Check Out Oprah’s First Day At Work

The hardest working woman in showbiz is back to work after a brief hiatus. After relieving Christina Norman as CEO of her OWN network, Oprah tweeted a pic of herself in her new office digs in L.A.
“Here I am “CEO-ing” in my new office at OWN in LA!!”
Winfrey’s channel, which went live in January, has struggled to build ratings despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent on programming and promotion.
Here’s hoping Oprah can turn things around.

Rihanna Slammed By Her Fans For “Starving Herself” For Photoshoot

Rihanna’s fans have turned on the singer after she tweeted she had prepared for a photoshoot by starving herself. The singer made the comments on Twitter in reference to an upcoming appearance in men’s magazine, Esquire.
She wrote:

Ciara Gives Tribute To Michael Jackson At Concert [VIDEO]

Ciara is currently in between record labels but that isn’t stopping her from dancing her a** off in a tribute to Michael Jackson at a recent concert. Ciara performed “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.” Ci Ci shared her love for Michael to Rap-Up.com saying ““It’s important for me to share with my generation the importance of Michael and what he was to music because to me there will never ever be another Michael.”

Watch Young Jeezy's TM 101 NYC Show Live NOW!

Last night young Jeezy hosted a star filled show at the Highline Ballroom in New York to promote his new album Thug Motivation 103! Young Jeezy give the fans the best of his well know street anthems with features like, Jay Z, Kanye West, Bun B, D-Block, SLick Pulla and many more. Here's the replay of the show if you missed it;

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Mary J. Blige Opens Up About Being Molested At 5 Years Old

Mary J. Blige’s Behind The Music is set to air tonight where she opens up about being molested at the age of 5 and her struggle with alcohol and drugs. “When I was 5 years old I was molested and just, you know.  I remember feeling, literally right before it happened, I just could not believe that this person was going to do this to me.…That thing followed me all my life. The shame of thinking my molestation was my fault.  It led me to believe I wasn’t worth anything.” says Mary.

Nicki Minaj Brings Out Sean Kingston In Miami

Sean Kingston has recovered quite nicely from a jet-ski accident that almost claimed his life. The Jamaican singer joined friend Nicki Minaj on stage in Miami at the American Airlines Arena during the Femme Fatale tour! The two performed crowd favorite “Dutty Love.”

Trey Songz Will Take On Leatherface In Reboot Of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” In 3D

Since the 1974 Tobe Hooper original, we’ve seen two sequels, a remake, and a prequel of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Apparently that wasn’t enough, as this week we learned that another film is being developed; this one is described as a “reimagining,” which will be shot in 3D.  R&B crooner Trey Songz will be making his big screen acting debut starring, playing one of the lead male roles – the boyfriend of one of the female leads played by Alexandra Daddario.
John Luessenhop (Takers) is directing for Lionsgate, who plan to release the film on October 5, 2012, close to Halloween.
Shooting begins this month in Shreveport, Louisiana. Producers are hoping to not only reboot the franchise but to also break a group of fresh-faced actors, like Mr Songz.
That’s right folks, Leatherface is coming back, and in 3D.
Let’s just hope that Trey’s character makes it alive all the way to the end and doesn’t succumb to the “brotha rule” of horror movies.
Tambay Obenson is editor of Shadow And Act on the indieWIRE Network at blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact

More Celebs React To Amy Winehouse’s Death

 

Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment today and celebs have taken to Twitter to share their disbelief and kind words about the young troubled artist. Artists from Nicki Minaj to Kreayshawn are mourning the loss.

Amy Winehouse Found Dead In London Flat

London Police say Amy Winehouse, the troubled songstress who struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, has been found dead in her London apartment.  Officials confirm that a 27 year old female was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square in northern London.

A cause of death has not been determined.
Amy Winehouse released her first album, Frank, in 2003 on Island Records. Songs like “F*ck Me Pumps” and “My Bed” (which shares the same sample as Nas’ “Made You Look”) earned her a legion of fans and critical acclaim. Her follow up album, Back To Black, featured more production from Nas collaborator Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson, spawning the hit “Rehab.”
The Grammy Award winning song was autobiographical in nature, since Winehouse had on-going issues with drugs and alcohol.

Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne Documentary

 
Jay-Z sums up the appeal of this clip with his own admission: “I want to know what the f*ck they were saying in the studio making ‘Thriller’”.
In advance of their collaborative album, Watch The Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West have released a 10-minute documentary of their time spent recording the album.  The two artists pull off the rare feat of being ubiquitous yet extremely private, making this sneak peek into their world must see TV.
(props to Soul Culture)


Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne Documentary from introspective on Vimeo.

Young Jeezy Speaks On Rick Ross Beef [AUDIO]

Young Jeezy has recently started doing promo for the upcoming and oft delayed, Thug Motivation 103. The ATL trap star hit New York’s Hot 97 radio station for a sit down interview with Angie Martinez. During their conversation, Martinez asked about the status of his feud with rap’s Teflon Don, Rick Ross. Jeezy’s reply made it seem as if he was over it. Has the beef been squashed? Watch the video and draw your own conclusions.

Drake Reveals Three Songs Off “Take Care” Album

Rollingstone was one of few that got the opportunity to preview Drake’s Take Care album. The Young Money MC reveals three songs that has been confirmed for the album. “Shot For Me”, “Free Spirit” with Rick Ross and “The Real Her” with Lil Wayne will be featured on Drake’s sophomore album. Take Care is scheduled to hit stores October 24.

Young Jeezy Wants To Make Kelly Rowland Wifey

 








Young Jeezy has plans to make Kelly Rowland wifey. During his interview on The Angie Martinez Show, Jeezy shared his thoughts on Ms. Motivation. Angie suggested Lindsay Lohan as a possible girlfriend but Jeezy had Kelly on his mind. He stated, “If you saw me on a yacht with Kelly Rowland, I might be doing all right. I’ma give her some motivation. I like that for me, I feel like I’m Mr. Motivation. Work that thing out, super remix.” When asked if Kelly Rowland was wifey material, Jeezy said “I know I gotta get me one. I gotta put something up,” said Jeezy, who is looking for the right woman to settle down with. It seems like every guy in the game wants Kelly Rowland. She is definitely holding down the title of being the baddest dark skinned female in the game.

Shaunie Calls “Basketball Wives LA” Cast Members “Trashy”

If you watch “Basketball Wives” you probably only tune in to see who is going to throw a drink on who next, what crazy thing Tammi or Evelyn is going to say or who is in or out the “circle” (since it’s so hard to keep up with these days). Obviously, “Basketball Wives” is known for its girl-on-girl drama and backstabbing and has received a lot of criticism for the way that black women are being portrayed on the show. Ironically, Shaunie O’Neal, creator and producer of “Basketball Wives”, agrees with the criticism to some extent. According to EbonyJet.com, Shaunie stated:

Drake Cancels Show In Florida After Death Of His Uncle

Rapper/singer, Drake, unfortunately had to cancel one of his shows in Florida this week after the death of his uncle. Drake’s rep released a statement saying:
“We regret to announce that Drake will not be able to take the stage at Universal Orlando Resort due to a death in the family.  He hopes that his fans understand the situation he finds himself in and know that he fully intends to return to the area in the future. He thanks Universal Orlando Resort and his fans for their continued support.”
Very sorry to hear about Drake’s loss, he’s definitely in our prayers!

50 Cent Takes Control Of Rick Ross’s Twitter?

I guess the war will never end. Moments ago, Rick Ross’s twitter account became 50 Cent’s account. The G-Unit boss takes control of Rick Ross’s twitter account. Promotion for 50 Cent was tweeted from @RickyRozay and my @itsJazzyFBaby followers immediately started go insane. The name of Rozay’s Twitter was switch to 50 Cent and the avatar was of 50′s uber app logo. 50 is currently having conversations with people on @RickyRozay and now B2K is back.  Check out the screen shot of Rick Ross’s twitter account, which now belongs to 50 Cent. 50 Cent was tweeting from his real account when the hack took place so it couldn’t possibly be the real 50 Cent behind this. Hahahaha CHECK THE TWITT BELOW:

