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Know the Ledge: Roc 4 Life Hip-Hop Trivia #52

Happy Friday b-boys and girls. Arnie Rich got Monday's question right. It was: Which rapper dropped a Seinfeld-themed mixtape in 2007? The answer is Wale. Today's trivia is: Name three classic albums that dropped in 1998. Enjoy your weekend! By Starrene Rhett Continue

Added by Top News on November 20, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Robin Thicke Says it Was Jay-Z's Idea to Use Nicki Minaj on His Album "Sex Therapy"

Jay-Z lent his rhymes to Robin Thicke's album, but he also gave him a lot of input on the guest features as well. He recently sat down with MTV's Shaheem Reid and discussed the whole ordeal: "It was Jay's idea,"… Continue

Added by Top News on November 20, 2009 at 11:54am — 1 Comment

Roc Boys: Wale Wonders if Pac Would Use Twitter, Honored at GQ Magazine Party [VIDEO]

Wale thinks out loud about the possibilities of an altered history if Twitter were in the mix during the East Coast vs. West Coast battles! This is teaser #2 from “The Next 48 Hours With Wale” a 3 part web series that goes behind the scenes during album release week of “Attention Deficit”. Where were you wh… Continue

Added by Entertainment on November 20, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Bump it Or Dump It: Lola Monroe "You're a Jerk" (Remix)

The video model turned rapper now known as Lola Monroe lends her vocals to the hit "You're a Jerk" by The New Boyz. What do you think Roc4Lifers? Bump it or Dump it?

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Added by Entertainment on November 19, 2009 at 7:11pm — 1 Comment

Video: Gucci Mane Speaks on Working with Usher for the 3rd Time

In part 2 of Gucci Mane's interview with Miss Info, he speaks on working with Usher and how he was originally supposed to be on his single "Love in This Club" before Young Jeezy. Interesting... Check it out below:

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Added by Entertainment on November 19, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Video: Janet Jackson Opens Up About Michael's Death, Jermaine Dupri and More

In case you missed it, Janet Jackson appeared on ABC last night to discuss her brother's sudden passing, her relationship with Jermaine Dupri, and more. Check out the interview in full below:

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Added by Top News on November 19, 2009 at 11:14am — 3 Comments

Lil Wayne To "Make It Rain" With Gossip Girl Star??

Earlier this week we posted Leighton Meester's new video featuring Robin Thicke titled "Somebody To Love" and it was written by Rico Love (Usher's "Throwback", Beyonce's "Sweet Dreams"). This time, we g… Continue

Added by Entertainment on November 19, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Video: J.Lo Speaks on Which Artists She's Feeling - Jay-Z, Michael Jackson and More

J. Lo visits DJ Skee's radio show in LA and speaks on her favorite artists and how Kim Kardashian got her to join Twitter:

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Added by Entertainment on November 18, 2009 at 8:53pm — 4 Comments

John Mayer Speaks on Kanye West "Give Kanye a Break!"

Unless you have been living "under a roc", you've heard about the incident involving Kanye West and Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. It seems as though the public is still crucifying Kanye for the incident, but acclaimed musician John Mayer… Continue

Added by Top News on November 18, 2009 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

The Knowles Are No Joke: Beyonce Stage Dives In London, Solange Reacts [VIDEO]

Bey is currently in London handling her business, being Mrs. Carter and showing support during Rihanna's show! Filmed by a fan, Beyonce held a show at the O2 Arena where she sang her very Beyonce song "Halo" serving the crowd a dish of fierceness. What's… Continue

Added by Entertainment on November 18, 2009 at 10:00am — 8 Comments

Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester Teams Up with Robin Thicke for New Video

For our Roc4life Gossip Girl fans out there! Earlier today, Leighton Meester's (Gossip Girl) seductive new video for "Somebody to Love" featuring Robin Thicke made its online premiere. Directed by the great Zoe Cassavetes, it's packed with glamour, mystique, and incredible wardrobe styli… Continue

Added by Entertainment on November 17, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Photos and Video: Rihanna's Concert in London (Nokia Theatre)

Yesterday, Rihanna performed at the Nokia Theater in London, and the concert was live stream across the web. In case you missed it, check out some photos and her performances of "Umbrella" ft. Jay-Z and "Wait Your Turn" below. (Her performance outfits are HOT!)

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Added by Top News on November 17, 2009 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

WORLD PREMIERE: "Video Phone (Remix)" - Beyonce feat. Lady Gaga [VIDEO]

I feel bamboozled! Why you ask? Well, all those times when Beyonce came out with the heavy eye shadow letting us know she was Sasha Fierce, I thought it that was it. But apparently, I was wrong. Ladies and gentlemen, the video you are about to watch is beyond FIERCE. Words can't describe it, but it will make you… Continue

Added by Entertainment on November 17, 2009 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

Bump it Or Dump It? Bekay "Bloodsport"

In honor of the amazing fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto over the weekend, we're bringing you a video from an up and coming MC straight out of Brooklyn, New York by the name of Bekay. His video, 'Bloodsport' Was shot & directed In the world famous Gleason's Gym w… Continue

Added by Entertainment on November 16, 2009 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

Know the Ledge: Roc 4 Life Hip-Hop Trivia #51

Friday's question was remake-inspired. Based on Ashanti's "Baby" (listen below), I asked: What rapper did a song over this beat first and what was his version called?

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Added by Top News on November 16, 2009 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

Video: Kanye West Joins Beyonce on Stage in London (We Found Him Again!)

Queen Bey performed in London over the weekend, and she was joined by her friend Kanye West for a performance of "Ego (Remix)". Check out the video below:

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Added by Top News on November 16, 2009 at 12:35pm — 3 Comments

Video: Melanie Fiona on BET's Rising Icons

Check out Melanie Fiona's full BET Rising Icons episode below. In the episode, we go behind the scenes with Melanie, and we get to learn a bit more about her background and culture. You can't deny that the girl "Kills" it!

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Added by Entertainment on November 16, 2009 at 10:44am — 1 Comment

NEW Music Mondays: Timbaland, Rihanna, Solange, Dirty Money & MORE!

Happy Monday suckas! Last Friday was that dreary "Friday the 13th" type of day. Was it painful or was it a usual day? Well we got some good sounds for you this week to help you through this week! First things first! Solange got a new track out that she did over Dr. Dre's "Xplosive" beat! Was it… Continue

Added by Entertainment on November 16, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Video: Melanie Fiona Styles Wale for BET's 106 and Park

Roc Nation artists Wale and Melanie Fiona both appeared on BET's 106 and Park earlier this week. Check out this cute video in which Mel styles Wale before his big appearance.

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Added by Entertainment on November 13, 2009 at 5:51pm — 3 Comments

Know the Ledge: Roc 4 Life Hip-Hop Trivia #50

Monday's question was dedicated to one of the first female emcees. I asked: In the group, Funky 4 + 1 More, who was the + 1? Arnie Rich got it right first. The answer is Sha Rock! Today's question is remake-inspired. Listen to Ashanti's song "Baby" below:

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Added by Top News on November 13, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments