JAY-Z AND BEYONCE BECOME MUSIC'S FIRST BILLIONAIRE COUPLE

Jay-Z and Beyonce are reportedly pop music's first billionaire couple. According to The New York Daily News, an insider said that Beyonce's new H&M deal and her Mrs. Carter Showworld tour -- which will bring in $115 million, has helped bring the couple's worth to $1 billion dollars.

Meanwhile, in a new video for Chime for Change, the organization that support women's empowerment, Beyonce explained how she encourages her 15-month-old daughter Blue Ivy every day. She said, "I'm telling my daughter every day, 'You know you can be president, you know it's possible,' and I know she has no idea why I'm saying that."

Beyonce is set to headline the Sound of Change concert on June 1st.

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IYANLA VANZANT WRITES OPEN LETTER TO DMX

Iyanla Vanzant has written an open letter to DMX -- just days after his appearance on OWN's Iyanla, Fix My Lifeaired. In the letter, Iyanla wrote, "Beloved, I know we haven't spoken since our time together in Yonkers. And what I'm hearing is that they are just waiting for the call. They are waiting for the day they get the call. And you know what I mean. But I'm not waiting for that call. I'm calling on you, and I'm not going to give up on you. I will not stand by and watch my brother die."

She continued, "Over the years, I've worked with many, many people who've struggled with addiction. With help, healing is possible. I want you to remember the person you became in the final months of your grandmother's life. That's a clean life. You can be that man today and every day. Just remember what your son said to you, 'I want a relationship with you that is not toxic.'

She then added, "My brother, Earl, DMX, I support you. I love you and I'm calling on all of my beloveds...to send you their love and support. I know that there is no valley deep enough, no gap wide enough that love can't conquer. My door is always open."

DMX'S SON RESPONDS

DMX's 20-year-old son Xavier also responded to X's statement, saying that Iyanla made his life worse. He said, "The older that I've gotten, learning to see him as a person...He loves to play the victim role. At first, he thought the show was going to be all about him. When he started to tackle the tough questions, he just flipped out. Iyanla didn't make his life worse, he did that," Xavier said in an online video circulating. He also said that after removing himself from the situation with his father that he was able to find some clarity.

THE BEEF BETWEEN RIHANNA AND CIARA CONTINUES

The beef between Rihanna and Ciara has continued. Rihanna got wind of comments that Ciara made about her in a recent interview and wrote on Instagram, "How u gon hate from outside??? Thanks for the free promeux sis!! When will they start asking questions about HER?"

Ciara responded, "I am baffled. The obsession really makes no sense. This is getting out of hand... Somebody please point her in the right direction, cuz she clearly needs love and affection..:)."

Ciara's upcoming album Ciara -- formerly entitled 'One Woman Army' will hit stores in July.

ROSCOE DASH RETIRES

Singer-songwriter Roscoe Dash has decided to retire from writing and performing hooks for artists. Dash, who has written and performed on hooks for artists like Wale, Kanye West, Soujla Boy, Waka Flocka Flame and more. He tweeted yesterday (April 17th), "ITS OFFICIAL I'm retiring from the hook game.... No more roscoe dash hooks PERIOD so dnt ask."

He continued, "U know wut the difference between me & EVERYBODY else is? I have the OPTION to retire ...At 23!! so keep makin small talk amongst yourselves."

-the Pulse

DRAKE F JAMES FAUNTLEROY 'GIRLS LOVE BEYONCE'

FANTASIA F KELLY ROWLAND AND MISSY 'WITHOUT ME'

FANTASIA F BIG K.R.I.T. "SUPERNATURAL LOVE'

Side Effects Of You drops on April 23.

Fantasia's Side Effects of You Tracklist:

1. "Supernatural Love" featuring Big K.R.I.T.
2. "Ain’t All Bad"
3. "If I Was a Bird"
4. "Girl Talk (Interlude)"
5. "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott
6. "Side Effects of You"
7. "Get It Right"
8. "So Much to Prove"
9. "Change Your Mind"
10. "Lighthouse"
11. "Lose to Win"
12. "End of Me"
13. "In Deep

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...MIGUEL ON SNL

KEVIN HART ARRESTED FOR DUI

Kevin Hart was arrested early Sunday morning (April 14th) for suspicion of DUI. According to E! Online, officers spotted Kevin driving erratically and speeding. They also reported witness him almost colliding with a gas tanker truck. He was pulled over after failing a field sobriety test and was arrested. Kevin was taken to the Van Nuys jail on a $5,000 bond.