50 Cent: “Kelly Rowland Is The Most Underrated Female Soloist In The Game”

Looks like Kelly Rowland has a fan in 50 Cent. During an on set visit to Tony YaYo’s video shoot for “Haters,” 50 spoke to MTV News about some of his favorite songs of the moment, and listed Kelly’s hit single “Motivation” as one of them.
50 made the case for the former Destiny’s Child member by pointing out Kelly’s international appeal, and said that was part of the reason he cast her in his “Baby By Me” video.  He even goes on to say that Kelly’s dance moves and beauty are on par with reigning R&B champ, Queen Bey.
What say you readers–do you agree or disagree with 50 Cent’s statements? Can Kelly Rowland give Beyonce a run for her money? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
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Game Coaching Amateur Basketball Team, Includes Kevin Durant & Ron Artest

With the NBA on lockout, Game is recruiting top players to join his team in South Central's Drew League.

Game is currently prepping the release of his oft-delayed R.E.D. Album, but taking time out from promotion by dabbling in sports. The Compton, California native is serving as coach and player for Drew League’s Go Ham team, which also features Derrick Williams, Ron Artest and Kevin Durant.
“In the beginning I had to sell something like, ‘If you play on the team, I’ll go wherever you’re from and we can do a show or something,’ as a favor to him,” Game told Yahoo! Sports. “But now the word on the Drew League is everywhere, and guys are hitting me up to play.”

Lil Boosie Indicted On Charge Of Trying To Smuggle Codeine Into Prison

The incarcerated rapper has another charge on top of his first-degree murder charge.

Lil Boosie was indicted yesterday and accused of trying to smuggle codeine into a second state prison. According to the Baton Rouge Advocate, the 28-year-old tried to get the drugs into the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.

Man builds his own million dollar Bugatti supercar by hand

 

This stunning replica turns heads for a fraction of the cost of the original

The Bugatti Veyron is a modern automotive legend. The sleek speedster from Volkswagen boasts a top speed of over 260mph, making it the fastest road-legal car in the world, and it has a stunningly large $1.5 million price tag to match. Because of this astronomical cost of entry, only a few hundred of the vehicles have ever been built, meaning your chances of owning one are rather slim. That is, unless you're Mike Duff, an ambitious 25-year-old from Florida who decided to build his very own Bugatti with his bare hands.

Matthew Knowles Says He Never Stole From Beyonce, Calls Out Roc Nation & Others

Beyonce's father and former manager Matthew Knowles files papers in court against Columbia Records, Live Nation and Roc Nation.

After being fired by his daughter and music superstar Beyoncé Knowles, Matthew Knowles is finally speaking out against allegations that he stole from his daughter.
"We absolutely have not taken any money from Beyoncé, and all dollars will be accounted for," Knowles explained to the Associated Press. "In no way have we stole money. Again, this about the people who have made these claims - they have to come into the light."

Mel B. Shows Off Big Baby Bump In Bikini [PHOTOS]

Mel B.’s pregnant belly made an appearance poolside at a Los Angeles hotel earlier this week. Despite being 8 months along in her pregnancy, Mel is still flaunting her body in a teeny leopard-print bikini.
This will be Mel’s third child, but first with husband Stephen Belafonte. Her daughter, Phoenix Chi, with ex-husband backup dancer Jimmy Gulzar is 12, and her daughter Angel, with Eddie Murphy, is 4.

J. Lo & Marc Anthony Split!

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have separated after seven years of marriage. According to Us Weekly, the couple’s  rep told the mag that J.Lo and Marc have decided to end their marriage. The couple released the following statement:

No More Babies For Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon

Mariah Carey’s twin babies arrived back in April and according to her husband Nick Cannon, there aren’t any more kids coming. The daughter-son duo has proven to be enough for the couple.
In a recent interview, he said: “I want some (more), but I think my wife’s done. I tried to say, ‘Yo, let’s go for another round!’ and she’s like, ‘I’ll kill you!’”
Ok, fine, so no more kids, but can we at least see a pic of the beautiful babies?

