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Monica shares new photos of baby Laiyah

Laiyah Brown photos Monica Brown recently posted several photos of her baby, Laiyah Brown, on Instagram. Laiyah is Monica’s first child with husband, Shannon. The singer has

M.I.A. secretly sued by the NFL for $1.5 million?

Rapper M.I.A. is facing legal fallout from her infamous middle-finger during the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show, in which she performed with pop icon Madonna and hip-hop star Nicki Minaj. According to the Hollywood reporter, the NFL has been pursuing legal action against the Sri Lankan star for months and is continuing to seek $1.5 million from M.I.A. due to her gesture.

Just Blaze: Dame Dash’s ‘Mouth just got in the way’

The hills and valleys of Dame Dash’s career have been well-documented. In the last several years, fans have witnessed Dash’s fall; from amongst the top-tier hip-hop moguls to an industry footnote struggling through financial and legal hardship. In a recent interview with VladTV, superproducer Just Blaze shared his perspective on the Roc-A-Fella co-founder’s decline.

Drake pop-up event in New York City marred by violence

Reports of a fight marred the one-day opening of Drake’s pop-up shop in New York City. The shop, “Compliments of the Company,” is one of three that featured apparel promoting Nothing Was the Same, Drake’s upcoming album.

2013 Soul Train Awards nominations

2013 Soul Train Awards Nominees The nominees for the 2013 Soul Train Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by comedian Anthony