After being released, he took to Twitter to vent. He wrote, "I'm officially a thug, I spent 6hrs in jail last night...I got pulled over 3blocks from my house by a d*ck head cop. This cop was the worst, he knew who I was & wanted to make a example out of me...."

He continued, "I did 6,000 push ups & 13,000 sit ups while I was in the pin....shout out to my celly 'Mark' we exchanged war stories LMFAO...When the cop asked me to take the sobriety test I said "WHY WASTE OUR TIME...I'M DRUNK MAN" ..... #TrueStory"

He then added, "On some real sh*t....drinking & driving is not a game or a laughing matter. People have lost lives because of stupid s**t this! This is a wake up call for me, I have to be smarter & last night I wasn't....everything happens for a reason...."

DMX SAYS IYANLA VANZANT MADE HIS LIFE WORSE

DMX was not too happy about his appearance on Iyanla, Fix My Life this past weekend -- saying that Iyanla didn't fix his life, she actually made it worse. According to Allhiphop, a rep said, "DMX agreed to be a guest on 'Iyanla: Fix My Life' with the understanding that she would be helping his relationships with his 10 children. When he arrived for the taping, most of the content was focused on his struggles with drugs and poor parenting. Iyanla did not 'fix' DMX's life just made his image worse, and does not have DMX's personal written consent to use the footage."

The rep added, "What the team does want DMX's fans to know is that he is working on a new album that will include Swizz Beatz and we hope to also work with Timbaland, Dr. Dre, and Kanye West. Another announcement is his upcoming film 'Blame It On The Hustle' Mekhi Phifer and Ving Rhames."

DMX'S SON CONFRONTS HIM

On the 90 minute premiere episode, DMX asked Iyanla to help him to deal with wanting to be with multiple women -- which Iyanla said was a symptom of deeper issues that he had in his life, like abandonment issues, drug abuse, etc. Iyanla also spoke to X's estranged wife Tashera and his 20-year-old son Xavier, who confronted X about his issues with him.

DRAKE TALKS CHRIS BROWN

Drake has finally addressed his issues with Chris Brown. In an interview with the East Village "Keep It Thoro"radio show, when asked about his beef with Chris Brown, he said, "For any media outlet that listens to this interview, don't ask me sh*t about that man when I come up there. Leave that man alone and stop preying on his insecurities man. His insecurities are the fact that I make better music than him, that I'm more popping than him, and that at one point in life ,the woman that he loves fell into my lap and I did what a real n*gga would do and treated her with respect. So she's not out there talking down on me."

He continued, "All of those things combined creates a n-gga that comes up to your radio station and is just gonna do dumb sh*t. But it shouldn't be about tearing that man down, it shouldn't be about wanting to see me and him tear each other down. We have an issue and it's either gonna drag out, or maybe in ten years we'll laugh about it over drinks, but let us solve that sh*t. It's not me and Kendrick [Lamar], it's not me and Hov, you're not gonna get anything out of it. I don't wanna hear that man rap, you know what I'm saying? Nobody wants to hear me rap against him, you're not even going to get anything out of it. I just urge media to leave that sh*t alone."

He continued, "That's part of the reason why I don't go up to radio. Sit up there and talk, talk, talk, I don't wanna talk. People talk themselves into a mess. Playing my beat when he comes up there and try to get him to rap, c'mon man! That sh*t is like terrible. I feel for him too. Every interview he does, they talk about me. It is what it is. I'm focused on this album and everything else that's going on. I'm not thinking about that man...or that girl."

GUCCI MANE ARRESTED ONE DAY AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM JAIL

Gucci Mane was reportedly arrested -- just one day after being released from jail. According to TMZ, the rapper was re-arrested on Saturday (April 13th) for violating his probation. Before that he was arrested on March 26th for allegedly assaulting a man with a bottle at an Atlanta nightclub. A judge initially denied Gucci's bail, but it later set for $75,000.

Law enforcement sources say that the probation violation is unrelated to Gucci's recent assault arrest.

TRINA AND TOCARRA RESPONDS TO A$AP ROCKY'S DARK-SKINNED COMMENTS

Rapper Trina and America's Next Top Model star Toccarra have both responded to A$AP Rocky's recent comments about red lipstick not looking good on dark skinned women. Tocarra told TMZ, "His comments show he has self-hate. Doesn't he love himself? How do you make a comment like that when you're brown yourself?" Trina said that A$AP doesn't know what he is talking about because she has seen women of all shades "look beautiful in red lip wear."