Trina Joins The NOH8 Campaign

Trina joins the NOH8 campaign. The diamond princess is looking great, even with silver tape over her mouth. She puts her own spin on it with a diamond ring of course.
The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley in response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with “NOH8″ painted on one cheek in protest.

Oprah Appointed CEO Of OWN Network

The former queen of daytime Oprah Winfrey is now a CEO. Oprah Winfrey, whose successful talk show ended in May after 25 years, was named on Wednesday the chief executive and chief creative officer of OWN, the cable network she launched with Discovery Communications earlier this year.
Winfrey posted a letter on Facebook today, explaining that Harpo Productions Inc. will join forces with OWN to run the network:

Did Nicki Minaj Get Punched In The Lip By Scaff Beezy?

Did Scaff Beezy punch Nicki Minaj in the lip? According to TMZ, Nicki Minaj was punch in the lip by a unidentified man last night. Nicki was chilling poolside at the Palormor Hotel where she got into a argument with the unidentified man who she was staying with. After being hit in her bottom lip by the man. Nicki told hotel employees to call the cops, following the man back to their hotel room. When the police arrived the man had already left the room. Nicki told authorities she had been punched in the lip and did not want to press charges. She also told police that she was not in a relationship with the man. Meanwhile Scaff Beezy is downstairs poolside. Sounds like Nicki and Scaff Beezy were fighting and he bounced to the pool until police left. I don’t know if this is true but this is good stuff. Whoever made this up is good.  Check out Scaff Beezy’s tweet below.

Shots Fired: Miguel Apologizes To Lloyd’s Hair [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

SHOTS FIRED!
As you know, Lloyd recently cut his hair AGAIN and tattooed his head. He was recently on 106&park showing off the new do and explaining why. He wanted to commemorate his grandfather, who passed.
It was later that Miguel tweeted about the new do saying it was a copycat move mentioning @Lloyd_YG. The so called ‘beef’ between Miguel and Lloyd about their hair has finally come to a head when the two were to perform on the same stage at Z1079 Cleveland’s Summer Jam this week.
Our backstage snitches were on it when Miguel burst into Lloyd’s dressing room making light of his tweet mention of Lloyd.
Our snitch tells us the exclusive…

R. Kelly Facing Foreclosure On His Chicago, Illinois Mansion

Kellz is facing some problems with his south suburban abode.

R. Kelly is facing foreclosure on his 11,140-square-foot Olympia Fields home in Chicago, Illinois after failing to pay more than a year of mortgage payments.
The Pied Piper was slapped with a $2.9-million foreclosure lawsuit after holding back on payments to force the bank to renegotiate the loan on the property.
According to Crain’s Chicago, the home is based on a 3.7-acre lot and constructed 11 years ago. The mansion’s value has decreased 26 percent since its construction, falling from $5.2 million in 2009 to $3.8 million. Kellz hasn’t lived on the property in a year, and faces debts that are most likely more than its current value.
Street Noize will keep you updated.

Rihanna Named Face Of Armani Underwear

Rihanna is the new spokeswoman for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. She will begin starring in campaign ads in September, promoting the fall/winter collection.
Last week, she posted a cryptic message on Twitter, saying: “U would NEVER guess what I’m doing right now!!! Hint Hint #Armani”
She was also spotted in Milan with Armani’s niece Roberta Armani in May, so we knew something was up!
She can tack this on to her long list of other endorsements, including Nivea Skincare, UNICEF and Vita Coco coconut water.

Beyonce’s Dad Mathew Knowles Denies Stealing Money From His Daughter

Beyoncé’s father and former manager Mathew Knowles is denying that he stole money his daughter made during her last world tour. Yesterday TMZ reported that Beyoncé fired her dad after her new management company Live Nation Entertainment alerted her that he “had stolen money on her most recent tour or otherwise taken funds that [he] was not entitled to”. Beyonce then conducted an audit to determine if money from her last tour had been taken by her father and the law firm involved concluded that he had.

