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Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" has enjoyed huge success and currently sits on top of the Billboard Hot 100. But before the song saw the light of day, its writer -- Angela Hunte -- says it almost didn't happen.
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Lil Wayne’s upscale Miami apartment is proving a difficult sell due to the superstar emcee’s predilection for marijuana. The NY Post reports that the New Orleans native has been renting the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment from a landlord who has listed the property for $520,000. <!--move-->
The release of Lil Wayne's rock-inspired "Rebirth" album has hit yet another delay. Rapbasement.com is reporting that the record has been pushed back from December 21st to a February 1st release. A reason for the postponement was not announced. Wayne's "Rebirth" has experienced several delays during the year. The record was originally set to drop in April, but has been continually moved back throughout 2009. The first single from the album, "Prom Queen," arrived last January and reached as high as number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Ashanti’s got a textstalker. 31 year old Indiana “fitness expert” Devar Hurd has been sending lewd and graphic messages to Ashanti, her mama, and her sister. All about Ashanti. He’s been saying he’s jealous of her relationship with Nelly, sending graphic pics of himself, sending them pics of their HOUSE, and saying that he can’t wait to be with Ashanti one day. Hmmm. According to the Huffington Post
R&B diva Brandy is now "Bran' Nu"??? Check out her rhyming skills, good enough to make Timbaland put her on a track.
The Game is enjoying his time in the studio with Pharrell. In fact, Game has had so much fun working with him that he had the logo for Pharrell's Star Trak label tattooed on on his arm.