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Jay Z and Beyoncé address Solange fight: ‘We’ve moved forward’

Jay Z and Beyonce have issued a statement addressing the surveillance footage of Beyonce’s sister, Solange, punching and kicking Jay in an elevator at the Standard Hotel in New York City. The footage was published by TMZ earlier this week, and set off a firestorm of controversy and speculation regarding what could have possibly triggered Solange’s anger.

Rick Ross defends his Biggie tribute, ‘Nobody’

Rick Ross has made his love for 90s hip-hop apparent throughout his career. His latest album, Mastermind, features a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G. called “Nobody.” While some have balked at Rozay’s Biggie-isms–to the point where they have criticized him for ripping off B.I.G.’s persona–Ross has always maintained that this is his way of paying homage to one of the greats of hip-hop history.

Amber Rose scoffs at Illuminati rumors: ‘It is not Satanic’

The voluptuous model appeared at Jay Z’s “Made In America” Festival last week, and she sporting a (presumably temporary) tattoo on her brow of an upside-down cross. When pictures of Rose were published, fans hopped on social media accusing Wiz Khalifa’s new wife of having satanic ties.

DMC clarifies Jay-Z ‘diss’: ‘I had to personally apologize’

After it was reported that Run-D.M.C.’s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels dismissed artists like Jay Z and Lil Wayne as “not hot,” and stated that their fans are “brainwashed,” the self-proclaimed “King of Rock” decided to step forward and clarify his comments. According to AllHipHop’s Illseed, DMC has addressed the comments, offering to better explain what he was trying to convey.