Lil’ Kim Is Black Barbie

Lil’ Kim celebrated her 37th birthday yesterday and released a new promo picture portraying her as black Barbie. Contrary to what you may believe, Kim was the first female rapper to embrace the Barbie franchise and incorporate it into her image. Happy Birthday Kimberly Jones!

Lil’ Wayne “Sorry 4 The Wait” Mixtape Cover

Lil’ Wayne’s Sorry 4 The Wait mixtape cover has been revealed. The Young Money CEO is releasing a mixtape for the fans as an apology for Tha Carter IV delay. The cover is a collage of previous album and mixtape covers. Tha Carter IV album has been pushed backed several times and has no set release date.
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Jay-Z Films Derek Jeters 3,000th Hit [VIDEO]

Jay-Z was lucky enough to be in Yankee Stadium when Derek Jeter made history and hit his 3,000th hit! Jay who was sitting in remarkable seats captured Jeter hitting a home run of camera! Jeter is the 28th player to accomplish the amazing feat.

Monica & Shannon Brown Marry For The Second Time

Monica and Shannon Brown wed last night in a second ceremony in Vibena. The purple and blue themed wedding featured hundreds of guests unlike his and her’s previous private ceremony. “Monica reportedly wore a Stephan Roland gown during the 30-minute ceremony that included guests such as Lala and Carmelo Anthony, as well as Shannon’s teammates Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher, KANDI, Jermaine Dupri, radio personality Frank Ski, Khloe Kardashian, Ashanti, Nelly, Cee-lo Green, Nene Leakes and Toya & Memphitz. Ciara, Trina and Ludacris’ girlfriend Eudoxie served as Bridesmaids. Monica’s two sons, 6-year-old Rodney Jr. and 3-year-old Romelo, as well as Shannon’s son arrived to ceremony by horse and carriage. The reception had a three-course meal with hydrangea and roses as the centerpieces. After the formalities, the couple kept it real when they had hamburgers from Fatburger grilled under a tent.”

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Amber Rose Gets Wiz Khalifa Tattoo [PHOTO]

Amber Rose tattooed Wiz Khalifa’s name on her thumb. The couple now has matching tattoos as he did the same thing for her earlier this year. See his ink here: Wiz Khalifa Gets Amber Rose Tattoo [PHOTO]
His tattoo reads “Amb” and her tattoo is abbreviated as well, reading “Cam,” which is short for Wiz’s real name, Cameron.

Gucci Mane Released From Jail

 

Kamille also known as “Hot Wings” of VH1′s “Real Chance Of Love” stars in Lloyds new music video off his recently released album King Of Hearts. Lloyd didn’t appear in the explicit video but “Hot Wings” is certainly entertaining enough! The camera follows Kamille as she takes a shower after a gym visit!

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Lil’ Wayne Tells Producers To Step Their Game Up

Lil’ Wayne is still putting the finishing touches on his anticipated Tha Carter IV album, set to be released on August 29th. He’s having some problems finding the hottest instrumentals around. Weezy F. Baby told XXL that he has been getting subpar beats and producers need to step their game up if they want to be on this project. There has been tons of talk about Cash Money not paying producers for their work so does Lil’ Wayne even have the right to talk sh*t. Check out the quote below.

Alicia Keys Goes Public With Baby Egypt In NYC [PHOTOS]

Alicia Keys & hubby Swizz Beatz were spotted on the streets of New York with their baby boy Egypt, and he is a little cutie! The singer has repeatedly gushed about becoming a first time mom stating:
“Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I’m learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before.”

Beyonce’s “Best Thing I Never Had” [NEW VIDEO]

Beyonce’s “Best Thing I Never Had” video is here! In the clip, Beyonce plays a bride-to-be reminiscing about a former love she’s grateful to have lost.
She delivers each lyric with attitude and sass as she laughs at the ex who once disrespected her at a high school dance (wait ’til you see Bey go back to her brown-haired roots for the faux home video).

Whitney Houston & Tyrese Gibson Dating?

