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Famous as :

Rapper

Birth Name :

Faheem Rasheed Najm

Birth Date :

September 30, 1985

Birth Place :

Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Spouse :

Amber Najm (since 2003)

Claim to fame :

Single "I'm Sprung" (2005)

Full Winners of 2009 BET Awards, Beyonce Knowles Gets the Most Kudos

June 29, 2009 01:06:18

2009 BET Awards has been wrapped, and it is revealed that led its winners list with two nods. She received her first award in Best Female R&B Artist category, beating , , and .

Then, Beyonce added another trophy with Video of the Year prize, thanks to her "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. During her acceptance speech when collecting this award, she thanked .

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Video: Taylor Swift and T-Pain Recording 'Thug Story' in Studio

June 23, 2009 03:06:43

A clip showing and 's recording session for "Thug Story" has been found. It begins with Taylor rapping behind the mic while T-Pain is on the couch watching the session. It then moves on to capture T-Pain who wears a casual yellow t-shirt taking over the recording booth to sing his verses.

Taylor Swift and T-Pain's collaborative track was played for the first time at 2009 CMT Music Awards at Sommet Centere on June 16. It was showcased through a video specially filmed in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual event.

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Video: Taylor Swift Duets With T-Pain at 2009 CMT Music Awards

June 17, 2009 02:06:50

A video which features joining forces with has been aired during 2009 CMT Music Awards on June 16, and it is all over the web soon afterwards. The country music singer is captured wearing a white t-shirt, cap and bling-bling. She is seen hooking up with the Auto-Tune rapper on the lines of a song called "Thug Story".

In addition to having Taylor Swift and T-Pain's collaboration, this year's CMT Music Awards was also glittered with a live performance from . This country music duo delivered The B-52's' 1989 track "Love Shack".

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Taylor Swift to Duet With T-Pain at 2009 CMT Music Awards

June 11, 2009 11:06:24

Country music singer is set to make a collaboration with rapper during the gala ceremony of 2009 CMT Awards. They have done a rehearsal for their forthcoming performance in Nashville, Tennessee on June 9.

There hasn't been any word on what song they will sing at the annual event though. But, fans can take a sneak peek on their rehearsal session through pictures posted on Celebrity Mania.

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T-Pain and Wife Reportedly Welcome Third Child

May 14, 2009 02:05:26

and his wife Amber have become parents for the third time, Rap-up.com reports. According to a post on the site, comedian acknowledged that matter during "" on Tuesday, May 12.

Andy reportedly confirmed that T-Pain was forced to cancel his scheduled performance on the TV show because Amber gave birth to their baby. "He just had a baby," the funnyman was quoted as stating, adding "Congrats on the baby, T-Pain!"

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2009 BET Awards Nominations Revealed, Lil Wayne and T.I. Lead the Pack

May 13, 2009 09:05:42

Nomination recipients for this year's BET Awards have been announced at "106 & Park" on May 12, and grabbing the most nods were rappers and . The two musicians received five nominations each.

Among the five gongs, Weezy and T.I. are set to face off against each other in two fields, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Viewer's Choice. In those categories, they are joined by such contenders as , , , , , , and .

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Backstreet Boys' New Song 'She's a Dream' Feat. T-Pain

April 29, 2009 10:04:44

A fresh material titled "She's a Dream" from has made its round. Featuring rapper on the line, the song reportedly is recorded for the boyband's upcoming eight studio album, which is a follow-up to their 2007 set "Unbreakable".

The album's release date as well as its working title are yet to be disclosed. Words are, , and will be lined up as featured guests. Furthermore, Jazze Pha and Max Martin are booked to work behind production table for the record.

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'Maybach Music Part 2', Rick Ross Ft. T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Kanye West

April 09, 2009 02:04:12

One of the tracks which may be included in ' upcoming album has been leaked. Titled "Maybach Music Part 2", the song is another take of "Maybach Music" that appeared in his second studio album "" (2008).

While the first part was featuring , this Part 2 is more star-studded, lining up heavyweights such as , and as the collaborators. Previously, Ross had confirmed to MTV that Weezy, West and will appear in the album which is called "" but he did not mention the details.

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Video Premiere: Maino's 'All the Above' Feat. T-Pain

March 27, 2009 03:03:46

has put forward a music video guest-starring in support of his single "All the Above". It follows the time the Brooklyn rapper is interviewed by a reporter concerning "a lot of talk [about him] on the street."

The video continues with a scene where T-Pain sings his verses. It is then followed with a capture of Maino being arrested by police and put in jail, where he spends his days writing his own lyrics. As he is released from the jail, he goes straight to recording booth and wastes no time to record new music.

