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Justin Timberlake Jimmy Fallon History of Rap

Actor and singer Justin Timberlake and talk show host Jimmy Fallon offered up a "History of Rap" during the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show on September 29, 2010.

updated 2010-10-02 02:27:17

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Shakir Stewart

Shakir Stewart was a music executive for Def Jam Recordings. He got his start working the local music scene in Oakland, California in 1989 and eventually received a degree in marketing. Stewart worked for Hitco Music Publishing, where he signed Beyonce Knowles. He also worked as a consultant for LaFace records. He began working for Def Jam in 2005 and was promoted as the head of the company in June, 2008.MV Remix: Def Jam's new Senior VP, A&R: Shakir Stewart (December, 2006) Vibe: Shakir Stewart Named Executive VP at Def Jam (June 3, 2008) Stewart took over the role from rapper and businessman Jay-Z, who resigned in December, 2007. His duties required him to work out of New York and Atlanta, Georgia.

Stewart died on November 1, 2008, from a gunshot wound to the head. Several news sources have reported that his death was a suicide but there is no official confirmation of those reports as of November 2, 2008.Vibe: Def Jam Records Vice-President, Shakir Stewart, Commits Suicide (November 1, 2008)

updated 2010-07-17 21:37:28

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Eminem Bagpipes from Baghdad

1. Eminem and Carey met in 2001People: Eminem Disses Mariah For Denying Relationship (November 6, 2006)
2. In 2002, Eminem told Rolling Stone that he didn't "like her as a person"People: Eminem Disses Mariah For Denying Relationship (November 6, 2006)
3. In December 2002 Carey told Larry King that she "hung out" with Eminem "probably a total of four times" and said she didn't "consider that dating somebody"People: Eminem Disses Mariah For Denying Relationship (November 6, 2006)
4. In 2006 Eminem said he and Mariah did have "a relationship for a good six, seven months" and "it didn't work"People: Eminem Disses Mariah For Denying Relationship (November 6, 2006)
5. In the 2006 interview Eminem said "...the fact that she denied we ever had something, that's bad"People: Eminem Disses Mariah For Denying Relationship (November 6, 2006)

updated 2010-07-17 04:24:40

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How To Buy Eminem Concert Tickets

Eminem tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or in person at the venue where he'll be performing.

Buy Tickets Online: There are several reliable websites that sell concert tickets. Among them are TicketMaster.com and LiveNation.com. Ticket retail websites allow customers to pay for the tickets using a credit card or debit card. A benefit of buying tickets online this way is that the customer will be able to view a seating chart and select the seats they desire. Depending on which ticket retail service you use, you can either opt to have the tickets sent via mail or you may be able to print them out. Discount or Cheap Eminem Tickets: Both StubHub.com and eBay Tickets allow private, third party sellers to offer their tickets for sale online. Unlike buying third-party tickets though a site like Craigslist.org, both Stub Hub and eBay Tickets offer buyer protection. If you pay for the tickets using PayPal.com, you'll receive an extra layer of protection as they guarantee purchases for up to $1,000 by using their service.http://tickets.ebay.com/ eBay.com even allows sellers to offer their tickets in an auction format. Because of this, you may be able to find tickets for less than the retail price.

updated 2010-07-17 08:17:43

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Jay-Z Apple Record Label

• • ..."BGR says they've "confirmed" that Apple is launching a record label with Jay-Z, who's set to step down from Def Jam. Jay-Z and Jobs are both brilliant businessmen..."

updated 2010-07-17 11:17:43

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50 Cent Get Up Video

• I have the savoir-fair
• I'm the reason everybody here
• I say (Get up!)
• I make it hot, I make it hot in here
• Your feet hurtin I really care
• I said (Get up!)
• I want to see, I want to see you move
• and get all into the grove
• I said (Get up!)
• I'm getting money man I really don't care
• let me see you put your hands up in the air
• I said (Get up!)

updated 2010-07-16 20:31:35

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The Sugarhill Gang

• Pollstar: The SugarHill Gang Concert Dates

updated 2010-07-18 00:18:43

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Ozomatli

• 1998: Ozomatli
• 2001: Embrace the Chaos
• 2004: Street Signs
• 2005: Live at the Fillmore
• 2007: Don't Mess with the Dragon

updated 2010-07-17 18:01:44

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Kanye West

Kayne West performed at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards which were held on September 12, 2010. West performed a new song, called Runaway. The new song comes a year after West dissed Taylor Swift on stage at the previous year's VMAs. Swift also performed a song at the awards show, with rumors circulating that the song had to do with the previous year's incident, with Swift referring to West as innocent in the song.c

updated 2011-08-08 21:36:14

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