Some of the people on this list definitely surprised me. They fact they were there was less surprising than their ranks. Some of these stars are making BANK!! Check out the list for yourself after the jump. Marisa Mendez
Trump Once Sued By Feds For Not Renting To Blacks
Donald Trump’s recent public questioning of President Obama’s birth certificate has provoked charges of racism, with a number of public figures from Whoopi Goldberg to Jesse Jackson accusing Trump of unfair stereotyping. Things have grown so intense that Trump felt compelled to declare otherwise, telling TMZ: “I am the last person that such a thing should be said about” earlier this week. However, a quick look at his history may prove otherwise. Read more after the jump!! @funkmasterflex
SMH!! Actress Ashley Judd Calls Hip-Hop “Rape Culture”
“As far as I’m concerned, most rap and hip-hop music — with it’s rape culture and insanely abusive lyrics and depictions of girls and women as ‘ho’s’ — is the contemporary soundtrack of misogyny,” Ashley writes in her upcoming memoir, seen on RadarOnline.com. Is this woman serious?? Is it because she is an abuse victim that she can just say these things? She names Snoop and Diddy in the book…..and how stereotypical, as any person that really has no knowledge of the genre can rattle those two names off and make a judgement based on a few videos they’ve seen of Sean and Calvin doing what they do best. But this same woman also points fingers at her own family, calling them out in the book as well. I believe she has some serious issues, and who is she to generalize hip-hop as a negative culture? If you don’t know about it, don’t speak on it. It’s America as a whole that is responsible for any of the pitfalls of our society. And if you believe otherwise…maybe you should turn down that Lil Wayne you’re inevitably bopping to on the Top 40 pop station and get yourself some culture. @MarisaMendez
Forbes Top 5 Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists: Can You Guess Who’s Number One?
Jigga has been knocked out of his number one spot this year, by someone that can’t stop, won’t stop. Uh uh. LOL. Hit the jump to see who made the Top 5 and what bad boy is holding that numero uno. @MarisaMendez
Hot 97’s Top 25 Played 2/21 Through 2/28
Hit the jump to find out the top 25 most played songs on Hot 07 this past week. @funkmasterflex
(Photos) Rihanna’s 23rd Birthday Bash
RiRi held a star-studded birthday bash after the NBA All-Star game in LA on Sunday night. Perhaps THIS was the main reason she cancelled, Mr. Trump. The guest list was a who’s who of the entertainment business, with everyone from Jay-Z to Zac Efron in attendance! “She [gave] Ryan Phillippe and Zac Efron huge hugs,” an insider from the party told People mag. ‘Cee Lo Green and his crew were spotted too, noshing on some oxtail and plantains. Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z, who were “laughing and having a blast,” posed for photos in a corner, the source adds. Blige also “squealed with excitement” when she caught sight of Diddy, and then hugged him. “Snoop Dog and Warren G rolled in at 1 a.m. and proceeded to dance and sing along to some old-school hip-hop songs while guests cheered them on. Joel Madden and Christina Milian were also celebrating with the birthday gal, and indulged in vanilla and red velvet cupcakes.” Sounds like it was super fun! Hit the jump for some flicks from the evening. @MarisaMendez
