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Jill Scott Confirmed to Perform at NAACP Image Awards
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Rihanna And Chris Brown Battle For Woodie Award
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Jazmine Sullivan Declares Return to Music
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Bow Wow

Bow Wow Laughs off Arrest Order on Twitter

Date Added: 2/6/2012 2:32:06 PM | Njai Joszor | Comments: 0

Bow Wow appears to be taking an order issued for his arrest lightly. Tweeting a picture of himself behind bars, Monday, Bow Wow said "been here before... haha."

According to TMZ, in October a Georgia court ordered Bow Wow be arrested on sight and held in custody until documents requested for a civil lawsuit, dating back to 2009, are produced.

The suit, filed in Tennessee, is over ...

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Heavy D

Coroner Says Heavy D Died From Blood Clot in Lung

Date Added: 12/28/2011 9:15:30 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

The cause of 90’s rapper Heavy D has finally been revealed. After previous reports linked the 44-year-old’s death to pneumonia during his untimely passing, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office full autopsy report, revealed on Tuesday, December 27, confirm that he died of a blood clot in his lung.

Chief coroner Craig Harvey uncovered that “Nuttin’ But Love” hitmaker suffered from a d...

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Kanye West

Kanye West's Mentor No I.D. Leaves GOOD Music For Def Jam

Date Added: 8/31/2011 10:15:24 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Kanye West's musical mentor and former president of GOOD Music, No I.D. has been appointed Executive Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Recordings. Along with his new position, he brokered a deal for his record label Artium Recordings for an exclusive label partnership with Def Jam.

“No I.D. is one of the hottest and most well-respected hip-hop producers of our era," Barry Weiss, cha...

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Kanye West

Kanye West and Jay-Z Announce Watch The Throne Tour, New Group Name

Date Added: 7/25/2011 9:11:20 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Kanye West and Jay-Z, who now goes by the group name, “The Throne,” has announced their Watch The Throne Tour, kicking off on September 22, in Detroit MI. The trek comes on the heels of the rap duo releasing their new single “Otis,” which has received rave reviews.

The album watch ‘Watch the Throne’ will be available on iTunes on August 8 and tickets for the tour will be available th...

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J. Cole

[EXCLUSIVE] J. Cole Says Rihanna Works Hard, Eyes Feature From Cee-Lo on Debut

Date Added: 7/8/2011 9:12:48 AM | Connie Tang | Comments: 0

Since his feature appearance on Miguel’s hit single “All I Want Is You,” J. Cole has continued to create a buzz for himself, with the latest of being the opening act for Rihanna’s “LOUD” tour.

Though the Roc Nation rapper hasn’t had the chance to really sit down and get any learning tips from the singer, J. Cole sees RiRi’s hardworking ethics to be motivational.

“I obse...

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott Clarifies Issue With Grave's Disease

Date Added: 6/25/2011 8:32:09 AM | Connie Tang | Comments: 0

A couple days ago, Hip Hop star Missy Elliott revealed to the masses of her diagnosis with Grave's disease, an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, since 2008. Today, she released a statement to clarify some misunderstandings, and express that she is doing fine and fans can expect to hear new music from her soon.

"There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my...

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott Reveals Battle With Graves Disease

Date Added: 6/23/2011 12:52:09 PM | Cola Janneti | Comments: 0

Hip Hop star Missy Elliott has revealed that she's been suffering with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid, as of 2008.

The multi-Grammy winner shared details of her diagnosis saying that the symptoms included mood swings and weight loss.

"I was [driving and] trying to put my foot on the brake, but my leg was jumping. I couldn't keep the brake ...

T.I.

T.I. Writes Letter to Fans - Will He Be a Changed Man?

Date Added: 6/13/2011 12:03:55 AM | Aleta Watson | Comments: 3

With only a few months left in his 11-month prison sentence, Atlanta rapper, T.I. recently decided to kill some time by writing a letter to fans which was later posted on his website.

The King makes it a point to thank his celebrity peers for their support during his stint in an Arkansas prison. He writes, "But I really do appreciate all the love, respect, shout outs and salutations du...

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Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon Channels Michael Jackson and Company in New Video

Date Added: 5/31/2011 11:50:44 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

Nick Cannon takes his comedic efforts into his new music. The husband of Mariah Carey has just released the music video for the new single “Famous,” where he channels music superstars like Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, and Gene Simmons from Kiss amongst others.

A huge fan of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, Cannon previously told Rap-Up, "I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan, so to be in ...

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Cali Swag District

UPDATE: Twitter May Help Solve M-Bone's Murder

Date Added: 5/17/2011 9:00:03 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 7

While cops dig for evidence in the killing of Cali Swag District member M-Bone, born Montae Walker, micro-blogging site Twitter has been named in the investigation. Sources tell TMZ the 22-year-old had a war of words with an unnamed man over a girl on Twitter before he was murdered on Sunday night (May 15).

According to M-Bone's friends, the rapper got involved with a female after comi...

Cali Swag District

M-Bone of Cali Swag District Shot and Killed

Date Added: 5/16/2011 11:12:19 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

It is sad to report that Cali Swag District group member M-Bone was reportedly gunned down. According to sources, the "Teach Me How To Dougie" rapper was shot Sunday night in a random drive-by shooting.

Friend and group member C-Smoove took to his Twitter account this morning to confirm Bone’s passing, writing "Ma life changed drastically in the Blink of an eye rip bone.”

...

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj Wants to Duet With Adele, Plans UK Takeover

Date Added: 5/16/2011 8:30:39 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 1

After making hits with several artists, which include Usher, The Black Eyed Peas, Lil Wayne and Drake, rapstress Nicki Minaj is planning on taking her collaborations abroad.

"There are loads of UK artists I'd like to work with," Minaj told The Sun, before singling out British soul crooner Adele, who is having a historic year. "I think Adele is dope, I'm a really big fan of hers. I'm...

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50 Cent

50 Cent Defends Mister Cee's Lewdness Charge

Date Added: 4/9/2011 9:18:28 AM | Aleta Watson | Comments: 8

Rapper, 50 Cent has recently come to the aid of hip-hop DJ and record producer Mister Cee. The DJ, whose real name is Calvin Lebrun, was spotted performing a sexual act with a 20-year-old male in a car in Manhattan. He was later charged with public lewdness following the arrest.

This scandal has shaken up the rap world and turned many of the famed record producer's fans against him. ...

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Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne Slapped With Another Hefty Tax Bill

Date Added: 4/4/2011 8:59:25 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Young Money President Lil Wayne will have to open his pockets once again. After settling a $1.13 million debt with the IRS late last year (2010), the “6 Foot 7 Foot” MC finds himself in another government puddle.

Wayne paid off his last debt three weeks after his release from prison in November (2010), after serving time for gun possession charges.

But now the IRS has filed a $...

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Nicki Minaj

DJ Megatron Found Dead, Stars Tweet Their Condolences

Date Added: 3/28/2011 10:55:28 AM | Malcolm Masai / Staff | Comments: 1

Corey McGriff known as DJ Megatron, was found shot dead a block away from his Staten Island home early Sunday Morning. A popular Hot 97 Hip Hop & R&B radio DJ and a regular on Bet's 106 & Park show, 32-year old McGriff died from a single bullet wound to the chest, according to authorities.

A host of stars from the world of hip-hop took to Twitter to express their condolences, including ...

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