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Ohio State linebacker Tyler Moeller, complained about racial slurs being used by Florida towards him in Ohio State’s 24-17 loss in the Gator Bowl. Moeller claims that several Florida players called him “cracker” which led to tensions between the two teams. Yahoo Sports reports: “They’re classless. That’s the way I’d put it,” Moeller said, according […]

Erykah Badu is getting her jazz chanteuse on! Badu joins The Robert Glasper Experiment to remake the Mongo Santamaria classic, “Afro Blue.” The single will be featured on Glasper’s latest project entitled Black Radio which is slated to hit stores on February 28th. When asked about the making of “Afro Blue,” Glasper offered, “Erykah loves […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark will not play in Sunday’s playoff game vs. the Denver Broncos due to his Sickle Cell Anemia condition. The high altitude of Denver’s Mile High Stadium, could possibly have a negative affect on Clark’s condition and he previously had to have a gall bladder removed and lost 30 pounds to […]

With this year’s Super Bowl set to kick off in a month, the time has come for the 13th annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. The inspirational event, which takes place on February 3 at Indianapolis’ Butler University, brings together NFL players and gospel music’s elite artists on one stage for uplifting music and inspirational messages. […]

Mariah Carey is asking fans to spare a thought and a prayer for her husband Nick Cannon, who has been hospitalized in Aspen.

Now that Jim Jones and Chrissy Lampkin are about to get married, it makes us want to take a look at which rappers should be the next to walk down the aisle. Vibe has compiled a list of 5 rappers who should get married, and what makes this list interesting, is who they selected to […]

You sir, are an idiot. What kind of DUMMY makes a video with blue bandanas, guns, and weed smoke, and expects no repercussions?? Ever heard of Hardo? Yea…me neither. But this Pittsburg native shot a video showcasing his obvious thuglife (chileplease), and now the police locked him up! Check it out: via TheWordEyeHeard

Okay, this is a bit extreme. Nas was scheduled to perform in Africa on New Years’ Eve, and the promoter says his no-show resulted in the kidnapping of himself? Well then again, people do not play behind their money… Rap veteran Nas is making headlines this week as a concert promoter blames his absence from a […]

Gimme my money!!! The executors of Sylvia Robinson (co-founder of Sugar Hill Records) are suing Universal Music Group for unpaid royalties. Hopefully they can get this all figured out, since the Sugar Hill Gang is preparing to release their first album since 1999. Legendary Hip-Hop group The sugar Hill Gang, R&B veterans The Moments and […]

During a recent interview in London, The-Dream revealed how much he made off of Rihanna’s hit song “Umbrella.” He says he collected $15 million (so far), and he also talks about writing “Baby” for Justin Bieber. Check out the full interview below. RELATED POSTS: The Dream Releases Free Album “1977” The-Dream “Murderer” [MUSIC] dream and

// Entertainment mogul Nick Cannon has been hospitalized, after reportedly suffering mild kidney failure.  Wife Mariah Carey posted a picture of herself in bed with her hubby, who appears to be asleep while hooked up to a monitor, on her official website. SEE ALSO: Ron Paul Attracts Young Voters Carey relayed the following message to all of her fans: […]

D’Angelo is reportedly preparing to make a comeback, and we have this new music leak of him remaking “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden. This song is said to have been recorded in 2010, and it is not known if it will appear on D’Angelo’s third album, which may be released this year. Take a listen […]