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Foxy Brown was called out for being late by a Brooklyn judge who threatened to throw her in jail if she’s late again. According to the NY Daily News, Foxy whose contempt trial was set to start yesterday, blamed her lateness on her lawyer and hinted she may replace him. The judge told Foxy: “Don’t […]

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Jimmy “Henchman” Rosemond was arrested today in New York City by DEA agents for heading a cocaine trafficking ring.  According to the NY Post, Rosemond was spotted leaving the W Hotel in Union Square. He tried to out run the agents until he was finally caught on 21 street and Park Avenue south. Rosemond, owner of […]

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Listen and download the new street album Thank H.E.R. Now from North Carolina Emcee, Rapsody. The follow up to her 2010 Return Of The B-Girl features Phonte, Mac Miller, Jean Grae, MURS, Raekwon, Estelle, Big K.R.I.T., Marsha Ambrosius and 9th Wonder. 01. Thank You Pioneers 02. Thank H.E.R. Now [prod. 9th Wonder] 03. Lemme Think […]

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First lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Malia and Sasha and mom Marian Robinson, arrived in South Africa today and had an unexpected encounter with apartheid icon who has retired from public life. Michelle Obama Arrives In South Africa Michelle Obama Gets Glam For The Queen [PHOTOS]

Hip Hop News

According to NY Post: Hip hop talent agent James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond was arrested by DEA agents and charged today with heading a cocaine trafficking ring that operated on both the West and East coasts, authorities said. Rosemond, who was a wanted fugitive, was hunted down by US Marshals and agents from theDrug Enforcement Administration […]

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Beyonce is going hard in the paint leading up to her album’s release next week.  While gearing up for three consecutive performances in France this week, as well as covers in various fashion magazines, she’s also featured in this month’s Time Magazine. Read more: Beyonce Featured In Time Magazine | Necole Bitchie.com

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Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Canton, OH 44702 When: 1958 What: Formed in 1958 in Canton, Ohio, the O’Jays were inspired to start their singing group after seeing a performance by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. First calling themselves the Triumphs and then the Mascots, they made their recording debut in 1961 […]

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Britney Spears “Femme Fatale” Tour hit LA at the staple center last night and from what twitter was talking, she rocked the house. You already know Nicki Minaj is on tour with the pop star and after her set she came out to perform “Til’ The World Ends” Remix with Britney. Check out the performance […]

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There’s nothing wrong with growing old gracefully, but who wants to look old?  Not me.  Preserving your youthful look isn’t a bad thing.  right? AOL Health serves up 5 ways to age gracefully, check these simple steps out: 1. Floss Regularly Oddly, flossing is good for your heart, and doing so regularly can add 6.4 […]

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Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Washington D.C., DC 20037 When: April 9, 1939 What: Marian Anderson wanted to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington DC, but at the time African-Americans were not allowed to perform there. Instead, Anderson sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. 75,000 people attended, and the performance […]

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Halle Berry attended the Mayor’s Fund Benefit Dinner in New York City last week in support of The Family Justice Centers which assists in domestic violence prevention and intervention. Continuing her personal mission to raise awareness on the serious issue of domestic violence, she shared her personal struggle of watching her mother be abused and in […]

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Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 3717 Euclid Avenue When: March 21, 1959 What: Organized by Alan Freed, a disc jockey considered to have coined the term “Rock and Roll” at WJW-Radio, and generally accepted as the first major rock and roll concert, the Moondog Coronation Ball drew an estimated 20,000 people trying […]