Pharrell struck success over the past few years with his Billionaire Boys Club fashion label, but now, he’s got plans to cross gender lines. The Neptunes hit maker revealed to WWD (via HHNM) that he hopes to launch Billionaire Girls Club before spring 2013.
Additionally, Skateboard P is working on a book with Ambra Medda, “co-founder and director of Design Miami ...more»
Constant Spring Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have charged Vybz Kartel and Kiro Jones with the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams. Police say Williams was murdered on August 16, 2011, in Havendale, St. Andrew, according to go-jamaica.com. Arrangements are being made for Kartel, real name Adidjah Palmer, to be brought before courts. This is Kartel's second murder charge ...more»
Last week Nas celebrated his new cover of XXL magazine with a show at NYC’s Webster Hall. Common, Nas, Mos Def and others joined him on stage to run through 20 years worth of his hip-hop hits.
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We didn’t see this coming at all, but F.A.M.E. tour mates Chris Brown and Kelly Rowland have started dating! Sweet Kelly initially ignored Chris’ invites to dinner, but she eventually became receptive to his advances. According to In Touch snitches, they’re not in love, but they are reportedly seeing each other. ...more»
This weekend, 50 Cent released a statement discussing poverty, corruption and more, explaining that he plans to make a difference. "People don't seem to care anymore," he shares in the statement. "People seem to have distanced themselves from other peoples' problems. They have been programmed not to care." 50 then explains why he feels this way and pledges to make ...more»
On Friday (October 14), the emcee was cause for an emergency landing on a flight to Memphis when the Maybach Music Group CEO/founder had a seizure and reportedly lost consciousness. (October 15), Ross had to cancel two scheduled performances as he recuperated. There is no word on the rapper's business in Memphis. His scheduled performance was initially canceled last ...more»
Earlier this week, 50 Cent released the eleventh song in his Street King promotional series "50's My Favorite." But the Queens rapper raised some eyebrows when he seemingly took aim at Chi-Town emcee Lupe Fiasco with the lines, "I could fit your house inside my house/Then your neighbors and your yard/Oh my God/This shit ain't about shit, so I ain't ...more»
In an interview with Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex on Thursday, Drake addressed possible jabs thrown at him by Pusha T on the recent freestyle, "Don't Fuck With Me (Dreams Money Can Buy)."
Pusha T spit over a Drake beat: "Rappers on their sophomores, actin' like they boss lords/ Fame such a funny thing for sure, when niggas start believing all them ...more»
Nas Covers XXL's November Issue
Tyler, The Creator is getting his stripes outside of music---now that XXL has enlisted him to be their latest reporter.
The Odd Future head is featured in the latest issue of the Hip-Hop mag interviewing Nas who covers their November issue.
In it Young Escobar issues advice to the 20-year-old on longevity in the rap game.
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Last week, Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell criticized Diddy, DJ Khaled, Young Money and Lil Wayne for living in Miami, Florida but not contributing enough to the community.
After Luke appeared last night on DJ Khaled's Miami radio show, Lil Wayne took to Twitter to speak his mind. "This Nigga Luke trippin!!! I ain't feelin khaled rite now neither," he wrote.
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