets part-owner is not playing when it comes to luxury in what will be called “The Vault At Barclays Center” as Hov is involved with the aesthetics which include the minute details of what kind of forks to use and which champagne will be poured in the 11 event-level suites that carry a hefty price tag of $550K with a minimum lease term of three years… Continue

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Comedian Asks BYU Students What They Know About Black People, In Blackface [Video]

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

To quote Dr. Dre, “Here’s what they think about you.” Comedian Dave Ackerman went to the campus of Brigham Young University and asked the co-eds questions about what they know and think about Black people. The usual ignorant answers abounded with plenty stereotypes being hurled. However, Ackerman felt it was necessary to pose his questions while in blackface… Continue

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Timbaland & Missy Elliott Dropping New Albums In June

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It looks like the family reunion is in full effect as VA Hip-Hop luminaries Timbaland and Missy Elliott will be dropping new albums together in June … Continu e

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‘The New Yorker’ Calls Rick Ross A Con Man

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The New Yorker, one of the most highbrow magazine you can ever read, posted a profile on Rick Ross titled The Sound Of Success. It’s subheading, “Rick Rock’s Confidence Game,” reveals the gist of the story; Rozay’s drug dealing past is questionable, but he’s conned listeners into glossing over that fact… Continue

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Flavor Flav Declares: “My Daughter Didn’t Beat Me Up”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

As previously reported, Flavor Flav’s daughter was arrested over the weekend for allegedly beating down Chuck D’s sidekick in his own Las Vegas home … Continue

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Waka Flocka Shoots “Round Of Applause” Video At Diamonds Of ATL Strip Club

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Waka Flocka and Mr. Boomtown hit up stripclub Diamonds Of ATL to shoot the video for his latest club banger “Round Of Applause.” Not one for trailers but this is one video I can’t wait to see just judging from the second scene… Continue

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