Several prominent hip-hop artists struggled with their finances in 2010. According to reports, Xzibit owes the IRS $959,523. Xzibit’s financial troubles started after MTV’s “Pimp
After yet another Chris Brown meltdown on Twitter, the embattled singer came to the logical conclusion that he needs to just “shut the hell up” in 2011. Brown
The late, beloved soul singer Teena Marie will be cremated, according to her wishes. Fortunately for her many fans, there will be a public memorial
The annual celebratory ritual known as New Year’s Eve kicks off with the biggest stars in hip-hop, and popular music, for that matter, ranging from
According to a list compiled by Billboard magazine, black musicians are not being supported on tours like their white counterparts. Out of the top 20
Chris Brown was “minding his own business” when loose cannon, Raz-B, decided to lob woman-beating criticism at him on Twitter. The former B2K singer was
Teena Marie and her signature guitar have left the stage and took the last vestiges of my adolescence with her. The world of soul music always
Teena Marie and Rick James created one of the greatest love duets in the history of soul music. Their performance of “Fire and Desire”
The recession continues to affect millions of Americans in every income bracket. In 2010, several notable hip-hop artists were hit hard by the recession. Platinum-selling
Wale is a not a happy camper. While the rest of us were busy bustling about making our final holiday plans, the D.C.-based rapper was
Rapper Game fired off on Twitter that he was robbed of $75,000 in cash and several pieces of jewelry on Christmas Eve. The Compton, Calif.,
Never one to be shy with words, songstress Chrisette Michele was an absolute study of discovery in a recent cover shoot and interview with rolling
When El DeBarge labeled his comeback album “Second Chance,” many assumed that he was primarily referring to his return to music. But that only tells
Being Michael Jackson’s sibling does not appear to be a very prosperous or forgiving occupation, save for baby sis Janet. Jermaine Jackson, still seeking post-Jackson
Shayla Drake of DBS Sounds provides an in-depth review of each song on Keri Hilson’s sophomore album No Boys Allowed as told to Amir Shaw.
Fantasia is not the home-wrecking skank-in-heat that she was accused of being by the tabloids and Antwaun Cook‘s ex-wife, a North Carolina court has ruled.
Apparently, Hot 97 morning show jock Cipha Sounds is trying to compete with the likes of hate-spewing radio hosts Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Howard Stern and
R&B superstar Ne-Yo produced serious harmonies for thousands of his youngest fans — and he didn’t crank out a single musical note. Ne-Yo combined forces
In 2010, Nicki Minaj became a pop culture phenomenon. She demanded attention from the national media, had the support from label mates Lil Wayne and Drake, and
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Jay-Z and Beyoncé continued to reign in 2010. Beyoncé broke records with the I Am … World Tour. Likewise, Jay-Z headlined the
