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Bootsy Collins says he ‘decided to drop acid’ to prove James Brown right
Bootsy Collins claims he began taking LSD to “prove” James Brown “right” after the iconic singer “started accusing [him] of being high.” The 68-year-old musician was a member of James’ backing band, The J.B.’s, for less than a year when he was 19, and has said he was fired after he “dropped acid” before a…
Read MoreSnoopzilla aka Snoop Lion to release a Funk album
Snoop is currently working on a Funk album with Funk musician Dam-Funk called “7 Days of Funk” but he couldn’t just just record it as “Snoop” right? The rapper has announced that he has re-branded himself as Snoopzilla for this new LP which is inspired by Funkadelic maestro Bootsy Collins who sometimes used the nickname Bootzilla. Says Snoop…
Read Morev: Bootsy Collins performs ‘I’d Rather Be With You’ live
Best celebrity Instagram photos from Tom Joyner cruise 2013
Tom Joyner and Reach Media had a plethora of photographers on deck to capture the best happenings of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage 2013. Despite this, however, there were instances, pictures and happenings that only fans and the celebrities themselves could capture a slice of and most of it was uploaded on Instagram and other…
Read MoreCelebrities on the Tom Joyner Cruise 2013
Many celebrities are repeat offenders on the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage — meaning they return year after year to immerse themselves in the same activities and events as the rest of the cruisers. They end up having such a good time that many of them, including comedienne and actress Kim Whitley, bring their relatives (Whitley…
Read MoreTom Joyner Fantastic Voyage 2013: Snoop (Dogg) Lion and Bootsy Collins
It was an absolute, unadulterated party on the deck of the 2013 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage as Snoop Dogg, aka Snoop Lion, lit the stage up — and lit up on stage, literally — with his classics “Gin and Juice,” “Beautiful,” “Drop it Like It’s Hot,” “What’s My Name?” and “Ain’t Nuthin but a G…
Read More2 Chainz wants to act more; 5 roles he was born to play
The acting bug has apparently bitten the artist-formerly-known-as-Tity Boi.
Read Morev: VH1 Divas: Iggy Azalea, Bootsy Collins, Natasha Bedingfield perform ‘Groove Is in the Heart’
Jon Black Shares His Musical Evolution
Name: Jon Black Label: Orkestra Entertainment Years in the Business: Three What big-name artists have you worked with? I have opened up for hip-hop legends such as The Wu-Tang Clan and Bun B. What new style can we expect to hear on your recent mixtape, I Am Jon Black? I don’t have a style that…
Read MoreBootsy Collins’ Nephew Dies of Tooth Infection; Couldn’t Afford Antibiotic
Kyle Willis, unemployed and struggling to take care of his 6-year-old daughter, did what many uninsured Americans do when they face a dental emergency. He ignored it. Suffering with an abscessed wisdom tooth, Kyle finally showed up in pain and desperation at the University Hospital emergency room in Cincinnati and was given prescriptions for pain medication and an antibiotic.…
Read MoreFunk Legend Bootsy Collins Supports Legalization of Marijuana
When you want the truth, there is one genre of music you can rely on: Funk. From fearless lyrics to impassioned vocals to thick juicy bass lines, there is a raw element to the music that echoes with authenticity. That’s why, when it came down to discussing the relationship between drugs and music, we knew…
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