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So there's a lot to report today so I'm going to keep it relatively brief. Rihanna has paired up with Dior for a sunglasses line. Gucci Mane is out of jail. Shots rang out at T.I.'s concert. It seems like trouble follows T.I. wherever he goes even though he wasn't directly involved. Rapper Troy Ave was caught on tape shooting at who many assumed to be rapper Maino. Maino denied it was he and confirmed that the two had a great working relationship. Meanwhile Troy Ave's dumb ass shot himself and shot someone in the stomach. Three people were injured. What a hot ass mess! Keyshia Cole was seen hanging out with Floyd Mayweather who just bought her a luxury truck. Hmmm. Well guys there you have it. Thanks for reading! :)

Drake's alleged ghostwriter Quentin Miller says Meek Mill punched him in Beverly Hill while he was shopping. Miller says Meek and his goons ran up on him and left him bloody and bruised. Apparently since Miller made Meek look like an ass lyrically, Meek had no choice but to bring it to him in person. In other music news, Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are collaborating on a duets album. It makes since being the two are label mates and they've collaborated numerous times before and their duets are very good anyway so I'm looking forward to this. Are you? And Lil' Kim is denying rumors that she is engaged to former boyfriend Maino. Both rappers took to social media to deny their engagement though both have been seen together a lot recently. So of course that means they are fucking! Do we at least think their fucking? Well anyway enjoy your weekend! Thanks for reading!

Ciara has responded to all the criticism she's received by everyone for allowing her child with Future to be around new boyfriend, Russell Wilson. Ciara says it's a bit of a contradiction(if that's the word) on Future's part. Because she says she was around his other kids and took care of them. She also went on to say she tried to get Future to talk to Russell prior to the blowup via the media but he refused. Ciara has caught a lot of flack for this but the show must go on. Meanwhile Ebro, radio host on Hot 97 has come to Future's defense basically saying Ciara is a "media whore"(my words not his). It's funny because I do remember someone tweeting(I think it was Tyrese) about a certain celebrity who hires photographers to capture their every moment and put it up on the blogs. I think he was talking about Ciara. But enough about her. With the success of "Straight Outta Compton", their saying a sequel may be in the works which is not surprisi...

I wonder how Olivia(rumored to be his current girlfriend) feels about this. Ha! Maybe its an old song or then again maybe its new. Anyway a song leaked out from rapper Maino which many are speculating to be about his past relationship and affiliation with Lil' Kim. Read more for info and some choice lyrics: This morning, a track popped up by Lil Kim’s old flame Maino, the rapper famous for his street banger “Hi Hater,” called “I Still Love You,” and it’s raising a few eyebrows. The subject of the new song is a chick he used to hold down whom he misses. She’s a veteran in the industry and he even got into some rapper beef over her. Although he doesn’t use Kim’s name, he drops enough clues in the first verse for you to guess the “queen’s” identity. But it’s nice that someone out there is sending subliminal shots infused with a little positivity these days, especially when they’re aimed at Lil’ Kim who’s experienced her fair share of scrutiny over recent years. “Everybody kne...

Hello all! Maino has a lot to be happy about besides reportedly being the first to leak out the Foxy Brown sex tape. Find out what! Meanwhile Flo Rida talks rappers and sales. T-Boz reveals a hidden sickness that she has battled for years. It's pretty juicy! Read below for more of these stories! Maino Goes Platinum! All The Above (ft. T-Pain), the breakthrough hit single from Hustle Hard Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Maino has just received RIAA platinum certification, marking digital sales in excess of 1 million. Produced by Just Blaze and Nard & B (T.I., Plies, Ludacris), the track was an out-of-the-box sensation upon its June release, scoring the highest first week single sales for a new rap artist since Flo Rida's Low. The single went on to become one of the summer's biggest hip-hop radio hits, riding high on the Rhythmic Top 20 and Urban Top 40 (having impacted as the #1 most added single at the format). All The Above is just one of the many highlights on...

Question is what would I do with it? I could think of a few things. Well "Million Bucks" is the name of this video by Maino. Maino released his album, "If Tomorrow Comes" two weeks ago. Check out the video that features Swizz Beats.

During a recent performance Maino gets emotional over a close a friend. I'm not too familiar with the background of this story. I only watched a maybe a minute or two of this video at best. My slow computer was taking so long to load the video anyway so usually by then I'm frustrated and on to the next thing.

Last week I asked readers 'what new album are you looking forward to' and you all voted in record numbers. Here is how the votes shaped up! keri hilson - 24.07% ciara - 16.67% the-dream - 14.81% pleasure p, amerie, git fresh, toni braxton, marques houston, cassie - 9.26% trina, letoya, j.holiday - 7.41% india.arie, 50 cent - 1.85% Make sure you check out the current poll. Vote as many times as you want. All vote counts! Pleasure P scored a minor R&B hit with "Did You Wrong", now he returns with his new single, "Boyfriend #2". It is the second single off his upcoming album, "The Introduction of Marcus Cooper" in stores May 5. Check out the vid! Maino talks Lil' Cease! His new album 'If Tomorrow Comes' may come one day but for now the release date is unknown. Music Biz: Chris Brown Speaks Out! "Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and ...

Video: 50 Cent - Pimpin Curly Episode 2 I hate to admit it but this is pretty entertaining and funny! Audio: Maino feat T-Pain - All The Above Newly leaked track! New album, "If Tomorrow Comes" coming soon! Audio: Static Major - Your Valentine Newly leaked track! R.I.P Static Major! Look for Static to appear on Pleasure P's upcoming album, "The Introduction of Marcus Cooper" in stores May 19. Music Biz: Janet Not Signed To Live Nation! Despite rampant speculation to the contrary, Live Nation has not signed a multi-rights or long term deal with Janet Jackson, according to a company spokesperson.Multiple online reports in the past few days have stated that Jackson has likely followed the course recently taken by established stars such as Madonna, U2 and Jay-Z and signed a 360-deal with Live Nation Artists."We have not signed a deal with Janet, nor are we currently in discussions with the artist," says John Vlautin, senior VP of communications for Live...

Video: Young Steff feat Maino - Professional Off his upcoming album, "Jump It Off" in stores early 2009. This is my first time hearing this song. It's alright I guess. Vid is cool! Audio: Plies feat Chris J - Put It On Ya First single from new album, "The Realist" in stores December 16. Music Biz: Naughty By Nature Returns! It's turning into a good year for Naughty By Nature. In addition to being one of the five honorees on VH1's recent "Hip-Hop Honors" special, the hip-hop trio has reunited to record a new album set for first quarter 2009. The group last performed together in 2006 for a one-night engagement at B.B. King's in New York.The new album is tentatively titled "Anthem Inc." Plans are to release it independently, with the group currently shopping for distribution. A song the trio did in honor of its VH1 salute, "Hip-Hop Honors," is featured on the VH1 site.

Audio: T-Pain feat Chris Brown - Freeze A newly leaked song from T-Pain's upcoming album, "Thr33 Ringz" in stores November 11. Music Biz: Ne-Yo Talks Upcoming Projects! In addition to filming a movie based loosely on his life, Ne-Yo is about to hit the studio with Usher again for a new project. While he remained mum on details, he did tell Rap-Up.com this: “Usher ’bout to go back in. I’m about to do some stuff with him.” The two previously worked together on “His Mistakes” off Usher’s latest album Here I Stand.Click below to find out which other stars have enlisted Ne-Yo’s services.Aside from Usher, Ne-Yo is collaborating with several other high profile artists. “We got John Legend on the way, we got Ciara on the way, Mary J. Blige, The Pussycat Dolls, Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Michael Bolton,LeToya Luckett, Monica…” revealed the singer/songwriter. Yung Berg Smacked! Yung Berg can't catch a break. Earlier this year, Berg was assaulted and robbed i...

Check out the new album cover for John Legend. His new album, "Evolver" will be released on October 28. The album is preceded by first single, "Green Light" featuring Andre 3000(this song has been in my head lately for some reason). The album sports collaborations from Kanye West, Brandy, Estelle, and more. Video: Maino feat T.I. Swizz Beats, Plies, Jadakiss, Fabolous, and Mya - Hi Hater(Remix) Audio: Omarion - Vroom This song is not exactly new as it leaked out awhile back. I thought I would put it up anyway for those who hadn't heard it. I heard it awhile back and I thought it was just ok, now I like it. Check it out! I read that Omarion's new album is called, "Still The Same". Recently Omarion left Columbia Records to sign with Timbaland's Mosley Group Music. Music News: After a failed record deal and now defunct TGT(Tyrese,Ginuwine,Tank), Ginuwine is pushing forward with a new album and a new label. Read below to learn more! R&B singer ...

Check out the new album cover from Joe! His new album, "A New Man" will be in stores September 23. The album is preceded by the singles, "E.R." and "A New Man". Joe recently spoke out against R. Kelly. The singer claimed his former labelmate stifled his career. Now signed with Kedar Entertainment, the singer is anxious to start a new beginning hence the title, "New Man". I'm not the biggest Joe fan but I do love songs from him such as "Stutter", "Good Girls", and "More & More"(produced by R Kelly...strangely enough)! He was long rumored to be a ghostwriter for Lil' Kim. Whether or not its true I don't know much about Maino. I do know the NY MC had beef with Foxy Brown and some other rappers. His single, "Hi Hater" has become somewhat of an anthem for obvious reasons. Originally scheduled for release September 30, the album will now be released December 30. Just recently a friend of mine told...

New York rapper Maino is riding high with his single, "Hi Hater". During a recent performance, the crowd and onstage gatherers soon turned violent after a war of words between Maino and a concert goer. Check it out!