Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Oil Tycoon Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife Nearly $1 Billion



Chief executive and majority shareholder of Continental Resources Harold Hamm is a certified oil man, which pretty much guarantees that he's holding some major bread.


Naya Rivera Trashes Kim K's Nude Magazine Cover: "You're a Mom"



Kim Kardashian shocked after


Snoop Dogg Pokes Fun With Photo of Aging N.W.A.



Snoop Dogg proved that no one is off limits from his Instagram teasing after posting a meme of Dr.


LeBron's Mom's Ex Threatens Charlamagne Over "Donkey" Title



It seems that Charlamagne has found himself on the defensive side of things a lot lately, as the popular radio host has been confronted (either physically, over the net or through diss records) quite a few times over the past few weeks.


Beyonce Shows Off Her Curves in Sexy Bodysuit (@Beyonce)



Beyonce gave away a few treats this week as she announced the release of a platinum version to her self-titled album Beyonce and a few steamy photos.


Kim K Shocks After Baring Her Oiled Nude Cakes on Magazine Cover (@kimkardashian)



Kim Kardashian has outdone herself after posing fully nude on the cover of Paper Magazine.


Sugar Hill Gang's Big Bank Hank Dead of Colon Cancer at 57



Henry Jackson, best known as Big Bank Hank from the Sugar Hill Gang, succumbed to colon cancer on November 11 at the age of 57.


Common Celebrates Veteran's Day With 'This War We Fight' Poem [VIDEO]


Common appreciates a good soldier and in honor of Veteran’s Day, he releases a poem he wrote called ‘This War We Fight,’ in which he thanks those in the armed forces for protecting our country.


“This war we fight, it goes through the night, ’til the mourning of fallen soldiers / Standing angels we stand upon their shoulders, about cold war they told us / Peace, be still, peace is not far away / It’s not far from where we are today / This war we fight with the might of the all-mighty / So even on dark days this light will guide me,” he recites.


The rapper performed the spoken word piece at the White House’s Veteran’s Day celebration. The clip finds the well-respected artist looking out of the window at the Washington Monument, as he stands in a dark room with his back turned to the camera.


There’s no thumping track in the background or hook of any kind, it’s just Common reciting the words over floating keyboard sounds, which makes it easy to hone in on what he’s saying.


You’ve got to give it up to the ‘Nobody’s Smiling’ creator for taking time out of his busy schedule to thank those in uniform.


Watch Common’s Freestyle for 16 Bars



T-Pain Addresses Public Reaction of His Ability to Sing Without Auto-Tune [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]


When NPR calls, T-Pain answers. Last month, the rappa-ternt-sanga took part in the lauded media organization’s Tiny Desk Concert, singing some of his hit songs like ‘Buy U a Drank’ and ‘Up Down (Do This All Day)’ without using Auto-Tune. The public was shocked that he’s actually a remarkable singer when stripped of the vocal-enhancing device. So shocked that the YouTube video of his NPR performance has more than 6 million views.


T-Pain, who just turned 30, is surprised with the public’s reaction. “The video took off pretty crazy,” he tells The Boombox. “It’s so weird because [singing without Auto-Tune] it’s so normal to me. I know I can sing. I kinda gave up on tryna prove it.”


The singer was clueless as to what the Tiny Desk Concert entailed when NPR initially reached out, but he was open to the experience. “NPR’s a big outlet, I’m gonna go. I’m gonna go do whatever they need me to. I didn’t really know what it was until I got there.”


YouTube comments on his Auto-Tune-free performance range from sheer disbelief he can carry a tune to the knowledgeable fans criticizing those in awe. “Not only has this video made me discover a new voice that I absolutely love, it’s also made me aware that T-Pain is nothing, as a person, like what I expected. This guy’s clearly got soul, knows his music and isn’t some plastic gangster. He seems pretty straight up and cool. Well done man, do more of this,” writes Tyler Cole, while Victoria Flamel also shared her shock over hearing his natural singing voice. “What!? T-Pain is a great singer!? My life has been a lie!” T-Pain supporter Glindon Owens — a “real fan” — is well-aware of his history as a singer with skills: “If you were a real fan then you would have already known he was a good singer.”


