Jay-Z

Rihanna: 'That's a part of my life I want to throw away'

source: EducationGuardian.co.uk

Days before her 21st birthday R&B star Rihanna was viciously beaten by her then boyfriend, the singer Chris Brown. The shocking police photo told the whole story. But now, with a new album, she explains why she's no victim • The album Rated R is out on Monday.

Published Fri, Nov 20

Jay-Z Cancels Tour dates

source: Hip Hop News from HipHopGalaxy.com

Jay-Z has axed the remainder of his U.S. tour, citing a "scheduling conflict". The 99 Problems hit-maker has been thrilling fans on his Blueprint 3 2009 nationwide trek, but he's been forced to pull out of the last three dates. The hip-hop star, who performed with Rihanna in London on Monday ni...

Published Fri, Nov 20

Opinion: Before I Self Destruct fails to blow up

source: XXL

The TIs must have realized this was gonna happen, right? Pushing the album release date up should be standard protocol at this point. They should list a phony release date, then drop the album a week before that, just to throw people off. That’s probably what Jay-Z did. That crafty son of a bitc...

Published Fri, Nov 20

Top 5 Music Countdown: Thanksgiving Day Playlist!

source: girllovesmusic (WordPress)

5. “Sweet Potatoe Pie“ DominoDo you remember this guy? Popular in the 90s – early 2000s. Shamed for sharking Snoop Doggy Dogg’s rapping style. 2. “Umbrella“ Rihanna (feat. Jay-Z)Umbrellas symbolize protection, friendship and in some cultures, love.

Published Fri, Nov 20

Single Minded: Lady Gaga Mashed With David Bowie, Full Rihanna Set

source: Rolling Stone

Well, Grizzly Bear’s entré into hip-hop is officially complete; first Jay-Z shows up at a Brooklyn show, now Kidz in the Hall are rapping over “Two Weeks.” Be honest: did anyone see this coming? And if you did, is there any way we can solicit your insight on, say, the next 15 World Series?

Published Fri, Nov 20

Cam'ron Ditches Dipset, Floyd Mayweather Sons Rick Ross, 50 Cent Loses To Jay-Z & SoundScan

source: SOHH

Hey Game, you used to be 50's boy-boy, what do you think about him wanting to beef with Jigga? Playing fair, 50 blamed Interscope Records' "leak" of the album on his low performance...so not only is Jay laughing, but Beyonce, Jimmy Iovine and a few other executives are too.

Published Fri, Nov 20

Beanie Sigel Preps More Jay-Z Disses, "[Our Problems] Are Going To Be Addressed In My Next Album"

source: SOHH

Beanie Sigel has reportedly promised to address his conflicts with former Roc-A-Fella labelmate Jay-Z on his next album.... Beanie Sigel has reportedly promised to address his conflicts with former Roc-A-Fella labelmate Jay-Z on his next album.

Published Fri, Nov 20

50 Cent Checks In With Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex (Audio)

source: hiphopwired.com

The G-Unit General checked in with New York radio station Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex yesterday and addressed a few issues in regards to the low album sales of Before I Self Destruct to his situations with Game, Young Buck and Kanye West. Fif also weighed in on Fat Joe’s disgruntlements with Ja...

Published Fri, Nov 20