NEW HEAD OF US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR MARIA CONTRERAS-SWEET EXPECTED TO INCREASE CAPITAL TO MINORITIES

MARIA CONTRERAS-SWEET & PRESIDENT BARAK OBAMA

The US Small Business Administration needs to work towards easing regulations, getting banks to lend more, and assisting small companies in winning more federal contracts, especially among minority-owned firms. The agency also needs to do a better job of getting the word out to companies about what it has to offer, all according to small business advocates.

(AUDIO) TREY SONGZ - SMART PHONES

Trey songz drops a new record called “Smart Phones.” His album “Trigga” will be dropping soon.  Listen after the jump...

(AUDIO) ALICIA KEYS FT. KENDRICK LAMAR - IT'S ON AGAIN (PROD. BY PHARRELL WILLIAMS)

Alicia Keys links up with Kendrick Lamar to hop on the 'the Amazing Spider-Man 2' soundtrack with a single produced by Pharrell Williams titled "It's On Again".  Take a listen below after the jump...

DEELISHIS IS BACK TO SHOW HER INSTAGRAM FANS SHE'S STILL GOT IT!!

DEELISHIS

Deelishis rocking sexy lingerie is always a plus and she's still looking good!! After the hit reality TV show "The Flava Of Love" the sexy vixen went low key, but now she's back to let the world know she ain't going no where.

RIHANNA AND DRAKE GOING PUBLIC WITH THE RELATIONSHIP AFTER A LOT OF SPECULATION

RIHANNA & DRAKE

Rihanna and Drake reunited last week in London after being rocked with breakup rumors.

(VIDEO) DENNIS RODMAN DRESSED LIKE A DRAG QUEEN AT 2014 ARGENTINA GAME

 

During the Legends of Basketball Tour 2014 in Argentina, Dennis Rodman showed up on the court dressed like a drag queen.

ABC'S 'GOOD MORNING AMERICA' CO-HOST JOSH ELLIOT LEAVING SHOW FOR NBC SPORTS

Josh Elliott

ABC's top-rated "Good Morning America" has suffered its second personnel defection in four months, with news anchor Josh Elliott telling the network on Sunday that he's leaving for a job at NBC Sports.

50 CENT WINS RULING AGAINST WORLDSTARHIPHOP.COM

50 CENT

50 Cent was granted a summary judgment on copyright and right of publicity claims by a federal judge Monday (March 24), according to The Hollywood Reporter.

(VIDEO) PUFF DADDY FT. RICK ROSS & FRENCH MONTANA - BIG HOMIE

(VIDEO) SUNDAY VIBES: VYBZ KARTEL - LIFE WE LIVING

FANDANGO AND CREDIT KARMA SETTLE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CHARGES THAT THEY DECEIVED CONSUMERS

Both Fandango and Credit Karma settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they misrepresented the security of their mobile apps and did not provide secure transmission of consumers’ sensitive personal information, says the FTC in a written statement.

KOBE BRYANT STARTS HIS BUSINESS OF VENTURE CAPITALISM AND MAKES HIS FIRST MAJOR INVESTMENT INTO 'BODY ARMOR'

KOBE BRYANT

Over the past year, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has been studying how to be a businessman. He has met with executives at Twitter and Instagram and stopped in on college business classes during road trips. Now under Kobe Inc., the NBA superstar has made his first equity investment in the upstart sports drink BodyArmor.

VYBZ KARTEL MAY RECORD IN PRISON BUT PROCEEDS FROM MUSIC COULD GO TO THE VICTIM'S FAMILY

This has been a hot topic since his incarceration in 2011. But now a judge and the Department of Correctional Services could give the “Romping Shop” deejay the green light to record behind bars.

50 CENT TRIES TO BREAK ELLEN DEGENERES' SELFIE RETWEET RECORD WITH PIC OF BUSTA RHYMES & MOBB DEEP

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50 Cent has been hell-bent on creating a hip-hop version of Ellen DeGeneres’ all-star Oscars selfie.

FASHION FLASH: EPIC TEAM 6 APPAREL (WWW.SHOPET6.COM)

WWW.SHOPET6.COM

Log on to www.ShopET6.com it's the hottest on-line store for the latest street inspired fashion.

All original work from EpicTeam6, it's the Spring/Summer Takeover.

T-Shirts, CrewNeck SweatShirts and Hoodies on sale right now. All orders shipped next business day after purchase.

