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An old pic.  As I type this, I was sitting here watching the BET Hip Hop Awards and I'm wondering if I really wanna watch the whole telecast. I think I would rather much be watching the ID channel which I've become obsessed with lately. And just that quick, I just turned the channel. Maybe I'll check back in later. Have you all listened to Solange's album yet? You should if you haven't and read my semi-review on it and check out what else I have to say! :) People are still talking about Kim K. getting robbed and forced at gunpoint. Twitter is on fire and have been pretty insensitive to the incident and rightfully so people lack compassion as they did back in the day. Karl Lagerfield, world renown designer spoke out and said something along the lines of if you flash all your riches on social media, you can't be surprised that you get robbed. Do you agree? I agree because Kim K. is very flashy and stuff unfortunately like this does happen. That's not to...

Is there a possible G-Unit reunion in the works? According to one of the famed DJ's associated with the group, The Game and 50 Cent may be reuniting. The two have been beefing over the years. Let's see how true this is. I feel The Game has been wanting to bury the hatchet for quite some time but 50 wants to keep the beef alive or he was simply not ready to forgive The Game for whatever reason. In other music news, Tamar Braxton may or may not have revealed that her big sis, Toni Braxton is dating Birdman. Toni Braxton famously worked with Birdman on her forgotten 2002 album, "More Than A Woman" on a track called, "Give It Back"(which was one of my favorite songs from that album). I would say they make an interesting couple if this is indeed true. I think we'd all agree that Toni could do much better but hey if she's happy I'm happy. I like Toni Braxton and I always have! You should read her memoir, "Unbreak My Heart" if you haven...

Azealia Banks is obviously still feeling salty for being left off of Rihanna's new album but shit happens. Anyway Azealia called out Rihanna saying her new video for her single, "Work" is a retread of Beyoncé's "Baby Boy" video. Azealia later deleted the tweet but leave it up to Azealia to kick up dust and start shit. Meanwhile Azealia finally released her new single, "The Big Big Beat" to rave reviews of course. So have you seen the "Work" video and does it remind you of "Baby Boy" or nah? "Work" is also the #1 single on Billboard Hot 100 this week giving Rihanna her 14th #1 single on that chart. Over the weekend on social media Bow Wow posted a picture of a woman rubbing his head which was later identified as Keyshia Cole. Keyshia Cole has yet to comment on the photo. But what an odd pairing if this is true. But then again Keyshia Cole's taste in men varies from Young Jeezy to Daniel "Boobie" Gibson(h...

Hey ya'll! So here's some music updates for you all! MONEY MAN: So Lil' Wayne is now suing Baby "Birdman" for $51 million dollars. Not only is Lil' Wayne suing for an advance he was supposed to receive for The Carter V, his upcoming delayed album, he also wants royalties from sales of Young Money's roster, Drake and Nicki Minaj. I heard all this today while I was watching Wendy. This is just starting to get messier and messier. Hopefully this situation works out and everybody is happy in the end. But don't expect that anytime soon. Maybe we can expect some new music from Missy Elliott soon. The rapper brought the house down when she joined headliner Katy Perry during her Super Bowl Half-Time performance. Missy performed her hits, Get Your Freak On, Lose Control, and Work It. I enjoyed her set and it does beg the question, is Missy releasing new music soon? Because I think it would be a great idea if she does. Why not capitalize off of the performance?...

Let me be the first to say that there is a lot of news for a Saturday. Typically there is not much news to report on the weekends but you will see that's not the case this weekend. MUSIC BITS: Lil' Wayne is suing Baby for $8 million dollars! Wayne claims that Baby was to give me $8 million dollars as an advance for his delayed album The Carter V. Wayne through a couple of shots at his label honcho and former friend on his Sorry 4 The Wait mixtape. Kanye West appeared at The BET Honors tonight which is was being prerecorded to air later next month. While on stage, someone managed to capture video of Kanye throwing shots at some of his wife's ex-boyfriends saying his wife dated some "broke black men". The audience erupted into laughter. I'm not sure if that comment will make it onto the telecast but we will have to wait and see. While its no secret that Kim K. has dated a lot of "broke black men" I believe Kanye was solely talking about Ray J. If you ...

MUSIC BITS: Baby aka Birdman is finally speaking out against Lil' Wayne who wants to leave Cash Money. Well according to Baby it won't be that easy and he believes that a contract is a contract. Just when we thought this wasn't going to get ugly. It looks like it just might after all. I feel like if an artist is not happy where they are let them go. Why hold them in contempt? Congratulations are in order for Memphis Bleek, he just tied the knot and his old friend Jay Z was there by his side. Now I wonder if Beanie Sigel got married, would Jay Z attend that wedding? Probably not. 

BAD GIRL: Wow! I was sitting at my nephew's football game when I decided to get on Facebook for a few minutes. Of course when I did I saw the headline that Keyshia Cole had been arrested. Now that is a shock in itself. It definitely says a lot about her current state of being in my opinion. Keyshia is definitely a woman scorned as evident on many of her songs. What's crazy here is that Keyshia Cole is reportedly dating Birdman! You all know Birdman from Cash Money. Anyway she showed up to his condo in the wee hours of Friday morning to find another woman laid up with the rap star. Keyshia went into crazy mode and scratched the woman's face up among other things. Keyshia was arrested for assault, disorderly conduct(I think) and reckless driving or whatever. She was released later on 46,000 bail. Keyshia then took to social media to air her frustrations about all that went down. UP AND AT 'EM: Speaking of going down August Alsina took a tumble on stage a few days ago. No...

Monica is to appear on BET's "106 & Park" this Monday; September 12 to premiere the video for her debut single; "Anything(To Find You)" featuring Rick Ross. The single is the lead for her upcoming album; "New Life" in stores and online November 8. Expect production from Missy Elliott and Bryan Michael Cox just to name a few. There are rumors circulating that Monica is with child. Based on the pictures I've seen; I can't really tell. Baby "Birdman" is releasing a new album; "Larger Than Life" on November 23. The album features the first single; "Y U Mad" featuring Nicki Minaj and Lil' Wayne. I heard the song and it didn't exactly blow me away but I can see it being a hit. Besides with Nicki and Wayne being on it; it has all the makings of being a top 20 R&B/Hip Hop hit.

I, myself just recently got another tattoo but having one on my face is not something I think I would EVER do. That's just me though. You know what they say; "different strokes, different folks". The following artists mentioned below are not only known for their music but their body art namely their facial tattoo art. Most of it is mind boggling to say the least. Check out the list below: Rick Ross Rick Ross surprised everyone when he got the name of a designer or sun glass brand tattooed underneath his eye. Lil' Wayne Lil' Wayne is not for many things and the various tattoos on his face is one of them. Birdman Like Lil' Wayne Birdman has a variety of tattoos on his face as well. Game Game has a big red star on his face. Of course the move surprised a lot of people.

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