There are a lot of good albums coming out today: Phonte, 9th Wonder, J-Live, Evidence, Van Hunt and J.Cole just to name a few. After hearing most of them we can honestly say they’re worth the purchase but we feel a sense of urgency to make sure this kid Cole makes a strong debut. The […]
J.Cole Any Given Sunday # 1 On Sunday, Jul 31, 2011, at 6:59pm, critically-acclaimed newcomer J.Cole released via his own website (www.DreamVillian.net) a 5-track EP titled Any Given Sunday #1. “Every Sunday ‘til the album drops I’ll be back,” Cole proudly proclaimed to his ever growing legions of followers patiently waiting for his debut album […]
Beyonce’s dad Mathew Knowles is blaming his daughter’s business partners for negative things said about him recently. Mathew filed papers in a Texas court this week alleging that members of her camp have made “negative comments” about him. Earlier this week, it was reported that Mathew stole money from his daughter Beyonce. However, in an […]
Mary J. Blige has been in a charitable mood as of late. She recently held her “Mary J. Blige Honors” benefit concert this week, and has now teamed up with CharityBuzz.com for a series of auctions to raise money for her nonprofit Ffawn (Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now). One auction that is up […]
After a long time of honing his craft and getting his emcee hustle on, J. Cole has released a freebie track that may or may notbe on his Roc Nation debut. “Disgusting” certainly is heavy on disgusting imagery (“n*gga eat a d*ck / we the sh*t / no flushing”) but with it’s simple beat and […]
UK emcee K. Koke, a recent signee to Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation, was arrested for attempted murder. The 25-year-old rapper’s home was raided last week.
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but they certainly are not Jay-Z’s. In 2005 the rapper and mogul was sued by wrestler Diamond Dallas Page because the hand sign that Jigga threw up to represent the Roc-A-Fella “Dynasty” was too similar to Page’s “Diamond Cutter” hand signal. Now, according to HipHopWired, a clothing company […]
Santigold, formerly Santogold, has been signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. The eclectic singer/songwriter, who once opened for M.I.A., appeared on his 2008 hit song “Brooklyn, We Go Hard.” She made the announcement on Twitter, saying “It’s official! Made the change to Roc Nation Management!!!” Congrats. Cassie vs. RocNation’s Rita Ora: Whose Calvin Klein Commercial […]
Two brand Jay Electronica songs in just as many days??? Jay Electronica has released another new song, "Shiny Suit Theory" featuring Jay-Z and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Fresh off the announcement of his deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation, Jay Electronica has dropped his first song with the label, appropriately titled "The Announcement."
Trey Songz has been dealing with rumors of being bisexual for quite awhile now, so we weren't surprised when we heard the latest rumor that he's involved with a male employee of Jay-Z's Roc Nation.
Lil' Kim has been in the lime light lately for her beef with Nicki Minaj, but she's now causing a stir for another reason. The Queen Bee has reportedly reunited with her old Brooklyn homie Jay-Z and has signed a deal with Jigga's Roc Nation.