#EpicTeam6 #ET6Nation #Fashion #ClothingLine #Apparel #Accessories #Label #Brand #Movement #Hustle #Grind #StreetWear #Kicks #SneakerHeads #Dope #Swag #Wavy #Trill #Fire #Fresh #Lit #MogulsInTheMaking #BlackOwnedBusiness

ATLANTA RAP GROUP MIGOS INVOLVED IN A MIAMI HIGHWAY SHOOTOUT AFTER CANCELED CAFE IGUANA PERFORMANCE

MIGOS

Atlanta rap group Migos were reportedly involved in a shootout on Interstate 95 in Miami early Friday morning (March 28). Although the three members escaped injury, one person was shot in the leg.

EX-NFL PLAYER DERRICK WARD BLASTS ESPN ANALYSTS FOR TALKIN' OUT THEIR ASSES ON DESEAN JACKSON'S RELEASE FOR ALLEGED GANG TIES

DERRICK WARD

Yesterday Desean Jackson was cut from the Eagles with plenty of people citing possible “gang” ties as a reason. Apparently the folks at ESPN were leading the charge, making accusations about Jackson. One former player, Derrick Ward, went all the way in on the way Jackson has been covered and he blasted ESPN and the media.

(VIDEO) 2 CHAINZ FT. FRENCH MONTANA - A-ROD

"LOVE & HIP HOP ATLANTA" STAR BENZINO REPORTEDLY SHOT WHILE ATTENDING HIS MOTHER'S FUNERAL

BENZINO

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star Ray Benzino is reportedly in critical condition after being shot while driving in the funeral procession of his mother Mary Scott who passed away on March 20.

KICKOLOGY ET6: AIR JORDAN 6 RETRO "SPORT BLUE"

AIR JORDAN 6 "SPORT BLUE"

Jordan Brand will be bringing back the classic Air Jordan 6 “Sport Blue” also known as the “September Blue” model on August 30th, 2014.

NYC-BASED CELEBRITIES ORGANIZE A 'GET COVERED' TOUR FOR THE FAST APPROACHING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT DEADLINE

YANDY SMITH & JUELZ SANTANA

The Affordable Care Act deadline is fast approaching. NYC-based celebrities and community leaders banned together Friday to organize a #GetCovered tour through three of the city’s five boroughs, share their personal healthcare stories and spike enrollment in New York City by the March 31st deadline.

(VIDEO) CHINX DRUGZ FT. YOUNG THUG & SHAD DA GOD - LAUGH

(AUDIO) DJ KAY SLAY FT. FRENCH MONTANA, RICO LOVE, CHINX, GOONEY, SHEEK LOUCH, & STYLES P - KEEP CALM (REMIX)

DJ Kay Slay recruits an all star line up for the remix to Keep Calm. The track includes appearances by French Montana, Chinx, Rico Love, Styles P, Sheek Louch, and Gooney.

PASTOR MA$E'S CONGREGATION IS FED UP WITH HIS DOUBLE LIFESTYLE AND BLASPHEMIST WAYS

PASTOR MASON "MA$E" BETHA

Ma$e is finding himself in some hot water with his congregation at his church in Atlanta.

R&B BADBOY CHRIS BROWN FACING 4 YEARS IN PRISON COULD BE EXTRADITED TO WASHINGTON D.C. TO STAND TRIAL FOR ASSAULT CASE

CHRIS BROWN

The “Loyal” singer could be removed from a L.A. County Jail and extradited to Washington D.C. next month where he will stand trial for an assault case that could determine his fate.

INCARCERATED FORMER TERROR SQUAD RAPPER REMY MA SPEAKS TO FAT JOE AND SQUASHES THEIR BEEF

REMY MA

Incarcerated female rapper Remy Ma is getting ready to return to the game.
A July release date is set for the Bronx rapstress who served a six-year prison sentence for an assault charge.

(MIXTAPE) MIKE DIBIASI FT VARIOUS ARTISTS MILLENIUM FLOW

(AUDIO) ‪KOLLA & MIKE DIBI@$I - FRONTING BABY‬

AARON McGRUDER PENS FB LETTER "THE BOONDOCKS" IS COMING BACK FOR A 4TH SEASON BUT AS IT'S CREATOR HE ISN'T

AARON McGRUDER

Fans of the animated program The Boondocks were excited to find out the show was returning for a fourth season this year, but they were also puzzled when word got out that the series’ creator Aaron McGruder was not involved in the making of the latest installment.

(VIDEO) CHRIS BROWN FT. LIL WAYNE & TYGA - LOYAL

KICKOLOGY ET6: NIKE BASKETBALL'S 2014 EASTER COLLECTION (LEBRON, KOBE, KD)

NIKE BASKETBALL'S 2014 EASTER COLLECTION

For a holiday known for fuzzy rabbits, pastel colors, and all sorts of activity for the children, there’s a sneaker release to counteract all of the feels. Nike Basketball’s 2014 East Collection is pretty tough.

PHILLY RAPPER MEEK MILL HELPS PAY FOR CANCER PATIENT'S MEDICAL BILLS

MEEK MILL

Regardless of personal preferences to his music, Meek Mill has always come off as a dude with a heart. His charitable efforts are well-documented at this point, and his latest feat only helps drive home the belief.

QUEENS BARBER FATALLY STABS 19 YR OLD OVER $50 HEADPHONES IN CROWDED BARBERSHOP

SELECT STYLEZ BARBERSHOP

A Queens barber used his scissors to fatally stab a teen in a battle over a $50 pair of headphones, police sources said.

(AUDIO) WU-TANG CLAN FT. NATHANIEL - KEEP WATCH

WU-TANG CLAN FT. NATHANIEL - KEEP WATCH

Wu-Tang Clan premiere their new single ‘Keep Watch’ featuring singer-songwriter Nathaniel. This will be featured on the group’s anticipated LP ‘A Better Tomorrow’ rumored to be dropping later this year. Produced by DJ Mathematics. Take a listen to the lyrical cut below.

(VIDEO) FAT TREL - SHE FELL IN LOVE

FACEBOOK RELEASES INFO ON DRONES, LASERS, & SATELLITES THEY WILL EMPLOY TO CONNECT REMOTE PARTS OF THE WORLD TO THE INTERNET

FACEBOOK DRONE

Facebook is giving more details about its effort to connect remote parts of the world to the Internet — and it involves drones, lasers and satellites.

NICK CANNON GIVES A LIST OF HOLLYWOOD WOMEN HE SMASHED! (NICOLE SCHERZINGER, KIM KARDASHIAN ETC.)

(VIDEO) THE MOST DISRESPECTFUL VINE EVER

MICROSOFT FINALLY ANNOUNCES OFFICE FOR iPAD

After years of speculation, Microsoft Office is finally on the iPad.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS INKS LONG TERM DEAL WITH ADIDAS AND HIS FIRST PRODUCTS WILL DEBUT THIS SUMMER

PHARRELL WILLIAMS

Pharrell Williams has another deal under his hat. The Oscar-nominated hitmaker has announced a long-term partnership with adidas.

(VIDEO) THE GAME FT. NIPSEY HUSSLE & TY DOLLA $IGN - SAME HOES

(AUDIO) MOBB DEEP FT. BUN B & JUICY J - LEGENDARY

MOBB DEEP FT. BUN B & JUICY J - LEGENDARY

Mobb Deep is back with that infamous Queens sound for the real hip-hop heads thirstin' for that knock with their "Legendary" track with some help from Bun B and Juicy J bringing the Souf flava.  Take a listen below.....

EVELYN LOZADA SHOOTS FIRE AT WENDY WILLIAMS FOR CALLING HER NEWBORN BOY A "CASH REGISTER"

EVELYN LOZADA, CARL CRAWFORD, & WENDY WILLIAMS

“Basketball Wives” star Evelyn Lozada and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford welcomed son Carl Leo into the world Saturday and talk show host Wendy Williams was quick to make the child’s birth a “Hot Topic,” calling him a “cash register.”

OPRAH WINFREY ANNOUNCES SHE'S SET TO GO OUT ON AN 8 CITY 'EMPOWERMENT' TOUR

OPRAH WINFREY

Beloved talk show maven Oprah Winfrey could be headed to your town this September as she prepares to embark on an eight-city ”The Life You Want” tour.

FORMER FUGEES FRONT MAN WYCLEF JEAN OWES TAXES AND IS REPORTEDLY BROKE ACCORDING TO HIS BUSINESS MANAGER

WYCLEF JEAN

Former Fugees member Wyclef Jean is reportedly broke, according to his business manager.

(AUDIO) SMOKE DZA FT. CAM'RON - GHOST OF DIPSET

SMOKE DZA FT. CAM'RON - GHOST OF DIPSET

After releasing Ghost Of Dipset a year ago, who knew all of this would come to fruition. Not only does Smoke DZA get a verse from Cam’ron for said track, but the two also have a collaborative project due to be released. DZA’s album Dream.ZONE.Achieve is set to be released on April 1st.

(VIDEO) BODEGA BAMZ FT. FRENCH MONTANA - DON FRANCISCO (REMIX)

PORN STAR INA GROLL FIRED FROM GERMAN NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY FOR HAVING SEX WITH A BLACK MAN

INA GROLL

Well-known porn actress Ina Groll, a.k.a. Kitty Blair, who was the familiar face of a far-right German political party, was fired for engaging in sexual relations with a Black man in her latest adult film.

TREY SONGZ'S FANS ROCKED BY "I'M GAY" TWEET BUT THE SINGER RESPONDS....

