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50 Cent recently discussed his working relationship with television personality Kim Kardashian who has agreed to be a spokesperson for their upcoming women's fragrance line. From 50's perspective, Kardashian shares similar traits as celebrity Paris Hilton. "I think she's amazing," he said in an interview with a smile. "She's done great things for herself and her brand. She's just someone who the public has taken an interest in. It's not gonna stop. It's kinda like what Paris Hilton has. [Kim] might not like that I make the comparison, but the two of them have an energy that it's difficult to describe where the interest is coming from, but it's amazing. And they're so far different from each other, it's interesting." (MTV) Details surrounding their partnership landed online in late August. The 28 year-old reality star is developing her first fragrance in a joint venture with Lighthouse Beauty, which is also behind 50 Cent...

Jay-Z has announced plans to once again hit the road in early 2010 for a nationwide tour to support his platinum-certified Blueprint 3 album with help from Young Jeezy. The tour was made official in a press release that circulated online today (November 5). In the midst of his first college tour, promoting his latest #1 album The Blueprint 3 and his recently released video game sensation DJ Hero: Renegade Edition, the unstoppable Jay-Z confirms North American tour dates for 2010's BP3 tour. The second leg of the Live Nation-produced tour will begin on February 22nd in Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center with more dates to be announced soon. Jay-Z will be joined by Grammy-nominated rapper Young Jeezy who will open all dates on the tour. Tickets go on sale beginning November 13th at LiveNation.com in select markets. (Press Release) Jay's nationwide tour will hit a variety of cities throughout the United States. Jay-Z's BP3 North American tour will make a cross-country trek in...

Rihanna's first televised interview since her domestic dispute with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown aired today (November 5) and showed the R&B singer speaking on the incident's aftermath. In the interview, RiRi explained how much of an impact her image has on young women. "When I realized that my selfish decision for love could result into some young girl getting killed, I could not be easy with that part," she explains. "Even if Chris never hit me again, who's to say that their boyfriend won't? Who's to say that they won't kill these girls? These are young girls. I just didn't realize how much of an impact I had on these girls' lives until that happened." "It was a wake-up call for me big time," she adds. "I'll say that to any young girl who's going through domestic violence. Don't react off of love. Ef love. Come out of the situation and look at it [in the] third person and for what it really is and then mak...

Less than a day after announcing his R.E.D. Album's release date would be pushed back, Game has now said the project would not drop sooner than February 2010. Continuing to keep fans updated via Twitter, Game revealed the project's current release date. "Last night at the 'AFTERMATH HEADQUARTERS' was Classic !," he wrote Wednesday (November 4) evening. "Me, Stat Quo & Dre got it in all night. R.E.D. album's new release is 2/16/10 If for some reason the date changes I will holla at y'all . had to push it back so that me & Dre can wrap it up the right way !!! Aftermath. Community Service is "GARBAGE" !!! R.E.D. gotta track from RZA last night that was amazing..... now all i gotta do is KILL IT !!! aight. headed to the headquarters to get it in.... 1 blood ! R.E.D." (Game's Twitter) He recently discussed the album's overall feel and initial anticipation to drop it in late December. "It's just Game now, I took t...

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys have reportedly re-linked to record an addition to their "Empire State Of Mind" hit single which will contain a new verse from Hov and be featured on Keys' new album, The Element of Freedom. A representative from the Grammy-winning singer's camp has confirmed the forthcoming duet. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys couldn't contain their enthusiasm for New York to one song, so the pair have decided to team up again for a sequel to their hometown anthem. Keys will include "Empire State of Mind Part 2" on December's The Element of Freedom. The sequel will feature a new verse from Jay, a rep for Keys confirmed to MTV News. The first version of the song was featured on Jay's Blueprint 3 album, and the duo performed the track at the Video Music Awards and before game two of the World Series. (MTV) Hov recently discussed his "Empire State Of Mind" performance at Game 2 of the World Series. "The moment at Yankee stadium for me, a...

Earlier today (November 5) Fabolous took to his Twitter account to say that a freestyle by none other than Trey Songz has inspired him to finish his upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama. XXLMag.com recently caught up with Mr. Thanksgiving to get details on the tape, a sequel to their first offering, 2008’s There is No Competition. “I think There is No Competition, Pt. 1 was almost like a cult classic Gangsta Grillz,” Drama said. “I think at the time it came out it was when the mixtape game wasn’t at a high point… but I think it was a fan favorite. If you search on Twitter, people ride to it still to this day. “ According to Drama, the new tape is sure to blow the first one “out of the water.” While he couldn’t reveal any more details just yet, the Atlanta-based DJ expects to put out the disc before the end of the year. The Grand Hustle rep has a lot of respect for Fab, who, like him, first came on the scene on underground mixtapes. “Fab is a beast in the mixtape game,” Drama said. “He’s one ...

Yung Joc is officially free of his contractual obligations with former label Block Entertainment. The Atlanta rapper confirmed the news with ballerstatus.com. “I just got my release and one of the terms of the release was a defamation clause, so honestly, I can’t really talk about it too much,” he said. “I’ve been released, severed the business ties. May God bless them and their regime, but I’m doing my own thing now.“ As for his future plans: “I’m actually in negotiations right now with a few labels,” he shared. “I just choose not to call out the different entities. Things are looking very good, God is very good. When I was going through this whole thing with the Bad Boy/Block situation, I didn’t know what the other side was going to be. I didn’t know if there was going to be light on the other end. I was hopeful, but it’s actually working out for the best. I ain’t mad, nobody’s mad right now, everything is good.” Joc first revealed his issues with Block and Bad Boy last May to gyantu...