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Drake is said to be dating a 19 year old girl. Pictures of the new couple are floating around. This news comes on the heels of the fight that broke out at Drake's Memorial Day party. In more couple news, Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian have signed on for a 6 part reality show to air on E! The show will document the whirlwind romance and birth of the newest Kardashian baby. Will you be tuned in? On the new album front, Fantasia's new album, "The Definition Of..." has been pushed back to July 29. The album was originally set to be released on June 10. Multiple singles have been released but none have stuck on the charts thus far. Fantasia recently released, "Sleeping With The One I Love". Moving on, Snoop Dogg asked everyone to boycott the premiere of the remake of "Roots" and I agree with him and Big Boi suffered a backlash on social media after a meme he posted with Florida Evan from "Good Times" comparing her to Mothers of today which f...

I gotta give it to Big Boi because he is promoting the hell out of his album. It's his newest release Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors in stores and online now! Big Boi recently reunited with Andre 3000 on Frank Ocean's Pink Matter Remix. I'm sure that is the closest we will get to an Outkast reunion anytime soon.

Big Boi & Kelly Rowland appeared this morning on The View to perform their new single Mama Told Me.  The single appears on Big Boi's new album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors in stores and online now! 

Mama Told Me is the newest video and single from Bi g Boi's upcoming album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumor s due December 11.

While her single Ice featuring Lil' Wayne is climbing the charts(#26 R&B) Kelly Rowland is keeping busy with a serious of collaborations.  It was just announced that Kelly will appear on Big Boi's new single Mama Told Me . It it the first single from his album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors due in November.  Kelly Rowland can also be heard on Ludacris' new single Representin from his Ludaversal album coming soon. 

Big Boi will release his new album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors on November 13. 

There's a couple of new albums on the horizon that may or may not be worth looking forward to. You decide. First up is Frank Ocean who just leaked out the first single Pyramids . It will appear on his upcoming debut album Channel Orange in stores and online July 17. The singer who is signed to Def Jam has been working on his debut album release for awhile and its been quite anticipated. Let's hope he will deliver on that anticipation and something tells me that he will. #teamfrank Trey Songz originally planned to release his new album Chapter 5 last month but the new release date is August 21. The album features the first hit single Heart Attack . For the album's second single Two Reasons Trey enlisted the help of T.I. The song will be available on iTunes on June 12 followed by radio adds on June 26.  If your anticipating an Outkast reunion it looks like you will have to wait even longer. One half of Outkast Big Boi has chosen November 13 for the release date...

Big Boi is returning with a new album titled Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors . While there is no release date for the new album collaborations with Big K.R.I.T. and UGK are a definite go. I like the album title Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors . It sounds like the title of a good book that I would read.  As for Outkast an upcoming project continues to be on the back burner. Andre 3000 is currently hard at work working on the Jimi Hendrix biopic.  106 & Park 's Terrance J reportedly already has a new job lined up on the E! network. The VJ did a guest run on E! News shows alongside one of the co-hosts.  As reported earlier Terrance J and co-star Rocsi are said to be receiving their walking papers. Rocsi already has a new job of being Eddie Murphy's girlfriend. *Wink* 

Another rapper bites the dust. Read up on Big Boi's arrest below: Big Boi was arrested in Miami, Florida today on charges of drug possession. According to TMZ, the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department has charged the Outkast member with three counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. The reports note that the controlled substances were ecstasy pills, MDMA powder and Viagra. Big Boi was nabbed by custom and border patrol dogs while leaving a cruise ship. He did not have a prescription for the Viagra. ---------------- Now playing: Jazmine Sullivan - Holding You Down (Goin' In Circles) via FoxyTunes

I wonder what ever became of Brooke Valentine? She had a hit single with "Girlfight" and it had been her only hit single; making her one of the coveted one hit wonders. I remember there being a second album; "Physical Education" in the works but it was never released. ---------------- Now playing: Trina feat. Pitbull - Stop Traffic via FoxyTunes

Big Boi's "Shutterbug" is one of my favorite songs this summer and I always feel the need to groove when I hear it. This is the first single to Big Boi's serially delayed solo album; "Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty". I have no idea what the title means. Coming from one of half of Outkast; we shouldn't be too surprised at his choice of an album title. ---------------- Now playing: Trina_featuring_Diddy_and_Keri_Hilson__Million_Dollar_Girl_New_Single_from_upcoming_album via FoxyTunes

It's been a long time in the making but Big Boi's debut solo album is finally being released this summer. One listen to his first single; "Shutterbug"; you will definitely be grooving like I was and possibly interested in this album. Read below for more information on the upcoming album as well as stories on Nas' and Damien Marley's canceled tour dates and Janet Jackson's newest biopic! After a number of delays, the first solo album from Outkast member Big Boi, “Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty,” will finally see the light of day on July 6, reports Billboard.com. The Def Jam album features first single, “Shutterbug”, as well as 14 other tracks, including the bassy, piano-based “Turns Me On,” featuring Sleepy Brown; “Tangerine,” featuring T.I. with tambourines and guitars; and the Lil Jon-produced “Hustle Blood,” which features Jamie Foxx, reports Billboard. Big Boi said that particular track is “for the ladies.” Ten days after the relea...

Video: Beyonce - Halo[live] From Friday's NAACP Image Awards telecast. "Halo" is one of my favorite songs from the new album, "I Am..Sasha Fierce". Audio: Big Boi - Ringtone Newly leaked track! First single! From his upcoming album, "Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty" coming soon! Audio: Fabo of D4L feat Bobby Valentino Newly leaked track!

I remember it like it was yesterday. The initial reaction to Fantasia's 2006 self-titled sophomore album. The cover may of not been the most amusing but it was a definitely a work of art. As much as I love Fantasia there are so many things I would change about her image. I will save all that for another post. I am here today to put the spotlight on the "Fantasia" album. Fantasia's much hyped second album, "Fantasia" was originally titled, "Young Girl Old Soul". It was the follow-up to her platinum 2004 debut which spawned singles such as "I Believe" and "Truth Is". As with all American Idol winners and runner-ups, there is never a huge push for their perspective albums. Usually the labels rely on the popularity of the winner not to mention "American Idol" itself. Had many of these former Idols been promoted properly most of them would be huger superstars and still have record deals. The album opens with lead single, ...

Check out Jamie Foxx as he graces the cover of Men's Fitness! It is safe to say that Jamie has been in the gym and even gives his best 50 Cent impression(his facial expression). Jamie has a new album, "A Man's Intuition" in stores this December. It is lead by first single, "Just Like Me" featuring T.I. Audio: Bobby Valentino - Pull It Off New track! Produced by Timbaland. This song is okay. I'm realizing a lot of Bobby's songs sound the same even when he is paired with different producers. None of his songs have yet to top, "Anonymous" and "Slow Down" which are some personal favorites of mine. Video: Big Boi On Chelsea Lately Outkast member visit E's resident late night comedienne! Music Biz: Justin Timberlake Not Working On New Album! Contrary to some reports issued, Justin Timberlake is not gearing up for a new album. In fact a spokesperson for the "My Love" singer says he hasn't recorded any new material -- at...