Chris’ out. Matt’s in. Eskay’s cousin came clean with Ryan Seacrest this morning on KIIS FM that she’s indeed dating Los Angeles Dodger, Matt Kemp. Home run. Nav
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Back in 2005, Suge Knight was shot in the leg at an event hosted by Kanye West at the Shore Club in Miami. Now five years later, the former Death Row boss has filed a lawsuit for $1 million claiming that the club and Ye failed to provide adequate security. The trail date is set for Dec. 6th in Miami. No word whether Yeezy will be in attendance. Billboard
Yeah kid, Harlem’s Gucci’s on the rise. Well, at least he claims to be on the latest track off The Burrrprint 2HD. Don’t be surprised if this whole thing leaks before next Tuesday. DGB Yesterday: Gucci Mane Ft. Yo Gotti x Rick Ross “Do This Shit Again”
Rihanna and her guitar rocked out to her new single for the first time last night on American Idol. Pretty electrifying.
Now that Jay-Z’s BP3 tour is all wrapped up, Billboard Boxscore reports that within a two week span (March 11-24) Jigga’s traveling circus pulled in $9,731,218. The second tour to promote the album included Jeezy and Trey Songz, kicked off last February and made eight of the top 35 shows this year. That’s big business. The Boom Box
It’s Wednesday and if you’ve been keeping up, you know what that means. This week, Russell and, um, Russell take a ride in the Maybach. You want an autograph? Previously: Ep. 1 l Ep. 2 l Ep. 3
DMX’s estranged wife, Tashera Simmons comments on her upcoming memoir, Strength Of A Woman. She insists the book isn’t a traditional tell-all, but rather “inspirational”. Judge for yourself this September. Chuck Creekmur
Featured in this week’s US Weekly is a picture of Christina Milian and The-Dream’s daughter, Violet. The singers welcomed her back in February. She sure does ‘semble like her daddy. Necole Bitchie via Hello Beautiful
Robin was absent from Alicia Keys’ Freedom tour last night in L.A., but for good reason. The R&B singer and his wife Paula Patton welcomed their first child Julian Fuego. That name’s fire! The Life Files
Now that would be crazy. In other news, the Funk Doc released two new tracks via his Twitter account last night. Better grab these now since they won’t be featured on his upcoming album, Reggie. Big Girlz get your bounce on with your stinkin’ asses. “Big Girlz 2010” “Gilla House Bounce”
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.