Hot 97's DJ Cipha Sounds Suspended Indefinitely

New York's Hot 97 radio station has suspended morning show host DJ Cipha Sounds indefinitely.

The suspension comes on the heels of a protest in front of the radio station calling for the jock's termination. Protesters included Haitian groups like BelTiFi, the Haitian American Caucus and the Haitian Roundtable.

As previously reported, Cipha made racist remarks toward Haitians during his morning broadcast with Peter Rosenberg and K. Fox last Friday on December 17th. Cipha stated, "The reason I'm H.I.V. negative is 'cause I don't mess with Haitian girls."

He later apologized and said he always reps for Haitians and West Indian people. "I wanna say sincerely that I apologize for even saying this thing."

50 Cent Launches G Note Records Label

50 Cent recently announced the launch of a new record label, GNote Records.
The first artist on the new label is Phoenix, Arizona rapper Hot Rod.

At this tyme it is not clear what company will handle distribution of GNote and Hot Rod's debut project.

In August of 2010, 50 Cent's G-Unit ended its deal with Interscope Records and signed a new distribution deal with EMI Records.

The first release under that deal was Lloyd Banks' critically acclaimed album H.F.M.2 (Hunger For More 2).

In addition to Hot Rod's album on GNote, Tony Yayo's album is slated to be distributed through G-Unit/EMI in 2011 as well.

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Kanye West Named Best Album For 2010

Kanye West was recently awarded the top spot in Rolling Stone's year-end album issue.
Kanye's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", which came out November 22nd and received a five-star rating review from the magazine, sold almost 500,000 copies in the first week of its release.

Rolling Stone’s review of Kanye’s album said that his project was filled with "music as sprawlingly messy as his life" and that songs on the project are "hip-hop epics...full of the kind of grandiose gestures that only the foolish attempt and only the wildly talented pull off."

Drake's "Thank Me Later" took the #6 spot and Eminem's "Recovery" took the #9 spot helping round out the top 10.

Eve To Host MTV Africa Awards In Nigeria

Philadelphia's Hip-Hop star Eve has been chosen to host the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) this weekend in the city of Lagos.

The MTV Africa Music Awards, which are being presented by Airtel, honor the top artists from across the continent. The event is now in its third year.

In addition to Eve, American rappers Rick Ross and T-Pain are slated to perform, along with African artists/presenters like Nneka, D'Banji, Big Nuz, Teargas, Banky W., Dama Do Bling, Liquideep and others.

The MTV Africa Music Awards takes place at the Eko Expo Hall on December 11th in Lagos, Nigeria.

Kim Kardashian Pregnant?

Kim Kardashian has reported the rumors that she is pregnant with rapper Kanye West's baby is NOT TRUE!

Reports surfaced earlier that Kardashian and West had a passionate relationship that was consummated earlier this Summer. The rumors started after Kanye West was featured in a promotional clip for the Kardashian's latest reality show, "Kourtney and Kim Take New York", which is slated to premiere next month. "The rumors are absolutely not true," Kardashian told magazines. "I'm not pregnant."

Eminem Receives 10 Grammy Nods, Bruno Mars, 7 and Jay-Z, 6

Eminem topped the Grammy nominations with a hot 10 nods when the honors for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were announced on December 1st.

Jay-Z and Lady Gaga garnered six nomination each with newcomer Bruno Mars snatching up seven.

Eminem's distinctions included the coveted best album nomination for his top-selling opus "Recovery".

Oddly, Bruno Mars' solo album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" was not included in the honors, but he was due to his collaborative work with B.o.B., Cee-Lo and others. The Roots and Cee-Lo also received four nominations for their critically acclaimed works.

Below is a partial list of the nominations for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, which will be televised on February 13, 2011.

Album of the Year

"Recovery" – Eminem
"Need You Now" – Lady Antebellum
"The Fame Monster" – Lady Gaga
"Teenage Dream" – Katy Perry
"The Suburbs" – Arcade Fire

Record of the Year

“Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem & Rihanna
“Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B & Bruno Mars
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
“Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum
“F**k You” – Cee Lo Green

Song of the Year

“Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem & Rihanna
“F**k You”- Cee Lo Green
“The House That Built Me” – Miranda Lambert
“Beg, Steal, or Borrow” – Ray LaMontagne
“Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum

Best New Artist

Drake
Esperanza Spalding
Justin Bieber
Florence + the Machine
Mumford & Sons

Best Pop Vocal Album

"My World 2.0" – Justin Bieber
"I Dreamed A Dream" – Susan Boyle
"The Fame Monster" – Lady Gaga
"Battle Studies" – John Mayer
"Teenage Dream" – Katy Perry

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Sara Bareilles – “King of Anything”
Beyoncé – “Halo”
Norah Jones – “Chasing Pirates”
Lady Gaga – “Bad Romance”
Katy Perry – “Teenage Dream”

