Music

Nicki Minaj hit with lawsuit over ‘Starships’

Young Money superstar Nicki Minaj is being sued by Chicago artist Clive Tanaka over her 2012 smash hit “Starships.” According to reports, Tanaka claims that Minaj used elements of his song “Neu Chicago” for the chart-topping single. The suit was filed earlier this week in a Chicago U.S. District Court.

Kanye West rants at Pusha T’s NYC listening session (video)

Kanye West continues to prove he’s the most erratic man in hip-hop. In the past few weeks, he’s given an oddly-subdued interview on Kris Jenner’s talk show, given a fiery Ray J-dissing performance on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” and last night (Sept. 11th), Yeezy went haywire during an appearance at G.O.O.D. Music star Pusha T’s New York city listening session.

Tristan Wilds is done with acting? ‘I have to focus on the music’

Tristan Wilds first came to the world’s attention with his gripping performance on HBO’s acclaimed drama “The Wire.” But after building his name in Hollywood and becoming one of the more promising young black actors on the big and small screen, Wilds decided to pursue his first passion: music.

Lil Wayne reveals that he’s ready to retire now

Lil Wayne was the featured guest for the season premiere of Katie Couric’s talk show “Katie,” and the controversial New Orleans rapper opened up, yet again, about his oft-discussed plans to retire from music by the time he turns 35. Wayne will be 32 on September 27th.

Keri Hilson’s lovers and boyfriends

R&B chanteuse Keri Hilson was part of the cast of Vin Diesel’s new film Riddick that supplanted three-week champion The Butler at the top slot