LAPD Issue Death Sentence to Homeless Man
By James Wagner · Mar 2, 2015

The latest fatal-shooting incident involving LAPD police happened Sunday on Skid Row when an unarmed homeless man was involved in an altercation with several officers that ended with the use of deadly force. Six officers were on the scene; two broke away from to subdue a woman who grabbed a police officer’s night stick as […]
Read the story#PrettyOnFleek Nicki Minaj Claps Back At Christina Milian For Snatching CatchPhrase
By Tahitia Allante · Mar 2, 2015

Nicki Minaj and Christina Milian exchanged words over the phrase “Pretty On Fleek” yesterday, after Milian posted a piece from her online clothing store called We Are Pop Culture. The clothing store sells merchandise with popular phrases on them like “Slay” and #WCW,” The term “Pretty on Fleek” can be heard on the Beyonce-assisted single […]
Read the storyCharmayne Maxwell, Singer From Group Brownstone Dies
By Tahitia Allante · Mar 2, 2015

Charmayne “Maxee” Maxwell from the R&B singing group Brownstone died over the weekend, after her son’s soccer game. According to TMZ, the 90’s singer had fallen and cut her neck on a piece of glass. Maxwell’s husband, music producer Carsten Soulshock, came home and found his wife on the floor unconscious and bleeding. He called […]
Read the storyChris Brown Mocks Drake, Tyga Continues To Clear Up Rumors About Kylie Jenner With Hot 97’s Nessa Nitty
By HHE Staff · Feb 28, 2015

To promote their “Fan of A Fan” album, which will be released on February 24th, Chris Brown and Tyga stopped by Hot 97 for an interview with Nessa. After talk about life on the road and Karrueche Tran, Nessa mention the two’s beef with Drake and Amber Rose calling out Tyga. After Chris mocked Drake’s […]
Read the storyFormer NY Knicks Forward, Anthony Mason, Dies at 48
By James Wagner · Feb 28, 2015

13-year NBA veteran and former New York Knicks forward Anthony Mason dies at the age of 48. It was confirmed that Mason died early Saturday morning after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure earlier this month. His family, including his two sons Antoine and Anthony Mason Jr, released statements earlier today saying that he fought […]
Read the storyKanye West Wants A Judge to Ban Any Reference to Taylor Swift and Beck During Civil Trial
By HHE Staff · Feb 27, 2015

In a shrewd but tactical strategy in Kanye West’s upcoming civil trial for assaulting a paparazzi last year, the Grammy winning producer wants a judge to set ground rules that will bar any reference to his jumping on stage during Taylor Swift acceptance speech during the MTV Awards as well as his recent stunt during […]
Read the storyCongrats! Chamillionaire Joins Upfront Ventures As An Entrepreneur In Residence
By HHE Staff · Feb 26, 2015
Grammy winning, multi-platinum Houston recording artist turned entrepreneur, Chamillionaire, best known for surpassing all industry expectations with his debut album “The Sound of Revenge” and its chart-topping single, “Ridin”, is once again forging new paths; this time as a tech founder. Upfront Ventures, the Los Angeles investment firm that announced their closing of a $280 […]
Read the storyPresident Obama Meets Trayvon Martin’s Parents On 3rd Anniversary of His Death
By Tahitia Allante · Feb 26, 2015

Today, Trayvon Martin’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin took a visit to the White House to meet President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on the third anniversary of the their son’s death. Joining the President and First Lady in the White House’s East Room for a special reception of Black History Month, Fulton and Martin […]
Read the story2 Chainz Opens State of the Art Studio & Unveils TRU Records Roster [Photos]
By Michael "Ice-Blue" Harris [@Iceblueva] · Feb 26, 2015
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Some of the top media publications in entertainment and in business got a chance to listen to new music, eat, drink and be merry with Grammy nominated recording artist 2 Chainz at the all new state of the art Street Execs Studios Media Appreciation Day. Media were taken on intimate tours of the studio that […]
Read the story(New Music Alert) 300 Entertainment Newbie Nikko Lafre Hints He Is “Guilty of Dedication”
By Nancy Byron · Feb 26, 2015

Many artists in the game today are looking for quick fame rather than longevity but Nikko is the exception. Today he splashes onto the scene, with 300 Entertainment by his side, as he unleashes his debut visual as an artist as well as the audio off his highly anticipated project “Troubled Soul”. Although a Minnesota […]
Read the storyHaving Second Thoughts? Rich Homie Quan Is Taking A Step Back From Rich Gang
By Tahitia Allante · Feb 26, 2015

After returning back to Atlanta from a headlining tour, Rich Homie Quan sits down for an interview with Hot 107.9. During the interview, Quan mentioned that he will be stepping away from his Rich Gang duties and start focusing more on solo music. “I have been focusing more on myself, I’ve stepped away from Rich […]
Read the storyMin. Farrakhan Talks About Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Visit During Savior Day
By HHE Staff · Feb 26, 2015
Last week, Kanye West stated on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club that he would be doing a documentary on the leader of the Nation of Islam Min. Louis Farrakhan that will center around his earlier life as a violinist and the leader of the Nation of Islam. This past Sunday, Min. Farrakhan spoke to a […]
Read the storyInterview: Super Producer DJ Toomp Says He Didn’t Like TI’s “Paperwork” Album
By HHE Staff · Feb 25, 2015

Dj Smallz recently sat down with hit-making super producer DJ Toomp and the two discussed a series of topics one of which included his thought’s on rapper TI’s last album project Paperwork. The two have enjoyed a very successful working relationship in the past but this time Toomp explains that he believes the album wasn’t […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Young Buck – Drug Money Feat. Troy Ave & 50 Cent
By HHE Staff · Feb 24, 2015

G Unit’s Buck doing as of late, the song is dope, with an old school sample and that New York feel.Your wrist don’t twist that’s the reason you are broke You’re playing with the powder you niggas is all jokes C’mon dog you’re never gonna meet Carlos I’m plug for real, I’m tryna feed y’all coast […]
Read the storyNew Video Alert: The Bodega Brovas Featuring Astronautalis “The Freshest Facade”
By Tahitia Allante · Feb 24, 2015

The Bodega Brovas have released the video for “The Freshest Facade” featuring Astronautalis, from their upcoming album “L.G.A.(Loaded Guns & Alcohol)”, which will offer a fresh new sound from the group. Produced entirely by Picnictyme of Erykah Badu’s Cannabinoids, “L.G.A” focuses on bringing back the roots of real hip hop. The Bodega Brovas (www.bodegabrovas.com) are an […]
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