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Drake was in Madison Square Garden last night as part of his Summer Sixteen tour. Not one to be outdone, Drake brought out Dipset minus Jim Jones(who felt a ways about it), J. Cole, Remy Ma, and Fat Joe among others. Drake also took time to throw more shots at Funk Flex at Hot 97 for all the slick talking he's been doing. Jim Jones felt slighted of course and called Cam'ron a "bird" via social media after a picture surfaced of 50 Cent and Cam'ron. Sounds like Jimmy Jones is bitter. I was reading up on some of the other gossip blogs and I read a story about Lil' Mo's husband. Allegedly he got a woman pregnant and in screenshots submitted by the woman, Lil' Mo's husband admits to like "big dick". Ha! Boy wouldn't I love to be a fly on the wall for that conversation. It reminds me of that "straight" boxer that did gay porn and once it leaked out, he lied and said he was drugged. Then he later came out and said he is in fact g...

Though the ladies are technically the stars of the show; the men have their own place in the show as well. These men are famous rappers who the ladies are affiliated with in some type of capacity either by way of marriage or past relationships. The list below is the men who get constant mentions or make sporadic appearances on the show! Check it out! Fabolous Personally I think the show should be called; "Love & Fabolous" but maybe that sounds more like a spin-off. I say this because Emily is always gushing about her desire to reignite her relationship with Fabolous. Absolutely charming! Jim Jones Jimmy clearly gets more camera time than the other guys affiliated with the show; rightfully so though. His fiance; Chrissy is one of the primary ladies on the show. Often times we are invited into their home and their arguments. Juelz Santana Juelz Santana's baby mama; Kimbella is one of the other ladies linked to the show and new to the show this season. Juelz's name i...

Some of our favorite music artists are dominating the small screen by way of these reality shows. Check out the list: Jim Jones Through VH1's "Love & Hip Hop", we get a sneak peek into the tumultuous life of Jim Jones; his outspoken mother; and his fearless fiance; Chrissy. Though I think Jimmy may be a little shy to the cameras; we won't be seeing the real Jim Jones that his Chrissy knows anytime soon but that's okay. We understand. Olivia I think this is the third chance for Olivia and I feel I must be careful what I say about her and Jim Jones. They have people who will come after you! You will know what I'm talking about if you have watched "Love & Hip Hop". Anyway Olivia is trying to show everyone that she can sing and I don't really think that's was an issue. I think Olivia should just stick to what she knows which is "Hip Hop". She should come out with some music over some hard Hip Hop beats and her soft crooning. We ...

I been reading reports here and there and word is the title of Beyonce's new single is titled; "Girl" which was also the name of a Destiny's Child song. Funny huh? The song is currently undergoing the video treatment where dozens of video hopefuls showed up hoping for their chance at fame. When will we hear this single? Probably sooner than later. Stay tuned. Rihanna's single; "S&M" is being remixed and its to feature contemporary Britney Spears and the song is supposed to leak as early as Monday. You can only imagine the fever pitch has been gained from this news. Rihanna and Britney is currently a Trending Topic on twitter. Makes perfect sense though. Jim Jones is not happy with the estimated sales of his new album; "Capo" which was released last week(April 5). Jones currently stars in the VH1 show; "Love & Hip Hop". To me though starring in a reality TV show is not enough. I haven't seen any promo but then again I can h...

Jim Jones will release his new album on April 5. I'm not even sure the name of his current single right now(just being honest). I do now that Jim Jones will be appearing in a new VH1 reality show; "Love & Hip Hop". I'm not sure when the show will air. I assume that after VH1's current Sunday lineup ends; "Love & Hip Hop" will air. If you haven't heard of the show; it starts Swizz Beats' ex-wife; Mashonda, former G-Unit singer; Olivia, Fabolous Baby Mama as well as Jim Jones' Baby Mama.

"Castle Walls" is the new single from T.I.'s most recent album, which I can't remember the name of right now. I take it a video for this song was shot since I read that T.I. shot a number of videos prior to going back to jail. Music Biz: Jim Jones To Release New Album Jim Jones may be focusing on Dipset’s comeback album, but he isn’t turning his back on his solo career. The Harlemite is prepping the release of his fifth album Capo, set for release on April 5. The LP features guest appearances from Raekwon, Snoop Dogg, Roscoe Dash, Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, Vado, and Rell. The gruff MC is currently picking from 60 tracks recorded over the past few months, with the singles “Perfect Day” and “Blow Your Smoke” already making rounds on terrestrial radio. Additionally, the “We Fly High” rapper is set to appear in the eight-part docu-soap series “Love & Hip Hop,” premiering March 14 on VH1. The show follows his longtime girlfriend Chrissy Lampkin as well as four other wome...

Cam'ron visited Funkmaster Flex and dished about his upcoming album with Vado as well as his fallout with Jim Jones and a Dipset reunion. Check it out!

Hello all! Do you all recall the little fight Jim Jones had with Ne- Yo's friend? Well Jim Jones finally has his day in court for the little melee. Jennifer Hudson prepares for Christmas and Eminem goes head to head with 50 Cent. For more info on these stories. Read below! Rapper Jim Jones admitted Monday to punching a friend of Ne- Yo's in the face in a Louis Vuitton store during a scuffle that erupted as the R&B crooner was browsing. Jones pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in his Dec. 22 dustup with Jayvon Smith in the luxury-goods retailer's Fifth Avenue store in Manhattan. Jones, 33, was sentenced to time served - the few hours he was in custody after turning himself in to police in January. The fight unfolded in front of holiday shoppers in the store, which sits opposite Tiffany's flagship on Fifty-Seventh Street. Defense lawyer Scott Leemon had previously said Jones didn't start the fight. Leemon said Monday the rapper pleaded guilty b...

Last week I unveiled the promo pic for the new Marques Houston single, "Body". Once I heard the song last week, I wasn't feeling it like that. Now that I've heard it again and seen the video, I really like the song. I still wish Marques and camp would of pushed "I Love Her" featuring Jim Jones. It's a really hot song that deserved more attention. Music Biz: Janet To Perform Michael Jackson Tribute? According to new reports, Janet Jackson is set to perform a tribute to her late brother Michael at the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) awards, which will be held in Scotland on September 30th. A spokesman for the awards said: "Janet is a music icon in her own right and a previous MOBO presenter. "We loved her past involvement with the show and MOBO will continue to support her music and champion her career." The event, taking place outside London for the first time, is also likely to feature individual tributes to Jacko from not only Janet but othe...

I was on Twitter when I saw Marques Houston speaking about a video leaking out and I thought it was for "I Love Her" featuring Jim Jones but it was "Sunset" which was released last year(the song) but the video now followed through. It seems like Marques has a lot of false starts with his albums before they eventually come out. I think "I Love Her" was an excellent single and its too bad it didn't get a chance.

Jay-Z is on the tip of everybody's tongue with the September 11 release of his "The Blueprint 3" album. Now take a look at some of his most famous and even legendary beefs. Foxy Brown Foxy Brown felt wronged by Jay-Z on many occasion. Often time the rapstress claims that Jay-Z would appear spineless and desert her in her times of needs namely her going temporarily deaf. Jim Jones Jay-Z's style of dress would be a topic that many rappers would use against Jay-Z in disses and Jim Jones was certainly no exception. If you ask me, Jim Jones was somewhat obsessed with Jay-Z to me. Every chance he got he spoke of Jay-Z. 50 Cent 50 Cent's "How To Rob" name dropped several rappers including Jay-Z. The song a parody of itself offended many rappers which led to Jay-Z questioning "I'm about a dollar, what the fuck is 50 Cent?". The Game During a freestyle Jay-Z decided to name drop several of his adversaries including The Game which led to several dis ...

These rappers are always talking the talk and the majority of the time they get on my nerves(only when their talking too much). Check out who I think talks way too much and why. 1. The Game The Game's battle with Jay-Z has the rapper feeling himself even now more than ever. The Game has been going at Jay-Z subliminally for a minute and The Game finally got Jay to mention his name in that freestyle. The thing about The Game is when he's beefing with someone, he likes to keep the beef alive and exploit it all the way. Every interview or song(even those that don't have anything to do with beef), he likes to mentions his rival's name. 2. 50 Cent 50 Cent is always talking about somebody, even when he is not asked. He just loves to lament over other rappers. In a way 50 can say what he want just because he has proven himself and he is one of the richest men in Hip-Hop. But at the same time his constant rants have become tiring, predictable, and overall boring. 3. Kanye West ...

The hits and videos keep a coming from Beyonce's "I Am...Sasha Fierce" album. The latest video, "Sweet Dreams" is said to be released on July 9. Here you can get a 32 second clip of the video. From the little clip, I feel like I will like this video. Check it out! Music Biz: The Game Disses Jay-Z! Compton, California rapper The Game has sparked controversy in rap circles, after a performance in Bordeaux, France, last night (July 5), where he called out Jay-Z. The rapper, flanked by two members of his entourage, stormed onto the stage during his performance at the Le 4 Sans, where he immediately took aim at Jay-Z, one of rap’s biggest stars. "I’ma tell you like this. I don’t care what a n***a say. This is how I am coming out today. F**k Jay-Z. Straight up. And if you don’t like that, I am pretty sure you can find an exit some where. This is a Blackwall Street party. We sayin’ f**k Jay-Z." The Game’s scathing diss to Jay-Z comes just days after the Brook...

Wow now this is what I'm talking about! What a way to start the week off! First, pictures leaked of BET reality star, Dorian from last year's season of "College Hill". Apparently someone hacked into his account and "outed" his ass. We knew all along. Click here to see those explicit pictures while they are still in existence. Blogger Perez Hilton claims that Black Eyed Peas frontman, Will.I.Am beat him up and posted it onto his Twitter account. Here is a little info regarding the story: Renowned celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was allegedly assaulted by Will.i.am , frontman of The Black Eyed Peas , and his security guards, according to messages posted to his Twitter account. Beginning just after 3 am, Hilton, who was in Toronto to present at Sunday night’s MuchMusic Awards, started tweeting about the alleged attack: • PerezHilton: I'm in shock. I need the police ASAP. Please come to the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel now. Please. • PerezHilton: I was assa...

Donnie Klang recently caught flack by Day 26 when they called him a 'bitch'. The group was upset when Donnie told MTV that the group took all his camera time. Now check out Donnie in this exclusive interview as he talks about his upcoming projects. Music Biz: Marques Houston Plans New Album! One of my favorite singers, Marques Houston will release his new album, "Mr. Houston" on July 21. The album is led by the first single, "I Love Her" featuring Jim Jones. I can't wait for the new album. Marques always delivers musically in my opinion. Brandy Preps New Album! Brandy is said to be working with The-Dream and Pharrell on her upcoming 6th album. As we know Brandy's Epic debut, "Human" didn't exactly set the world on fire. Hoping to rebound the singer is now in the front seat calling the shots. Meanwhile Brandy is also working on a pilot for ABC titled, "My Little Piggy". I've been waiting for Brandy to work with Pharrell for...

Marques Houston is the latest subject of my infamous 'six degrees of...' post. We all know Marques from the group Immature later known as IMX. He has starred in numerous TV shows including "Sister, Sister" and has starred in several movies including, "You Got Served". He has continued his recording career with a string of critically acclaimed albums. On his upcoming album, "Mr. Houston" set to arrive in stores June 23, Marques teams up with Jim Jones on the album's first single, "I Love Her". Below there are six celebs that Marques is often associated with or have been recently linked to and not just in a dating way either. You will see what I mean when you check out the list below. Omarion - For the last few years Omarion and Marques Houston have claimed to be brothers. They have recorded songs together and starred in "You Got Served" together. Chris Stokes - He is the man who discovered Marques or for lack of better word...

We all know Nas as a highly outspoken and controversial rapper. He is married to singer Kelis. Nas recently revealed that he and Kelis were expecting a baby boy. It is the first child for Kelis and the second for Nas(he has also has a daughter named Destiny). Nas' most recent albums, "Untitled" and "Hip Hop Is Dead" has sparked numerous debates. Leave it to Nas to have rap fans and music critics in an uproar. It is his outspoken nature that keeps Nas on the minds of many. Below you will find a list of people commonly associated with Nas. The aforementioned Kelis is here and a few other people. Check it out! Jay-Z Once arch rivals, Jay-Z and Nas had become friends and business partners(so to speak). Jay-Z oversaw and appeared on Nas' "Hip Hop Is Dead" album. Kelis Nas' marriage to Kelis is one you don't hear about often and should be glad you don't. The low-profile hardly makes any appearances out unless it is at an award event. The happ...

Since Cam'ron has finally come out of hiding, his name has been a hot topic among his fellow ex-Dipset comrades. Now Jim Jones who recently released his new album, "Pray 4 Reign" talks Cam'ron and a whole of other junk. Audio: Jim Jones Interview

He may of gotten off to a false start last year but Marques Houston is back! You can check out his official new single below! It's from his upcoming album, "Mr. Houston" in stores June 23. Audio: Marques Houston feat Jim Jones - I Love Her Marques is one of my favorites. His return is definitely a welcome return for me. I really liked his last two albums and I hope this one is no different. By the way I'm loving the new song and I can seeing it reaching the upper echelons of the R&B charts(at least).

Producer/rapper Ron Browz is quickly making a name for himself. He appears on Jim Jones' hit, "Pop Champagne" and now his own single, " Jumpin " which is rapidly climbing up the charts. Browz first album, "Ether Boy" will be in stores soon. Looking at the album cover, Browz somewhat reminds me of producer Bryan Michael Cox. Flo Rida returns to the scene with "R.O.O.T.S" and his recent #1 smash, "Right Round". With his first single going to #1 in its first week there is no doubt that Flo Rida is ready to dominate the singles chart all over again. With her recently released video for "Us Against The World", Christina Milian is back on the scene with a new album, "Dream In Color" and new record label, MySpace Records/Radio Killa . Christina appears on the newest issue of King Magazine. Check out the behind the scenes footage as Christina sexes it up for the camera . Video: Christina Milian - King Magazine P...