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T.I. Saved Scott Stapp’s Life After Botched Suicide Attempt
We all know that T.I. is a loving father, dedicated actor and a helluva rapper ... but a guardian angel? That's what Creed frontman Scott Stapp calls him after Tip saved his life following a botched suicide attempt.
Watch Nicki Minaj on Set for ‘The Boys’ Video
Nicki Minaj is in her own neon world in her new video for 'The Boyz.' The Harajuku Barbie unveiled a behind-the-scenes look at the production of clip on her Twitter page Wednesday (Oct. 3).
New Footage of Gunplay’s Fight With 50 Cent’s G-Unit Crew Surfaces Online
Just days after video surfaced of Gunplay getting into a scuffle with 50 Cent's G-Unit crew at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards, new footage has emerge of the skirmish. The video shows the Maybach Music Group associate being pummeled by five G-Unit members including rapper Mike Knox.
Kid Cudi Releases Self-Produced ‘King Wizard’
The last time we heard from Kid Cudi he was creeping us out on 'Creepers' from the G.O.O.D. Music compilation 'Cruel Summer.' Now he's back and defiant on his self-produced track 'King Wizard.'
The Weeknd Premieres New Video ‘Rolling Stone’
After years of being an enigma in the realm of R&B, it looks like we finally get to hear and see what Abel Tesfaye (aka the Weeknd) is going to bring to the music game. The newly-signed artist on Universal Republic just released his new video for 'Rolling Stone.'
Alicia Keys + Beyonce Share Baby Stories With Each Other
Alicia Keys and Beyonce have a lot more in common than just being R&B queens, they are proud mothers of their kids -- 2-year-old Egypt and 9-month-old Blue Ivy, respectively. The piano diva revealed to Capital FM that her and Bey often share baby stories together.
Bruno Mars to Host + Perform on ‘SNL’
Bruno Mars will be on double-duty as host and performer of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' on Oct. 20! This will be the 'Grenade' crooner's second time appearing on the show but his first time as the host.
Videos Emerge of Rick Ross’ Backstage Fight at 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
Footage of the infamous scuffle between Rick Ross and Young Jeezy backstage at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards has surfaced online. TMZ posted a grainy smart phone video capturing the moments after both parties met in the hallway at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center.
Jay-Z Celebrates Brooklyn in 1st Concert at New York’s Barclays Center
Jay-Z returned to the borough that raised him for the first of his eight-night concert residency on Friday (Sept. 28) at Brooklyn's new basketball stadium. The rap king was at center court of the newly-opened Barclays Center as he toasted BK and his devoted fans.
Jay-Z, Rihanna, Questlove + J. Cole Attend 40/40 Club Opening at Barclays Center
Jay-Z celebrated the grand opening of the Barclays Center's 40/40 club Thursday night (Sept. 27) in Brooklyn, N.Y. Hov's closest friends like Rihanna, Questlove (of the Roots), J. Cole and other celebrities were in attendance at the club's first party inside the Brooklyn Nets' new home.
Big Sean Announces Name of Sophomore Album
Big Sean recently announced that he is calling his second album 'Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player.' The title represents what the Motor City rhyme-spitter wants to achieve in the rap game -- hall of fame status.
Lupe Fiasco + Guy Sebastian Perform ‘Battle Scars’ on ‘Letterman’
Lupe Fiasco is on the promotional trail for his latest album 'Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1.' The Chicago rapper appeared on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' Thursday (Sept. 27) for a performance of 'Battle Scars' with Australian singer Guy Sebastian.
Nicki Minaj Buys Lil Wayne a $70,000 T-Rex Car for His Birthday
What do you get a man on his birthday who has everything? Nicki Minaj had a phenomenal gift in mind for her Young Money boss Lil Waynefor his 30th birthday on Thursday (Sept. 27).
Wiz Khalifa + Amber Rose’s Baby Bump Cover XXL Magazine
Isn't love grand? Wiz Khalifa and his very pregnant wife-to-be, Amber Rose, appear on the cover of the October/November 2012 issue of XXL Magazine. Wiz looks cool as a cucumber standing next to his fiancée, who is in her underwear proudly showing off her belly.
Lil Wayne to Drop ‘I Am Not a Human Being II’ in November
Rapper Lil Wayne has penciled in Nov. 13 as the release date for his 10th solo album 'I Am Not a Human Being II,' according to Rap-Up. The collection has already released two singles, 'My Homies Still' (Featuring Big Sean) and the Detail-assisted banger 'No Worries.'
Snoop Lion Covers the Hollywood Reporter
When Snoop Dogg announced that he's a practicing Rastafarian and that he changed his name to Snoop Lion, it left people scratching their heads. But the veteran rhyme-slinger is serious about his newfound spiritual calling and he talks about it in the Oct. 5 issue of The Hollywood Reporter.