B13 Peer Review

Kelly Rowland - "Keep It Between Us" This is a fitting tribute for a beautiful Star from B-13 Peer Review!  Kelly Rowland - "Keep It Between Us" from Kelly Rowland on Vimeo . Kelly Roland- Stole Kelly Rowland - Lay It On Me ft. Big Sean Kelly Rowland - Motivation (Explicit) ft. Lil Wayne Kelly Rowland - Forever And A Day [Video] Kelly Rowland – Down For Whatever Ft. The Wav.s Kelly Rowland Ft Eve- Like This

Lil’ Kim 2012 Album Promo Picture December 26, 2011 12:35 pm Hahz 9 comments Lil' Kim 2012 Album Promo Picture Don’t call it a comeback…Christmas day Lil Kim gave her Twitter followers a glimpse of what they can look forward to. Do you think Lil Kim’s come back motivated by the onslaught of recent Nicki Minaj disses? Lil' Kim - Dead Girl Walkin (INSTRUMENTAL SNIPPET) EXCLUSIVE 2011-2012

Jeffrey Atkins says that he's made a few top level acquaintances in the clink.   by Steven J. Horowitz posted February 02, 2012 at 6:36AM PST | 67 comments Ja Rule is currently serving a two-year bid for gun possession, but time behind bars isn't so bad for the former Murder Inc. rapper. In an interview with New York Daily News , Ja, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, said that he's befriended former state controller Alan Hevesi and former Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski and that prison is "amazing" for hosting these types of individuals. “Outside, you don’t meet guys like this every day. This place is amazing,” he said. “Koz just got out on work release. Not to say I wish he was still here... But they’re both great, smart guys. “It’s funny,” he added. “We’re from totally different walks of life. But when you’re here, you’re here.” Listen to the full interview below. Ja Rule Compares His To Lil Wayne's Gun Charge by Steven J. Horowitz ...

Dr. Dre Gives Rick Ross A $100K Watch   We here at B-13 would like to wish Rick Ross a belated,"Happy Birthday". Of course we here at B-13 can not give Rick Ross a $100,000 Hublot so what we will do is say... Here's To You Rick Ross HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

B-13 Peer Review's Moment in Black History Ruby Bridges Hall In November 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges Hall became the first African American child to desegregate an elementary school. Although she only lived a few blocks from the William Frantz Elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marshals had to escort Ruby because of angry segregationist mobs that gathered in front of the school. For an entire year, she was the only student in her class since white parents pulled their children from the school in protest. She wrote about her experiences in her book THROUGH MY EYES. ONE YEAR IN AN ALL-BLACK SCHOOL When it was time for me to start kindergarten, I went to the Johnson Lockett Elementary School. My segregated school was fairly far from my house, but I had lots of company for the long walk. All the kids on my block went to Johnson Lockett. What I didn't know in kindergarten was that a federal court in New Orleans was about to force two white public schools to a...

by Sean Ryon posted January 31, 2012 at 5:18PM PST The Chef drops a bombshell on VladTV about how he feels the Wu's solo careers hurt the group. VladTV recently caught up with Raekwon to talk about the legendary Wu-Tang Clan's career and their legacy as of late. During the interview, the Chef explained that he personally feels the Clan hasn't been as active as a team as of late due to differences that arose out members' solo success. He explained that when the Wu was first working together, there was a certain energy and hunger that unified the nine members behind the W. But as members branched off with their own projects, certain emcees' solo fame led to divisions within the group that ultimately hurt almighty Wu's effectiveness as a team. "What I really miss is that energy from my brothers. We were young, we were child stars at that time, but I miss being around niggas and laughing in the studio…just, eve...

by Steven J. Horowitz posted February 01, 2012 at 10:16AM PST The Maybach Music Group rapper gives a little intel on the group's next project. Wale recently chopped it up with Montreality , providing a little insight into Maybach Music Group's Self Made Vol. 2 . During the interview, he revealed that he has collaborations with Fabolous and Yo Gotti for the project, but that Rick Ross doesn't want any of the members giving away much about the project. "You know how Ross is, Ross don’t want us to talk about none of that. I didn’t even hear Rich Forever until like two days until [it dropped]," he said. "We got that under wraps, but the music is good. I know I got records with Fab and Yo Gotti and stuff like that, but we’re going to keep it [undercover] ‘til it’s time." He also touched briefly on Common's beef with Drake , stating that he didn't even know they had a problem with one another and declaring hi...

  by Steven J. Horowitz posted February 01, 2012 at 9:40AM PST |   The dancehall performer was pinched on sexual offense charges. Jamaican dancehall star Elephant Man was arrested yesterday (January 31st) on sexual offense charges, including grievous sexual assault and rape. According to Go-Jamaica , Elephant Man, whose real name is Oneil Bryan, reportedly sexually assaulted a woman at his St. Andrew home earlier in January. Police detectives put the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse on the case, leading to his arrest. Elephant Man was questioned in the presence of his attorney and was then slapped with the charges. He is scheduled to appear in court today. HipHopDX will keep you updated as more information comes to light.

Don Cornelius, “Soul Train,” creator dead at age 75  By David Malitz Updated at 11:55 a.m. “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius was found dead in his Los Angeles home early Wednesday morning. He was pronounced dead after the Los Angeles Fire Department transferred him to a nearby hospital, Officer Sara Faden of the Los Angeles Police Department told The Washington Post. Cornelius was 75. The cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound said Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter. View Photo Gallery : The legendary music show host was found dead at his home in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Cornelius launched “Soul Train” in Chicago in 1970 and it quickly became a seminal part of black culture, featuring the hottest music, fashion and dancing. He hosted the show until 1993 and in addition to his mellifluous voice and of-the-moment style, he became known for his signature sign-off: "I'm Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love...

Eminem Makes Statement At Grammys With New Jewelry Posted 2/15/11 12:23 pm ET by D.L. Chandler in Grammys , Music News , Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are Eminem ’s title of his latest album takes on a whole new meaning after his Grammy Awards performance revealed that the Detroit rapper is serious about kicking his addictions. Shown wearing the Alcoholics Anonymous sobriety pendant and necklace, Eminem’s long battle with prescription drug addiction and alcoholism appears to be on the mend. Eminem revealed last year that his addiction to painkillers and other prescribed drugs robbed him of his formidable rhyming skills and that he had to reinvent his approach to music. Chris Brown Unveils 'F.A.M.E.' Cover Art Posted 2/15/11 11:25 am ET by D.L. Chandler in Grammys , Interviews , Music News R&B crooner Chris Brown is on the comeback trail and the embat...

B-13 Peer Review: Philanthropus, Actor, Model, Entrepreneur, and Hip Hop Mogul Extraordinaire 50 Cents waged a war on hunger in Africa with 25% of the sales of his energy drink Street Kings. On September 15, 2011 50 Cents launches a new line of energy drink (Street Kings) and pledges to feed 1 billion Africans; working in tandem with the UN World Food Program, which provides regular meals for some 90 million people every year. Not only did 50 pledge 25% of the sales but he gave $2.5 million to boot. Brettina Luescher of the WFP is quoted by, Forbes to have said, “We are absolutely delighted about this partnership, it really can change the world, “The U.N. can’t do it alone. This can be a role model of how one can do philanthropy in a different way … he’s a lovely man.” see photos AP 50 has proven to be not just a candidly brash successful rapper but an avid businessman, in 2008 he sold his Vitamin Water to Coke for a reported $100 million dollars topping forbes top 100 lis...

Cory Gunz In Custody After Gun Arrest Posted 57 minutes ago by MTV News in Music News By Nadeska Alexis ( @neweryork) On Sunday (January 29) MTV News announces, spoke with veteran Bronx rapper Peter Gunz , who confirmed that his son Cory Gunz was in custody, after being arrested with a loaded firearm. The 24-year-old rapper was handcuffed around 2p.m. on Saturday in his hometown, Bronx, New York where he is now being held. "It was definitely an illegal search," Peter revealed. Gunz was unable to disclose full details on the incident just yet, but he explained the events leading up to his son's arrest. "I spoke to the arresting officer, and so far, what I'm hearing from him is that they got a phone call at the station saying they should 'look out,' " Gunz said. "According to [the officer], they didn't know he was Cory Gunz. They just saw a bunch of kids following him around. "Wha...

Etta James: Stars attend funeral of Blues legend Stars perform and family and friends say goodbye at the funeral Hundreds of mourners gathered in Los Angeles for the funeral of US rhythm and blues star Etta James, who died earlier this month at the age of 73. Civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton gave a rousing speech about her rise from poverty and drug addiction to make music that crossed racial divides. He read a statement from US President Barack Obama, who praised her part in "our nation's musical heritage". Stars Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera performed some of her hits. Etta James died on 20 January after battling leukaemia. Trailblazer In his eulogy, Rev Sharpton described Etta James as a "bridge of American culture that changed the culture of the world".     The singer's anguished blues vocals made her stand out, even as a child "Etta James helped break down the culture curtain of America before the Civil Rights A...

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