• Michael Brown, Eric Garner: 10 Tribute Songs From T.I., Alicia Keys, J. Cole, And More

    Following the grand jury decisions regarding the police-related deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO and Eric Garner in Staten Island, NY, plenty of musicians have expressed their outrage and calls for peace and unity by releasing songs inspired by these incidents. Here are 10 songs inspired by the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

  • Rick Ross Talks 'Hood Billionaire,' 'Movin Bass' Leak, More in Google Hangouts

    Rick Ross continues the promo for his new album "Hood Billionaire," which hit stores Monday, Nov. 24. He has been releasing a slew of music videos to keep the world squarly focused on his album and now made a stop in New York at the YouTube headquarters to talk with "MTV News" producer and radio host Sway Calloway and Rob Markman. Joining the segment "Real Rap," Rick Ross fielded questions from pear-eating fans all around the world and discussed his album Hood Billionaire to his secrets to business success, and shared the backstories on some humorous moments captured in the career of MMG bawse Rick Rozay, via "Hot New Hip Hop." The most noteworthy moment of the Google Hangouts session was when Calloway asked Rozay about the sticky situation that arose when Timbaland leaked the early version of "Movin Bass." This became apparent when the project dropped and the version on the album, featuring Jay-Z was totally different and did not feature Tink.

  • Tink's New Timbaland-Produced Track "Tell The Children" Going Viral After Ferguson Decision On Mike Brown Shooting [LISTEN]

    Following the grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the Mike Brown shooting case, many musicians offered their thoughts on the issue. One rapper specifically has a message that is resonating with the struggling community: Chicago rapper Tink. On a new Timbaland-produced track called "Tell The Children," the 19-year-old newcomer takes a stand on the protests and warns of what it means for future generations while spitting some harsh truths. The song was played multiple times this morning on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club.

  • 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."

  • Wendy Williams Responds To Critics of Aaliyah Biopic

    Wendy Williams' recently debuted the Aaliyah biopic and she has caught flack from just about everyone, including Timbaland, who called the movie 'bulls--t' via social media. The television host decided to respond to the film's critics on her morning show.

  • Timbaland Reacts to Lifetime's Aaliyah Biopic, Calling Film 'Bulls--t' Via Social Media [WATCH]

    Lifetime's Aaliyah biopic premiered last night, Nov. 15, and so far no one has been impressed by it. "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B" has actually been catching a fair amount of flak from artists and fans alike. Producer and Aaliyah friend Timbaland took to his social media accounts to voice his displeasure with the movie. Timbaland's Instagram is littered with memes throwing shade at the biopic. He even posted a video, "Billboard" points out, where he talks about his problems with the film. "I think everyone [sic] musician portrayed in this Aaliyah movie should sue the hell out Lifetime movie for failure of accurate casting," he said in the video. "A lot of people keep asking me if I'm watching that bullshit. Evidently not," Timbaland added in another post. "No way. Not Timbo. People, thanks for the comments tonight on that bullshit Aaliyah movie. They have felt Timbo's wrath tonight, baby, and that's it."

  • 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."

  • Timbaland On Fox

    Big news for Timbaland. The super producer was recently recruited by Fox to join the team for its forthcoming hip-hop drama from the writers behind The Butler.

  • Chris Brown: 'Fine China' Vocalist Receives Apology from Timbaland Over Aaliyah Collaboration Comments

    Chris Brown is a celebrity that usually finds himself in a position where he's being asked to issue an apology, whether its his fights with a parking valet or his parking lot brawls with R&B artist Frank Ocean. On Friday however, Brown was on the receiving end of an apology from producer Timbaland. Tim wanted to let Brown know that he meant no harm when he badmouthed the performer's "collaboration" with deceased starlet Aaliyah.
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