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French Montana announces ‘Excuse my French tour’
Rapper French Montana has made it official, the singer is going on tour this Spring. Rap-Up.com was the first to bring the dates to front-and-center: Check em out:
French Montana – “Excuse My French” Tour Dates
Feb. 26 – Washington, D.C. – Rock and Roll Hotel
Feb. 28 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
March 1 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
March 4 – New York, NY – SOBs
March 5 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
March 6 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
March 8 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
March 9 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe
March 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell Stage)
March 14 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
March 15 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
March 19 – Denver, CO – The Summit Music Hall
March 20 – Boulder, CO
Rapper Rick Ross victim of attempted murder: Failure
FT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Ft. Lauderdale authorities confirm to Daily News that rapper Rick Ross, around 5am this morning was shot-at while driving in his Rolls Royce — with an additional female in the car.
Ross, according to police reports wasn’t injured in the attempted drive-by (funny, right?). No injuries were reported.
The suspects are still at large.
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Rick Ross Escapes Drive-By Shooting Unharmed (rapfix.mtv.com)
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BREAKING
Rapper Eve locks in official album release date
After many many failed attempts to secure an album release date, Philly rapstress Eve is all set to finally release her first album in over a decade. Lip Lock the rappers fourth studio album includes appearances by Snoop Dogg, Juicy J, Chrisette Michelle, and more.
“Lip Lock is the album I’ve always wanted to make and it represents me coming back into the game—lyrically locking it down. But I also like the title because it can be a play on words,” said Eve. [Via Rap-Up]
The album, according to Atlantic Records is due out in May.
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Philly Rapper Eve Taps Snoop, Pusha T, Juicy J For Fourth Album “Lip Lock” (allhiphop.com)
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Eve to release first album in 11 years (guardian.co.uk)
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SPOTTED: Taraji. P. Henson spotted in D.C with 18-year-old son Marcell
Your probably thinking Mrs T aint old enough to have a son that is an adult. But believe otherwise.
The gorgeous actress and her son were spotted coolin. It together in D.C. at an event celebrating leading women in D.C
SPOTTED: Taraji. P. Henson spotted in D.C with 18-year-old son Marcell
Your probably thinking Mrs T aint old enough to have a son that is an adult. But believe otherwise.
The gorgeous actress and her son were spotted coolin. It together in D.C. at an event celebrating leading women in D.C
Happy Birthday Derick: Some of our greatest moments
With the birthday of our founder less than a week away, it’s just about time we countdown our 18 greatest moments. We’ve been in business for almost 5 years, so we have quite a few. From the Kardashian sisters praising our work, to amassing a web visit history of 40million and counting; here are our 18 greatest moments in Daily News history.
1.) Trey Songz‘s alleged boy-toy launches tyrade against Derick.
Brandon Deida, the now-famous once to be believed boy toy of rapper Trey Songz was apparently lifeless on the internet at one point in time. In May 2011, the record label employee launched a Twitter tyrade against DN founder Derick claiming he had ‘fabricated’ the news articles confirming that he had messed around with Trey himself. The two
Report: T.I allegedly shopping for $75million record deal
Now that the ‘King of the South’ and his 10 year recording contract with Atlantic Records is coming to an end, the rapper has allegedly begun searching for a new home and an even bigger deal to the tune of $75million — according to hip hop website Rap-Up.com
T.I spent the last ten years with Atlantic Records who released some of his biggest hits to date. Sources also told TMZ.COM that he’s already met with some of hip hop’s biggest names including the likes of Dr. Dre, and even Jay-Z who has expressed interest in reportedly bringing T.I into the Roc Nation family.
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Got $75 Million? You Can
New music: Leah Labelle ‘Lolita’
After she caught the attention of Pharrell & Jermaine Dupri in her Youtube videos, Rap-Up.com officially brought us Labelle’s first official video ‘Lolita’.
Check it out
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[In case you missed it] Photos of Frank Ocean’s alleged boyfriend storm the web
Apparently if you appear on an Instagram page belonging to that of a celebrity, than you’re more than likely dating said celebrity: Enter rapper Frank Ocean. Ocean decided to share some hot pics of a hot dude we’ve learned has a name of Willy Cartier. The two haven’t confirmed they’re dating, but the pictures suggest.. well nothing.
Do you think Ocean’s shacking up with Cartier?
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Frank Ocean Dating Male Model Willy Cartier?
Brianna Perry readying Halloween release mixtape [Music News]
Songstress Brianna Perry has a super treat in store for all of her fans this Halloween; the 20 somethin singer announced on Twitter:
(((Symphony #9))) October 31st Trick or Treat,” she tweeted
Here’s the album cover:

