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Last week, we caught up with Tyrese to discuss his new album ‘Open Invitation’, which is available in Stores now! During the interview, he broke down the ‘Independent Woman’ in the eyes of a man. I want to say to all the women out there, especially black women in particular, y’all are on this independent kick. […]

Speed painting has been something that has been popular over the years but it took off on YouTube when artists would spin a large blank canvas into a artistic masterpiece in a matter of minutes. Now add some devine inspiration and you have a devine masterpiece along some great showmanship and this is what you […]

Christians are requesting that a video that shows ants crawling over a crucified Jesus be pulled from the Brooklyn Museum art. The shaky, Super 8 footage shows a crucifix lying on the ground as ants scamper across Jesus’ bare body. The 10-second crucifix segment is spliced between other bizarre scenes: objects dropping into a dish […]

Beyonce pregnancy conspiracy theorists have been buzzing all weekend after seeing her perform on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” with The Roots on Friday night. Her belly appeared to be flat, but it’s not because a fake baby bump deflated. Beyonce’s performance was reportedly filmed three months ago, even though it aired on a new […]

Oh boy… Just to make one thing clear. I believe Beyonce is pregnant. I also think she may wear extra padding at times to appear bigger than what she really is or she could be wearing some type of ‘Baby Bey’ protector. She’s been known to be a jokester so the debate over the size […]

Just days after the passing of Heavy D at the age of 44, we had another hip-hop medical scare this week but don’t freak out we’re hearing that he is good. Erick Sermon (one half of the duo group EPMD with Parrish Smith) suffered a heart attack this weekend but we are told he is […]

If you missed the Ohio Homecoming this past week then you definately missed one of the best concerts Cleveland had to offer this year. Drake headlined the concert with Ohio’s own artist, Stalley, Ray Jr, MGK and others. Check out the video below. ZHipHopCleveland.com was there giving you all access.

After the secular girl group Destiny’s Child disbanded, Michelle Williams shifted to Gospel music by releasing her solo inspirational album Heart to Yours (2002). She released her second project Do You Know two years later and stayed in the Gospel lane. But in 2008, Michelle went back to the secular side with a R&B/Pop/Dance album. […]

Common’s longtime collaborator NO ID   posted the tracklist to his next album The Dreamer, The Believer, in stores December 20th. More than Common…Extraordinary! The album is Common’s ninth and features appearances from Nas, John Legend and Maya Angelou. (spotted @TheSmokingSection.net) Tracklisting 1. The Dreamer Feat. Maya Angelou 2. Ghetto Dreams Feat. Nas 3. Blue Sky […]

Rihanna has released the title track from her sixth solo album Talk That Talk. The Stargate-produced track features Jay-Z, the man who signed her to Def Jam Records in 2005. Talk That Talk goes on sale November 21st. First Fridays Kicks Off ‘The Champagne Life’ with 500 Guests http://www.twitvid.com/embed.php?guid=GK36Y&autoplay=0 RELATED POSTS: Rihanna’s “Talk That Talk” […]

Tina and Erica Campbell of Mary Mary will be far away from their Los Angeles homes this Thanksgiving. The sisters will be in Atlanta at the Lenox Square 64th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event will take place on Thanksgiving evening (November 24th) from 6-7 pm. Thanksgiving In Atlanta Find out who else will perform […]

Erick Sermon of the legendary group EPMD has suffered a heart attack. DJ Scratch, the long time DJ for the group, confirmed the news. “Erick Sermon had a heart attack today. He’s ok, but still send your prayers. He is not on Twitter.” The rapper is in a Long Island hospital recuperating, sources told AllHipHop.com. […]