For those who don’t know DMX (real name Earl Simmons) is currently serving time in an Arizona prison. I have to say… he’s never looked better! He looks healthy and clean. Anyway in this new interview he talks about his current situation, God and the Bible. Your thoughts please….
In response to Jermaine Dupri’s interview with Essence.com, an Island/Def Jam source has come forward and disclosed the following…… Via Page Six: “After [his girlfriend] Janet Jackson’s album and tour bombed, he basically didn’t come back to work. He still collected a paycheck, but didn’t bother to do anything that he was supposed to do, like find artists, release records or actually show up. Executives tried to talk to him, but he just lost heart.” Dupri was widely blamed for Jackson’s album flop as […]
Jermaine Dupri talks about his current ‘non-existant’ relationship with Universal Music Group President L.A Reid. Dupri was recently fired as President of Island Records Urban Music division. Via Essence ESSENCE.COM: Was it an amicable parting? DUPRI: I haven’t spoken to L.A. [Reid] in three months. I don’t know if it’s amicable [considering] that they claim they put me out. I feel like it’s not amicable. Don’t lie, be real about the situation. It goes back to their having the attitude of let’s try and […]
…. Fifty’s Jamaican accent is absolutely atrocious! \'Shut Your Blood Clot Mouth\' Your thoughts please
Wow…. Jamal Woolard is pretty good….. Spotted @ Necole Bitchie ‘Notorious’ will reach us here in the UK later on in the year.
Remember the last ad campaign photograph that L’Oreal thrust upon us of Beyonce last year??? Beyonce’s skin looked extra light and bright and her nose extra straight! But things look a little darker this time around….. Source I am willing to bet that the almighty backlash left L’Oreal big wigs slighty shook up and possibly within Beyonce’s camp. Ahhh the power of the black entertainment bloggers…. (lol)
Via BBC News Pop singer Leona Lewis has signed a book deal to tell the story of her journey from pizza waitress to X Factor winner and international star. Lewis said the two years since winning the TV talent show had been “an unbelievable experience”. “To have it documented in pictures and to be able to tell people in my own words how it feels means a lot to me.” The book will hit the shelves in October, shortly before the scheduled […]
The rumour that Jim Jones a long with members from his entourage attacked R&B star Ne-Yo and an associate of Jay-Z’s in the Louis Vuitton store on Fifth Avenue (New York City), spread like wild fire on Christmas Eve. But I had trouble believing this story. I needed confirmation before posting it on Mad News. I mean.. brawling inside the exclusive LV store and with Ne-Yo of people. It just sounded so ridiculous and far fetched. But it looks as if there is some truth in this sad pathetic tale…. Via Allhiphop […]
Rapper Styles P teams up with UK rapper Giggs on this track, although it’s clear that his isn’t an official collaboration…… Anyway I really like ‘All I Know Is Pain’. It’s dark and moody, just how I’ve always liked my Hip Hop/Rap to sound, and I am a Styles P fan. Your thoughts please…..
UK MUSIC: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY Ghetts (formally known as ‘Ghetto’) features on this single a long side Griminal. ‘Don’t Phone Me’ makes me laugh and the sound of Ghetts voice takes some getting used to….. The production isn’t bad…..hmmmmm…. well I’ve heard worse……… I wouldn’t say this is good, and I wouldn’t say it’s bad or ugly. It’s just a funny track that I would describe as being… so so…. The 11 – 16 year old demographic will love this! Your thoughts […]
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