The Boombox Music Blog http://www.theboombox.com The Boombox Music Blog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.theboombox.com/media/boombox-feed.jpg The Boombox Music Blog http://www.theboombox.com en-us Copyright 2013 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Janet Jackson Earns Billionaire Title http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/janet-jackson-billionaire/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/janet-jackson-billionaire/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/janet-jackson-billionaire/#comments Filed under:


Janet Jackson billionaire

Janet Jackson can make a remix to Lil Wayne's "A Milli" and title her track "A Billi" since that's just what she is now: a billionaire.

The revered pop star earns the title as a result of her 10 albums, handful of tours and various roles in films. ]]> janet jacksonjanet jackson billionairejanet jackson moneyjanet jackson richjanet jackson wealthJanetJacksonJanetJacksonBillionaireJanetJacksonMoneyJanetJacksonRichJanetJacksonWealth BoomBox Staff 2013-05-23T17:50:00 00:00 Rick Ross and Birdman Debut Joint Project, 'The H: The Lost Album, Vol. 1' http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/rick-ross-and-birdman-debut-joint-project/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/rick-ross-and-birdman-debut-joint-project/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/rick-ross-and-birdman-debut-joint-project/#comments Filed under:


Rick Ross Birdman Collaboration

Hip-hop powerhouses Rick Ross and Birdman bring their lyrical talents together for "The H: The Lost Album, Vol.1," a collaboration the duo created utilizing songs crafted in 2008 studio sessions.

The Maybach Music Group leader and the Cash Money head honcho deliver their signature rhymes for 11 tracks. DJ Khaled hosts the effort, giving motivational shouts throughout the project. ]]> birdmanbirdman rick rossBirdmanRickRossrick rossrick ross birdmanRickRossRickRossBirdmanthe h: the lost albumTheH:TheLostAlbum BoomBox Staff 2013-05-23T17:30:00 00:00 Black Hippy Release 'U.O.E.N.O.' Remix http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/black-hippy-release-u-o-e-n-o-remix/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/black-hippy-release-u-o-e-n-o-remix/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/black-hippy-release-u-o-e-n-o-remix/#comments Filed under:


Black Hippy Remix

By now it seems like every rapper has jumped on the remix to Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O." After Rick Ross' controversial molly lyrics on the track received national attention, it seemed to grow even more popular. Adding a fresh spin on the effort, Black Hippy delivers a new version for the masses.

The foursome of Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul released the track to support the good kid, m.A.A.d city tour, which began this week. Lamar headlines and his crew will also take the stage, in addition to fellow West Coast native Kid Ink. ]]> ab-soulblack hippyblack hippy UOENOblack hippy UOENO remixBlackHippyBlackHippyUoenoBlackHippyUoenoRemixjay rockJayRockkendrick lamarKendrickLamarschoolboy qSchoolboyQ BoomBox Staff 2013-05-23T16:46:00 00:00 Kid Ink Sets Release Date for 'Almost Home' EP, Touring With Kendrick Lamar http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/kid-ink-sets-release-date-for-almost-home-ep/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/kid-ink-sets-release-date-for-almost-home-ep/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/kid-ink-sets-release-date-for-almost-home-ep/#comments Filed under:


Kid Ink EP Release Date Kendrick Lamar Tour

Kid Ink will move from mixtape projects to an EP next week. The Los Angeles native will debut the 'Almost Home' EP, a collection of five new songs and a remix of his current track "Bad Ass."

The tattooed rhymer has already worked with the likes of Meek Mill and Wale on the aforementioned track. A$AP Ferg and French Montana will also appear on the EP, featured on a song called "Bossin' Up." The track is produced by Lifted, the same beatmaker who crafted Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music crew's "Mercy." ]]> almost homeAlmostHomekid inkkid ink almost homekid ink EPkid ink kendrick lamarKidInkKidInkAlmostHomeKidInkEpKidInkKendrickLamar BoomBox Staff 2013-05-23T14:45:00 00:00 Kelly Rowland Reschedules Lights Out Tour http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/kelly-rowland-reschedules-lights-out-tour/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/kelly-rowland-reschedules-lights-out-tour/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/23/kelly-rowland-reschedules-lights-out-tour/#comments Filed under: ,


Kelly Rowland's new gig has caused her to cancel and reschedule dates on her Lights Out tour with The-Dream.

The "Talk a Good Game" creator has just been added as a judge on the U.S. version of "The X Factor." Due to the demands of this new job, she won't be able to commit to the demanding touring schedule. ]]> kelly rowlandkelly rowland cancels tourkelly rowland lights out tourkelly rowland lights out tour cancelledkelly rowland the dramkelly rowland tourKellyRowlandKellyRowlandCancelsTourKellyRowlandLightsOutTourKellyRowlandLightsOutTourCancelledKellyRowlandTheDramKellyRowlandTourthe dreamTheDream BoomBox Staff 2013-05-23T12:20:00 00:00 Ciara and Nicki Minaj Kick Men to the Curb on 'I'm Out' http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/ciara-nicki-minaj-im-out/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/ciara-nicki-minaj-im-out/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/ciara-nicki-minaj-im-out/#comments Filed under: ,


Now this is a collaboration that both C-Squad fans and Barbz have been waiting for since news hit that Ciara and Nicki Minaj were in the studio together. First came "I'm Legit," off the rapper's "Re-Up" LP, and now a follow-up joint track comes in the form of "I'm Out," which will be featured on the singer's self-titled forthcoming album.

Produced by Planet VI, the song finds both ladies verbally kicking no-good guys to the curb. A break-up calls for a celebration and that's just what they both do. ]]> ciaranicki minajnicki minaj ciaranicki minaj ciara im outnicki minaj ciara songNickiMinajNickiMinajCiaraNickiMinajCiaraImOutNickiMinajCiaraSong BoomBox Staff 2013-05-22T18:00:00 00:00 Birdman Welcomes Paris Hilton to Cash Money Roster http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/birdman-paris-hilton-cash-money/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/birdman-paris-hilton-cash-money/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/birdman-paris-hilton-cash-money/#comments Filed under:


Paris Hilton Birdman

Some hungry rappers are probably angry over news that Paris Hilton - yes, the socialite - has signed to Cash Money Records.

Recently, Hilton appeared in the video for Rich Gang's "Tapout," which featured Christina Milian as her partner-in-crime. Now her cameo makes even more sense considering Rich Gang is headed by Birdman. ]]> paris hiltonparis hilton birdmanparis hilton cash moneyParisHiltonParisHiltonBirdmanParisHiltonCashMoney BoomBox Staff 2013-05-22T17:30:00 00:00 Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Baby Shower Invite Is Top-Notch http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/kanye-west-and-kim-kardashian-s-baby-shower-invite-is-top-notch/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/kanye-west-and-kim-kardashian-s-baby-shower-invite-is-top-notch/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/kanye-west-and-kim-kardashian-s-baby-shower-invite-is-top-notch/#comments Filed under:


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Next month, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian will be celebrating the arrival of their unborn child with a baby shower on June 2. Never one to do anything less than stellar, the couple's invitation for the event is a major production.

TMZ issued the first image of the flashy invite, which is a music box. There's no standard card-in-an-envelope invite here. Once opened up, a ballerina spins around playing a lullaby version of West's "Hey Mama," a song featured on his sophomore album, "Late Registration." ]]> kanye westkanye west babykanye west baby showerKanyeWestKanyeWestBabyKanyeWestBabyShowerKim Kardashiankim kardashian babykim kardashian baby announcementKim Kardashian baby showerkim kardashian kanye westKimKardashianKimKardashianBabyKimKardashianBabyAnnouncementKimKardashianBabyShowerKimKardashianKanyeWest BoomBox Staff 2013-05-22T15:30:00 00:00 Arrest Warrant Issued for 'Dead' Rapper Tim Dog http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/arrest-warrant-issued-for-dead-rapper-tim-dog/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/arrest-warrant-issued-for-dead-rapper-tim-dog/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/arrest-warrant-issued-for-dead-rapper-tim-dog/#comments Filed under:


Tim Dog Rapper Arrest Warrant

An arrest warrant has been issued for a "dead" rapper. Bronx native Tim Dog, who found fame in the early '90s with his controversial song "F--- Compton," is being sought by police after a Mississippi judge granted the warrant because a woman claims he faked his own death.

Tim Dog, born Timothy Blair, was convicted of grand larceny for scamming money from Esther Pilgrim in 2011. She accused the rhymer of taking her money, which totaled $32,000. In addition to Pilgrim, other women came forward to claim he conned them out of money, totaling $2 million. ]]> tim dogtim dog arrest warranttim dog deadTimDogTimDogArrestWarrantTimDogDead BoomBox Staff 2013-05-22T13:00:00 00:00 J. Cole Performs 'Born Sinner' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' Reveals Competitive Spirit Against Kanye West http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/j-cole-performs-born-sinner-on-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/j-cole-performs-born-sinner-on-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/j-cole-performs-born-sinner-on-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon/#comments Filed under:


J. Cole on Jimmy Fallon

J. Cole returned to the stage on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" last night, adding some new flavor to his track "Power Trip" by performing alongside the Roots.

Dressed in a leather color block sweatshirt, the Roc Nation rapper moved through the track, which touches on a love spell a woman has on him. ]]> j colej cole born sinnerj cole jimmy fallonj cole kanyej cole power tripJColeJColeBornSinnerJColeJimmyFallonJColeKanyeJColePowerTrip BoomBox Staff 2013-05-22T12:00:00 00:00 T.I. and Lil Wayne Lead a High-Speed Chase in 'Wit Me' Video http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/t-i-lil-wayne-wit-me-video/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/t-i-lil-wayne-wit-me-video/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/22/t-i-lil-wayne-wit-me-video/#comments

Lil Wayne t.I. Wit You Video

When T.I. and Lil Wayne get on a track together, the end result is a gem. The same can be said for when they show up in the same video. Such is the case with 'Wit Me,' their newest visual collabo.

The Hustle Gang head honcho and Young Money leader embrace the sunny skies and warm weather of Miami in the clip, directed by Phillyflyboy. They cruise on the highway in expensive, polished rides and even lead police on a high-speed car chase. The fast life is what they're all about. ]]> Lil WayneLil Wayne T.I.Lil Wayne T.I. Collaborationlil wayne t.i. videolil wayne t.i. wit you videoLilWayneLilWayneT.i.LilWayneT.i.CollaborationLilWayneT.i.VideoLilWayneT.i.WitYouVideoT.I. BoomBox Staff 2013-05-22T09:45:00 00:00 Beyonce Releases New Anthem, 'Grown Woman' http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/beyonce-releases-new-anthem-grown-woman/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/beyonce-releases-new-anthem-grown-woman/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/beyonce-releases-new-anthem-grown-woman/#comments Filed under:


Beyonce New Song Leaked

Move out of the way because Beyonce is playing no games. The R&B superstar's highly anticipated new track, "Grown Woman," has leaked in full and the effort is an anthemic work of art.

Produced by Timbaland and co-written by The-Dream, the driving tribal beat finds Mrs. Carter boasting about her achievements as she sings "I put it down like that" and "I'm makin' all these racks." ]]> beyoncebeyonce grown womanbeyonce new songbeyonce new song leakedbeyonce new song releasedBeyonceGrownWomanBeyonceNewSongBeyonceNewSongLeakedBeyonceNewSongReleased BoomBox Staff 2013-05-21T17:30:00 00:00 Chief Keef Arrested for Marijuana Possession http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/chief-keef-arrested-for-marijuana-possession/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/chief-keef-arrested-for-marijuana-possession/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/chief-keef-arrested-for-marijuana-possession/#comments Filed under:


Chief Keef is all too familiar with a jail cell. Just two months ago, the "Love Sosa" rapper was in a juvenile detention facility and yesterday, he was arrested in Georgia, placing him back behind bars.

