Asher Roth Comes Out of the Closet?

Several sources are reporting that the "I Love College" rapper reportedly is out of the closet. He allegedly is slated to make an appearance on E! News to discuss his sexual orientation. While the rumors have long speculated that Roth is gay, his coming out comes as a surprise, seeing that openly gay rappers are virtually unheard of.

Spotted at 24 Hour Hip Hop

Angie Stone Has Been through the Wire and Emerges with a New Album

Angie Stone discusses the meaning of her fifth studio album, "Unexpected," with Ms. Drama, as well as rumors, D'Angelo and more.

50 Cent Is "So So So Disrespectful"

Fif speaks on Tiger Woods, Jay-Z beef, Rick Ross' baby's momma, Joe Budden's ex, Soulja Boy and more.

Kanye West/Lady Gaga Fame Kills Tour is No More

Now that sucks.

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The much hyped Fame Kills Tour with Kanye West and Lady Gaga has been canceled, and for reasons undisclosed. Inquiring minds want to know, dammit.

Was it too much "fame" from the Taylor Swift mic-jacking episode that "killed" the tour? Possibly ... Was it the choice words that 50 Cent had about the series of concerts that sent Ye and Gaga packing? Not sure.

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Kid Cudi Speaks on His Near-Retirement

What could drive a rapper to quit the game on the eve of his first album dropping? It's the haters that drove Cudi to post an impassioned letter to his fans on his blog a while back announcing his retirement after the release of "Man on the Moon." The Cleveland emcee's first record is due out on Sept. 15 and features guest appearances by Kanye West, The Clipse and Snoop Dogg and is narrated by Common.

Update: Baatin's Death May Be Drug-Related

What caused the death of Titus “Baatin” Glover of hip-hop group Slum Village, who died Saturday, Aug. 1, may be revealed pending a toxicology report.

Baatin was found dead on Anglin Street in Detroit. Police confirmed today that the rapper’s death is not being treated as a homicide and there was no trauma found on his body, according to AllHipHop.com.

A source close to the 35-year-old musician told AllHipHop.com that he may have died from a crack addiction or from complications related to crack cocaine use.

Despite Baatin‘s death, Slum Village performed yesterday during the Rock The Bells Festival at Deer Lake in Vancouver, Canada. I guess they're staying busy to keep their minds off things?

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Kanye Denies the Alleged "New King of Pop" Comments

Word on the streets is the Louis Vuitton Don was having delusions of grandeur and stated that he's the new "King of Pop."

He was quoted as saying, "Everyone loves and respects Michael, but times change. There's nobody who can match me in sales and in respect, so it only makes sense for me to take over Michael's crown and become the new King. First, there was Elvis. Then, there was Michael. Now, in the 21st century, it's Kanye's time to rule."

Well, apparently Yeezy claims those words never came from his mouth. In true Kanye fashion, he took to his blog to set the record straight in an all-caps message:

I WAS JUST LISTENING TO WENDY WILLIAMS AND HEARD SOME QUOTE ABOUT ME SAYING I'M THE NEW KING OF POP. NOT ONLY DID I NOT SAY THAT, I HAVEN'T SAID ANYTHING. IT MAKES ME FEEL BAD THAT OBVIOUSLY I MADE PEOPLE FEEL THAT I WOULD BE CORNY ENOUGH TO SAY SOMETHING SO WHACK AFTER THE PASSING OF AN IDOL, A LEGEND AND MORE THAN THAT A HUMAN BEING WITH FEELINGS AND FAMILY. IT SCARES ME TO THINK WHAT PEOPLE WILL BELIEVE, WITHOUT EVEN A SOURCE. ANY RANDOM PERSON CAN TYPE SOMETHING ON THE INTERNET AND THEN THE WORLD BELIEVES IT. I DON'T TALK TO PRESS OR DO TV OR DO PROMOTIONS OF ANY SORT. I'VE STOPPED CHASING AND BUYING INTO FAME. FAME IS LIKE CIGARETTES WITH NO SURGEON GENERAL WARNING. IT DESTROYS MOST PEOPLE AS IT DID TO THE TRUE AND ONLY KING OF POP. WE EXPLOIT OURSELVES AND EAT OUR OWN EGOS 'TILL THERE IS NOTHING LEFT. I HAVE A FEELING THAT THIS WON'T BE THE LAST FALSE STATEMENT WITH MY NAME ON IT, BUT THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME I DEFEND MYSELF. I'M DONE.

OK, maybe he's content with being the new Slick Rick ...

Slow Jam Sunday: Xscape "Understanding"

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"What I need from you is understanding. So simple as 1, 2, 3. Understanding is what I need."

This song is the truth. This song came out in 1993. I was all of 9 years old and singing about fighting to keep a relationship strong, like I knew what it meant. Haha.

I forgot how good Xscape was. Shout out to Tiny, T.I.'s baby's mama, and Kandi Burruss, who I can't wait to see on the next season of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." I wonder what the other two ladies are up to these days.

In this video below, Kandi interviews Toya for her YouTube channel, KandiOnline, and the two friends chat about the "Tiny & Toya" show, the (im)possibility of an Xscape reunion and the real reason why the group members parted ways.

*Please excuse the inappropriate language and off-key singing to Michael Jackson hits.

Kelis in Labor, Nas Gets Twisted

According to TMZ, Kelis still is in labor, some 24 hours of it, and still hasn't given birth to her first child with estranged rapper husband Nas, Knight.

After a performance in New York last night, where in the video above he admits to being lit off champagne, Nas tried to vist Kelis' hospital room at about 1 a.m. this morning. However, TMZ reports that Nas was turned away because he was too wasted.

Rumor has it that Kelis' hospital stay remains unpaid, and all eyes are on Mr. Jones to see if he'll step up and shell out the dough.

Drake: Kanye "Oozes Creativity" in Directing Video

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As you are probably aware by now, none other than Yeezy directed the video for Drake's "Best I Ever Had" video. Can't wait to see the vision come alive ... Also, in other Drizzy news, rumor has it that we'll know about his label status in five days.

Eddie Winslow Set to Tour with TLC

Now, this is the most ridiculous thing I've heard all day. Darius McCrary, better known as Eddie Winslow from "Family Matters," told TMZ.com that he'll be touring with TLC, and Lil' Kim is rumored to be filling Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez's shoes.

Since when did TLC feel the need to scout non-singing has-beens for their tour?

This is the only recollection I have of Darius/Eddie as a singer. Haha. Don't act like you've never seen this.



Darius even posted his real cell phone number on his official Web site, dariusmccraryonline.com/music.html. Holla at him: (818) 813-8375.

Christina Milian and The-Dream Engaged

Finding love after the end of their prior serious relationships -- The-Dream divorced "Don't Mess with My Man" singer Nivea and Christina split from Dre from the super producer duo Cool & Dre -- Dream and Christina plan to tie the knot.

According to TheYBF.com, the couple confirmed their engagement after denying it for the past three months. Milian was even seen rocking a ring in Hawaii.

Rihanna and Drake Seen Making Out!

Way to upgrade, Rihanna!

After the Barbadian songbird and unsigned hype Drake were seen at a bowling alley in the Big Apple, it appears that Rih Rih has moved on from that woman beating Chris Brown.

As the New York Post reports, Rihanna showed up with a group of friends Monday at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge on West 42nd Street, but spent most of the night necking with Drizzy (government name: Aubrey Graham).

"She was drinking whiskey and apple juice and making out with him all night," says a spy. "They were really cute together."

The two were seen dipping out at about midnight.

Swizzy & Alicia Sitting in a Tree ... Rumors Confirmed!

The Daily News reports that Swizz Beatz is finally fessing up to Alicia Keys being his boo wop! Swizzy told the publication that he wishes his estranged wife, Mashonda, would leave the Ms. Keys out of their divorce.

We all know that Swizz (government name: Kasseem Dean) has been trying to keep it on the low, but he kinda hints that the two are an item on the remix to Drake's "Best I Ever Had," saying "She really loves me!"

Swizz tells The Daily News that he didn't want to talk about Keys until now because, he says, "What we have is so precious."

For the full story, visit www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/05/17/2009-05-17_meet_alicia_keys_secret_beau_swizz_beats.html#ixzz0FvQAKtYg&B.

Eminem Peed on Mariah?!

I stumbled across this at AllHipHop.com. We've all heard the rumors that Eminem and Mariah Carey were ... ahem ... romantically linked. But DJ Whoo Kid takes that love story a little further, saying that Em gave her a golden shower, on some R. Kelly BS. Kinky.

I'm sure this will fuel the fire in the back-and-forth between Slim Shady and Mr. Carey (Nick Cannon).

Lil Wayne and Trina Engaged?

Rumor has it that Trina is running around the 305 with a big rock on her hand and is telling everyone that her and Wayne are engaged. I recall a month back when Lil Wanye was on YOU TUBE talking about how he was "single ready to mingle and got pringles." What do y'all think?