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The Legendary Roots crew will be dropping a new studio album, undun, on November 6, 2011. Check out the first song “Make My” featuring labelmate Big K.R.I.T. The Roots “Make My” featuring Big K.R.I.T. by okayplayer RELATED POSTS: The Roots’ “undun” Tracklist Black Thought Eager To Perform With Nas At Roots Picnic ?uestlove Wants You […]

I am no Hip Hop connoisseur, R&B is way more my thing, but I do however understand how important and influential Marshall Mathers is and has to been to the rap genre! Today is his birthday so I celebrate him by sharing with you  my five favorite Eminem songs/videos! Marshall turned 39 today; Happy Birthday! […]

The behind the scenes video for Rihanna‘s “We Found Love” has been revealed, and it doesn’t take long to see that this clip is going to be dirty. But not in the X-rated way! Rihanna has a lot of mud in her video, and as you’ll see, it looks like it’s going to be good. […]

Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa‘s relationship is simply adorable…despite the rumors and stigma attached to it. He recently threw Amb a surprise party for her 29th birthday at Eden Nightclub in Hollywood, California.! Amber looked flawless as ever and looks like she is growing out her adored Caesar cut. Wiz was photo’s smiling beside his […]

I am convinced that Nicki Minaj can do whatever she likes to her hair and still be as sexy as ever! The Young Money “Barb,” channeled mentor Wayne in the “Y U Mad” video with her own set of blonde dreads! Wayne refered to Nicki as the “female Weezy” and she sure looks like it! […]

Keyshia Cole took it back to the 80’s as she celebrated her 30th birthday over the weekend. Her Cleveland Cavalier hubby Daniel “Boobie” Gibson threw her an ’80s-themed bash at Tavo Martini Loft in Cleveland, Ohio. The birthday girl paid homage to Madonna with her custom-made outfit, while Boobie sported a red adidas tracksuit and […]

Christina Milian showed off her abs while in Las Vegas this weekend. A year-and-a-half after giving birth to her daughter Violet, it looks like C.Mili has gotten her pre-baby bod back! Wearing a sequin Victoria’s Secret monokini with an aqua blue cover-up and white maxi skirt, Christina hit the Azure Luxury pool at the Palazzo […]

Idris Elba covers Essence magazine’s November 2011 issue and inside, he takes off his usual photo shoot suit and gets comfy in casual wear while playing chess, laying back in his living room, and walking the city streets. Read a few excerpts below: On his 9-year-old daughter Isan: “She’s a nerd really, which I couldn’t […]

Despite having busy schedules, The Roots have been hard at work in the studio and are promising fans a new album by this December! From performing as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to recently hosting a Pre-Emmy Awards jam session, the legendary crew has returned with their latest musical creation, a […]

We didn’t see this coming, but while speaking at the University of Albany, Magic Johnson took some shots at LeBron James! Is Magic being disrespectful, or is there truth in his comments? Check out the video and then let us know if you agree… RELATED POSTS: Why Exactly Is There An NBA Lockout? [ORIGINAL] LeBron […]

Nicki Minaj’s hairstyle has changed again. The ever-evolving rapper is pretty much known for never wearing the same ‘do two days a row, and while filming videos, it’s no different. For her brother Birdman’s new video “Y.U. Mad” with Lil’ Wayne, Nicki dons some long blonde locks, but we hope she doesn’t take this look […]

Def Jam Records launched 25 years ago, and Jay-Z and Young Jeezy came by the Spotted Pig in New York City to celebrate. The private dinner took place on Friday (October 14th), after Def Jam founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons spoke at the New York Public Library about the label’s early years chronicled in […]