• Jeezy Shares Music Video For "Black Eskimo" [WATCH]

    Jeezy has shared the music video for his Seen It All track "Black Eskimo," which you can check out below. The Motion Family-directed clip features Jeezy rapping in semi-black and white (the only color that shines through is gold, of course) against a bare white backdrop, featuring appearances masked women, a snake, some huskies, and for some reason, a stove (though there might be some old-fashioned misogyny attached to that last one).

  • Idris Elba Previews Five Tracks Off Upcoming 'Mi Mandela' Nelson Mandela Tribute [LISTEN]

    Idris Elba who played the late Nelson Mandela in last year's Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, has combined his talents as an actor, musician, producer and DJ for his new project, an album of original material in tribute to Mandela. The 11-track effort, titled mi Mandela, is due out Nov. 24 on Elba's own 7wallace imprint in conjunction with Parlophone Records. In anticipation of the release, Elba has released five songs for streaming — lead single "Aero Mathata," "You Give Me Love" feat. Maverick Sabre, "So Many People" feat. Shaun Escoffery, "Thank You For Freedom" and "Tree" feat. Audra Mae & Cody ChesnuTT, Billboard reports.

  • Taylor Swift, Tiësto and Avicii Made How Much from Soda Sponsorships in 2014?

    When you think of beverage sponsorships, you may think of athletes working with Gatorade or energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster with just about every professional extreme sports athlete in the world. That bridge has crossed over to the music world, and though this is not new the sponsorship deals are starting to balloon at a rather eye-popping rate.Superstar artists like Avicii, Taylor Swift and Tiësto have all developed a compelling brand that connects with millennials, which large beverage companies want to be attached to. The amount of money they are paying to these artists you may not believe.

  • 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.

  • A Brief History of Law Enforcement and Hip-Hop Award Shows: T.I., Rick Ross, Jeezy and More Get Dusted Up

    Many, many agencies have called out hip-hop performers for merely being storytellers and not the actual "gangstas" their music portends. Incidents and events at awards shows have backed up the stories they tell like perhaps no other platform can. Today marks the tenth anniversary of Yung Buck's legal troubles following the 2004 VIBE Awards (read more below). Check out a history of police intervention at awards shows below.

  • Rick Ross Dishes His Fitness Advice with New Workout Video #ROSSFIT [WATCH]

    Where would you want to get your fitness advice? It would seem logical to go to a former athlete, a gym trainer or possible ex-military person who is still in shape.Not anymore. Rick Ross — hood billionaire, general boss and now fitness expert — has the answers for you in a new video with "Funny or Die." It is, as Ross describes, "Simple as hell."You follow these simple instructions to take part in his #ROSSFIT workout regimen.

  • Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett Announce 'Songs and Stories' East Coast Tour for January [FULL SCHEDULE]

    Country singers Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett have announced the joint Songs and Stories tour, which will run for four dates down the East Coast at the end of January. The tour kicks off Jan. 27 in Glenside, Pennsylvania, and finishes up Jan. 30 in North Charleston, South Carolina, with stops in Englewood, New Jersey, and Norfolk, Virginia, in between.According to Gill's website, the tour will feature "intimate solo and duo performances, during which the artists will serve as their own accompanists."You can check out Gill and Lovett's Songs and Stories tour dates here:
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