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Jhene Aiko Performs On 'Fallon'

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 19, 2014 01:37 PM EST

2014 may very well be Jhene Aiko's year. The SoCal songbird is making quite a name for herself and she recently made her U.S. television debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Read More »

Guess How Much Kreayshawn Earned From Her Debut

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 19, 2014 01:14 PM EST

Kreayshawn created quite the buzz for herself with her internet hit "Gucci Gucci." She was living on the high momentarily, got a record deal and released her debut album but her endeavors weren't very lucrative...at all. Read More »

What Is A 'Thug'?

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 19, 2014 12:49 PM EST

Tupac may have popularized the term "thug" and the lifestyle attached to it but other rappers like, Slim Thug, who have maintained the use of the term are left to defend its use and what it really means to be a "thug." Read More »

Update: Chris Brown D.C. Assault Case

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 18, 2014 07:56 PM EST

Chris Brown's most recent run in with the law has prompted an internal affairs investigation with the District of Columbia Police Department. Read More »

Jim Jones Sued

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 18, 2014 07:39 PM EST

Looks like rapper Jim Jones has a case of the sticky fingers and he's being sued for embezzling $200,000. Read More »

Roc Nation Sports Makes Power Move

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 18, 2014 07:17 PM EST

Jay Z and Beyonce are probably at the pinnacle of their musical careers but Hov is also making some power moves in his other endeavors. Roc Nation Sports recently signed CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees. Read More »

Kendrick Lamar Grammy Profile

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 18, 2014 06:42 PM EST

The Grammys are right around the corner and we're getting pretty excited for music's biggest night. In preparation for the show, the Grammys has released its Best New Artist Nominee spotlight profile series featuring Kendrick Lamar. Read More »

Madonna Apologizes

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 18, 2014 06:13 PM EST

Yesterday (Jan. 17) Mstars reported that Madonna had a slip of the tongue, or finger rather, and drop the N-bomb in an Instagram post. Her post sent social media crazy and today (Jan. 18) the pop queen took it upon herself to issue an apology for using the racial slur in her photo caption. Read More »

Happy Birthday FLOTUS!

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 17, 2014 04:23 PM EST

Fifty and fabolous! First Lady Michelle Obama hit the big 5-0 today (Jan. 17). Happy birthday! Read More »

MoBo The Great Releases New Music

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 16, 2014 11:38 PM EST

MoBo The Great has quite some luck and after Jay Z picked her to join him on stage, the femcee has decided to drop some new music. Read More »

Watch Drake's Promo For SNL

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 16, 2014 10:59 PM EST

Last month, Mstars reported that Drake would be hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live and it's about that time for Drizzy to head over to the small screen. Read More »

Mac Miller A Free Agent?

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 16, 2014 10:30 PM EST

Good things don't last forever and that is the lesson learned for Mac Miller. He and Rostrum Records are going their separate ways. Read More »

Guess Who's Joining The 'Love & Hip-Hop L.A.' Cast?

By erika-benton-martin | Jan 13, 2014 06:23 PM EST

Yesterday (Jan. 13) Mstars reported that the Love & Hip-Hop franchise was moving to Los Angeles and struggling to find a headliner but we just got wind that this may no longer be the case. Read More »

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