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A new tell-all book by author J. Randy Taraborrelli, Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story, is already reopening old wounds before it's release.

The biggest bombshell in the unauthorized biography involves Beyoncé splitting from Jay Z for a year because of suspicions he was cheating with Rihanna.

The split occurred 2005, coinciding with the release of Riri's debut album, Music of the Sun. Jay and Bey were not yet married, but had been dating for several years. 

Taraborrelli spoke with Entertainment Tonight about the lie that Rihanna's former publicist, Jonathan Hay, started to help jump start his client's then fledgling career.

Taraborrelli doesn't believe that Jay Z has ever cheated on Beyoncé in their 15 years of being together. As for those rumors that the rapper started seeing Rihanna after signing her as an artist? The author claims that was all for show, saying a false report was fabricated by a publicist connected to Jay Z and Rihanna in order to "boost her career" and get the Barbados native's first song, "Pon De Replay," up on the charts. "It was total fiction," Taraborrelli says.

 

However, he says the rumor did drive a wedge between Beyoncé and Jay Z. "Beyoncé didn't know what to make of this, and it actually ended up breaking them up for a time," he claims. "They spent maybe a year apart from each other because Beyoncé just wasn't sure of what to make of the situation with Rihanna."

"It's safe to say that Rihanna and Beyonce are friends," Taraborelli adds of the singers' current relationship.

Hay now admits to starting the false story. In a new interview with the New York Daily News, he says he never meant for the publicity stunt to spin out of control like it eventually did. He says he's since apologized to Jay.

"I was blindsided by the news of ‘Becoming Beyoncé’ coming out and it couldn't come at a worse time for me,” Hay said in a statement. “I'm currently releasing projects with my label Urban Hitchcock through Tidal, a company that is owned by Jay Z and Beyoncé ... Hopefully this news hasn't ruined that relationship for me. The pr stunt that I did was out of desperation to help break ‘Pon de Replay’ It was reckless and I didn't think it was going to work. I was just throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what would stick."

The couple later reconciled and have been married since 2008.

To read more head over to ETOnline.

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DJ Kay Slay calls on G-Unit's clean up hitter, Lloyd Banks, for assistance on his forthcoming mixtape, "Shadow of the Sun."

Take a listen to this Doe Pesci-produced banger titled "The Remainder."

"Shadow of the Sun" drops October 26.

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Jon "Bones" Jones is officially back in the UFC after being reinstated on Friday, October 23.

Jones, 28, was stripped of his light heavyweight championship and suspended indefinitely by the organization in April after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that injured a pregnant woman.

On September 29, he pleaded guilty to one felony charge and was sentenced to 18-months probation and ordered to complete 72 community service appearances.

UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta issued the following statement:

“We've made it clear to Jon that this new opportunity to compete in UFC is a privilege and not a right, and that there are significant expectations we have regarding his conduct moving forward. We’re happy to read and see reports that he has embraced the terms of his plea agreement and is using this experience to grow and develop as a person.”

Jones also issued a statement via his Facebook page:

"I am grateful for the opportunity to resume my career and I am excited to show how much I've grown as a person outside of the octagon. It took me losing almost everything I had worked for to realize how much I had. I am blessed and humbled by the continued support of the MMA community and I can't thank my fans enough for their unwavering support through my ups and downs. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life and my career and let me assure you, the best is yet to come."

In Jones' absence, Daniel Cormier, has become the light heavyweight champion. Cormier previously lost to Jones and has been vocal about wanting a rematch. Expect the UFC to make that happen soon.

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Listen to the New Single " Ball " from @AyeMaze

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Official music video for "Solid" from Ty Dolla $ign featuring Babyface. Off of the album, Free TC.

Debut album Free TC drops November 13, 2015.
Pre-order on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/FreeTC?IQid=ty.yt
Exclusive ‘Free TC’ Deluxe T-Shirt + Signed CD Bundle: http://atlr.ec/FreeTCBundleYT
Pre-order on Google Play: http://smarturl.it/FreeTCGP?IQid=ty.yt - $4.99 for a limited time!

Directed by Jerome D. - http://jddc.tv

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Official Webstore – http://atlr.ec/TDSMerchYT

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Troi Torain aka STAR is the most objective voice in media today and in 2011 he was inducted into News One's "Top 20 Best Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time." As an objectivist, Atheist and independent voter STAR is known to push the limits of religion, philosophy and rational thinking. 

Acute observations between sexes, races and classes are at the fore of Star’s much-renowned drive and commentary. His “style of no style” makes him appear to be just like any man and yet like no other man that you know.

Torain made the national stage on MTV’s Beat Suite (1999) but it was his radio show (Star & Buc Wild) on New York's Hot 97 & Power 105 that secured his place in media history. STAR's resume also includes Atlantic Records, WEA, Virgin Records, Round The Globe Music, The Source magazine, Pulse 87, Power 99, Hip-Hop Weekly magazine, Vladtv, Thisis50.com, 100.3 The Beat, VH1 (The Gossip Game), Shot97.com and Stop The Police. 

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KXNG Crooked, aka Crooked I, was signed to Death Row during the early part of his career, and the West Coast native spoke exclusively to VladTV about his thoughts on Suge Knight's recent murder charges. 

