May 24, 2013

Lil Wayne Faces $15M Copyright Lawsuit over ‘BedRock’

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*Lil Wayne has been has been sued for $15 million by a Georgia company that claims he swiped the song “BedRock,” according to a lawsuit filed in New York. Done Deal Enterprises accuses the rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, of copyright infringement for the song that Done Deal claims it created in 2009, [...]




Photos: Lil Wayne’s Ex Toya Carter, Producer Memphitz Marry in Atl

Toya surrounded by friends on her wedding day

*Toya Carter, ex-wife of Lil Wayne, got married over the weekend to producer Memphitz at The Atlanta National Golf Club, reports Global Grind. In attendance was singer Monica, “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burress, and also two of Lil Wayne’s baby mamas – singer Nivea and actress Lauren London.  There were also performances by [...]




BET’s BIG Fashion Show to Air This Month

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*BET has a great collaborative event coming up that most folks can’t wait for: “Rip the Runway.” The fashion show is going to be off the chain with appearances by Wiz Khalifa, Fabolous, Keri Hilson, Lloyd and several other artists. They will demonstrate that fashion and music are more than just industry partners; they are [...]




Lloyd’s Love Album Postponed

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*Unfortunately, R&B singer Lloyd will not be releasing his long anticipated album, “King of Hearts” until the end of March, as opposed to his right on time Valentine’s Day date. The label says its all for a bigger and better release. This, his fourth album, is the follow-up to his 2008 “Lessons in Love.” “I [...]




Report: Brown’s BET Tears Came from Eye Drops; Lloyd Explains Remarks

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*Us Magazine is citing a source who claims Chris Brown used tear-inducing eye-drops just before taking the stage at the BET Awards to fake his emotional breakdown. “He rubbed it in and he started crying,” a source said. Brown’s rep denies the allegation, claiming it is “completely untrue.” But Us Magazine’s unnamed witness says the [...]




Video: Lloyd Advised Chris Brown to Cry at BET Awards

Chris Brown cries during performance of "Man in the Mirror" at the 2010 BET Awards

*In a backstage interview with Rap-Up at the BET Awards, R&B singer Lloyd says he advised Chris Brown to open up his heart and shed tears during his Michael Jackson tribute in order to claw back into the good graces of the public. “He’s back with a vengeance,” Lloyd said about Brown’s performance, which included [...]




Mystikal is Back!: Rapper Guests in New Lloyd Video

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*Yes, you read that headline correctly. After six-years in prison, Dirty South hype rapper Mystikal is making a come back with a newly released single with singer Lloyd called “Set Me Free.” (Scroll down to watch the video.) The video hit the Internet over the weekend, while the song has yet to hit radio waves. [...]