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50 Cent Secures License to Promote Boxing
50 Cent can add a new occupation to his expansive resume — boxing promoter. The hip-hop toughie is now a licensed boxing promoter in New York, according to Sports Illustrated. Fiddy is no stranger to the boxing ring since his best friend is boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Usher’s Stepson Kile Glover Has Died After Being Removed From Life Support
We have some very sad news to report. Usher‘s stepson Kile Glover has died Saturday morning (July 21) after doctors removed him from life support. The 11-year-old child’s mother, Tameka Raymond, was by his side and struggled with the decision, according to TMZ.
‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting in Aurora Colorado: Hip-Hop Community Reacts on Twitter
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The hip-hop community have taken to Twitter to express their condolences in the wake of the horrible shooting that occurred at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., on Friday (July 20)
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Kris Humphries Sends a ‘Cold’ Tweet to Kanye West After Signing $24 Million Nets Deal
There’s an old saying, “He who laughs last, laughs the hardest.” For NBA player Kris Humphries, he’s laughing all the way to the bank. The power forward re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets in a two-year, $24 million deal. It looks like Jay-Z didn’t drop him from the team after all.
Pitbull May Be Headed to Alaska Walmart After Hometown Campaign Fails
It’s looks like Pitbull will have to swap his swim trunks for a winter coat because he could be headed to Alaska. Thirteen days ago, a Walmart contest on Facebook began which promised to send the international rapper to the “most-liked” store in the United States. This prompted an online prank to send him to a Walmart in Kodiak, Alaska — and a subsequent campaign from his hometown of Miami to keep
Chris Brown Said ‘He Would’ Fight Drake for $1 Million
It’s looks like Chris Brown is ready to go Round 2 with Drake — this time without the champagne bottles. The R&B crooner told gossip blog Rumor Fix that he would fight the Canadian rapper in a celebrity bout.
50 Cent Credits His SUV for Saving His Life in Car Accident
50 Cent is on the mend after being hurt in a car accident last week. The New York rapper was in his SUV being chauffeured when a Mack truck rammed into the back of his vehicle, which almost caused it to flip over. Fif and the driver suffered only minor neck injuries in the fender-bender and are grateful to be alive.
50 Cent Involved in Car Accident
50 Cent was hospitalized in New York early Tuesday morning (June 26) after suffering injuries in a car accident involving his SUV and a Mack truck , according to his website Thisis50.com.
Chris Brown Believes That Hip-Hop Is Dead
Chris Brown has the rap forums abuzz over remarks he made about hip-hop in an interview with Fuse TV (spotted at Complex). The R&B crooner believes that hip-hop is dying off as a brand (or genre) because of its lack of marketability and profitability.
Ashanti Upsets New Jersey Residents Over Her $20,000 Speaking Fee at High School
Ashanti is one of R&B music’s most beloved singers, but she’s not getting any love from residents in New Jersey. The ‘The Woman You Love’ singer appeared at Atlantic City High School on June 1 and spoke with students about the importance of staying in school. So what’s the big deal?
Chris Brown Is Having Flashbacks in ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ Video
Chris Brown is chasing the girl of his dreams in his just-released video for ‘Don’t Wake Me Up.’ Directed by Colin Tilley, the clip features Brown being stuck repeating the same dream as he follows a mysterious woman into the desert.
TLC Singer T-Boz Sued by Honda
Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins continues to have a financial woes. TMZ is reporting that car maker Honda is suing the TLC singer for late payments on her 2005 Honda Odyssey. In the suit, which was filed in Georgia, Honda is seeking permission from a judge to repossess the vehicle.