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Detective Busta Rhymes Wades In On Dj Khaled's Nicki Minaj Proposal Debate
It's a good job internet hype detective Busta Rhymes is around to sift through the trolls and tell us who's for real in the big ol' plastic world of celebrity. The rapper claims to have...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 01 August 2013
Jay-z To Sign 20m Samsung Deal
Jay-Z is signing a $20 million deal with Samsung.The rap star is rumoured to be setting up a music streaming service to help promote acts signed to his Roc Nation label - including Rita Ora,...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 June 2013
Pharrell And Jay-z's Music Like A 'Stanley Kubrick Movie'
Pharrell William has produced a track for Jay-Z which is like a ''Stanley Kubrick movie''.The rapper and producer has joined forces with the hip-hop star to record for the follow up to his 'The Blueprint...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 April 2013
Police Called On Busta Rhymes After Burger Joint Disturbance - Report
Police were called to a Miami, Florida burger restaurant in the early hours of Wednesday (03Apr13) when rapper Busta Rhymes allegedly caused a disturbance after he was refused permission to skip the line.The Touch It...
By WENN on 03 April 2013
Stars Congratulate Wiz Khalifa And Amber Rose On New Baby
Rihanna, Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes are among the musicians who have taken to Twitter.com to congratulate Wiz Khalifa and his fiancee Amber Rose on the arrival of their first child.The model gave birth to...
By WENN on 22 February 2013
Where Does Your Favourite Music Come From? Song Writers B.o.b, Busta Rhymes, Luke Laird And Snoop Dogg Chat On Stage About Influences
BMI's annual pre-Grammy Awards songwriter's panel, "How I Wrote That Song", was an interesting meeting of minds, made somewhat more interesting by Snoop blazing up a blunt.Often, what makes a song popular is its relatability:...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2013
Chris Lighty Dead: But Who Was The Hip Hop Mogul?
The name Chris Lighty might not mean much to the general public at large, but the death of the hip hop mogul should be considered a sad one given that he's been a man behind...
By WENN on 31 August 2012
Labrinth And Tinie Tempah Back In Studio
Labrinth and Tinie Tempah are back in the studio together.The producer/singer and the rapper have previously teamed up for huge hits 'Pass Out', 'Frisky' and 'Earthquake', and Labrinth says they are currently working on another...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 August 2012
Busta Rhymes Dismisses Rumours Of Bet Awards Afterparty Fight
Rapper Busta Rhymes has cleared up rumours he became embroiled in a heated altercation with a New York radio DJ following Sunday's (01Jul12) Bet Awards in Los Angeles, insisting it was just a "discussion".The Touch...
By World Entertainment News Network on 04 July 2012
Will.i.am Splashes Out £15k On Laptops For Talented Youngsters
will.i.am splashed out £15,000 on MacBook computers for members of a youth music project in London. The Black Eyed Peas star met with youngsters from the Prince's Trust project, Urban Development, and was so impressed...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 May 2012
Adele To Sweep Grammys? History Of Upsets Suggests Otherwise
As the world waits with anticipation for Adele 's first live vocal performance since her surgery at this Sunday's Grammy awards, the 'Someone Like You' singer is considered the favourite in most of the categories...
By Lew Irwin on 10 February 2012
Will.i.am Collaborates With Britney Spears And Alicia Keys
will.i.am's new solo album features Britney Spears, Alicia Keys and Shakira.The Black Eyed Peas leader featured Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger on the first single from the album, 'T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)', but promises many...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 January 2012
Justin Bieber Has Special Christmas Guest
Justin Bieber has a special guest on his Christmas album so secret even his producer doesn't know who it is. The 'Baby' singer has worked with high-profile stars on a series of duets for the...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2011
Cher Lloyd Calls On Government To Curb Cyber-bullying
Cher Lloyd, the X Factor contestant who scored a recent UK No. 1 with single 'Swagger Jagger', has called upon the British government to stop the recent spate of cyber bullying. Lloyd, who claims to...
