controversy

2 Chainz blames video directors for Illuminati imagery

The Atlanta native spoke about the rumors in a recent interview with DJ Vlad, and he said that he feels that directors have more to do with the imagery that shows up in videos than the artist. He also feels that directors may use such imagery intentionally to stir controversy

Kanye compares himself to Michael Jackson, says ‘Yeezus’ was ‘frustration’

Mercurial superstar Kanye West opens up to BBC Radio 1 personality Zane Lowe in a new upcoming interview, and some portions that have been released to the Web reveal the hip-hop superstar sharing his thoughts on his controversial Yeezus album, his public image and why he feels it’s his job to create what he calls “product” and why he’s transcended the space that most pop stars occupy.

The Jay-Z-Belafonte controversy: Do blacks need more celebrity activism?

An activist is defined as one who is an especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause—especially a political or social cause. The most celebrated and effective activists of the 20th century were especially devoted to their activism; it was their life’s work. Mr. Belafonte represents the rare celebrity whose life is as much about activism as it is entertaining—perhaps even more so.

Al Sharpton’s former associate blasts him over Cash Money deal

One of Rev. Sharpton’s former associates is accusing him of hypocrisy and selling out. Carl Redding believes that Rev. Sharpton is wrong for signing the deal with a label that he feels creates music that exploits and degrades black people.