Fashion designer Joseph Mbeh, tried to obtain “Blue Ivy Carter NYC” for new wear
If you’re thinking you might be able to capitalize financially on the birth of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s baby daughter, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has a message for you: Back off. The Smoking Gun reports that a New York City clothing designer, Joseph Mbeh, tried to obtain a trademark for “Blue Ivy Carter NYC” for use on baby and toddler clothing. Not at all coincidentally, Blue Ivy Carter is the name of Beyonce... Read More
Kanye & Phone + French Montana = No G.O.OD Music Deal
Few neophyte rappers would turn down the chance to sign with Kanye West, but that’s exactly what French Montana did. The NYC street darling revealed yesterday in an interview with Hot 97′s Angie Martinez that he rejected Ye’s offer to sign with G.O.O.D. Music. It all began when Angie snapped a picture of French and Ye’ backstage during aWatch the Throne show, but the love didn’t translate into a deal because of... Read More
Shyne and Diddy settle their differences
Rapper Shyne has finally settled his differences with former mentor Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 13 years after a club shooting left their friendship in tatters. The hip-hop star, born Jamal Barrow, was convicted of first degree assault and reckless endangerment relating to the 1999 incident in a New York club, which saw Combs and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez facing police questioning in the aftermath of the crime. Shyne had little contact... Read More
Details on Heavy D’s funeral set Friday
Heavy D’s funeral will be held in New York next Friday, November 18th, with a public viewing the day before, Thursday November 17th, according to the New York Daily News. Here is his public viewing and funeral information: Heavy D (Dwight Arrington Myers) Thursday November 17th : Public viewing at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. Time: Noon to 7pm. Wake: will immediate follow at 8pm. Funeral November 18th: This invitation only funeral... Read More
Yelawolf Discusses Broad Influences, White Rappers In His Crew
Last week, Machine Gun Kelly told New York’s Power 105.1′s The Breakfast Club, that he felt Yelawolf’s BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher verse was directed at him. Apparently, the Bad Boy artist took offense to Catfish Billy’s line, “Plenty of white rappers to pick from this year/But before you pick a pepper/You better pick up your heater.” Yelawolf makes sure to respond to MGK’s assertion in his recent interview with Hot 97.5′s Bootleg... Read More
Nick Ashford dies at 70
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has past away at age 70. His former publicist told the Associated Press that the singer and songwriter died in a New York City hospital on Monday. He had undergone radiation treatment for throat cancer. Ashford & Simpson were known for their hit “Solid” and also penned “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “‘You’re All I Need To Get By.” Ashford,... Read More
Is Big Sean going to jail for sexual assaulted!!!?
Big Sean is facing charges of sexual abuse after a woman alleged she was assaulted at his concert in upstate New York Thursday night, according to an Associated Press report. New York state police charged the rapper with misdemeanor counts of forcible touching, unlawful imprisonment and sex abuse after receiving the complaint at Artpark State Park in Lewiston, which is near the Niagara River. He was performing with Wiz Khalifa. A second man,... Read More
J-Lo Spotted wit Diddy after separation from Marc Anthony
Jennifer Lopez may be one of Hollywood’s most famous serial monogamists. After three marriages, and a few long term, high profile relationships such as Ben Affleck, and Sean (P Diddy) Combs; it’s clear the Latin songstress is not one to stay single for long.However, if reports are true that Lopez was recently spotted in New York having an intimate dinner with ex boyfriend Sean Combs, she may well be on her way to breaking a personal record... Read More
New York police runs down on Wack Flocka and his crew
Wacka was recently arrested by NY police, According to a witness on the scene , Waka was in the the parking lot for COLISEUM at Queen NY mall. A team of officers ran down on Waka and his people and immediately started their arrest , no questions being asked. According to MediaTake Out insider claim that an officer stated “He said something about a warrant.” No words on the arrest!! Read More
New York’s first gay marriage
Homosexual couples in New York are being married for the first time after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law permitting same sex marriage in the state last month. But such marriages, though now legal in New York, remain controversial. So many couples wanted to be married on Sunday, the first day of legal homosexual marriage in New York City, that local officials announced a lottery to determine eligibility. New York City Council Speaker Christine... Read More
Same-sex law passes in New York, Wit It?
In 2006, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that there is no constitutional right to same-sex marriage in New York.Following the 2006 Court decision, the New York State Assembly passed same-sex marriage legislation in 2007, 2009, and 2011. However, the New York Senate rejected same-sex marriage legislation in a 38-24 vote on December 2, 2009. Now in 2011 June 24 New York has pass the law for same-sex marriage. What are you point of views? Read More
JaRule heading to Rikers Island for 2years
Rapper Ja Rule surrendered to prison officials at Rikers Island today (June 8th), to begin a 2 1/2 year prison bid for possessing a handgun. Today, just before he turned himself in Ja Rule sent one last message to his Twitter followers. “Out on my patio having my last free moment I love all my fans Pain is love!!!” Ja Rule tweeted. The rapper will serve most of his time in an upstate correctional facility in New York. Tags:... Read More
So Push T is acting?
On the upcoming season of How To Make It America Pusha T will star alongside Bryan Greenberg and Kid Cudi for four episodes. He’ll portray a drug dealer who slangs that good green, not the white girl we’re used to hearing about (word to the “Blow” video). Read More
Mr. Cee Indecent Exposure Report
We’ve been keeping you posted about Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee arrest on March 30th for indecency. The Smoking Gun has obtained the official police report that was filed. Continue reading to read the report. Authorities added that Lebrun was found exposed and naked receiving oral sex from the co-defendant, Lawrence Campbell. Both men were charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. In New York State, the maximum penalty for a Class A Misdemeanor is... Read More