While he appreciates the opinions — both good and bad — T-Pain is more concerned with the fact Auto-Tune gets a bad rap. “It sucks that just because it’s been popularized to hate Auto-Tune that people just hate Auto-Tune and they automatically think it’s a bad thing,” the Florida native shares. Thanks, Jay Z.


Watch T-Pain open up about shocking the world by doing what he does best: use his voice.



QOTR "Murder She Wrote" Battle: MyVerse vs. Cee The Boss (@iMyVerse @Smokahontas_730)



The first battle to be released from QOTR's most recent "Murder She Wrote" battle card, was regarded as the best battle from the event.


Snoop Dogg Checks IG Troll for Questioning His Crip Status (@snoopdogg)



Snoop Dogg is known as an OG to many, but that won't stop certain followers from questioning the Long Beach native's gang affiliation.


Sundy Carter Shocks w/ Erotic Photos Sucking Down Jello Shots (@SUNDYCARTER)



Reality TV star Sundy Carter shocked her thousands of fans when she posted a picture from her recent Sundy's Sip & Shop launch event, which showed her "deep throating" a penis-shaped jello shot.


The Hundreds x Reebok Pump AXT

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While Reebok‘s main focus seems to be on celebrating the Reebok Pump’s 25th anniversary some brands have opted to big up other pumped up silhouettes. Like The Hundreds who recently unveiled their take on the Reebok Pump AXT and its a black a blue banger.


The body of the sneaker is dressed in black suede with tonal accents blending in perfectly but this only further pronounces the hits of blue branding that pop up. An embroidered hit on the heel is met by a combined basketball bomb pump logo on the tongue while a grey outsole finishes up the job.


This explosive collaboration is set for the coming weeks but no date has been set however, chances are that you can pick them up at The Hundreds.


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Murda Mook: I'm Doubtful Drake Will Accept My Battle Challenge (@MurdaMookez @drake)



Murda Mook chopped it up with PSA Radio recently to discuss a variety of topics relating to his increasingly successful Battle Rap career.


Remy Ma: I'm Not Worried About Female Rappers, I Go After Dudes



Bronx spitter and recently freed wordsmith Remy Ma sat down with DJ Superstar Jay where she broke down her history in the game, why she felt he need to hit the ground running and why she doesn't see other female rappers as a threat.


Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Black Infrared'

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Black Friday is always an excuse to spend a little money but the standing dilemma is always what exactly is worth the bread. Well if sneakers are your thing Nike is using that day to drop an undeniable doorbuster in the form of the Air Jordan 6 ‘Black Infrared’.


While several of his silhouettes are celebrated pretty regularly this particular pair and colorway are absolute must haves. Black nubuck is used on this pair which does much to duplicate that OG durabuck feel while infrared accents fall onto the outsole. Mix in the 3M paneling beneath the perforations and you’ve the recipe for an instant classic.


It’s safe to say that these won’t last long at Nike retailers when they drop on Nov. 28 so don’t go too hard on the turkey the day before to avoid the coma that the tryptophan may induce. In other words don’t sleep!


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Lil Durk Enters The Boombox Battle Hall of Fame

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With four consecutive wins under his belt, Lil Durk is the latest artist to be inducted in The Boombox Hall of Fame.


Durk’s version of Dej Loaf’s ‘Try Me’ became the song that made him unstoppable during his time in the battle. Rapping over Dej’s ‘Try Me’ beat, the rapper doesn’t hold back on his words. However, his take on the track finds him repping his crew and celebrating his signing to Def Jam and French Montana’s Coke Boys imprint.


“Bitch I’m from Chicago where we gon’ ace s— / If we catch a homie we don’t say s— / Let them rappers know we ain’t who to play with / I can’t eat her, I just freak her / Pass it to my n—-s like I’m blowing reefer / 30 old jam is like Aquafina / Free my n—- Jam that lil boy a deemer / And since I got my deal, I feel important / I live what I rap and just record it,” Durk rhymes.


