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KRS-One’s ‘Return of the Boom Bap’ Album Celebrates 20th Anniversary
‘Return of the Boom Bap,' released on Sept. 28, 1993, was KRS-One's first solo album after being the central figure of Boogie Down Productions. This was also his first time leading the show as a straight up rapper, as he was known for handling the production side of things
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Pusha T Shoots for the Throne in ‘King Push’ Video
This is what a Joaquin Phoenix production sounds like, ladies and gentlemen. Pusha T raised a few eyebrows when he said the actor was producing a track for his forthcoming album earlier this summer. That track was 'King Push,' which serves as the opener to 'My Name Is My Name.' The song, co-produced by Kanye West, arrives today (Sept. 27) with an accompanying video.
Big Sean Reveals Why Aura Gold Clothing Line Is Affordable
Big Sean started a fashion line earlier this year called Aura Gold and debuted it at the ProjectMVMNT fashion convention in Las Vegas. He's still moving his fashion line forward with his Spring 2014 collection, but he's also doing so with his hometown in mind.
Nas, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige Star in ‘Black Nativity’ Trailer
Oscar season is approaching, so it's time for Hollywood to start rolling out those dramatic flicks. One such movie is 'Black Nativity,' Langston Hughes' famed interpretation of the recount of the Nativity story.
Kanye West Opens Fire on Jimmy Kimmel for Interview Spoof
Kanye West was intense, hyper-eccentric and self-aggrandizing as ever in his now-famous interview with BBC's Zane Lowe. That didn't save him from having a parody of the interview created by late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Also, the fact that he's Jimmy Kimmel didn't save him from some vitriol from West.
Paris Hilton Teases ‘Good Time’ Video with Lil Wayne
A lot of people didn't know just exactly what Paris Hilton's purpose was when she signed to Cash Money Records earlier this year. Her only notable contribution was her appearance in Rich Gang's 'Tapout' video. Even Limp Bizkit got a feature on the 'Rich Gang' album while Hilton's vocals were left out. It wasn't looking too good for the hotel empire heiress. Until now.
ScHoolboy Q Abandons Tact in ‘Banger (MOSHPIT)’
ScHoolboy Q's 'Collard Greens' was a great track and Kendrick Lamar's lesson in Spanish vulgarities is a welcomed one. But one thing Q is more skilled at than anyone in Black Hippy (yes, even King Kendrick) is making bangers. 'Habits & Contradictions' had its fair share of them, and now ScHoolboy Q releases the first one off his forthcoming LP, 'Oxymoron.'
CeeLo Green Partners with 2vLive for Live Stream Concert
CeeLo Green has a new book out, the autobiography entitled 'Everybody's Brother,' a Goodie Mob reunion album, 'Age Against the Machine,' and now, he'll be a part of a new media venture.
Jay Z to Release Holiday Collection With Barneys New York [PHOTOS]
Jay Z the Entrepreneur is still in full effect, and he's coming to takeover the holiday season. He's teaming up with Barneys New York for the high-end retailer's Christmastime offerings.
B. Smyth Channels R. Kelly in ‘Vibe’ Video
Before R. Kelly became a sensual R&B icon, he collaborated with R&B group Public Announcement for his 1992 debut album 'Born Into the '90s.' The album contained R. Kelly's first hit, 'She Got That Vibe,' one of the better songs of the New Jack Swing era.