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Usher, ‘Looking 4 Myself’ – Album Review
Usher takes some big risks on his seventh LP ‘Looking 4 Myself,’ the follow-up to his 2010 Grammy-winning album ‘Raymond v. Raymond.’ The veteran R&B mack brings his signature falsetto vocals and lays it on top of genre-bending songs — some of which are a hit and others, are a miss.
Kanye West’s Air Yeezy II Sneakers to Sell Online for $90,000
Yesterday (June 9) sneakerheads scrambled everywhere to cop the Nike Air Yeezy II, the Kanye West-approved limited-edition sneakers. The kids are so limited that only a few select stores will have them available for purchase.
D-Roc of Ying Yang Twins Arrested for DUI
Ying Yang Twins member D-Roc (real name Deongelo Holmes) was arrested on June 1 in Gwinnett County, Ga., for DUI, drug possession, child-endangerment and other charges. Apparently, a police officer witnessed the rapper allegedly swerving out of a lane as he drove his 2002 GMC Yukon Denali.
Kanye West + G.O.O.D. Music Drops ‘Mercy’ Video
Kanye West finally drops his video for ‘Mercy,’ the first single from his upcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation ‘Cruel Summer’ featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz. Yeezy doesn’t just make atypical rap videos, and this visual, as usual, will hold your attention.
Usher Song ‘Twisted’ Featuring Pharrell Williams Leaks Online
We are about a week away from the release of Usher‘s new album ‘Looking 4 Myself’ and it already has sprung a leak. Following the R&B superstar’s club banger ‘Scream,’ comes this groovy soul track ‘Twisted’ featuring Pharrell Williams.
Ciara Is Ready to ‘Sweat’ with New Single Featuring 2 Chainz
Ciara is back and she wants you to ‘Sweat.’ That’s the name of her new track featuring the ubiquitous rapper 2 Chainz. The song will appear on CiCi’s new album ‘One Woman Army,’ her Epic Records debut, after recording four albums with Jive Records.
Jay-Z + Kanye West Perform ‘N—as in Paris’ in Paris 11 Times
Jay-Z and Kanye West brought their ‘Watch the Throne’ into Paris Friday night (June 2) and performed their anthemic song ‘N—as in Paris’ a record-stunting 11 times. Rap Radar captured the historic moment on video and it’s was thrilling to watch.
Usher Performing With Digital Dancers for American Express’ Livestream Series
Usher has teamed up with American Express, VEVO and YouTube to present ‘American Express Unstaged,’ a live online streaming concert on June 11 at 4PM EST. The show will take place at the Hammersmith Apollo in London and is directed by Hamish Hamilton.
Big Sean Gets a New Iced-Out Grill – Pic of the Week
We all know that rappers like things that go bling-bling. In the late ’00s, having iced-out gold or diamond-encrusted grills in your mouth was the hottest fashion trend. Everyone from Birdman to Lil Jon had their mouth outfitted with a custom grill. You can now add Big Sean to that list, as well.
Chris Brown, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa Celebrate TGIF in ‘Till I Die’ Video
Working a 9-to-5 job can be a drag, but not if you are Chris Brown, Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa. The trio leaves their office space and party like rockstars in Brown’s self-directing new video for ‘Till I Die.’
Nicki Minaj Denies Tokyo Murder Involves Her Backup Dancer
Nicki Minaj is denying reports that one of her backup dancers was involved in a murder of a 21-year-old foreign exchange student in Japan. According to Irish Independent, the woman, Nicola Furlong, was killed by two unidentified American men after she and a friend attended a Nicki Minaj concert in Tokyo last week.
Travis Porter Seduce the Ladies in ‘Ride Like That’ Video
Travis Porter are back with a new video for ‘Ride Like That,’ their latest single from their new album ‘From Day 1,’ which is in stores now. The Alex Nazari-directed clip finds the Atlanta rap trio seducing beautiful models in various sensual settings.