Snapshots

At this point it might be more unexpected if Rihanna wasn’t half-naked in a photoshoot, but I think I’d find it hard to find anyone who didn’t like the exhibitionist’s latest photo spread with men’s magazine GQ, as she’s named ‘Obession of the Year’ in their December issue. [...]

You might remember how the deluxe edition cover for Game‘s upcoming Jesus Piece album caused some controversy when it was unveiled just over a week ago, depicting a seemingly gang-affiliated Jesus-figure wearing a gold Jesus piece. Well now Jayceon’s back with the artwork for the standard edition, and it’s a rather different kind of gesture. [...]

With her album due for release in only a couple of weeks time, Billboard magazine has chosen this years Girl On Fire Alicia Keys to cover their November issue with a striking image showing off her short hair-do and flawless face. [...]

Having been in the industry for over a decade, Beyoncé has worked with some of the best in the game – including Alicia Keys, The Dream and, of course, husband Jay-Z – and now she seems to be trying out some newer talent in the form of talented singer and songwriter Miguel, whose critically acclaimed sophomore [...]

We’re like #Diamonds in the sky… — anthony mandler (@anthonymandler) October 21, 2012 On set with video director and frequent collaborator Anthony Mandler, Bajan popstar Rihanna, heated up the Californian streets with streaks of flames whilst filming clips for her latest single “Diamonds.” [...]

No stranger to a front cover, Rihanna works her new pixie crop hair-do for the November issue of Vogue magazine, giving a fierce pose full of attitude. Coinciding with her upcoming seventh album release, Rihanna embodies her new project title by giving an Unapologetic and haute couture pose in fiery red dress. Noticeably excited about [...]

Who would have thought that nearly ten years have passed since 8 Mile brought Eminem‘s story to the big screen? [...]

Lil’ Wayne may be addicted to skateboarding, but he still found time to rock the stage at a Beats By Dre event at L.A.’s Playhouse Nightclub the day after last week’s VMAs. [...]

Mr Nasir Jones is not playing around with this Life Is Good album campaign. Showing no signs of slowing down, just a day after releasing the incredible visuals for “Bye Baby”, the Queensbridge, New York Hip Hop legend Nas is already cooking up some brand new visuals. [...]

With every new BET Hip-Hop Awards show comes a whole host of new cyphers. And things have really stept up since the days when Lupe Fiasco, Styles P and Papoose traded bars through the lens of a dodgy handheld (I say “days”, but that was only five years ago). [...]