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50 Cent Dating Bodacious Model Tatted Up Holly [Photos]
50 Cent made headlines recently for his alleged fight with model Daphne Joy, but it looks like he’s moved on to another bodacious model. The New York Post reports that the rapper is dating curvaceous bombshell Tatted Up Holly.
10 Scary Hip-Hop Videos for Halloween
To celebrate Halloween, we've compiled a creepy list of the scariest hip-hop videos. Boo!
Janelle Monae Gives Electrifying Performance on ‘SNL’
There’s no question that Janelle Monae’s latest album, 'Electric Lady,' is one of the most vibrant R&B albums of 2013. The Grammy-nominated singer made her 'Saturday Night Live’ debut over the weekend and much like her album, gave an electrifying performance.
Mase Working on New Album Called ‘Now We Even’
Guess who's back? After a nine-year hiatus Mase (or is it Pastor Mase?), went on Twitter Friday night (Oct. 18) to announce that he's working on a new album.
Teacher Makes Science Fun and Easy Using Hip-Hop at Bronx High School
Veteran rapper KRS-One took hip-hop to a higher level, but educational maverick Dr. Chris Emdin is taking the culture to another plateau and dropping some real science.
Chris Brown Talks Rihanna Assault, Losing His Virginity in New Interview
Chris Brown gets very candid in his new interview with The Guardian. The R&B crooner opens about the 2009 assault on Rihanna and at what age he lost his virginity.
Rihanna Talks Bullying, Fame and Being ‘Fearless’ in Glamour Magazine Interview
Remember that eye-catching Glamour cover of Rihanna we recently showed you? Well, there's an interview that accompanies it. And if you think you know RiRi from all of those Instagram photos, then you got her all wrong.
Eminem’s Childhood Home in Detroit Up for Auction
Eminem's childhood home, which was featured on the cover of his 2000 classic album, 'The Marshal Mathers LP,' has recently been placed on the auction block with a minimum bid of $1. Yes, you read that correctly.
Jhene Aiko Cuddles with Childish Gambino on ‘Bed Peace’
While her fans wait patiently for her debut album, 'Souled Out,' Jhene Aiko plans to drop an EP called 'Sail Out' in October. The first single from the effort is this summery track titled 'Bed Peace' featuring Childish Gambino.
Kelly Rowland Shows Off Awesome Body on Shape Cover
Kelly Rowland is looking fit and fabulous on the cover of SHAPE's October 2013 issue. The R&B superstar dons a camo-print and black bikini for the cover but it's her hard-rock abs and killer legs that really stand out.
50 Cent Hustles and Grinds in ‘Can’t Help Myself’ Video
We are still waiting for a new 50 Cent album to drop, but for now, here's a video for his mixtape single, 'Can't Help Myself (I'm Hood).' Fif takes it back to the 'hood in the Eif Rivera-directed clip.
Lil Wayne Talks Quitting High School, Retirement + More on Katie Couric’s Talk Show [Video]
Rapper Lil Wayne talks candidly about his upbringing, prison, health issues and retirement on the season premiere of Katie Couric's talk show 'Katie.'