REEBOK DROPS RICK ROSS

Reebok has dropped Rick Ross due to his controversial lyrics on the song "U.O.E.N.O." On the song, Ross rapped, "Put Molly [Ecstasy] all in the champagne. She ain't even know it. I took her home and I enjoy that. She ain't even know it." Reebok told TMZ in a statement, "Reebok holds our partners to a high standard, and we expect them to live up to the values of our brand. Unfortunately, Rick Ross has failed to do so."

Reebok continued, "While we do not believe that Rick Ross condones sexual assault, we are very disappointed he has yet to display an understanding of the seriousness of this issue or an appropriate level of remorse."

ULTRAVIOLET CO-FOUNDER RESPONDS

UltraViolent -- the organization that held a protest at Reebok's headquarters regarding Ross's lyrics responded to Reebok dropping Ross. Co-founder Nita Chaudhary said in a statement,"We are thrilled to hear that Reebok is joining the fight against rape culture and dropping Rick Ross. This is a huge victory for women, for the 526 survivors of rape who were brave enough to publicly confront rape culture, and for the nearly 100,000 UltraViolet members who have poured their hearts and time into this campaign. This sends a strong message that rapping about drugging and raping an unconscious woman is not only morally wrong, but has real consequences. After Steubenville, Americans expect and demand better. Thank you Reebok for taking a stand."

Nearly 100,000 UltraViolet members signed a petition demanding Reebok drop Ross and more than 10,000 called the company demanding action.

 WHITE HOUSE ADDRESSES JAY-Z'S OPEN LETTER

(Ok, seriously? That reporter didn't have anything more important to ask? North Korea? Education? Social Security? Guess not...)

LAWYER WANTS WAYNE'S HOUSE AND FLEET OF CARS AS PAYMENT

(from Rhymeswithsnitch)

Back in November Lil Wayne was ordered by the California courts to pay $2 million in damages, plus $1.2 million in attorneys fees, to Quincy Jones III after Weezy blocked Q's documentary about the rapper because he didn't like the way it turned out [click here if you missed that].

Welp, Wayne hasn't paid up and the attorney is going after his stuff...

According to Gossip Extra attorney David Goldstein is moving to have the judgment domesticated to Florida so he can go after Weezy's Miami home and his fleet of expensive cars.

DID LIL WAYNE REALLY FIGHT WITH TRICK DADDY?

TMZ has reported that Lil Wayne almost got into it with Trick Daddy at the King of Diamonds strip club. According to sources, Wayne was at the club and started to get a "bad vibe" from Trick Daddy's crew. Wayne decided to leave and while walking out with Mack Maine, a few of Trick's crew threw a lit cigarette into Wayne's dreads. Before Wayne could react, security jumped in between the two crews. Sources say that Trick Daddy and Wayne never came face to face.

BRUTAL FIGHT ON THE SET OF 'LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA'

Reports say that there was a brutal fight on the set of Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta where a cast member allegedly got their face slashed. According to Mediatakeout, a source said that Scrappy's fiance and ex Shay "Buckeey" Johnson got into a fight at the launch of Karli Redd's new line of hair weave.

A source said, "They ran towards each other and started fighting. Shay was winning then Erica pulled something out and hit SHAY IN THE FACE." The inside said that the object may have been a blade. The source said that Shay's face "opened up" and she started bleeding everywhere. The insider said, "It was like a horror movie." Shay was rushed to the hospital. Her injuries were reportedly not life threatening.

The source also revealed that cops were called to the set. Producers made everyone in the building delete any footage that they may have shot on their cameras showing the incident.

ERICA CONFIRMS THE FIGHT, DENIES USING WEAPON

According to Rhymes With Snitch, Erica has confirmed that she had a fight with Shay, but said that she didn not cut Shay's face with a razor blade. She instagrammed, "WTH? I don't need any type of weapon, I got these hands!! #runupgetdoneup #pointblankperiod."

According to StraightfromtheA.com, reported that the fight started when Shay arrived at Karlie Redd's party and started to beat on windows to get Erica to come outside. Erica went outside and the two soon got into a shouting match. It is not known who threw the first punch, but Erica reportedly won the fight. Shay was later spotted with a bleeding face.

Season two of Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta premieres on April 22nd at 8pm.

