Producer Bangladesh signed with Cash Money records
From unpaid royalties to signing deal. From co-creating Lil Wayne‘s “A Milli” and Nicki Minaj‘s “Did It On ‘Em” to suing the New Orleans, Louisiana-based imprint for unpaid royalties to signing with Cash Money Records. They must of offered Des Moines, Iowa producer Bangladesh a great deal for him to take it. This week, MTV News reports that Bangladesh signed the first production deal of his career. “We... Read More
Who’s studying the ‘Jay Z’ course at Georgetown University?
It’s not yet possible to declare Jay-Z as a major. But at Georgetown University, a group of lucky students is taking a course devoted to intense Hova study. As noted by MTV’s Rapfix blog, Georgetown — otherwise known as the institute of higher learning unofficially endorsed by Justin Bieber — is offering a fall-semester-only class called “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z.” The three-credit, twice-weekly lecture is taught by professor,... Read More
’16 and pregnant’ MTV couple face jail time
16 and Pregnant…and running a drug den on an airforce base? In a sad turn that you might call Breaking [The Record For] Bad [Decisions], the AP reports that 2 alums of MTV’s reality hit 16 and Pregnant have been arrested in Arkansas for drug possession, maintaing a drug premises, and child endangerment. Joshua Rendon and Ebony Jackson-Rendon, you are 19 and screwed. The couple’s 2-year-old daughter—who, like the international loathing... Read More
Jay-Z vs. Lil Wayne beef continues! by the way (Nice Watch)
According to Global Grind Jay-Z fires off a quick warning shot to Lil Wayne on J.Cole’s new track “Mr. Nice Watch.” After Lil Wayne dropped his Jay-Z diss record “I’m Good,” people have been waiting for Jay-Z to respond. Many critics and even Lil Wayne didn’t think Jay would even acknowledge the diss, but after telling someone that you’d kidnap their “bitch,”we guess they’d have... Read More
Welcome home T.I
According to TMZ, T.I. has officially been released from a prison in Arkansas. “Chris Burke, spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, tells us T.I. was released at 7:29 AM local time … and is “in transit” to begin the next leg of his sentence.” This comes as some great but confusing news. MTV initially stated that T.I. would be coming home this week but then XXL spoke to his lawyer who said he wouldn’t touch down until Sept.... Read More
Jim Jones tweets about Lil Wanye Leopard pants
I won’t say Jim Jones is defending Jay-Z but sure is jumping in the cross fire in their beaf! Lil Wayne took the stage to close out MTV’s Video Music Awards and performed his tracks “How To Love” and “John” in a pair of tight leopard print pants. So are tight ass shirts expemt? (Jim Jones) The pants obviously distracted from the Young Money head’s performance, so much so that a Twitter for them has been... Read More
Beyonce announces her pregnancy at the 2011 VMA
Walking the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards, Beyonce announced that she was pregnant,according to a tweet from TV. “OMG Beyonce just made a huge announcement on the #vma carpet! #baby!!!!!” This will be the singer’s first child; she’s married to hip hop icon Jay-Z. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1... Read More
Jay-z & Ye performs at the 2011 VMA
Opening much in the same fashion as their Spike Jonze-directed video, flames beckoned in the rap titans as the Otis Redding-fueled track from Kanye thumped throughout the venue as anticipation began to build. Jay and Kanye were both in relaxed gear but extremely animated in the delivery of their verses. Jay-Z kept his outfit simple and to the point with the Brooklyn bomber decked out in a plain white t-shirt, dark jeans and some rugged Timberland... Read More
[VIDEO] Lady Gaga’s “You and I”
Lady Gaga’s new video for “You and I” was released a day early for our viewing pleasure. Originally slotted to premier on MTV tomorrow evening, the official video has leaked. Or maybe Lady Gaga just got confused. Regardless, the video is directed by Laurieann Gibson, the same woman that directed Gaga’s “Born this Way” video. And the woman we should hold accountable for those images permanently implanted in our brain of alien birthing... Read More
Dude faces up to 5 years in federal prison for leaking Kanye’s “Graduation” Album
A Harbor City, California man who was behind the leaking of Kanye West’s third studio release, Graduation, in 2007 has entered a guilty plea for conspiracy to commit copyright infringement. The leak originated from a file upload to an underground music site, “Old School Classics”, while Montejano was working at a disc manufacturing plant for Universal Music Group. Investigators have uncovered more than 27,000 unauthorized files from Montejano’s... Read More
Mack Maine Starts New Label Under Cash Money
Young Money president Mack Maine put in a call to MTV last week and shared the news about a Cash Money Records expansion. It seems Mack will be starting up a new record label under the YMCMB imprint. Listen to him discussing the business move below: Get Wit Rap Radar Read More
[VIDEO] Beastie Boys UNCENSORED “Fight For Your Right Revisited”
The new music video for the Beastie Boys’ latest cut, “Make Some Noise,” was culled from the heavily-hyped Fight for Your Right Revisited. As such, the cameo-riddled storyline picks up right where the original video ended twenty-five years ago, except three contemporary actors pay homage to the trio instead. Ad Rock, MCA, and Mike D are played by Elijah Wood, Danny McBride, and Seth Rogen respectively. This promo spot for “Make Some Noise”... Read More
Rick Ross Revisits 50 Cent Feud, "The Mob Bosses Always Get Whacked At The End"
Southern rap star Rick Ross opens up about his motivation behind striking first during his infamous feud with 50 Cent two years ago in the new issue of RESPECT magazine. Speaking with renowned rap journalist Elliott Wilson, Ross justified going after the “bully” in 2009. “It boiled down to what really was going on. It wasn’t nothing at the time that was personal against 50 Cent, but he was attacking people, and began... Read More
Lil Wanye allegedly owes 20million in "Lollipop"
Producer Darius “Deezle” Harrison claims Lil Wayne and his record labels, Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records, are past due on payments for his hit-making services. MTV reports that Harrison has filed a $20 million lawsuit against them, claiming he’s yet to see the loot from co-crafting several jams on Weezy’s 2008 album Tha Carter III, including “Mrs. Officer,” “Let the Beat Build,” and the Grammy-winning Hot 100... Read More
