2012 Archives - Rolling Out

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Extreme conservative political commentator Dinesh D’Souza was indicted for campaign fraud in connection with various Republican elections. D’Souza is best known for the political film 2016: Obama’s America. In the film he portrays President Obama as an angry black man raised abroad as an anti-colonialist. The film grossed $33.45 million and was regarded as very partisan and…

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.

In 2012, the usual suspects Kanye West, Rick Ross and Drake all released or were a part of the top songs of the year. Newcomers such as Kendrick Lamar, Chief Keef and Trinidad James also made an impact in music. Click continue to view the best hip-hop songs of 2012.

5 Hairstyles to leave behind when we enter 2013.

Overhyped debuts. Ridiculous side projects. One novelty act that just should’ve stayed in 2011. There were a lot of albums in 2012 that just missed the mark.

2012 was a banner year in gospel, with a wide variety of artists topping the charts and providing an inspirational backdrop in a year full of tragic mass shootings, natural disasters and the emotionally-draining mudslinging of election year politics.

Here are ten of the best indie hip hop releases from 2012, ranging from offbeat and quirky, to dark, to socially-aware—the DIY rhymers made major-level noise this year.

“Call Batman–Spider-Man just robbed me!” –Victim.

Every year, the world of music is filled with tragedy and triumph. Here are the ten most unforgettable music-related stories from 2012.

Stars are sharing their holidays with fans.

2012 was the year mainstream R&B became interesting again. Here are the 10 BEST R&B albums of 2012 in urban contemporary/hip hop soul/neo soul.

Some landmark albums turned 20 this past year, so at the risk of making some people feel really old and some others feel really young, here are 10 classic albums that crossed the two-decade mark in 2012

In celebration of Nicki Minaj turning the big 3-0 today, we decided to point out 10 ways that she dominated pop culture this year.

In the spirit of Halloween, thousands of people drag their families and friends to the scariest haunted houses in town. As the years go on, the houses get bigger, scarier, and more interactive. If you’re in Atlanta, take a look at the top five haunted houses to give you the biggest scare of the…

Jill Scott will test out her acting chops in the remake of the 1989 classic “Steel Magnolias” which is due to air Sunday, Oct. 7 on Lifetime. Sharing the stage with Phylicia Rashad, Queen Latifah, and more beautiful women won’t be a difficult task for Scott. Aside from her eccentric mind that she portrays eloquently through her…

Smoke DZA will be performing at A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta, GA October 11-13, 2012.

J. Cole releases a new track, and Diggy Simmons acts fast with a J. Cole diss, Missy Elliott not only touches on the Drake and Aalyiah situation, but she and Timabland also get emotional when talking about the new music industry. Ciara and 50 Cent have put their feelings on the table, and though…

50 Cent and Empire Girls Julissa Bermudez and Adrienne Bailon, were among those who hit the red carpet and were acknowledged by US Weekly among the 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers. Nikki M. James, Ted Gibson, and NBA player Tyson Chandler were also among those acknowledged during the celebrity filled event. Other popular names…