Trent Fitzgerald
Jay-Z + Alicia Key’s Song ‘Empire State of Mind’ Featured in New York Ad Campaign
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ Grammy-winning song ‘Empire State of Mind’ was an anthemic love letter to their beloved city of New York. Now the two New Yorkers have teamed up to help lure businesses to the Big Apple with their piano-driven anthem.
DJ Khaled + Hip-Hop Community Celebrate Miami Heat Winning NBA Title
In 2010, DJ Khaled released a song called ‘All I Do Is Win,’ in which he vowed to never stop winning in the rap game. Fast forward to 2012, and the city of Miami is winning as their team the Miami Heat are now NBA champions for the second time.
Rick Ross + Usher Are Touchy-Feely in ‘Touch ‘N U’ Video
After Rick Ross appeared in his video for ‘Lemme See,’ R&B crooner Usher returns the favor and joins Rozay for his ‘Touch ‘N U’ clip. The rap ballad will appear on Ross’ upcoming LP ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ (due out July 31).
Chris Brown Believes That Hip-Hop Is Dead
Chris Brown has the rap forums abuzz over remarks he made about hip-hop in an interview with Fuse TV (spotted at Complex). The R&B crooner believes that hip-hop is dying off as a brand (or genre) because of its lack of marketability and profitability.
Usher’s ‘Looking 4 Myself’ Debuts At No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Usher is back on top! The R&B crooner nabbed his fourth No. 1 album with ‘Looking 4 Myself.’ The collection premiered atop of the latest Billboard 200 chart with 128,000 copies moved in its first week of release. The album also is No. 1 in 9 other countries including the UK, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands.
Jay-Z Facing Plagiarism Lawsuit Over ‘Decoded’ Book
Hip-hop king Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit by a man who claims that sections of the Throne rapper’s 2010 book ‘Decoded’ were in some way stolen from him, reports AllHipHop.com.
T.I. Is a Dapper Paramour in ‘Love This Life’ Video
As T.I. preps the release of his long-awaited eighth album ‘Trouble Man,’ he offers his latest visual for the LP’s lead single, ‘Love This Life.’ Directed by Ryan Hope, the Atlanta rhyme-slinger is looking stylish in his video as he promises his lover the finer things in life.
Teen Arrested in Murder of Irish Exchange Student After Nicki Minaj Tokyo Concert
A 19-year-old Memphis teenager has been arrested in the death of an Irish exchange student who was killed after attending a Nicki Minaj concert in Tokyo last month. ABC24 News reports that Richard Hinds has confessed to police that he did strangle 21-year-old Nicola Furlong in her hotel room on May 24, but he had no intention to kill her.
Ashanti Upsets New Jersey Residents Over Her $20,000 Speaking Fee at High School
Ashanti is one of R&B music’s most beloved singers, but she’s not getting any love from residents in New Jersey. The ‘The Woman You Love’ singer appeared at Atlantic City High School on June 1 and spoke with students about the importance of staying in school. So what’s the big deal?
Jennifer Hudson Recalls Emotional Breakdown Before Whitney Houston Grammy Tribute
The untimely death of Whitney Houston on Feb. 11 stunned the music community and the entire world. After hearing the tragic news, grief-stricken producers of the 54th annual Grammy Awards had the daunting task of creating a special tribute for the late pop icon in less than 24 hours.
Kanye West’s Los Angeles Home Ransacked by Burglars
While Kanye West was performing on his Watch the Throne tour overseas, thieves broke into his home in Los Angeles. According to LA Weekly, LAPD has confirmed that burglars targeted West’s residence early this morning (June 13).
Big Sean, Usher, 2 Chainz Set to Perform at the 2012 BET Awards
Chart-topping artists Big Sean, Usher and 2 Chainz have been tapped to perform at the BET Awards 2012 this summer. The event will be held at the Shrine Auditorium on July 1 in Los Angeles. The trio join previous announced performers Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown.