Birdman is gearing up to release two new albums this summer.
The Cash Money Records CEO announced that his next solo album titled "Ms. Gladys" will touch down in June. That will be followed by "Rich Gang 2: The Lifestyle" In July.
During a successful reign in hip hop, Death Row Records also had a lucrative run. Danny Boy explained that each artist was taken care of with a monthly allowance, however, while Suge Knight was locked up, the funds suddenly stopped rolling in. In this interview, the singer says Michel'le gained control of the business, cut him off, and became a "super bitch" towards him.
"I want to be as honest as possible—The devil." He said in regards to Michel'le, "I don't know if God is a man or a woman, but I definitely know that bitch is the devil."
Curren$y a.k.a. Spitta Andretti teamed up with super producer The Alchemist for "The Carrollton Heist" mixtape. Today we get visuals for a song off of it titled "Smoking in the Rain."
Tyga and his 2013 Lamborghini may soon be parting ways.
TMZ reports that the rapper has stopped making payments on the ride, now Choice Motor Credit wants it back plus the $357,350.77 still owed on it.
This would be the second Tyga vehicle CMC has repossessed. They previously hauled in his 2014 Bentley Mulsanne back in February and sold it. He's still on the hook for more than$91,000on that car.
Hip Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, 58, who rose to fame with his 1982 hit record "Planet Rock," is facing a growing number of allegations that he sexually molested minors.
Ronald Savage a.k.a. Bee Stinger, a former member of Bambaataa's Universal Zulu Nation, was the first to come forward. His claims are detailed in his book titled Impulse Urges and Fantasies and in a YouTube interview with Star a.k.a. Troi Torain.
Savage, 50, a Judicial Delegate in the 12th Judicial District in the Bronx, N.Y, and a Former NYS Democratic Committeeman, says the sexual misconduct began in the 70's when he was 15-years old.
Ronald Savage describes his experience as a teenager in the Bronx, where he says he was molested by hip-hop legend Afrika Bambaataa. (Photo credit: Andrew Savulich/New York Daily News)
"It took me this long to actually get this out and to be able to talk about it," Savage told Star, in response to a question about why he is just now coming forward. "Back when I was younger I was a kid when this happened. I wanted to be down with the in-crowd. Not really understanding that what Bambaataa was doing to me was actually molesting me. I didn't understand that. I knew it was wrong. I just had these feelings that was just like, yuck. Over the years as I was getting older, I wanted to report this and I wanted to come forward. But out of fear of the Zulu Nation, fear for my family, fear for me, what could possibly happen. I was shamed, embarrassed," he added. "Things like this usually happen to women ... to girls. And guys don't really talk about it."
Chuck Freeze of the Jazzy Five, who recorded and performed with Bambaataa was around the Zulu Nation during the time of these alleged incidents. He knows Savage and told the New York Daily News that he was an honest person.
“Ronald was the kind of guy you could trust,” says Freeze, real name Charles Foushee. “You could leave money on the table and know it would be there when you got back. A really good dude. Easy to talk to. Very intelligent. We had no idea about this — and we would not have tolerated it if we did. Do I believe it? Yes, I do.”
In a statement toRolling Stone, Bambaataa, real nameKevin Donovan, addresses Savage's allegations and dismisses them as "a cowardly attempt to tarnish my reputation and legacy in hip-hop at this time."
"I, Afrika Bambaataa, want to take this opportunity at the advice of my legal counsel to personally deny any and all allegations of any type of sexual molestation of anyone," Bambaataa says. "These allegations are baseless and are a cowardly attempt to tarnish my reputation and legacy in hip-hop at this time. This negligent attack on my character will not stop me from continuing my battle and standing up against the violence in our communities, the violence in the nation and the violence worldwide."
Bambaataa's lawyer, Vivian Kimi Tozaki, also issued a statement via the New York Daily News.
“Defamatory statements were published seeking to harm my client’s reputation so as to lower him in the estimation of the community while deterring others from associating or dealing with him,” she said, referring to Savage’s book. “The statements show a reckless disregard for the truth, were published with knowledge of their falsity, and are being made by a lesser-known person seeking publicity.”
Since Savages interview three more men have come forward with similar accusations. You can watch those interviews with Star below.
The Diamond Awards formerly known as the Duval Diamond Awards inaugurated 16 years ago by Bigga Rankin was established to celebrate not only the major artists from the south, but as a way to put Duval on the map as a major entertainment market. Artists such as Rick Ross, Yo Gotti, Young Jeezy, Trina and 2Chainz won their first music awards at the former Duval Diamond Awards and went on to major stardom. This is not your average local awards show, we have grown past the trials, the haters, and the doubters...even though they still exist, we are proud to say that every year we get "Bigga and Better" Diamond Awards “Building Legacies through Generations.” The official Diamond Awards mixtape celebrates the artists whom have dedicated their time into making quality music and are not afraid to invest in the advancement of their career. Hosted by Bigga Rankin himself, Tony Davis The DJ, and DJ Neutron with the mixing done by our Engineer of the year winner DJ Stikuhbush, we present to you the XVI Diamond Awards Mixtape. "Greatness Over Time."
