6/25/2013

Feels like this is going to be a HOT summer! The Dream is prepping to drop his forthcoming album, “IV Play.” Guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Beyonce, Big Sean, Pusha T, Kelly Rowland, Gary Clark Jr and more. Here’s a brand new joint featuring Hov! That bounce? Crazy! May 28th baby!

Cameos by Kanye West and Chief Keef. This will appear on his forthcoming solo debut album ‘My Name Is My Name’, which will be hitting stores on July 16th. Hit the jump.

In this exclusive interview on the last show of the Soul Sessions on CKDJ.NET, I go one on one with Vivian Billings aka NYC Gossip Girl. She a hip hop gossip blogger and a reality tv star on the Gossip Game on VH1. She talks about where she’s from, her blogging history, celebrating her wedding anniversary, her cousin Star (from Star and Bucwild) and her beef with fellow gossip blogger, Ms.Drama (at the 7:40 mark).

You can watch her The Gossip Game on VH1 every Mondays ay 9pm EST.

Follow Viv at @GossipViv on twitter.
Visit her website hiphopgossipsite.com

In the jump for the interview.

Feels like the heat is turning up and it’s only the beginning. Kim’s husband wants to spice things up in the bedroom. Ms.Drama has a new look and has a rebranding event where she invited people from the industry. I don’t want to give to much details but this is a good one. Now hit the jump and enjoy!

Drake did mentioned he was dropping two new songs this week. We got “No New Friends” earlier. Here’s an ode to Shawn Carter’s main squeeze.

Flex got the exclusive first! Newest offering off DJ Khaled’s new album, Suffering From Success. Produced by Boi-1da and Noah “40″ Shebib.

Hit the jump and tell us what you think.

Angela’s appreciation event culminates with drama, as Ms. Drama raises Vivian’s ire. Cut to JasFly, who investigates the cause of the fiery showdown.

Hit the jump to peep this episode.

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After being dropped from Reebok, Rozay released an official statement on being dropped and an apology.

“I want to thank Reebok Classics for their hard work and dedication over this past year.Good partners,good shoe.continued success.

Before I am an artist, I am a father, a son, and a brother to some of the most cherished women in the world. So for me to suggest in any way that harm and violation be brought to a woman is one of my biggest mistakes and regrets. As an artist, one of the most liberating things is being able to paint pictures with my words. But with that comes a great responsibility. And most recently, my choice of words was not only offensive, it does not reflect my true heart. And for this, I apologize. To every woman that has felt the sting of abuse, I apologize. I recognize that as an artist I have a voice and with that, the power of influence. To the young men who listen to my music, please know that using a substance to rob a woman of her right to make a choice is not only a crime, it’s wrong and I do not encourage it. To my fans, I also apologize if I have disappointed you. I can only hope that this sparks a healthy dialogue and that I can contribute to it.”

After the jump, read what UltraViolet co-founder, Nita Chaudhary, had to say about Reebok dismissing Rozay.

“We are thrilled to hear that Reebok is joining the fight against rape culture and dropping Rick Ross. This is a huge victory for women, for the 526 survivors of rape who were brave enough to publicly confront rape culture, and for the nearly 100,000 UltraViolet members who have poured their hearts and time into this campaign. This sends a strong message that rapping about drugging and raping an unconscious woman is not only morally wrong, but has real consequences. After Steubenville, Americans expect and demand better. Thank you Reebok for taking a stand.”

In case you missed it, here’s the protest in front of Reebok’s headquarters in Manhattan.

LeBron James is the best player in the League. Having the best season of his career. And he hadn’t been on a cover all season! As we looked ahead to the Playoffs, we knew it was time to change that. - Ben Osborne

Need I say more?