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Looks like Shawty Lo isn’t gonna got “quiet into the night” after the OXYGEN NETWORK cancelled “All MY BABA’S MAMAS”…apparently, a petition was started yesterday by a Woman Named Kali Bowyer, from South Carolina here is a part of her statement: It’s a sad day in America, when people attempt to reject a father that […]

In a rumor I don’t believe, but I’m going to share anyway because it makes me laugh news, apparently Diddy and/or Cassie wants Cassie knocked…

Only a few months ago did Wiz Khalifa say that he and fiance Amber Rose were going to be married before the birth of their…

When Big Boi jumped on Frank Ocean’s “Pink Matter” featuring fellow OutKast member André 3000, did anyone reach out and touch somebody’s hand to declare,…

There may have been whispers that Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony were separated and possibly on their way to divorce, one half has spoken out…

Boris Kodjoe not only co-stars on the new BET show “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” he’s also one in real life! Get some insight into…

It has been rumored all week that due to an online petition and because of the backlash on Twitter and Facebook that the OXYGEN NETWORK would end up pulling the plug on SHAWTY LO’S “ALL MY BABY’S MAMA’S”. And late yesterday afternoon Oxygen did confirm that the controversial show would not ever see the light […]

As I was doing my afternoon perusal of TheYBF, I came across Snoop Lion Dogg‘s, forgive me–I have trouble keeping up with his name change,…

Pusha T may not be Lil’ Wayne’s biggest fan, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t bopped his head along to some of the Young Money…

Young Chicago rapper Rockie Fresh is all about getting the most out of life. Coming from a city with an insane murder rate, there’s no…

Queensbridge MC Nas continues to make his presence felt in the entertainment industry. He recently signed a deal with liquor brand Hennessy for their Wild…

A 31-year-old Queens woman took a seven-foot plunge right through a Manhattan sidewalk Friday night. The unidentified 300-plus pounder had to be rescued by firefighters and emergency crews…