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Sex, thugs and rock ‘n’ roll: The past, present and future of sex in popular music
Story by Stereo Williams Cover Illustration by Kareem Kenyada Sex and popular music go together like models and cocaine. As far back as the blues, there have been songs dedicated to the most carnal of human impulses. “Backdoor Man,” “Hoochie Coochie Man,” and countless other tunes from legendary musicians like T-Bone Walker, KoKo Taylor, Muddy [...]
Prom pics of celebrity kids
We’ve documented their cuteness as children and watched them grow into beautiful and handsome young adults. As the graduation season fast approaches there is one milestone before they turn their tassel, prom.
‘T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle’ episode 6 best moments
This week, on “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,” Tip tries to get Major some friends his age. Meanwhile, Tiny tries to help Shekinah find a new home. Find out all of the best moments after the cut. –nicholas robinson
Monica confirms pregnancy (photos)
Monica Brown announces pregnancy After being one of several celebs on “baby bump watch,” an Atlanta songstress is confirming that she’s with child. Monica Brown, 32, took to Instagram Saturday, May 11 to announce her baby news. The singer posted a photo of herself in a Roberto Cavalli gown with a very visible baby [...]
Celebrities who lost endorsement deals
Multinational corporations have often entered into high-risk endorsement deals with controversial artists because of the financial windfalls they provide. But some of those companies have been getting burned quite frequently. Lil Wayne is but the latest artist to fall afoul of the public and the major companies that fork out millions to help them peddle [...]
Rick Ross dropped by Reebok for rape lyrics: Twitter reacts
Rick Ross will no longer serve as a spokesperson for Reebok. The Miami-based rapper faced criticism over lyrics he rapped on Rocko’s song “U.O.E.N.O.” On the song, Rick Ross rapped “Put molly all in her champagne, she ain’t even know it, I took her home and I enjoyed that, she ain’t even know it.” Rick [...]
Rick Ross gives another halfhearted apology for rape lyrics: Do you believe him?
Rick Ross now understands that lyrics can have a profound affect. The Miami-based rapper went to Twitter to give another half-hearted apology about a lyric that suggests rape. Rick Ross is likely concerned that his corporate partners (Reebok and Ultra Violet) will discontinue doing business with him because of the lyrics. On Rocko’s song, “U.O.E.N.O.,” [...]
Rape, rappers and revisionism: Being honest about hip-hop misogyny
The backlash against Rick Ross is justified. But critics shouldn’t be so quick to let hip-hop off the hook.
Rick Ross blasted by Talib Kweli over rape lyrics
Rick Ross continues to face criticism over his lyrics on Rocko’s song, “U.O.E.N.O.” On the song, Rick Ross raps, “Put molly all in her champagne, she ain’t even know it, I took her home and I enjoyed that, she ain’t even know it.” Several groups have protested Ross and are calling for Reebok to drop [...]
Petition demands Reebok drop Rick Ross as pitchman
Rick Ross’s controversial lyric on Rocko’s song “U.O.E.N.O.” could cost the rapper big
Rick Ross responds to criticism for date rape song
Rick Ross told a radio station that he was not promoting date rape in the song “U.O.E.N.O.” despite the fact that the lyrics clearly promote the act of drugging a woman and taking advantage of her sexually without her knowledge. The Maybach Music mogul’s signature topics are typically about rapping about his luxurious lifestyle until [...]
Lauren London and other celebs with a blended family
With a second season of BET’s “The Game” in tow, actress Lauren London expresses her gratitude for having such a supportive family when it comes to raising her 3-year-old son, Cameron Carter. While London co-parents her child with her ex and babies father Lil Wayne, the challenge of making things work within a blended family [...]
Rick Ross and Lil Wayne’s music gets pulled from stations’ rotation
A radio station in Michigan has announced that Rick Ross and Lil Wayne will no longer be getting airplay
Rick Ross vs, Lil Wayne; which rapper is more backlash-worthy?
Ross has rapped about date-rape. Wayne has disrespected a slain 15 year old Civil Rights icon. Did it matter?
Rick Ross blasted on Twitter for promoting rape in new song
Rick Ross’ lyrics are often about drug selling, his ability to become extremely violent and sex. The Miami rapper may have taken things a bit too far with his lyrics on Rocko’s song, “U.O.E.N.O.” On the song, Rick Ross raps, “Put molly all in her champagne, she ain’t even know it, I took her home [...]
Best new hip-hop songs of the week: Listen now
In this week’s best new hip-hop songs, 50 Cent calls on Kendrick Lamar for assistance; J. Cole raps about the tribulations of falling deeply in love; Big K.R.I.T. inspires with his reign; The Dream and Fabolous release a strip club anthem; and Bun B raps about his love for Air Jordan sneakers. Click continue to [...]
Lupe Fiasco removed from stage after Anti-Obama rant
Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco was stopped from performing and removed from the stage during a pre-inauguration concert at Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. after he went on a lengthy anti-war, anti-Obama tirade
Taylor J’s ‘Control’ represents hip-hop millennials
Taylor J brought his laid back flow from St. Paul, Minnesota to Atlanta, and fits right in with the go-getter attitude that is prevalent among the younger generation. Taylor J’s Control mixtape recently debuted, and as Big Play Studios hosted the listening party, many things came to light about the new artist and [...]
White celebrities with black babies and secret black children
White celebrities have received much criticism for their decision to adopt black babies, particularly ones born in Africa and other Third World countries. Disparaging remarks and stereotypes have ranged from “Hollywood’s hottest accessory” and “deep-seated white guilt” to “suspicious.” Deculturalization has been touted as one of the biggest concerns. One must really give that some [...]
Celebrities React to President Obama’s Victory on Twitter
President Obama has won re-election and his celebrity supporters came out in full force the entire evening to galvanize support for the incumbent, and then to celebrate. Some, like our beloved comedian Chris Rock, took his observations to another level, like this one: CNN projects Mitt Romney trying to be the first white guy to [...]
Meek Mill Releases ‘Dreams and Nightmares’: Celebrities Weigh In
Meek Mill’s recent release of Dreams and Nightmares seemed to be an emotional time for many in the hip-hop community. Many fans of Meek Mill have watched his career before it even blossomed into one. While others watched Meek’s battle raps on YouTube, Mill was getting ready for something major. Today, he is following [...]
Happy Birthday Monica Brown: Men Who Dated the Songstress
Monica Brown Turns 32
A Sign of What’s to Come: Beautiful Celebrity Grandmothers
Beautiful Grandmas
Celebrity Responses to the Joe Biden-Paul Ryan VP Debate
When you get the extremely anti-Democrat, anti-Obama Donald Trump saying that the debates were even, then you can easily conclude that Joe Biden won the vice presidential debate hands down: Pretty even debate- no knockouts. However Ryan’s closing statement somewhat stronger. What do you think? #VPDebate — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 12, 2012 Many [...]