By WENN on 28 September 2011
Chris Brown Leads Bet Nominations
Chris Brown leads nominations for this year's Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, with six nods.The 'Yeah 3x' singer has an impressive haul of nominations, including Best Male R&B Artist, Viewer's Choice and Video of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2011
Wyclef Jean Shot
Wyclef Jean has been shot.The former Fugees frontman was hit in the hand on the eve of presidential elections in his native Haiti yesterday (19.03.11). Wyclef had travelled to the Caribbean country to raise support...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 March 2011
Rhymes Hit With Lawsuit Over 'Glass Throwing'
Rapper BUSTA RHYMES is facing a $250,000 (£166,600) lawsuit from a woman who claims he hurled a glass at her during an argument at celebrity hangout Mr Chow.The star was dining with a female friend...
By WENN on 17 September 2010
Rapper Rhymes Facing Lawsuit Over Hit 1991 Song
Rapper BUSTA RHYMES and his former LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL bandmates have been slapped with a copyright infringement lawsuit over a song released 19 years ago.Bosses at Drive-In Music Company have accused the group...
By WENN on 07 September 2010
Rapper Hydro Jailed For Drug And Stun Gun Possession
Rapper HYDRO, who has worked with SEAN COMBS and BUSTA RHYMES, has been jailed for 35 months on drug and stun gun possession charges.The Scottish star, who toured with Combs and featured Busta Rhymes on...
By WENN on 17 June 2010
Rhymes Trouble Brings Problems To Berenger Movie Set
Movie star TOM BERENGER's new movie was stalled over legal issues concerning co-star BUSTA RHYMES.The Training Day star wasn't shooting scenes with the rapper/actor, but a fight in a New York club involving Rhymes still...
By on 07 December 2009
Busta Rhymes Gets Bottle Fine
Busta Rhymes has been ordered to pay $75,000 to a man who claims he was hit by bottles thrown by the rapper.Alex Duncan claims he was splashed with water by the star, who then threw...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 December 2009
Busta Rhymes Angers Fans In South Africa
Rapper BUSTA RHYMES left fans in South Africa fuming on Sunday (29Nov09) when he switched venues for a concert at the last minute - after showing up hours late.The Touch It star, real name Trevor...
By WENN on 01 December 2009
Asher Roth Confirms First UK Date
23 year old hip-hop performer ASHER ROTH has confirmed his first UK show. The 'I Love College' star will play the Tabernacle venue in Notting Hill on 7th May 09. Tickets went on sale last...
By WENN on 20 April 2009
Rhymes Parted Ways With Iovine After 'Mutual' Agreement
BUSTA RHYMES has cleared up rumours surrounding his departure from Interscope Records, explaining he parted ways with the label after a "mutual agreement" with chairman JIMMY IOVINE. The Touch It hitmaker - real name Trevor Smith...
By WENN on 30 January 2009
Busta Rhymes Defends Arab Money Title
Rapper BUSTA RHYMES has hit back at critics of his song ARAB MONEY, insisting he never set out to "disrespect" anyone of Middle Eastern descent. The Touch It hitmaker, real name Trevor Smith, has come...
By WENN on 05 October 2008
Rhymes Thanks Lawyers And Immigration Officials At Gig
Rapper BUSTA RHYMES has publicly thanked his lawyers and immigration officials for helping him gain access into the U.K. following his airport detention. The Touch It hitmaker was detained overnight on Thursday (24Sep08) by British...
By WENN on 27 September 2008
Depeche Mode, Marsalis And Chili Peppers Claim Playboy Prizes
DEPECHE MODE have been inducted to Playboy's Hall of Fame in the magazine's annual Music Poll, while jazz great BRANFORD MARSALIS and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS won the readers' votes. Marsalis claimed the Jazz Artist...
By WENN on 07 February 2007
Busta Rhymes' 'Ego Hurt' By Ex-girlfriend Becoming A Lesbian
Busta Rhymes' ex-girlfriend, Joanne Wood, has been the focus of a four-year-long stream of hatred from the rapper. She now claims that this hatred comes not because she is a bad parent to their three...
By Steven Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 June 2006
Eminem Performs Secret Gig
Rap superstar EMINEM made a rare live performance last night (28OCT04) at a secret concert in New York city. The LOSE YOURSELF icon appeared at Manhattan's Roseland Ballroom in front of 2,500 fans who...
By WENN on 01 November 2004
Did Hip-hop Save Courvoisier?
Hip-hop stars BUSTA RHYMES and JAY-Z are among a host of rappers credited with saving the Cognac industry - much to the dismay of those who produce it. According to CARL CHERRY, a writer...
By WENN on 23 July 2003
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