Nicki Minaj say New York don’t support her music
While Nicki MinaJ was in her home town New york promoting her 19 track sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded at Power 105.1, There was a few question asked, but what real took with the Get Wit It family was Nicki mentioning, she doesn’t get love from New York. View the convo below Charlamagne: Let’s talk about New York City. I actually get in arguments because people say Nicki doesn’t rep New York. I say ‘What... Read More
Rapper Joe Budden arrested before Best Buy Theater performance
At the Slaughterhouse show at the Best Buy Theater in NYC and Joe Budden is noticeably absent after being arrested by the NYPD. More to come.. New York, NY– There was a packed house at New York City’s Best Buy Theatre, but when Slaughterhouse took the stage on Thursday night there was a notable vacancy. Two songs into Slaughterhouse’s set the quartet revealed that Jersey City rapper Joe Budden wouldn’t take part in... Read More
Kareem “Biggs” Burke sentence to prison for 5 years
Im not even going to call Kareem “Biggs” Burke a ” rap mogul” that’s insulting the definition. From being the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, To pleaded guilty Thursday to federal drug charges, admitting he plotted to sell more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, WEED SON!!!. Biggs was arrested with 50 others in a 2010 drug bust, At least 10 of the arrested patrons in the drug trafficking ring have pleaded guilty. The... Read More
Rumors are Remy Ma will be release this year
We heard an explosive rumor straight from New York rapper Papoose last night. He told us that Remy Ma may be released from prison this year!!!! Hooray! Remy Ma was at the height of her rap career and signed to Terror Squad when she was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2008 for accidentally shooting one of her homegirls TWICE after the “friend” stole money out of her purse. Papoose and Remy got married in prison in 2008 and are still together! Papoose... Read More
Jay-z and Beyonce back in the studio
Beyonce, who is currently at home with her one-month-old baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, is reportedly planning to return to the music studio sometime soon with two projects slated for 2012. Ryan Tedder, singer and songwriter of OneRepublic, who has helped produce smash hits with Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Beyonce herself, has told a website that he has already sent the superstar songs about motherhood. “The conversations about... Read More
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 + no 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