WIZ KHALIFA IS STARTING WORK ON THIRD SOLO ALBUM

In a radio interview, Wiz Khalifa has revealed that he is starting work on a new album. He said, "I'm working on another album. I'm planning on dropping it this year, I wasn't going to, but I just got like so much motivation. I been having so much fun, and having my son. I feel like it'd be a great time to put out a really dope, relevant project."

RAY-J IS STILL DEFENDING 'I HIT IT FIRST'

In another radio interview, Ray J is still defending his new ode to Kim Kardashian called "I Hit It First." He said, "It's just a song. Of course it's about my life. It's a true story. It's self-explanatory. It's a real record. We living. We having fun." On if it's about Kim K, he said, "I can't say it's not about somebody. I can only say it's about me. And if people want to create it for another side that's fine. I want you to do that. It's great conversation. I just didn't want the motive to be in a negative way cause it's already such an edgy record. It's turnt up a lot." Ray J said that he will reveal who is on the single's cover today (April 12th).

DIDDY'S BABY MAMA SUED

In other news, Diddy's baby mama Kim Porter is being sued by her former nanny Dawn Drago. According to TMZ, Drago has claimed that Kim verbally and violently abused her before firing her. Drago -- who worked for Kim from 2011 to 2012, has claimed that Kim smoked weed and did cocaine in her kids presence. She also claimed that one day she was driving the kids to school and they were covered "in a white powdery substance." She claimed that the kids had gotten into "a bag containing the powder, along with clear capsules, filled with another powdery substance in a bag in the back seat."

When Drago confronted Porter, she claimed that the bag contained "medicine." She also claimed that she was fired for complaining about Kim smoking weed in the house.

UPDATE:

From TMZ via Bossip

The woman accusing Kim Porter — Diddy’s baby mama — of being a hard-core druggie who exposed her kids to kush and blow is a fraud who is pissed off because she got the ax … this according to sources close to Kim.

Our sources say … former nanny Dawn Drago is a convicted shoplifter — something she didn’t disclose on her employment application. But more to the point, we’re told she’s extremely bitter because she was fired for falsifying time sheets.

We’re told Kim is adamant … Drago’s drug claims are completely false and the lawsuit is retaliation for getting 86′d.

A rep from the law firm representing Drago tells TMZ, the shoplifting conviction is irrelevant “because she was not working at a shop.” That’s the quote. We don’t understand it either.

One final thing … as far as we can tell, Diddy doesn’t believe the allegation either, because he’s taken no steps to remove the twins from the house.

DIDDY RESPONDS

Diddy has responded to the rumors, saying that he is not dating Kate Upton. He tweeted, "Attn all Media. I don't even know Kate Upton personally! I'm not dating her! What's being reported is not true. END of story!"

A rep for Kate added that Kate and Diddy "barely know each other" and are not dating.

-The Pulse

It's like Jay has been reading the blogs for the past 2 weeks and literally went in studio and laid this down last night. He addresses all the rumors: his Cuba trip, whether or not he's selling his share of the Nets and his huge deal with Universal...all on top of a Swizz track...'You gone learn today'

And finally....The 'How Many Drinks' remix featuring Kendrick Lamar

MIGUEL SAYS 'KALEIDOSCOPE DREAM' WAS A HUGE RISK

Miguel has revealed that he was scared to release his sophomore album Kaleidoscope Dream -- thinking that people wouldn't get it. In an interview with VIBE, when asked what was the biggest risk he's taken artistically, he said, "Sh*t, well this whole album - overall it doesn't sound like any other R&B album that's been put out in the past decade. The only album I would say sounds as alternative would be A Beautiful World by Robin Thicke, and that was like 2003. Since then, I haven't heard a commercial album sound as alternative as this one. Including those psychedelic influences for R&B was a huge risk. I honestly was nervous to put it out."

He continued, "I remember having a conversation with Mark, my A&R, like, 'Man, I don't know if they're gonna get this sh*t. It may be bad.' And he was like, 'I love the album.' And I love it, too . . .."

Miguel also admits that took some fashion risks in the past that he doesn't think was the best decision. He said, "On the opposite end, risks that I didn't even know I was taking - I look back on photos [from All I Want Is You] and the way I was dressed is not something I'd do again. If anything, when you do take risks, you become either more confident because you're going to be criticized and speculated, and those conversations are gonna cross you and you're either sure of yourself and what you believe in or you're torn down."

