Fabolous wants Supergroup with Ne-Yo and Ryan Leslie

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

For years, Fabolous has been known for collaborating with R&B artists. Early in his career, Fab was criticized for only making music for the female fans. When he tried to make an album for the streets, it was his lowest-selling album.

After his third album did not sell well, Fabolous took time off to switch labels. In 2006, DJ Clue landed a new deal with Def Jam, which saw Fab return with a new hit in 2007. For years, Fabolous had recorded with Mike Shorey and the two made two hits. But, in 2007, Fabolous recorded with Ne-Yo for "Make Me Better."

During the 2007 BET Awards, Fabolous and Ne-Yo said they would record an album together. But, things fell apart when Def Jam pushed Fabolous' Loso's Way album back. With all of the delays and changes, it has taken until 2011 for Fabolous and Ne-Yo to fully reunite. Back together, the two still intend to put out a collaboration album. Their first new project was a remix for Fab's hit, "You Be Killin' Em," which also features Ryan Leslie.

Following the positive response to the song, Fabolous decided to also work more with Leslie. Fabolous now wants to create a rap/R&B super group with Ne-Yo and Ryan Leslie. Due to their own hectic schedules, the two crooners are skeptical about putting together an album and becoming a complete group.

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Nude Photos of Diddy and Cassie leak to Internet

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

For years, there have been rumors of Diddy carrying on a relationship with Cassie. Ever since she signed with Bad Boy, in 2005, Diddy has gone out of his way to suit her. He created a joint venture deal with Ryan Leslie and made her the face of several advertising campaigns.

Because of all he has done for Cassie, there have been rumors about the two having some sort of fling. Last year, Nicki Minaj rapped of how she could take Cassie from Diddy on Usher's hit single, "Lil' Freak." After the release of the song, there were rumors of Diddy dating Nicki Minaj.

Those rumors proved to be false, although Diddy did sign her to a management deal with Bad Boy Records. Over the past few months, Diddy has talked a lot about his personal life. He made news when he purchased a Maybach for his son, Justin. Because of his wealth, Diddy wants his children to live a good life.

The father of six children, Diddy said he would not have any more children until he was married. When asked about having a girlfriend, Diddy was rather silent. But, recently, the photos of Diddy with his top employee may have revealed something about the mogul. The two were not only nude together, but sharing a passionate kiss. The rumors had stopped for a while, but they will likely be back on the front page of many websites, once the photos are shared across the internet.

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Ryan Leslie talks Erykah Badu and her "Window Seat"

Two years since her last release, Erykah Badu planned to make a bang when she returned. Because of her style, Badu has always turned heads. Despite being a veteran in the game, she is still turning heads. However, it had little to nothing to do with her music. Instead, it was her curves that has the people talking.

In her most-recent video, Erykah Badu decided to go nude. Paying attention to the lyrics of the song, she was not stripping to simply strip. She is discussing the many issues of the world. The place where she begins to move her clothes is the same place where President Kennedy was assassinated.

At the end of the video, a completely nude Badu is also murdered in the same spot as Kennedy. Immediately after the video was released to the public, it caused controversy. There have been plenty of people who spoke on the situation. Some police officers planned to arrest her for indecent exposure.

After the outcry because of her nudity, Erykah Badu went on the record to defend herself. She let it be known that she did not strip in order to build buzz. Instead, she was raising awareness. Listening to the lyrics of the song proves that was all that she was doing. Still, that does not change the fact that Erykah Badu was publicly nude. The first person from the hip hop community to speak on her recent activities was Ryan Leslie. He said that the move that she made was a risky artistic move.

In an effort to avoid controversy, Ryan Leslie feels that Erykah Badu should open up about her inspiration for the video. The chances of her actually being arrested for going nude in public are slim-to-none. Before she went out onto the street, Badu did ask for permission. Despite her going out and asking for permission to film her risky video, the controversy does not end. Ryan Leslie feels that if she were to go out and actually speak on what inspired her to do this video that some of the controversy would fade away.

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