TREY SONGZ

A screenshot of a tweet allegedly sent out by Trey Songz rocked the entertainment world this week announcing he is gay.

MONTANA NEWLYWED SLAPPED WITH 30 YEARS FOR PUSHING HER HUSBAND OF 8 DAYS OFF A CLIFF

JORDAN GRAHAM & CODY JOHNSON

A Montana woman was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for killing her husband of eight days by pushing him from a cliff in Glacier National Park while they argued about her second thoughts about the marriage.

(AUDIO) RAEKWON & GHOSTFACE KILLAH - SLIM THICK REMIX

(VIDEO) THE LOX - NEW YORK CITY

(VIDEO) 50 CENT - PILOT

KANYE FURIOUS WITH KIM K AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT CHRIS BROWN BACK IN THE DAY

KANYE WEST & KIM KARDASHIAN

Kanye West recently “blew a gasket” after learning about a previous association between his fiance Kim Kardashian and bad boy singer Chris Brown.

LAURYN HILL SLAPPED WITH $855K TAX LIEN BY IRS AFTER ONLY 6 MONTHS OUT OF JAIL

LAURYN HILL

Songstress Lauryn Hill, who nearly six months ago was released from federal prison on a tax evasion conviction, is now reportedly facing yet another battle with Uncle Sam.

PETA STILL TRYING TO SLAM MICHAEL VICK AS HE SIGNS WITH THE NY JETS FOOTBALL TEAM

MICHAEL VICK

The New York Jets signed star quarterback Michael Vick on Friday for a reported one-year, $5-million deal; however, animal rights group PETA, who seemingly still holds a grudge against the NFL player as a result of his 2007 conviction for dog-fighting, sent out a tweet upon hearing the news about the signing that clearly shows they are not quite over the nearly seven-year incident.

(AUDIO) MOBB DEEP FT. THE LOX - ALL A DREAM

Mobb Deep links up with The LOX for this one called “All A Dream.” Their project “The Infamous Mobb Deep” drops April 1st. Listen below.....

(VIDEO) FABOLOUS - YOUNG OG

ASPIRING RAPPER WINS $7500 SETTLEMENT AGAINST NYPD FOR FORCING HIM TO RAP FOR HIS FREEDOM

QUINSHON "SAUCE DA BOSS" SHINGLES

Quinshon Shingles a rising rapper who claims New York Police Department officers entered his aunt’s apartment without a warrant, handcuffed him, and forced him to rap for his release has won a $7,500 settlement in the case.

NEW BATTERY BOX MOBILE GADGET POWERS MACBOOK AIR FOR UP TO 12 HOURS ON ONE CHARGE

BATTERY BOX

It doesn’t matter which mobile gadgets you choose to use, eventually they all run out of juice and need recharging. Typically that happens when you either don’t have a charger handy, or are nowhere near a power outlet. So a backup power device is a popular addition to many bags.

2014 CFDA FASHION AWARDS WILL BE HONORING RIHANNA WITH THE FASHION ICON AWARD

RIHANNA

Rihanna will be honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards.

(AUDIO) JAY ELECTRONICA FT. JAY Z - WE MADE IT

(VIDEO) NEW VH1 SERIES - "THIS IS HOT97" TRAILER

IS DIDDY GOING BACK TO BEING 'PUFF DADDY' OR WAS IT ALWAYS 'PUFF DADDY'?

SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS

Sean “Diddy” Combs is going back to basics. In correlation with the release of his first album in four years, titled “MMM”, the rapper/producer turned mogul has returned to the name Puff Daddy, Radio.com reports, but he maintains that he never actually changed his stage name.

DALLAS COWBOYS ARE SUING ONE OF THEIR FORMER PLAYERS FOR ALLEGEDLY EXAGGERATING AN INJURY

JAY RATLIFF

The Dallas Cowboys have filed a complaint against Jay Ratliff and are seeking compensation from the defensive lineman.

(VIDEO) BIGG HOMIE (LOUDPACK BOYZ) - TURN UP

RIHANNA'S EX-ACCOUNTANT FILES COUNTER LAWSUIT TO STOP HER FROM RECOVERING $9 MILLION WHICH SHE CLAIMS NEARLY BROKE HER

RIHANNA

The legal battle between Rihanna and her ex-accountant is far from over.
Rihanna is suing her former accountant to recover 9 million dollars she lost during 2009 that almost left her broke.

VYBZ KARTEL'S FANS PLAN MAJOR PROTEST THURSDAY AT HIS SENTENCING HEARING

Vybz Kartel will make his final court appearance this Thursday in the Home Circuit court for his highly anticipated sentencing hearing.