What made his first victory in The Boombox Battle most interesting is the fact that fans liked his version of the track opposed to Dej’s original song. He then beat T.I.’s ‘About the Money,’ conquered over the Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan’s collaboration ‘Lifestyle’ and finally took the crown by taking over 82 percent of the fan vote against Bobby Shmurda’s ‘Bobby Bitch.’


In each round, Durk proved that his track was better than the others, which is why we’re pleased to welcome him to the Hall of Fame club.


Lil Durk joins Chris Brown, Tinashe, Michael Jackson and Trey Songz in The Boombox Battle Hall of Fame.


Watch Lil Durk’s ‘Try Me’ (Remix) Video



Tiffany Evans Calls It Quits on 'Baby Don't Go'

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Tiffany Evans is done with her relationship. So what does she do to move on? The 22-year-old songstress sings about it.


On her new track, ‘Baby Don’t Go,’ she recounts all the issues she has with her ex and in retrospect, looks back at why things didn’t work. Although the title of the ballad hints at a sad affair, Evans sounds resilient as she contemplates walking away even though he doesn’t want her to go.


“It’s only so much I can take / All these years and your mistakes / You could’ve been replaced, yeah / But I forgave you through the heartache / Then I had to find out the hard way / Where you’re heads at / Where you been out / If it’s over now, I promise this time I won’t be back!” she sings.


Penned by Evans, the song showcases just one of the themes that will be explored on her forthcoming record.


“We all go through ups and downs in our relationships no matter who we are,” she says in a statement. “‘Baby Don’t Go’ is just a real and raw song from the heart about a situation I experienced. It’s part of a bigger story that I plan to tell on my next project.”


‘Baby Don’t Go,’ produced by Ryan “Top Secret” Anderson, is the first single off her upcoming EP, which is set to release in early 2015 via her indie label, Live Love Entertainment.


Listen to Tiffany Evans’ ‘Baby Don’t Go’


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Tyga Detained by Police During Los Angeles Video Shoot

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Tyga was handcuffed and detained by police on the set of his South Central, Los Angeles video shoot on Monday (Nov. 10).


The ‘Make It Work’ rapper was driving a Rolls Royce with passengers in the car when the LAPD — including six police cars and even more officers — pulled him over, TMZ reports.


Video of the incident shows T-Raw and his crew lined up near a fence while police sort things out. Tyga was initially pulled over for reckless driving but released.


Although it’s unclear as to why Tyga was actually handcuffed, his bodyguard was arrested for being in possession of a gun that wasn’t registered in the state of California.


See Rappers Then & Now: Hip-Hop Style Transformations



Thick Dime Emily B Flaunts Hourglass Figure in Short Black Dress (@emilyb)



Fab's girl Emily B continues to be a one of the baddest in the game, capable of stunning in anything from a tiny swimsuit to her PJ's.


Rihanna Shares "Scandal" Pics From Exclusive White House Visit (@rihanna)



Rihanna made a comeback to Instagram after being absent from the social media site for quite some time, but now that she has returned, she's making her presence felt in classic "Bad Gal" style.


Kaylin Garcia Cozies Up to Ex, Joe Budden During Birthday Party (@Kaylin_Garcia)



While model Kaylin Garcia and Jersey spitter Joe Budden have had a turbulent past together, the two of them seem to have moved past the pain and chosen to coexist as good friends.


Exclusive! Big Daddy Kane: Kool Moe Dee Backed Down From a Battle With Me (@bigdaddykane)



Big Daddy Kane reflected on his Hip Hop roots beginning as a Battle Rapper in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes.


Exclusive! Norbes: Smack/URL is Opening in Europe w/ London PG Class (@streetstarnorbe @SMACKWHITE)



Following the conclusion of Smack/URL's highly successful Summer Madness 4 event, the "World's Most Respected MC Battle Arena" has big plans to expand their business to an international level.