Whitney Houston and Tyrese Gibson are rumored to be dating. According to Perez Hilton, the two have been quietly dating since February of this year after meeting at a party. A close source claims that Whitney made the first move, calling him up after the party to ask him out. This sounds like some news that was made up on a slow news day. However, this is Whitney Houston we are talking about so anything could be possible. Do we believe Whitney and Tyrese are dating?

Tyga ft. Chris Brown “Snapbacks Back” [MUSIC VIDEO]

Tyga and Chris Brown release “Snapbacks Back” music video. I guess Tyga is the king of snapbacks, he shows off his collections of snapback hats while sitting on a throne. Tyga will headline The “Closers To My Dreamers” tour which kicks off tonight at The House of Blues In LA with Diggy Simmons, Mindless Behavior, Lil Twist, Jawan Harris and Trevante.
Check out the video below.

Khia Goes In On Amber Rose, Lil’ Kim & More In A-Z Letter

Female rapper Khia is known for her volatile mouth, in fact that’s how she has made her claim to fame. She has returned on the scene with a very detailed A-Z letter where she describes how she feels for your favorite artists touching on Amber Rose, Lil’ Kim, Chris Brown, Beyonce and more…

This isn’t the first time Khia has started beef with other celebrities…

Rapper Bow Wow opens up about secret child

Rapper opens up about secret child 

Bow Wow says he is looking forward to giving his daughter the childhood he never had.

Is Jay-Z Cheating On Beyonce?

Beyonce’s hubby Jay-Z was the subject of a recent blind item that implies he’s creeping on his stunning wife. All year long the entertainment lawyer who runs the Crazy Days and Nights site posts juicy blind items and reveals the answers twice a year. This year Jay Z is put on blast…

Young Money Rapper Tyga Steals Song From 12-Year-Old Artist?

On June 10th, Durvel Wilson Sr. of Native Son Entertainment went about his usual promotional methods of posting new music from his artist to various sites and his friends on Facebook. His newest promotional efforts was towards his son Durvel Wilson Jr. aka Young Vishis with his new single Snapbacks Back: The Tupac Remix.

What sealed the Casey Anthony verdict?

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors proved Casey Anthony was a liar, but convinced the jury of little else.
The government failed to establish how 2-year-old Caylee Anthony died and they couldn't find her mother's DNA on the duct tape they said was used to suffocate her. There was conflicting testimony on whether the putrid smell inside the family's car was a decomposing body or simply trash, and it was never quite clear why chloroform was so important.
The lack of evidence and the doubt raised by the defense — that Caylee accidentally drowned in the family's pool — was enough to win an acquittal. After a trial of a month and a half, the jury took less than 11 hours to find Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter and aggravated child abuse. Read the rest of the story HERE

Nicki Minaj’s Cousin’s Shooting A Case Of Mistaken Identity? [UPDATE]

Nicki Minaj’s cousin was killed yesterday in Brooklyn, New York. The rapper announced the news on Twitter with no details as to how or why the murder happened.
However, Radar Online is reporting that Nicholas Telemaque, 27, was shot to death and that they believe it could be a case of ‘mistaken identity.’

Clayton Hill Says Dawoud Muhammad Murdered The Notorious B.I.G

The murder of Christopher Wallace has remained a mystery for years (14 to be exact) but that may have all come to an end after Clayton Hill, a former member of the Nation of Islam confesses to being an accessory to Dawoud Muhammad in the murder of The Notorious B.I.G.

Miguel Falls Off Stage At Houston Show [VIDEO]

Soulful singer Miguel recovered gracefully after falling off stage at a recent concert in Houston while performing “Sure Thing.” The packed female audience responded with “Are you O.K?” and applause as Miguel repositioned the mic and himself on stage!

Jay-Z & Kanye West “Watch The Throne” Album Cover

Jay-Z and Kanye West are done playing around with the stans heads. The two have finally released the official Watch The Throne album cover. Kanye knows how to create a buzz around his projects. He had the blogs buzzing when he announced several false release dates in the past. The cover art look like a gold upgrade to the “H*A*M” single cover to me. Are we feeling the album cover?