The Chicago native was apparently smoking weed inside the LeMeridien Atlanta Perimeter hotel on Monday (May 20) when hotel security caught wind of the illegal activity. According to Dunwoody, Ga., police, security "observed smoke and a smell of marijuana from a room." ]]> chief keefchief keef arrestedchief keef arrested marijuanachief keef jailChiefKeefChiefKeefArrestedChiefKeefArrestedMarijuanaChiefKeefJail BoomBox Staff 2013-05-21T16:00:00 00:00 Mary J. Blige Hit With $3.4 Million Tax Lien http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/mary-j-blige-tax-lien/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/mary-j-blige-tax-lien/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/21/mary-j-blige-tax-lien/#comments Filed under:


Mary J. Blige tax lien

Mary J. Blige is in financial trouble once again and the amount is no small change.

According to TMZ, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien from the IRS. This amount adds to the $900,000 she still owes to the state of New Jersey.

Apparently MJB failed to pay income taxes from 2009 to 2011. For 2009, she owes $574,907.30; for 2010, she must pay $2,203,743.53; and for 2011, the amount equals $647,604.60. Her total tax bill equals $3,426,255.43. ]]> mary j. bligemary j. blige legal dramamary j. blige tax lienmary j. blige taxesMaryJ.BligeMaryJ.BligeLegalDramaMaryJ.BligeTaxesMaryJ.BligeTaxLien BoomBox Staff 2013-05-21T13:10:00 00:00 T.I. Taps Lil Wayne for 'Wit Me' http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/lil-wayne-t-i-wit-me/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/lil-wayne-t-i-wit-me/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/lil-wayne-t-i-wit-me/#comments Filed under: ,


lil wayne t.i. wit me

T.I. and Lil Wayne are teaming up once again, only this time they're not out to "Ball." The rapping duo join forces for "Wit Me."

Released by Tip, the bouncy track commences with Weezy talking about what else: a woman's nether regions. "Put my d--- in your face/ Put my gun in your purse/ Put my work in your p----/ B---- don't come on the work," he raps. ]]> Lil WayneLil Wayne new songLil Wayne T.I.Lil Wayne T.I. CollaborationLil Wayne Wit MeLilWayneLilWayneNewSongLilWayneT.i.LilWayneT.i.CollaborationLilWayneWitMeT.I.T.I. Wit MeT.i.WitMe BoomBox Staff 2013-05-20T17:30:00 00:00 Wale Releases New Song, 'LoveHate Thing' http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/wale-releases-new-song-lovehate-thing/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/wale-releases-new-song-lovehate-thing/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/wale-releases-new-song-lovehate-thing/#comments Filed under: ,


Wale LoveHate Thing

Sometimes your enemies are closer than you think, and such is the case for Wale, who's talking about just that on his new track, "LoveHate Thing."

The soulful song, which is the second single from his third album, "The Gifted," details the Maybach Music Group rhymer's troubles with friends who wish for his downfall as he rises to the top. ]]> waleWale LoveHate ThingWale New SongWale New TrackWaleLovehateThingWaleNewSongWaleNewTrack BoomBox Staff 2013-05-20T17:20:00 00:00 The-Dream Teams Up With Kelly Rowland for 'Where Have You Been' http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/the-dream-kelly-rowland-where-have-you-been/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/the-dream-kelly-rowland-where-have-you-been/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/the-dream-kelly-rowland-where-have-you-been/#comments Filed under:


The Dream and Kelly Rowland Where Have You Been

The-Dream is gearing up to release his fifth studio album, "IV Play," on May 28 and before he does that, the singer is making sure to give fans some new music to listen to. "Where Have You Been" is his newest offering, which also features Kelly Rowland, his Lights Out tourmate.

