Timbaland On Missy’s New Album: “It’s Something You Ain’t Never Heard Missy Do.”

It’s been nearly a decade since Missy Elliott’s last solo album, 2005′s “The Cookbook,” but Timbaland says a new one may be on its way. “It’s coming,” the rapper’s longtime producer and songwriting partner tells Rolling Stone. “It’s on her. She got the first single, it’s just a matter of when she wants to do it. We got the hollow-tip bullet in the gun. We have the game-changer right there,” he says, making the sound of a gun firing.

[Madamenoire]

We Bring Maternal Instincts To Our Romances : Claudette Ortiz On Why Women Stay In Bad Relationships

R&B Diva and former City High singer Claudette Ortiz has had her fair share of relationship struggles. From the men she dated in her music group, to the sexual assault she detailed on the Divalogues and the domestic violence she’s endured, it’s clear that she’s seen quite a bit and hopefully learned from it. During the weekend of the Espys, The Jasmine Brand asked Ortiz what was the most valuable lesson she’s learned from her relationships.

[Madamenoire]

Ice Cube Says Lil Eazy-E Wasn’t Polished Enough For N.W.A Biopic

The N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton has produced incredible loads of drama and we’re still several months from even seeing an official trailer. Ice Cube completed the latest chapter in the film’s development saga when he finally broke his silence on the riff created after Lil Eazy-E a.k.a. Eric Wright, Jr. was allegedly snubbed from portraying his famous father in the movie.

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