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Akon Confirms Rumors Of T-Pain Leaving Konvict Muzik For Young Money
Music ♦ Posted 07/14/2011
Rumors have been swirling for months about T-Pain's departure from the label that made him a star -- Akon's Konvict Muzik. For quite some time now, the rappa-ternt-sanga has been pretty tight with Lil Wayne and the Young Money camp, and when Pain got a custom $100,000 YM chain in January, rumors of his signing with Young Money began to hit the blogs. However, it's... |
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Lil Wayne Nominated For Bowling Hall Of Fame
Sports ♦ Posted 07/14/2011
While he's considered one of the top artists in hip-hop, is Lil Wayne also a world-class bowler? Apparently, the rapper has been nominated for induction into the International Bowling Hall of Fame. Weezy is among a long list of celebrities who were nominated by the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) for consideration into the International Bowling Hall of Fame. Others include Michael Jordan, Justin... |
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Album Charts: Beyonce Tops Billboard 200 For Second Week, Lloyd Makes Top 10
Music ♦ Posted 07/14/2011
It's a quiet week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with Beyonce remaining atop the list with her latest set, 4; while Lloyd makes his presence on the top 10. 4 continues to reign at #1 for a second week, selling 115,000 to take her total to over 426,000 copies. Eminem and Royce Da 5'9's Bad Meet Evil album, Hell: The Sequel, climbs back to... |
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Deadline Ltd Readies Fall 2011 Collection, Lookbook Inside
Fashion ♦ Posted 07/14/2011
Following a successful summer collection launch, Los Angeles-based Deadline Limited is readying their Fall 2011 line. Boasting at least five new tee styles, the new collection "takes inspiration from religious backgrounds", according to a rep for the company. In the lookbook, featuring street skater Jimmy Gorecki, we can see a Virgin Mary-inspired tee; one donning some words of wisdom from the Bible: "King of Kings,... |
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Asher Roth ft. Quan: Summertime (Music Video)
Music, Videos ♦ Posted 07/14/2011
While Asher Roth works on his sophomore album, he continues to drop new music to hold fans over. His latest drop is the Nottz-produced "Summertime," continuing the college party lifestyle, post-college. In the clip, which features Quan, Roth throws a beach party with babes, booze, and barbecues ... a perfect way to spend your days in the summer time, of course. Filmed in Virginia Beach,... |
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Contents Of Akomplice x DOOM Limited Collaboration Revealed
Fashion ♦ Posted 07/14/2011
In early June, Akomplice Clothing announced and released a collaborative project with mysterious rapper MF DOOM ... and like the rapper, the collabo set was a mystery as well. The set was on sale for just a 24-hour period, and was available in a very limited quantity for $49. The thing is, you didn't know what you were ordering. All that was revealed was that... |
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T.I. Writes Letter To Fans, Says 'I'll See You In September'
Music ♦ Posted 07/13/2011
T.I. has been sitting in an Arkansas prison since last winter, but although he's away from the spotlight, he hasn't been forgotten. Fans are anxiously awaiting release ... and its just around the corner. The rapper is counting down the days, and dropped a letter on his website (TrapMuzik.com), thanking fans for their loyal support and promised to return the love. "I WILL RETURN THE... |
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DJ Skee's Live From L.A. Podcast: 7/12/11
Music ♦ Posted 07/13/2011
BallerStatus.com has partnered with DJ Skee to provide fans of his popular Sirius/XM satellite show, "Live From L.A.," with an exclusive weekly podcast of his show. Normally, his show can be heard on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio's HipHopNation. If you don't have Sirius/XM or missed a broadcast, that's what podcasts are for. This week includes... |
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Lupe Fiasco Quits Twitter: 'It Was Fun While It Lasted'
Music ♦ Posted 07/13/2011
Lupe Fiasco may be outspoken about what he believes in, but he's also one to shy away from the spotlight. Apparently, the Chicago rapper has had it with Twitter for the time being, revealing to his followers (over 720,000) that he's quitting the social networking website as of Wednesday (July 13). "i'm quitting twitter. it was fun while it lasted," wrote Lupe (@LupeFiasco). "thanks for... |
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The Cool Kids Drop Debut, Gear Up For U.S. Tour Dates
Music ♦ Posted 07/13/2011
Chicago duo, The Cool Kids, announced a string of headlining tour dates, beginning next week, in support of their recently released debut LP, When Fish Ride Bicycles. The long-awaited album is being lauded with critical praise for its straight-no-chaser aesthetic, heralding summer with the booming drums and reclined rhyme schemes that have kept listeners sated since their breakout, Bake Sale EP. In person, both Chuck... |
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Miguel & Lloyd Have Confrontation Regarding Beef Over Similar Hairstyles
Music ♦ Posted 07/13/2011
The beef between singers, Miguel and Lloyd, has finally come to an end, after they met face-to-face this weekend, backstage Z107.9's Summer Jam in Cleveland ... following days of controversy over their similar hairstyles. Everything started last week, when Miguel reacted after seeing Lloyd's new haircut, sending him a shot through Twitter (@MigMoney): "Imitation is the Highest form of Flattery. Shout to LLoyd." After... |
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R. Kelly's Chicago Mansion Faces Foreclosure
Music ♦ Posted 07/13/2011
R. Kelly has made millions over his 20+ year career, so paying the mortgage on his Chicago mansion shouldn't be a problem. But, he hasn't ... and now the bank is ready to take it. According Crain's Chicago Business, the singer may lose his mansion, after a $2.9 million foreclosure suit was filed against him by by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, after a year of... |
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Consequence: Public Eye (Music Video)
Music, Videos ♦ Posted 07/13/2011
Consequence made headlines last week, after he leaked a new Kanye West-produced track, titled "On My Own," which many believe was aimed at his former G.O.O.D. Music boss. Additionally, he conducted an interview with Billboard.com, explaining his fallout with 'Ye over the lack of support he received while signed to his label. Despite the setback, Cons is pushing on, readying the release of a new... |
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