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Tech N9ne Announces 'All 6's And 7's' Album, Tour

Music ♦ Posted 05/11/2011

The numbers do not lie, but they will certainly make your eyes bug out. This summer, Strange Music's founding artist, Tech N9ne, celebrates the release of his newest album, All 6's And 7's, set for early June. With appearances by Snoop Dogg, B.o.B., E-40, Busta Rhymes, Twista, Yelawolf, T-Pain and Lil Wayne (a collaboration hashed out during a visit Tech paid to Lil Wayne at... |
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Toni Braxton's Reality Series, 'Braxton Family Values', Renewed For Second Season

Entertainment ♦ Posted 05/11/2011

WE tv announced Tuesday (May 10) that the network has renewed it's popular reality series, "Braxton Family Values," for a second season. The news comes after just four episodes into the first season, which follows singer/songwriter Toni Braxton and her four sisters -- Tamar, Trina, Towanda and Traci -- as they navigate the drama created by the relationships among them. Recently called "... guilty-pleasure gold"... |
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Podcast: Soul Assassins Radio (5/9/11) W/ Tyler The Creator & Beastie Boys Premiere

Music ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

We've teamed up with the Soul Assassins family to bring you another weekly podcast for your listening pleasure. From now until an indefinite future, we'll be posting a free podcast of DJ Muggs and Mr. Choc's weekly Sirius/XM show, Soul Assassins Radio, on Tuesdays, following its live broadcast on Monday evenings. The show airs every Monday night at 8-10 p.m. PST on XM66 & Shade... |
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The Game's Video For 'Red Nation' Banned For MTV, BET

Music ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

The Game filmed a music video in early April for his Lil Wayne-assisted single, "Red Nation," but just this week, it's been revealed that he clip has been deemed too controversial for rotation on MTV and/or BET. Thus, it's been banned. The Compton rapper took to his Twitter account to express his frustration over his upcoming music video being banned from major music networks. "So... |
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AKOO Clothing Launches Miami Springfest Flyaway Contest With Radio One

Fashion ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

T.I.'s AKOO Clothing brand announced recently a partnership with Radio One SpringFest in Miami, Florida, during Memorial Day Weekend, in which they will sponsor a flyaway sweepstakes where fans can win a trip to the annual event. Springfest is an annual event geared toward hip-hop and R&B music lovers of all ages. This year's headliners include: Chris Brown, Big Sean, and Keri Hilson. Not only... |
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Get Busy Committee: Pay Me In Ass (Music Video)

Music, Videos ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

If you haven't picked up the Get Busy Committee's 2010 debut, Uzi Does It, do yourself a favor and cop one ASAP! The trio -- consisting of Apathy, Ryu, and producer Scoop Deville -- are dropping some serious heat. Here's the latest visual from the group for a brand new song, titled "Pay Me In Ass," shot unplanned and unscripted and on the move while... |
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Photos: Arnette Eyewear's Heavy Hitters Release Party (w/ Del & Bukue One)

Fashion, Photos ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

In late April, southern California eyewear company, Arnette, threw a release party of their latest sunglasses style from their 2011 Spring collection, the Heavy Hitters. The free event, held at the Cantina Lounge in Fullerton, Calif. showcased the new shades in all their colorways, and live performances from the likes of Del The Funky Funkyhomosapien, Bukue One, DJ Macavelli and DJ Armpit. Some lucky partygoers... |
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Pusha T: Open Your Eyes (Music Video)

Music, Videos ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

One half of The Clipse, in Pusha T, has been really making sure he gets in fans' faces, dropping visual after visual off his latest mixtape, Fear of God. In this new clip, for "Open Your Eyes," the rapper keeps things simple with a minimalist video for the mixtape's standout track, which features a sample of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." Perched on a stool, while smoke... |
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Ford Introduces 2013 Ford Taurus SHO In New York, Check Out This Preview

Life / Culture ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

In April, it was the season for auto-shows in New York. While the general public hit New York International Auto Show late in the month, car industry insiders got sneak peaks at the latest cars that will be hitting the streets. Ballerstatus had the chance to attend an event put together by Ford and Sony, in which they revealed the Ford Taurus SHO -- the... |
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Esther Baxter Says Joe Budden Killed Their Baby, Rapper Details Relationship In Song

Music, Videos ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

Earlier this month, New Jersey rapper Joe Budden made headlines when he leaked a brand new song, via Twitter (@JoeBudden), titled "No Ordinary Love Sh** Pt. 3," in which he detailed his turbulent relationship with former video vixen Esther Baxter. On the track, Budden accuses her of being scandalous, creeping behind his back with an NFL player, while admitting has been heartbroken ever since. After... |
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Charlie Sheen, Snoop Dogg's Single 'Winning' Hits Radio This Week

Music ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

Charlie Sheen's "winning" catchphrase is set to hit the airwaves on Tuesday (May 10) in the form of a music single, featuring Snoop Dogg and former Korn guitarist Rob Patterson. Following a series of incident and arrests over the past 12 months, which culminated with his departure from the hit sitcom, "Two and a Half Men," Sheen began to give several odd interviews, in which... |
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Jermaine Dupri's ATL Mansion Almost Sold After Going Into Foreclosure

Music ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

Atlanta hip-hop vet, Jermaine Dupri, had fallen behind on payments on his ATL mansion -- or decided to stop making them -- and it almost went up for auction last week, for unknown reasons, the sale was stopped last minute. According to local new station WSBTV, the law firm handling the foreclosure did not specify why the sale was stopped. Some speculated whether Dupri, himself,... |
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50 Cent Ends Deal For Sleek By 50 Headphones, Re-Ups With Another Company

Tech & Gaming ♦ Posted 05/10/2011

Just months after announcing their partnership at the annual CES trade in Las Vegas, 50 Cent and Sleek Audio's deal, in which they would roll out a line of 50-branded headphones, has been terminated. Last week, Sleek Audio announced the end to their deal with the hip-hop mogul, explaining that they plan to "bring our new, U.S.-made in-ear products to the market." When 50 announced... |
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Label Says 'Issue With Promoter' Caused Rick Ross' Absence For Pacquiao's Ring Entrance

Sports ♦ Posted 05/09/2011

Miami rapper Rick Ross was slated to walk Filipino boxing superstar, Manny Pacquiao, to the ring during his fight against "Sugar" Shane Mosley on Saturday night (May 7), but if you noticed, Ross was nowhere to be seen. It's unknown why it didn't go down, but a rep for Warner Bros. Records tells us that the rapper's came said the problem was an "issue with... |
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