Eminem's Prideful "Detroit vs. Everybody" Collab Ignites Twitter (@eminem @dejloaf)



The anticipation behind Eminem and Shady Records' Shady XV duel-album project has reached new heights now that the mega-collab "Detroit Vs.


Exclusive! Bonnie Godiva Responds to Aye Verb QOTR Diss: I Have to Kill Him (@BonnieGodiva @AYEVERB)



Bonnie Godiva replied to Aye Verb's heated QOTR diss in this clip from her exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes.


Juelz Santana Snaps Juicy Pics of Kimbella's Enormous Bare Buns (@kimbellasworld @thejuelzsantana)



Kimbella has been a "Waist Snatcher" loyalist for some time now, as she is often promoting the physique-modifying brand on Instagram, and most recently, she showcased some of her incredible results in full.


LA Lakers' Ed Davis Trolls "Fat A**" Charles Barkley After Win (@eddavis32)



The Los Angeles Lakers have had a slow start this season, and while Kobe Bryant is pulling his weight, the rest of the team seems to be lacking.


IG Star "Atown" Posts Vid Smashing a "Bird" in Hotel; Fans Go In (@atown0793)



Instagram star "Atown" became a top trending topic on Twitter this morning, November 10th, as he was photographed and filmed "


Nicki Minaj: I Never F***ed Lil Wayne 'Cus I'm Not a Thot (@NICKIMINAJ @liltunechi)



Nicki Minaj made sure people were going to remember her hosting the 2014 MTV EMAs in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday, November 9th, when she debuted new music and also addressed long-lasting rumors that she might've slept with Lil Wayne in order to get down with YMCMB.


Exclusive! Daniel Gibson: Allen Iverson Pioneered Hip Hop Style in the NBA (@BooBysWorld1 @alleniverson)



NBA baller Daniel Gibson sat down with VladTV where he showed love to former Philadelphia 76er, Allen Iverson, for being one of the first ball players to bring a Hip Hop swagger to the NBA.


Charlamagne Responds to IG Threats from LeBron's Mom's Ex (@cthagod)



Yesterday, Charlamagne found himself on the receiving end of some Instagram threats after making


Exclusive! Jeezy Addresses Def Jam Snub on "Me OK" (@youngjeezy)



ATL's Jeezy sat down with VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom and addressed a line in his song, "Me OK" where he says that he may drop his next album on Atlantic even though he's signed to Def Jam.


Exclusive! Jeezy Addresses Alleged Def Jam Snub on "Me OK" (@youngjeezy)



ATL's Jeezy sat down with VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom and addressed a line in his song, "Me OK" where he says that he may drop his next album on Atlantic even though he's signed to Def Jam.


Nia Who? Soulja Boy Gets Close W/ "Good Friend" Superhead



While Soulja Boy is most known for his upbeat club bangers in the studio, the ATL native is currently enjoying the perks of reality TV fame as well; starring in the first season of Love & Hip Hop Hollywood.


Public Enemy Knock Offs?



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Exclusive! Action Bronson on Bling: I Don't Feel a Need to Wear Trinkets (@actionbronson)



Action Bronson chopped it up with Jenny Boom Boom for an exclusive interview with VladTV, and revealed that the plus sized model wasn't his idea.


Khloe K. Sends French Montana Romantic B-Day Note on Instagram (@KhloeKardashian @FrenchMontana)



Khloe Kardashian sent a special message to French Montana on Instagram for his 29th birthday on Sunday.


Exclusive! Toya Wright: Lil Wayne's Groupies Used To Vandalize My Car (@toyawright)



Toya Wright sat down for an exclusive interview with VladTV, and opened up about her relationship with Lil Wayne.


Porn Star Pinky Target of Overweight Jokes After Club Appearance



Sarah Mirabelli better known as Pinky was caught in Twitter's wrath on Friday (Nov.


Bill Cosby Gets Trashed After #CosbyMeme Hits Twitter



Someone on Bill Cosby's team thought it would be a good idea to start the hashtag #CosbyMeme on Twitter, but things quickly took a turn for the worse.