KENDRICK LAMAR REVEALS THE MOST REGRETTABLE TREND HE'S FOLLOWED

In the April/May issue of VIBE, Kendrick Lamar revealed the most regrettable trend he's followed since becoming an artist. Kendrick said, "Prior to Section.80, I was following what was on radio and TV. Then I came to realize that I didn't stand out at all. So even though it was a regret, it kinda molded me into the artist I am today. There were specific records that were spinning on the radio a whole bunch, and I went to A&R meetings and they were like, make this song. I'd come back next week and a whole 'nother sound would be out."

Kendrick also spoke on not being able to snap a Nas feature for his song "Sing About Me" on good kid, m.A.A.d city, saying, "I never got a chance to reach out to him. I was so wrapped up in getting the music done and samples cleared and mastered. I didn't wanna rush the process; I actually wanted to sit in the studio and vibe with him. [It was] the only thing that I had a vision for that I sought out to accomplish, but in due time. God willing, for sure."

He added, "It was really one of those things where I just wanted to go into the studio and play him the record and whatever inspiration he had drawn from it, I'd just have him there, and he'd just go. He's a genius. The record is self-explanatory, but he may have heard something different that might take it to the next level. That's what makes a great feature and a collab for me, somebody that could take the song to the next level. He would've done just that. It's a great record now, but to have his expertise on it would have been crazy.

NICKI MINAJ: 'IVE NEVER SLEPT WITH LIL WAYNE'

Despite constant rumors that she has slept her way to the top, Nicki Minaj has claimed that she has never slept with Lil Wayne. In an interview with MTV News, the "High School" raptress said, "When I started being around Young Money, Wayne thought I was shy, but it wasn't that I was shy, I just didn't want anybody to think I was easy. No matter what my lyrics were saying, when I got around these guys, I was a prude, because I didn't want anyone in this game to ever be able to say 'I had s*x with her' or 'when she needed a deal, she had to ...' No."

Nicki continued, "And 'til this day, not one single man in this industry can say that and I pride myself on that. That's the only bit of advice I would give the up-and-coming female rappers. You could be as sexy as you want, but just maintain your dignity around these guys."

IS JAY-Z SELLING HIS BROOKLYN NETS SHARE?

According to Yahoo Sports, Jay-Z is in the process of selling his Brooklyn Nets share. Just last week, Jay launched Roc Nation Sports and in order for him to represent NBA players, he would have to severe ties with team.

WAKA FLOCKA FLAME'S REP RESPONDS TO CONTROVERSY OVER WHITE WOMEN COMMENTS

Waka Flocka Flame's rep Kali Mari Bowyer has responded to the controversy over his recent comments about white women. In a recent interview, he said, "Used to be black girls was the baddest sh*t, you know what I mean? ... White women are poppin' right now, man. They f*ckin' poppin'. Imma just be real." According to HipHollywood, Bowyer said, "Waka said nothing wrong. Everyone wants to jump on the 'racial band wagon', however if the tables were turned and he praised African American women instead, it would have not been an issue because its hip-hop. Waka sees beauty in all women."

(From Necolebitchie)

MEEK MILL SAYS 'NO MONEY, NO PICTURE'

Contrary to the tea that’s being spilled in the streets, Meek Mill wants you to know that he is not out here charging every fan that walks up to him for a photo. A couple of weeks ago Meek found himself in some drama after a fan from The Netherlands wrote us and said that even though she had already paid for VIP tickets, Meek told her it would be $100 to take a picture with him. When she said she didn’t have any money, she claimed he told her, "No Money, no picture." Fans in Paris also jumped on Twitter to say the same thing happened to them, however Meek Mill is now saying it’s not him that’s charging fans, it’s his crew. In an interview with D.C. radio station, 93.9, he said he can’t help it if his crew is trying to make a quick buck but also said he doesn’t see what the big deal since artists like Beyonce and Rihanna make fans pay up to $500 for a meet and greet.

Actually, I was not charging to take pictures ya know? My homies be in the crowd and if my homie trying to make some money and you trying to get backstage, he might charge you. That’s your fault. I don’t even see nothing wrong! Beyonce and Rihanna, they charge $500 for a meet and greet. I’m bout to do a meet and greet right now free. I been doing this for years, you know what I’m saying? I take pictures everyday. I just took twenty pictures. I hang in the neighborhood. I hang in the hood. So you know it’s average to me. I come outside everyday, pictures is average to me."

(I get it...it's the hustle...I've heard about a certain r&b sanga who clocked 10 stacks after taking pics for 20 minutes)