• Musicians and Knives, Never A Good Combination: Assault Charges from Sid Vicious to Jay Z

    Word to the wise: If someone leaks your album early, don't attempt to murder them. It was a d--k move on their part but the court will rarely give you leniency because your victim is a tool. This was what Jay Z learned when he was convicted for stabbing Lance Rivera under the belief that the latter party had bootlegged Vol. 3...The Life and Times of S. Carter. Knives are a less popular tool for murder in the modern era but that hasn't stopped the musicians listed below.

  • Frank Ocean Shares Weird New Song "Memrise" [LISTEN]

    Other than a few guest appearances here and there, including spots on the latest albums by Kanye West, Jay Z, and Beyoncé, we haven't really heard much from R&B singer Frank Ocean since his super-acclaimed 2012 album Channel Orange. Today (Nov. 28) however, the 27-year-old singer shared his first new solo song since 2012 through his Tumblr page, a weird lo-fi track titled "Memrise," which you can check out below.

  • Jay Z Named Third Most Searched Celebrity By Ask.com Thanks To Elevator Incident, On The Run Tour, Divorce Rumors And More

    It's no secret that Jay Z is one of the biggest names in hip-hop, but apparently he is also one of the biggest celebrities in general according to how many times his name was searched this year. Vibe cites an analysis by Ask.com in which they compiled searches from its 100 million users worldwide, and came up with a list of the top ten searched celebrities. Jay Z is the only musician to make the list, coming in at No. 3.

  • Timbaland Breakfast Club Interview: Producer Talks Aaliyah Biopic, State of Music, And New Artist Tink [WATCH]

    Timbaland stopped by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club to talk about his disappointment with the poorly received Aaliyah biopic, which Wendy Williams recently defended. Timbaland doesn't do many interviews, but he took this opportunity to speak on the film about his former collaborator and friend. That wasn't all he spoke about, however. He also touched on what his standards are for working with other artists, the current state of music, and a new artist named Tink who has "saved my life."

  • Solange And Son Dance To Rae Sremmurd's "No Flex Zone" At New Orleans Wedding [WATCH]

    Everyone expects the bride to dance with her father at a wedding, but Solange took it up a notch at her New Orleans wedding by performing a choreographed dance to Rae Sremmurd's hit "No Flex Zone" with her 10-year-old son Daniel Julez. Dressed in white, they both egged each other on and showcased their smooth moves. Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Janelle Monáe were in attendance enjoyed the performance along with other friends a family members. The adorable routine ended with a big hug and cheers.

  • Hit-Boy Announces Retirement Via Twitter

    Hit-Boy recently made an announcement that took everyone by surprise. The "N---as In Paris" producer revealed his retirement from music production via Twitter after discussing his grind in a new series from Jay Z's Life+Times and Vitaminwater.

  • Jay-Z's Made in America May Cost L.A. $170,000

    The taxpayers of Los Angeles may be souring to Jay-Z and his Made in America festival. According to a report from the "Los Angeles Times," the city could be on the hook for $170,000 of the total bill for the festival. Aides to the mayor tell the "Times" that Live Nation, the promoter for the festival, was required to provide $500,000 to pay for police patrols, street closures, trash removal and other city services. The total bill for the festival is expected to reach close to $670,000, leaving the city to close the funding gap. Mayor Eric Garcetti was a big proponent in bringing the festival to Los Angeles and, according to "Billboard," "Says it shows L.A. is capable of hosting a huge outdoor concert." According to Carol Schatz, head of the downtown-based Central City Association, the economic impact cannot be simply measured in strict dollar amounts.

  • Rick Ross Shares 'Movin Bass' with Jay-Z from 'Hood Billionaire' Album [LISTEN]

    Rick Ross has dropped another track from his upcoming "Hood Billionaire" album, and this might be the heavy hitter, ladies and gentlemen. The song, "Movin Bass," features rap icon and Roc Nation leader Jay-Z taking on the hook as Da Boss handles some lean verses produced by Timbaland. Drops tomorrow. @RICKYROZAY x JAY-Z "MOVIN BASS" #HOODBILLIONAIRE pic.twitter.com/PiAXmEEB5z — @RICKYROZAY NATION (@TheRozayNation) November 11, 2014 Ross is on point in the new track, rapping about how success has not changed the game. "I'm movin' bass, we outta state you know my speakers low," he says. "Put the pistol to your mouth now show me to the safe / Grammy-nominated once, but I'm still movin' bass." Hov chimes in with a slick hook and the two prove again that their partnership is one for the charts. Timbaland, we could have actually used more bass on this one. Take a listen below, via "Billboard."

  • Eminem Says He'll "Punch Lana Del Rey Right In The Face Twice Like Ray Rice" In New 'Shady CXVPHER' [WATCH]

    In support of his upcoming double-disc Shady XV album, Eminem released the Shady CXVPHER which features rappers from across the country including Crooked I from Long Beach, California; Joe Budden from Jersey City, New Jersey; Yelawolf from Gasden, Alabama; Joell Ortiz from Brooklyn, New York; Royce Da 5'9" from Detroit, Michigan; and of course Eminem repping the Motor City as well. Slim proved himself the rap god once again during his seven-minute freestyle, and the line that has everyone talking is one in which he threatens to punch Lana Del Rey in the face. He also makes reference to Ray Rice, the NFL player currently suspended after footage emerged of him assaulting his fiancée.

  • Beyoncé, Jay-Z Contemplate Taking Year Off, Move to France, Have Another Baby

    Beyoncé and Jay-Z have had one heck of a year. Aside from earning an estimated $95 million, the couple has also been dogged by rumors about the status of their six-year marriage. One little bit of elevator surveillance tape that showed Solange Knowles beating on Jay was all it took for months of speculation to swirl. Instead of going their separate ways at the end of their joint tour in September, Beyoncé and Jay instead decided to vacation together, and apparently France left a lasting impression, according to the "Daily Mail." The couple spent quality time in Paris with their daughter Blue Ivy and various outlets are now saying that there is an excellent chance that Beyoncé and Jay will spend the majority of next year living there. Sources claim the couple has decided it is time to expand their family, and Beyoncé is looking forward to the idea of having a stress-free pregnancy in the City of Lights. She also kind of likes the idea of Blue Ivy picking up French as a second language in a natural way by living in Paris.
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