"Promise me you'll make me better/ Promise me you're here for me/ Can you love me for what I am / Love me for what I can be," the Radio Killa coos. "You're nothing like the other girls." ]]> kelly rowlandKellyRowlandthe dreamthe dream kelly rowlandthe dream kelly rowland collaborationthe dream kelly rowland where have you beenTheDreamTheDreamKellyRowlandTheDreamKellyRowlandCollaborationTheDreamKellyRowlandWhereHaveYouBeen BoomBox Staff 2013-05-20T17:20:00 00:00 Will.i.am Goes Back in Time in 'Bang Bang' Video http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/will-i-am-bang-bang-video/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/will-i-am-bang-bang-video/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/will-i-am-bang-bang-video/#comments Filed under:


will.i.am Bang Bang Music Video

Will.i.am is usually all about the future. During his award show performances, he tends to wear some out-of-this-world attire, looking like he just stepped out of a time machine. However, for his newest visual for "Bang Bang," the rapper-producer takes it back -- way back.

The vintage black-and-white clip finds will dressed in a top hat and tails surrounded by a full band. "I love her, can't leave her/ Forever I always need her/ She lied but I believe her/ Lovesick I got that fever," he rhymes on that retro track. ]]> will.i.amwill.i.am bang bangwill.i.am bang bang music videowill.i.am bang bang music video premiereWill.i.amBangBangWill.i.amBangBangMusicVideoWill.i.amBangBangMusicVideoPremiere BoomBox Staff 2013-05-20T16:00:00 00:00 Miguel and Fan Are 'Okay' After Crazy Kick at 2013 Billboard Music Awards http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/miguel-fan-billboard-music-awards-jump/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/miguel-fan-billboard-music-awards-jump/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/20/miguel-fan-billboard-music-awards-jump/#comments Filed under:


Miguel Billboard Music Awards

Last night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, all the talk wasn't surrounding who walked home with the top honor; it was centered on Miguel kicking a fan during his performance of "Adorn."

As he belted out his vocals, moving about the stage, no one could have guessed what would happen at the end of his set. The singer tried to jump from one side of the stage to another, a pit of people under his soaring body. What happened next was the worst thing viewers at home and the people in the pit could imagine: Miguel drop kicked a woman and hit another one on the way down. ]]> MiguelMiguel Billboard AwardsMiguel Billboard Awards kicks fanMiguel Billboard Music AwardsMiguel Billboard Music Awards PerformanceMiguelBillboardAwardsMiguelBillboardAwardsKicksFanMiguelBillboardMusicAwardsMiguelBillboardMusicAwardsPerformance BoomBox Staff 2013-05-20T12:30:00 00:00 Mario Announces Nicki Minaj Collaboration, 'Somebody Else' http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/17/mario-announces-nicki-minaj-collaboration-somebody-else/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/17/mario-announces-nicki-minaj-collaboration-somebody-else/ http://www.theboombox.com/2013/05/17/mario-announces-nicki-minaj-collaboration-somebody-else/#comments

R&B crooner Mario has been relatively quiet on the music front for some time but fans are in for a treat. The Baltimore native will debut his new single, the Nicki Minaj-assisted "Somebody Else" next week.

He hopes the Polow Da Don-produced track "breathes new life into R&B." Mario wrote a handwritten note on his official website, which detailed the direction he's taking his life in at the moment.
"Nothing can explain the excitement in my heart at this point & time in my life," he wrote. "I have changed so much as a man, artist, & creator, and I realize more and more everyday that it's not about me. It's about me doing what GOD wants me to do; change the world with my GIFT." ]]> BoomBox Staff 2013-05-17T20:00:00 00:00