The Slaughterhouse emcee explained that the entire situation is messed up, because Crooked said he was around to witness Terry Carter, the man who Suge ran over and killed, being close with the Death Row family. Crooked added that Terry also gave him sound advice at the beginning of his career, and the "YODO" emcee spoke about how Terry's death is a real loss. 

During the conversation KXNG Crooked also spoke about how Suge Knight's generosity has never been showcased in the media, and he added that the "bulls***" was highlighted more than the record exec's good deeds. Crooked even shared stories of Suge helping him out on occasion, including giving him money to put down on a home. 

Check out more of what KXNG Crooked had to say about Suge Knight and also the potential for a Death Row Records biopic in the future.

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Young Thug recently admitted that 90% of his clothes are women's, which Charlamagne Tha God didn't seem too surprised about during a recent sit-down with VladTV. 

The famed radio host told us that Young Thug just admitted to cross-dressing, which Charlamagne told us is nothing we haven't seen in the past. He pointed to Prince's outfits, along with Cee Lo Green wearing a wedding dress during a Gnarls Barkley photoshoot. Charlamagne added that if a man wears women's clothes then he's a cross-dresser regardless of star power.

During the conversation the "Charlamagne and Friends" star also stated that "Young Thug's a character that developed over time." He added that the Atlanta rapper has probably seen how high the entertainment value is for saying and doing crazy things online, and Charlamagne clarifies that he doesn't buy into rumors that Young Thug is gay.

To hear more of what Charlamagne had to say about Young Thug, hit the clip below.

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DJ Kay Slay a.k.a. The Drama King is preparing to release his new mixtape titled Shadow of the Sun on October 26th.

He recruits Prodigy, Raekwon and Papoose for a song off of it, "Respect."

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G-Unit emcee Kidd Kidd keeps the new music coming. This time he links up with Young Dolph for "Right On Time." Produced by Firebeats101.

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Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have cut off all Lamar Odom visitors except for Khloe Kardashian, after two emergency surgeries left him in a "fragile mental state."

The surgeries were performed Thursday, October 22, for chest issues, according to TMZ. It's not known if the procedures involved his heart, lungs or both.

"Lamar is not out of the woods," a source told Us Weekly. "I think it's still really touch-and-go. Khloe is not really responding to friends who've reached out; I think she's just in a bubble with her family right now."

The former NBA Sixth Man of the Year is also dealing with kidney problems. They are said to be failing. A transplant is needed.

TMZ reports that some fans are offering their kidneys. A couple of them want to be financially compensated.

One wants $25K, while another has asked for $100K.

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Adele officially returns with the release of the official music video for her single, "Hello." This is off of her forthcoming album titled 25, which will be released on November 20th.

Pre-order from iTunes http://smarturl.it/itunes25 
Pre-order from Amazon http://smarturl.it/25amazon 
Pre-order from Google Play http://smarturl.it/hellogplay 

Directed by Xavier Dolan, @XDolan

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Smack and the Ultimate Rap League present another battle from the recent Summer Madness 5 event. This one features John John Da Don going against Mr. Wavy.

Who do you think won?

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Scottie Jax

Proud To Be Pathetic

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Scottie Jax's extremely creative mixtape "Proud To Be Pathetic". A heartfelt music motion picture. Inspired by a lack of confidence, neediness, and a desperation for being loved. Based on a true story.

JOIN SCOTTIE JAX'S FAN CLUB TO GET UPDATES: http://scottiejax.bandzoogle.com/

Get your next project distributed at @Raphenom.

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Eargasm (Beat Tape)

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Scottie Jax’s first beat tape “Eargasm”. This is an exclusive 7 track instrumental mixtape.
A perfect item for rappers and singers who need production for Mixtapes and EPs.

GET 2 FREE BEATS FROM SCOTTIE HERE: http://www.scottiejax.com/#!free-beats/c10f7


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Plan For Tomorrow

Hosted by DJ Lazy K

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Columbus,Ohio's most slept on artist/producer Scottie Jax finally unleashes his debut album "Plan For Tomorrow", a follow-up of the original Plan For Tomorrow from 2008 and Plan For Tomorrow "Reloaded" from 2013. The album contains special guest appearances from French Montana, Styles P, Lil' Scrappy, and more.

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Check out the latest music video from Project Pat for his song titled "What U Talkin' Bout." Let us know what you think in the comment section below and be on the lookout for Pat's forthcoming project, Street God: Street Testimony, coming soon.

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I’m so bloody excited!! X https://t.co/P1LnD37wz1

— Adele (@Adele) October 22, 2015

Adele is returning to the music scene with a follow up to her 2011 album, 21. The new disc is titled 25 and will arrive on November 20th.

The singer unveiled the cover (up top) via Instagram on Thursday, October 22nd.

25 Tracklist: 

1. “Hello”
2. “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”
3. “I Miss You”
4. “When We Were Young”
5. “Remedy”
6. “Water Under the Bridge”
7. “River Lea”
8. “Love In The Dark”
9. “Million Years Ago”
10. “All I Ask”
11. “Sweetest Devotion”

Source: Rap-Up

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Charlamagne Tha God didn't give the "Donkey of the Day" to Meek Mill on Thursday, October 22, because Power 105.1 executives want to make sure the Philadelphia rapper performs at the Powerhouse concert tonight.

But he felt like Meek's rant against Wale yesterday had to be discussed so he, DJ Envy and Angela Yee opened up the phone lines and let the people give their opinions.

Peep it up top.

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