At the beginning of the year Continental Five set the bar high with Return Of The General mixtape, keeping the spotlight even more heavier on the Jackson family beyond what cousin 50 Cent has already set forth.
When Return Of The General had released, the next day 50 Cent decided to tease the fans with the "Kanan Reloaded" cover in following up his cousin since seeing work being delivered. In the meanwhile, Continental Five fka as Two-Five stayed on course with new work and videos,such as Where The Money At x Sock It To Me to show he is back on his game within hip hop.
As we still await for "Kanan Reloaded" ,Continental Five jumped the gun to release Return Of The General Reloadedwith the opening record setting the bar letting you know "My Name Is" and who he's related to even sounding alike. This mixtape holds value of what New York is missing within hip hop at this current moment.
Following The Culture EP, Rahzel Jr.‘s “Almost There” serves as the introductory song to The Culture: B Side project. The project features production from StreetRunner, Amadeus, Sneaky Beanz & Easy Moe Bee.
"Almost There" visuals directed by Chris Zino of Exhibition Z Films
Naphil Hitson AKA Tyrone swings by 16orBetter to perform his newest single titled "Netflix & Chill." He serenades the 16orBetter girls and lets them know just how he Netflix & Chills.
Snoop Dogg is letting Arnold Schwarzenegger have it for two decisions he made during his time as Governor of California.
Esteban Nunez was released from prison on Sunday, April, 10, after serving less than half of his original sentence. He plead guilty to manslaughter in the 2008 stabbing death of Luis Santos and began serving 16 years in prison in 2010.
Santos was a 22-year old San Diego Mesa College student at the time of his death.
Esteban Nunez
Schwarzenegger commuted the sentence as the last act of his term in 2011, cutting it in half, as a favor to a political ally, former State Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, Esteban's father.
In 2012, a Sacramento judge called the commutation “repugnant” but legal. In 2015, an appeals court wrote that “back-room dealings were apparent,” but ruled that Schwarzenegger had been within his rights.
Stanley "Tookie" Williams
On December 13, 2005, former Crips gang leader and friend of Snoop Dogg, Stanley "Tookie" Williams, was executed in California's San Quentin Prison after Schwarzenegger denied clemency, saying, "The facts do not justify overturning the jury's verdict or the decisions of the courts in this case."
Williams had steadfastly denied committing the four 1979 Los Angeles-area murders that he was convicted of.
Snoop feels like the former governor made the wrong decision in both cases. He posted an Instagram video on Tuesday, April 12, blasting Schwarzenegger.
"Arnold Schwarzenegger's a straight bitch," Snoop said. "Punk motherfucker. How the fuck you gon' let this nigga out of jail, but you gon' kill Tookie Williams, nigga. 'Cause homeboy was your friend. You's a bitch, you's a punk. Motherfucker, I can't stand you. You's one motherfucking racist piece of shit. Fuck you Arnold Schwarzenegger. You got the right name, nigga."
The family of Nunez's victim is also upset by Schwarzenegger's decision to cut his time in half.
“It makes you sick that something like this can happen, and you have no power,” Luis' mother Kathy Santos told the Los Angeles Times. “I don’t believe he’s reformed. I take pleasure from the thought that he will screw up his life again. I don’t think there will be a way out if he messes up again.”
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, right, and former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez in 2007.
Fabian Nunez says he doesn't have one ounce of regret.
“I used my relationship with the governor to help my own son,” he told The Times. “I’d do it again.”
Things apparently aren't going well between Ciara and her former fiance and baby's father, Future.
On Monday, April 11, Cici and Ludacris, who will host the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, announced the finalists live on Good Morning America.
Each took turns naming the nominees in separate categories, but when it was time for Ciara to tell the audience the Top Rap Artist's, she went silent when Future's name came up and Ludacris had to say it for her.
Check out the awkward moment and full list of finalists below. The 2016 Billboard Music Awards will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 22.
See the full list of finalists below.
Top Artist: Adele Justin Bieber Drake Taylor Swift The Weeknd
Top New Artist: Fetty Wap OMI Charlie Puth Silentó Bryson Tiller
Top Male Artist: Justin Bieber Drake Fetty Wap Ed Sheeran The Weeknd
Top Female Artist: Adele Selena Gomez Ariana Grande Rihanna Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group: Maroon 5 One Direction twenty one pilots The Rolling Stones U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Adele Justin Bieber Drake Taylor Swift The Weeknd
Top Hot 100 Artist: Justin Bieber Drake Fetty Wap Taylor Swift The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist: Adele Justin Bieber Drake Fetty Wap The Weeknd
Top Radio Songs Artist: Justin Bieber Ellie Goulding Ed Sheeran Taylor Swift The Weeknd
Top Streaming Songs Artist: Justin Bieber Drake Fetty Wap Silentó The Weeknd
Top Social Media Artist: Justin Bieber Selena Gomez Ariana Grande Demi Lovato Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist: Madonna One Direction The Rolling Stones Taylor Swift U2
Top R&B Artist: Chris Brown Jeremih Rihanna Bryson Tiller The Weeknd
Top Rap Artist: Drake Fetty Wap Future Wiz Khalifa Silentó
Top Country Artist: Zac Brown Band Luke Bryan Sam Hunt Chris Stapleton Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist: Fall Out Boy Elle King twenty one pilots Walk the Moon X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist: Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga Juan Gabriel Nicky Jam Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho Romeo Santos
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: The Chainsmokers DJ Snake David Guetta Major Lazer Zedd
Top Christian Artist: Casting Crowns Lauren Daigle Hillsong United MercyMe Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist: Anthony Brown and group therAPy Tasha Cobbs Kirk Franklin Travis Greene Marvin Sapp
Top Billboard 200 Album: Adele, 25 Justin Bieber, Purpose Ed Sheeran, x Taylor Swift, 1989 The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Soundtrack: Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
Fifty Shades of Grey
Furious 7
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1
Pitch Perfect 2
Top R&B Album: Chris Brown, Royalty Rihanna, Anti Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L Tyrese, Black Rose The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Rap Album: Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive Dr. Dre, Compton Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money
Top Country Album: Chris Stapleton, Traveller Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights Sam Hunt, Montevallo Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
Top Rock Album: Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color David Bowie, Blackstar Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind twenty one pilots, Blurryface
Top Latin Album: Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo Juan Gabriel, Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario Mana, Cama Incendiada Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte Romeo Santos, Formula, Vol. 2
Top Dance/Electronic Album: David Guetta, Listen Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission ODESZA, In Return Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü Zedd, True Colors
Top Christian Album: Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be Hillsong UNITED, Empires Joey + Rory, Hymns That Are Important To Us TobyMac, This Is Not A Test Chris Tomlin, Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship
Top Gospel Album: Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two Marvin Sapp, You Shall Live
Top Hot 100 Song: Adele, “Hello” Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen” Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face” The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Selling Song: Adele, “Hello” Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” OMI, “Cheerleader” Rachel Platten, “Fight Song” The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Radio Song: Adele “Hello” Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!” Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance” The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
Top Streaming Song (Audio): Justin Bieber, “Sorry” Justin Bieber, “What Do You Mean” Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen” The Weeknd, “The Hills” Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Top Streaming Song (Video): Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen” Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!” Silentó, “Watch Me” The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top R&B Song: Alessia Cara “Here” Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be” The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face” The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Rap Song: Drake, “Hotline Bling” Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen” Fetty Wap, “679” feat. Remy Boyz Silentó, “Watch Me” Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Top Country Song: Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town” Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time” Little Big Town, “Girl Crush” Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man” Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
Top Rock Song: Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman” Elle King, “Ex’s & Oh’s” twenty one pilots, “Stressed Out” Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance” X Ambassadors, “Renegades”
Top Latin Song: J Balvin “Ginza” Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste” Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdon” Maluma, “Borro Cassette” Romeo Santos, “Propuesta Indecente”
Top Dance/Electronic Song: The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses” DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It” David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama” Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On” Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
Top Christian Song: Hillsong UNITED, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” Hillsong UNITED, “Touch The Sky” MercyMe, “Flawless” NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, “Brother” Chris Tomlin, “Good Good Father”
Top Gospel Song: Anthony Brown and group therAPy, “Worth” Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, “I Luh God” Kirk Franklin, “Wanna Be Happy?” Travis Greene, “Intentional” Brian Courtney Wilson, “Worth Fighting For”
Philadelphia rapper and actress Eve visited The Breakfast Club recently to talk about what she's been up to as of late.
The "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" hit maker discussed her role in "Barbershop 3," getting the chance to work with Nicki Minaj, her marriage to Maximillion Cooper, DMX bringing her to Ruff Ryders, her time signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, Mike Tyson wanting to get with her before realizing she was 17, music being her first love, Gumball 3000, being a stepmom to three kids, working on new music and more.
Young Dolph continues to heavily promote his "King of Memphis" album with new music videos. This latest one is for the Zaytoven-produced track "How Could."
Rochester, New York emcee and Da Cloth member, Rigz, drops off an official music video for "Real Quick" featuring Jai Black, Rob Gates, Shonyeah and Maverick.