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Bobby Shmurda’s Bail Denied Again
Bobby Shmurda lost another chance to get out on bail as he faces an upcoming trial on drugs and weapons charges. A judge denied the Brooklyn rapper's bid for bail, which is set at $2 million, during a hearing in New York today (Oct. 5).
T-Pain’s Career Celebrated With Hashtag #TPainAppreciationDay
T-Pain is getting the recognition he richly deserves. Fans officially honored him on Twitter with the ceremonial hashtag #TPainAppreciationDay.
Drake and Future’s Collaborative Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Drake and Future keep on winning. The dynamic duo’s collaborative project, 'What a Time to Be Alive,' is the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
Fetty Wap Hit With Three Summonses After Motorcycle Accident
Fetty Wap is on the mend after being injured in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. Reps for the “My Way” rapper issued a statement regarding his health.
Fetty Wap Injured in Motorcycle Accident in New Jersey [PHOTO]
A day after releasing his self-titled debut album, Fetty Wap has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident in his hometown of Paterson, N.J., on Saturday (Sept. 26).
Eazy-E Got AIDS Through Acupuncture, Frost Says [VIDEO]
Friend and fellow rapper Frost (aka Kid Frost) has an interesting theory on how Eazy-E contracted HIV.
Azealia Banks Berates Flight Attendant With Homophobic Slur [VIDEO]
Azealia Banks got into a heated argument with a flight attendant and yelled a homophobic slur at him. The incident was caught on video.
Tyga Hit With a $19,000 Tax Bill from the IRS
Tyga’s money struggles continue to pile up as the rapper is served with another bill this time from the Internal Revenue Service. According to TMZ, the Compton rhymer was hit with a tax lien from the State of California for $19,124.98.
Will Smith’s Birthday Tribute to Wife Jada Pinkett Smith Will Touch Your Heart
Warm fuzzies alert! Will Smith delivered the sweetest birthday tribute to his wife Jada Pinkett Smith who turned 44 years old today (Sept. 18). The Hollywood heavyweight went on Facebook and wrote a message that will touch your heart.
Beyonce Chases Love on Naughty Boy’s Soaring Ballad ‘Runnin’ (Lose It All)’
We all must give thanks to English producer Naughty Boy for giving us a new song featuring Beyonce. On Thursday (Sept. 17), the hitmaker dropped the soaring ballad “Runnin’ (Lose It All)’ featuring Bey and crooner Arrow Benjamin.
Rihanna Won’t Be Joining Taylor Swift Onstage Anytime Soon: ‘She’s a Role Model, I’m Not’
Don't ask Rihanna to join Taylor Swift onstage anytime soon. In an interview with NME, RiRi revealed that she would never grace the stage at one of the "Bad Blood" singer's shows because it doesn’t make sense.
Aaliyah’s Tribute Fragrance Embodies Beauty and Mystery [VIDEO]
Aaliyah may be gone but her musical legacy continues to live on. Now her spirit has a scent. The late singer’s mother and brother, Diane and Rashad Haughton, have teamed up with perfume maker Xyrena to create an Aaliyah tribute fragrance.