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

Michael Bublé – “Haven’t Met You Yet”
Michael Jackson – “This Is It”
Adam Lambert – “Whataya Want From Me”
Bruno Mars – “Just the Way You Are”
John Mayer – “Half of My Heart”

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals

“Airplanes II” — B.o.B, Eminem & Hayley Williams
“Imagine” — Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare
“If It Wasn’t For Bad” — Elton John & Leon Russell
“Telephone” — Lady Gaga & Beyoncé
“California Gurls” — Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg


Best Female R&B Vocal Performance

“Gone Already” – Faith Evans
“Bittersweet” – Fantasia
“Everything to Me” – Monica
“Tired” – Kelly Price
“Holding You Down (Goin’ in Circles)” – Jazmine Sullivan

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance

“Second Chance” – El DeBarge
“Finding My Way Back” – Jaheim
“Why Would You Stay” – Kem
“We’re Still Friends” – Musiq Soulchild
“There Goes My Baby” – Usher

Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals

“Love” – Chuck Brown, Jill Scott, and Marcus Miller
“Take My Time” – Chris Brown & Tank
“You’ve Got a Friend” – Ronald Isley & Aretha Franklin
“Shine” – John Legend & The Roots
“Soldier of Love” – Sade

Best R&B Song

“Bittersweet” – Fantasia
“Find My Way Back” – Jaheim
“Second Chance” – El DeBarge
“Shine” – John Legend & The Roots
“Why Would You Stay” – Kem

Best R&B Album

"The Love & War Masterpeace" – Raheem DeVaughn
"Back to Me" – Fantasia
"Another Round" – Jaheim
"Wake Up!" – John Legend & The Roots
"Still Standing" – Monica

Best Contemporary R&B Album

"Graffiti" – Chris Brown
"Untitled" – R. Kelly
"Transition" – Ryan Leslie
"The ArchAndroid" – Janelle Monáe
"Raymond v. Raymond" – Usher

Best Rap Solo Performance

“Over” – Drake
“Not Afraid” – Eminem
“How Low” – Ludacris
“I’m Back” – T.I.
“POWER” – Kanye West

Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group

“Shutterbugg” – Big Boi & Cutty
“Fancy” – Drake, T.I. & Swizz Beatz
“On to the Next One” – Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz
“My Chick Bad” – Ludacris & Nicki Minaj
“Lose My Mind” – Young Jeezy & Plies

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

“Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars
“Deuces” – Chris Brown, Tyga & Kevin McCall
“Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem & Rihanna
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
“Wake Up! Everybody” – John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona & Common

Best Rap Song

“Empire State Of Mind” – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
“Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem & Rihanna
“Not Afraid” – Eminem
“Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B & Bruno Mars
“On to the Next One” — Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz

Best Rap Album

"The Adventures of Bobby Ray" – B.o.B
"Thank Me Later" – Drake
"Recovery" – Eminem
"The Blueprint 3" – Jay-Z
"How I Got Over" – The Roots

Kanye West Lands #1 Album, Nicki Minaj Lands #2

Kanye West has landed his fourth straight #1 album, as his latest release "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" has landed at the top of Billboard's Top 200 Chart this week.

According to Nielsen SoundScan data, West moved 496,000 copies of his latest release, besting the rap star's previous offering "808s & Heartbreak", which moved about 450,000 copies during its first week on the stores in 2008.

West's 496,000 units also give the eclectic rap star the fourth-biggest first week opener of 2010.

On the digital side, Kanye's album sold 224,000 copies through iTunes and AmazonMp3.

Young Money's latest artist Nicki Minaj landed in second place, moving over 375,000 copies of her album "Pink Friday", putting her in the pantheon of rap royalty.

Nicki's 375,000 units is the second-best opening week for a female rapper in Billboard history.

Lauryn Hill was the only female to do better, when she sold 423,000 of "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" in 1998.

Wu-Tang Reunion Tour Will Take Place Without The RZA

Rapper/producer/actor The RZA will not be joining Wu-Tang Clan on the group's reunion tour, which is scheduled to kick off December 4th in San Diego, California.

RZA will not make The Wu-Tang Clan Reunion tour because he is still in China filming scenes for "The Man With the Iron First" starring Russell Crowe.

The rest of the group is slated to kick off the highly anticipated tour as scheduled at the venue, 4th and B.

RZA regrets not being able to perform on any of the upcoming Reunion dates and had made every attempt to be a part of the shows.

All remaining group members will make appearances on the tour. Tour dates are listed below:

12/04 – San Diego, CA @ 4th & B
12/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
12/10 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
12/12 – Houston, TX @ Numbers
12/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage Theatre
12/22 – Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theater
12/23 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
12/26 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
12/28 – Providence, RI @ Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
12/29 – New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
12/30 – Philadelphila, PA @ Trocadero
12/31 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater