Brian Josephs
Kanye West, Drake Give Each Other Props at OVO Fest [VIDEO]
Last night's OVO Fest was a big success for the city of Toronto, Drake's fans and, of course, Drake himself, considering the hype surround his upcoming LP, 'Nothing Was the Same,' -- it's steadily nearing fever pitch. One of the event's biggest moments was another Kanye West surprise appearance.
Rick Ross and These White People Share the Same Name
When you really think about it, Rick Ross probably isn't that rare of a name. There's surely plenty more less famous, more svelte people who share the moniker beside famed drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, the man who inspired the rapper's alias. A Tumblr web site picked up on that, and the result is hilarious.
Swizz Beatz’s Sons Make Some Beats in the Studio [VIDEO]
A new generation of producers will be showcasing their skills behind the boards soon, and it looks like some of them may be coming from Swizz Beatz's bloodline.
Tamar Braxton Releases ‘Love and War’ Tracklist
It's been a while since Tamar Braxton put out an album -- 13 years to be exact when her self-titled debut LP arrived in 2000. But her follow-up, 'Love and War,' is less than a month away, and the tracklist is finally up for public consumption.
Pusha T Welcomes Joaquin Phoenix as Producer for ‘My Name Is My Name’
Pusha T is already calling his upcoming 'My Name Is My Name' the album of the year despite some steep competition. The G.O.O.D. Music rapper seems to have an ace up his sleeve though. And no, it's not his rhyming ability, experience or potential guest features. It's Joaquin Phoenix.
Robert Glasper Experiment Release Soulful ‘Calls’ Featuring Jill Scott
One of last year's more pleasant surprises was the Robert Glasper Experiment's 'Black Radio.' It was more than just an album of mostly well-done covers; each song had a tinge of the creativity and originality that ultimately pushed the album to a Grammy award for Best R&B Album. Who'd have thought 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' would sound so good as a melancholy jazzy cut?
This underlying sense of
Game Denied Entry to Houston’s Restaurant Due to Tattoos
Sunday afternoon (Aug. 11) didn't go completely as Game planned because of one of his most notable features: his tattoos.
Big Sean Reveals ‘Hall of Fame’ Tracklist
Big Sean just came out with the tracklist for his sophomore effort, 'Hall of Fame,' and as expected, it comes with quite a few high-profile guests.
Metta World Peace Premieres Anthemic ‘Peace’
There's plenty of reasons to be excited for the upcoming NBA season, like the potential dramatic value of seeing Rasheed "Technical Foul" Wallace as an assistant coach and LeBron James' and the Heat's existence, for instance. For New Yorkers, seeing Metta World Peace, aka Ron Artest, team up with the elite Carmelo Anthony and entertaining sharpshooter J.R. Smith is an understandable reas
50 Cent Faces Arraignment on Domestic Violence Charges
Rapper 50 Cent hasn't been making too many positive headlines this summer. Due to an incident in June, he faces arraignment today on domestic violence charges relating to an alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend and damage to her condo.
Stalley Releases ‘Honest Cowboy’ Mixtape Cover and Tracklist
Wale's 'The Gifted' hit No. 1 on the charts, Meek Mill's 'Dreamchasers 3' is in the works, and 'Self Made Vol. 3' is arriving in September. Maybach Music Group's Stalley also has 'Honest Cowboy' coming up, and from the looks of the tracklist, he may be on to something.
Usher Wins Child Custody War, Hugs Ex-Wife in Court
Today, Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Raymond went to court for an emergency child custody hearing stemming from a swimming pool accident that sent the former couple's son, Usher Raymond V, to the hospital.