Notable/Quotable: Jay-Z
“You have to understand, I don’t even like for people to know what my girl looks like … and now I’m in a relationship with Michael Jackson.”
– Hip hop icon Jay-Z on his wife’s Beyonce’s fame. (Giant)
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Lionel Richie Recruits R&B, Rap Stars for Album
Soul icon Lionel Richie has recruited R&B singer Akon and rapper Ne-Yo for his upcoming studio album.
“Just Go” is due out on February 17 via Island. The first single, “Good Morning,” has just been sent to urban adult-contemporary radio stations.
Both Akon and Ne-Yo share writing credits with Richie on the follow-up to 2006’s “Coming Home,” [...]
Dr. Dre’s Son Found Dead
The son of hip-hop icon Dr. Dre died at his home this weekend.
“Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time,” rep Lori Earl tells E! News.
The 20-year-old Andre was found unresponsive by his mother Saturday morning, after a night out with [...]
T.I. Tops BET Hip-Hop Nominees With 9
Sep.14, 2007 in
50 Cent, Awards Shows, BET, Entertainment, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Television
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T.I. has wrapped up another slew of BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations. The Atlanta-based rapper received nine nominations for the second annual awards show, which will air on Oct. 17. Last year, the self-proclaimed “King of the South” garnered eight nominations, and won three awarads.
Lil’ Wayne is second in total nominations this year, with seven. Kanye [...]
