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Music: Timbaland Joins Roc Nation

Life + Times has announced the official signing of Timbaland to the Roc Nation family. The terms of the deal have not been released but it’s safe to assume its a production deal.

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News: Kendrick Lamar Sells Over 240,000 Copies In First Week

As the first week sales roll in, it is safe to say that Kendrick Lamar’s debut Studio Album, Good Kid, M.a.a.d City, Has sold over 240,000 copies since it’s release on October 22nd. The final numbers come out to 242,122 copies sold. In an industry where artist are selling 3,900 copies in their first week, 240K is an outstanding feat for an artist from Compton with not much radio and club play.

Congrats Kendrick! 

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Music: Rihanna – Unapologetic (Artwork)

Her new single is already number one and now reveals the artwork and title for her new album, Unapologetic.

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News: Lyor Cohen Steps Down as CEO of Warner Music Group

One of my idols the legendary Lyor Cohen has decide to step down as CEO of Warner Music Group, the position he has been holding since 2004. Looking forward to Cohen’s next move.

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Music: Nas & Lauryn Hill Announce Life Is Good/Black Rage Tour Dates

Nas & Lauryn Hill reunited back in June for Hot 97′s Summer Jam and now they are setting out on tour together. Lauryn will only appear for 10 of the dates and tickets go on sale Friday. Lauryn is also possibly dropping her single Black Rage soon. Read more for the dates.

Oct. 6 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion (NAS ONLY)

Oct. 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona State Fairgrounds (NAS ONLY)

Oct. 26 – Asheville, NC – MOOG Festival (NAS ONLY)

Oct. 27 – Nashville, TN – Riverfront Park (NAS ONLY)

Oct. 28 – New Orleans, LA – Voodoo Festival (NAS ONLY)

Oct. 29 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom

Oct. 31 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

Nov. 2 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

Nov. 3 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa Theatre (NAS ONLY)

Nov. 4 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall

Nov. 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory

Nov. 9 – Rochester, NY – Main Street Armory(NAS ONLY)

Nov. 11 – Boston, MA – House of Blues

Nov. 14 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre

Nov. 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

Nov. 17 – Magna, UT – Salt Air

Nov. 19 – Oakland, CA – Fox Oakland Theater

Dec. 31 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall (NAS ONLY)

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News: T.I. Announces Trouble Man Release Date

T.I. eighth album, Trouble Man gets a December 18th release date. He announced yesterday on 106 and Park that features would include Pharrell, Andre 3000, B.o.B., Cee-Lo Green, and more.

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News: Kendrick Lamar’s, “Good kid, m.A.A.d. city” Pushed Back

We all will be waiting a little longer for K. Dot’s debut album, Good kid, m.A.A.d. city to hit stores. The album was originally slated for an October 2nd release but not instead October 22nd.

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News: 2 Chainz Debuts at #1

2 Chainz debut album, Based On A T.R.U. Story went on to sell 145,809 copies in the first week. Giving him the number one spot on the Billboard charts.

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News: Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Fragrance Bottle Design

Nicki is currently on the come up after being announced as American Idol’s newest judge she is now revealing her own fragrance. The fragrance is named Pink Friday and will be released this fall. The bottle is definitely a collector’s item.

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News: Nicki Minaj Joins American Idol

Nicki Minaj is now the latest celebrity to join American Idol as a judge. The upcoming twelfth season will feature new addition Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey as well. The two are replacing Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

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