Nicki Minaj To Release Limited Edition MAC Cosmetics Lipstick
Lipstick is poppin', thanks to Head Barbie teaming up with MAC for "Pink Friday 4."
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/21/2010
Eminem gets his three million sold of "Recovery," Nelly drives his 5.0 to the Top 10, as Twista falls 70+ places on the charts, and Cassidy's "C.A.S.H." gets a dismal debut on the charts.
Rick Ross To Perform At MTV African Music Awards
The Boss crosses the ocean to next month's Lagos, Nigeria awards ceremony, reportedly being his first trip.
50 Cent And Akon To Be Featured On Michael Jackson's "Michael" Album
The December 10 release, while controversial, furthers Jackson's connection to '00s-era artists.
Eminem Wins American Music Awards, Favorite Rap/R&B Male Artist & Album
With Black Eyed Peas also winning, Eminem took two coveted Rap awards at last night's AMAs.
Jay-Z Will Join Oprah Winfrey In December's Australia Appearance
UPDATE: Oprah gives her Friday live studio audience each a copy of Jay-Z's "Decoded," as one of her favorites.
Lil' Kim Launches Social Networking Site, TeamQueenB.com
Celebrating the 14th anniversary of her breakthrough solo debut "Hard Core," Lil' Kim sets up digital shop next week.
French Montana Joins Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Flame At Mizay Entertainment
The SRC Records artist joins the Brick Squad with a new management deal.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/14/2010
Kid Cudi sells close to 170,000 first-week units, but #1? Cee Lo Green gets Top 10, Twista sneaks into the Top 40, and Joe Budden's "Mood Muzik 4" brings 'em out.
Tracklisting & Cover Art Revealed To N*E*R*D's "The Best Of" Album
Just over two months removed from "Nothing," hits and rarities from Pharrell and company's first three albums will release in January.
Lloyd Banks To Air A Making-Of "The Hunger For More 2" Documentary Online
UStream will join Lambo Lloyd in premiering a November 24 look at the making of what's billed to be his comeback album.
Tracklisting Revealed To Black Eyed Peas' "The Beginning"
UPDATE #2: The Peas give a bonus disc on November 30's "The Beginning" that includes the five biggest hits from the triple-platinum "The End."
Tracklisting Revealed To Curren$y's "Pilot Talk II" Raekwon, Fiend Featured
UPDATE: Camp Lo and Erykah Badu aren't on it as originally said, but Raekwon is, and so is another New Orleans veteran in Fiend.
DXnext Alum Mekka Don Licenses Music To ESPN For Football Season
Mekka Don's "Time To Rumble" and "SEC (Get Riles Up)" have been licensed to the world's leading sports network.
Gucci Mane Returns To Mizay Entertainment's Management
The Brick Squad may be back in tact, as Gucci Mane La Flare reportedly reunites with Waka Flocka Flame's mom.
Diddy's Flagship Sean John Store To Close At The End Of This Year
In a year where Sean John signed an exclusive Macy's deal, Diddy's clothing company's main retail store will leave NYC's Fifth Avenue.
Jay-Z's "Hits Collection" Gets State-Of-The-Art Interactive Website
Even though Hov has left the building, Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam Records designs an interactive media one-stop for Jay-Z fans, in honor of his latest hits compilation.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/7/2010
N*E*R*D and Pitbull crack the charts, while Ice Cube gained nearly 20 spots on the chart. Devin The Dude is unable to crack the Top 200, but Pimp C hangs on.
Drake Confirms Collaboration In The Works With Justin Timberlake
After work with T.I. and Three 6 Mafia, as well as beatboxing with Brother Ali, JT's next Hip Hop link may be with Drake.
J. Cole Joins Drake For Several 2011 European Performances
The protege of Jay-Z joins the protege of Lil Wayne for four United Kingdom dates in January.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/31/2010
Tech N9ne's digital EP performs well, while Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Eminem all gain positioning, while Pimp C, Ice Cube and Bruno Mars fall.