Probe Launched Against Nephew In Donda West Death

November 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

California authorities have launched an investigation into the involvement of Stephan Scoggins, Donda West’s nephew, with her care and eventual death following complications from plastic surgery a year ago, according to People. The California Department of Consumer Affairs has reportedly issued subpoenas in the investigation.

On The Download: Kanye West’s ‘Heartless’

November 24, 2008

By Alex Bandy

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Heartless,” the current single from Kanye West’s highly anticipated upcoming fourth disc — “808’s & Heartbreak” — perfectly blends the cold, metallic 80s synth sound he’s been known for of late, with his older bouncing more straight forward Hip-Hop style.

Following Emerging Trend, Kanye West Debuts New Album Online

November 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Another top artist is premiering music online. MySpace Music exclusively debuted Kanye West’s much-anticipated forthcoming album, “808s & Heartbreak” earlier today. Fans are able to stream the album in its entirety for free on MySpace Music.

This official premiere comes days before the album hits stores on Monday, November 24. Kanye West’s MySpace profile features the latest music, videos and news.

“808s & Heartbreak,” West’s fourth album, is set to follow the pace set by his first three land-mark #1 releases - 2004’s “The College Dropout,” 2005’s “Late Registration” and last year’s “Graduation.” The first two albums generated a total of six Grammy Awards, including consecutive wins for Best Rap Album of 2004 and 2005, and Best Rap Song of 2004 (“Jesus Walks”) and 2005 (“Diamonds From Sierra Leone”).

On The Download: Deborah Cox’s New ‘Promise’

November 21, 2008

By Jeremy Blacklow

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Deborah Cox is back with her first new full studio album in six years, “The Promise,” and it’s the best full-length disc she’s put out to date.

No longer on her old Arista / J label, the Canadian songstress is now controlling the reigns of her own destiny – this is her first album with Deco Records, which, in fact, happens to be her own personal label that she launched with her husband earlier this year.

50 Cent On Donald Trump: ‘He’s Crazy!

November 19, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

50 Cent has responded to Donald Trump’s prediction that his new MTV reality show, “The Money and the Power,” will fail – and the outspoken rapper isn’t holding back.

“Donald Trump talking about my show and how it’s a knockoff of ‘The Apprentice’? He’s crazy!” 50 said on the final episode of “Total Request Live” on MTV on Sunday, blaming the blustering businessman’s age for his comments.

Kanye West Explains Paparazzi Arrest

November 16, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

Kanye West lashed out against the paparazzi on Saturday, taking to his blog to explain his arrest in London for a scuffle with a photographer after leaving a club earlier this week.

“I put my hand up to the camera in self defense!” he wrote. “I didn’t assault him but merely [put] my hand up to cover his lens. My security yelled, ‘Get the camera off him.’ I guess in all the commotion, the camera scraped his nose.”

Kanye West On His Importance To Music, Justin Timberlake & The Price Of Fame

November 14, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

Kanye West is to music what Michael Jordan was to basketball — at least that’s what West thinks, in his humble estimation.