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T-Pain Sued for 5 Million Dollars Over Guyana Concert Cancellation

March 25, 2009 01:03:09

has been sued by concert promoters Hits and James Entertainment due to scrapping his scheduled concert in Guyana earlier last month. The promoters are seeking at least $5 million for breach-of-contract against the rapper, his Nappy Boy Touring company and promotions firm Chase Entertainment.

The promoters say they have paid T-Pain and his entourage a $75,000 advance, but then were left with a no-show following reports of death threats. As a result, they were forced to find a last minute replacement.

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Video Premiere: Jamie Foxx's 'Blame It' Feat. T-Pain

February 26, 2009 10:02:31

The star-studded music video from has been released via BET on Wednesday, February 25. This would be the video of "Blame It" that features and is lifted from his third studio album "" (2008). The video itself is another project by Hype Williams.

Foxx mainly lined up awards winners from his movie realm, such as Ron Howard, , and . Not stopping there, cameos are also made by Quincy Jones, , Morris Chesnut, Clifton Powell, Alex Thomas, Tatyana Ali, Bill Bellamy, Clarence Avant, Tommy Davidson and more.

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T-Pain Canceling Guyana Gig Due to 'Death and Kidnapping Threats'

February 24, 2009 11:02:32

R&B singer/rapper was forced to drop his scheduled performance in Guyana after receiving "credible death and kidnapping threats." He was said to receive the threat from an unidentified source via e-mail messages and telephone calls, promoter for the concert said.

Local police has been called to investigate the threat. At time of writing, there has been no further information regarding the case as investigation is reportedly still underway.

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List of Music Nominees for the 22nd Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards

February 06, 2009 01:02:15

Nominations in music category for this year's Kids' Choice Awards have been announced, and it is revealed that and both receive two gongs. Beside the two singers, is also unveiled to collect two nods at the awards.

Rihanna, Chris and Beyonce are all up against each other for Favorite Song title, putting their singles in a stiff competition with 's "I Kissed a Girl". Chris gets his other nomination in Favorite Male Singer, competing , and , while Rihanna once again goes head-to-head with Beyonce, this time for Favorite Female Singer, in addition to battling and .

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Audio: 'Hustla's Anthem 09', Busta Rhymes Featuring T-Pain

January 15, 2009 09:01:36

is back on the scene with a featuring song called "Husla's Anthem 09". The song is one of the tracks which will be included in his upcoming Universal Motown album "" and is scheduled to be fourth single lifted from the effort after "Arab Money".

After failing to be released in 2007 and 2008, "Back on My B.S." is expected to be released on March 24 this year. It has been spawning singles since April last year including "We Made It" where he collaborates with alternative rock band . Other collaborators listed in the eight studio album are among others , Ron Browz, , , and .

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List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in Music

January 08, 2009 11:01:31

Determined through online voting, winners for the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in music have been revealed during a star-studded ceremony on January 7 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. and are among those who bring home the Saturday night prize.

Beating down and , Carrie is named as "Favorite Female Singer". Also, her track "Last Name" successfully puts aside 's song "Love Story" and ' single "Take Me There" in "Favorite Country Song".

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Video Premiere: T-Pain's 'Freeze' Feat. Chris Brown

January 03, 2009 08:01:32

A music video guest-starring in support of 's new song "Freeze" has been outed. Directed by Syndrome, it features both singers performing lots of dance moves with "a lot of cool energy."

"Freeze" is the third single taken from T-Pain's third major studio album "". The track has been available for purchase since October 2008. It charted at number 62 on U.K. Singles chart and climbed to number 38 on Billboard Hot 100.

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T-Pain to Go Country With Tim McGraw

December 23, 2008 11:12:37

Hip-hop mogul reveals that he plans to enter recording booth with . He comes to such an idea after running into the country music singer on NBC's "" show last November.

"We talked about getting in the studio together, so that's probably going to happen soon," T-Pain tells E! Online about his plan. Thinking of "something cool and different", he adds, "We gotta be more country than hip-hop."

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Behind-the-Scene of T-Pain's 'Freeze' Music Video Feat. Chris Brown

December 20, 2008 08:12:05

A video footage showing the making of 's music video for new single "Freeze", which features , has arrived. From the footage, the music video's director Syndrome unveils that the "kinda urban" video, due for release in early 2009, will have lots of dance moves with "a lot of cool energy" to bring in a "cool performance."

"Freeze" is the third single coming off T-Pain's third major studio album "". The track has been available for purchase since October and it charted at number 62 on U.K. Singles chart and climbed to number 38 on Billboard Hot 100.

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Lil Wayne to Tour With T-Pain, 'Dedication 3' Tracklisting Revealed

November 12, 2008 03:11:58

is plotting an eight-week roadshow with , a spokesperson for the latter confirmed. Also joining them are and . The concert will be kicked off on December 18 and include a performance at Joe Louis Arena on December 26.

In addition to Lil Wayne's newly-revealed roadshow plan, a tracklisting for his upcoming mixtape titled "" has also been uncovered. The upcoming record is produced by and features beat sounds from 's "Art of Storytelling 4", 's "Whatever You Like", 's "Couldn't Be a Better Player", 's "Shootout", and 's "Get Silly".

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Video Premiere: DJ Khaled's 'Go Hard' Feat. T-Pain and Kanye West

November 08, 2008 11:11:03

In support of his new song "Go Hard", premieres a music video which was shot on the same day filmed his "Karaoke" music video. Co-produced by Naaila and directed by Hypes Williams, the video presents cameo appearances from , , and Tay Dizm among others.

"Go Hard" is the second single from Khaled's third studio effort "", which has been available for purchase across the U.S. on September 16. The new track is produced by The Runners and features T-Pain and on the hook.

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Video Premiere: Ludacris' 'One More Drink' Feat. T-Pain

November 05, 2008 03:11:35

Following iTunes release of his latest song "One More Drink" on October 28, releases a music video for the -featuring song. Directed by Chris Robinson, the video was shot on October 20 in Atlanta with cameo appearances from musicians T-Pain and 's as well as comedian .

Starting with several men sitting down for a DDA (Drinkers + Daters = Anonymous) meeting with Williams as their mentor, the just-premiered music video displays Ludacris as one of the attendees. As it rolls on, the rapper is seen coming forwards in front of other guys and narrating his experience of getting drunk in a club.

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Video Premiere: T-Pain's 'Chopped N Skrewed' Feat. Ludacris

October 14, 2008 11:10:37

In support of his new song "Chopped N Skrewed", has debuted a music video which features a cameo from of Terror Squad. Directed by Syndrome, the circus-themed music video presents the rapper donning a top hat and singing his verses accompanied by a young woman who plays his lover.

"Chopped N Skrewed" is a -featuring song which will appear on T-Pain's upcoming third studio album "". Entirely produced by himself, the record is expected to come out on November 11 and carry as many as seventeen tracks, including "Can't Believe It" on which he teams up with and "Freeze" featuring .

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Video Premiere: Ciara's 'Go Girl' Feat. T-Pain

October 08, 2008 09:10:55

has dropped a music video in support of her new single titled "Go Girl" from her upcoming third studio album "", which is reportedly planned for release on December 9. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, the same person who helped making his "Money Maker" music video, Ciara's "Go Girl" music video has , who is also featured in the song, as a cameo.

Donning a metallic outfit in a sort of dark and futuristic sense, Ciara appears in the video sitting on a chair with a desk in front of her, with some dancers behind her on chairs as well. The singer then jumps off the desk and along side her dancers, she starts doing sexual choreography. Then shortly after T-Pain sings his verses, Ciara shows up on a motorcycle, going into a break dance.

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'Go Girl', First Single From Ciara's 'Fantasy Ride' Leaked

September 03, 2008 02:09:09

"", the third studio album from , will spawn "Go Girl" as the first single and the mentioned track has been leaked on-line prior its official release later this month. The single is featuring and according to Rap-Up.com, it uses the same beat as "Hood Girl" that has been leaked earlier.

Beside serving as the featured vocal, T-Pain also took over the production of the single. "Go Girl" was not the first choice as the lead single lifted from the album, but it won over a -featuring track called "High Price".

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Video Premiere: T-Pain's 'Can't Believe It' Feat. Lil Wayne

August 26, 2008 09:08:26

Singer, rapper, and producer has just premiered a music video for his latest single "Can't Believe It". The song which features rap peer , has been confirmed as the first single from his upcoming third studio album "", which is reportedly set to hit the stores on September 30.

The music video is recently shot in Los Angeles under the direction of Syndrome, the same guy who directed 's "American Boy" and 's "Daydreamin'". The video is a circus-themed film and put the featured singer Lil Wayne as a cameo. It starts with the display of T-Pain rapping to the camera while holding his mini body on the palm of his own hand. He is also seen coming out of a huge black hat, which is usually used by a magician, and jumping into a sexy woman. The circus theme is also shown by a capture of ferris wheel where he is having fun with the woman.

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Kanye West, T-Pain, Akon Contribute Singles to 'True to the Game'

August 23, 2008 09:08:51

, and a bunch of other hip-hop artists will contribute new singles to Stadium Entertainment to be compiled in a single album called "True to the Game". The CD will be released on October 21 with retail price of $16.98 and part of its sale will benefit Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

The first single from the set will be a collaboration among T-Pain, , and newcomer Tay Dizm called "Beam Me Up" which will be distributed by T-Pain's label Nappy Boy Digital. It has actually been released last month but according to Billboard.com, it was re-serviced on Friday, August 22. Meanwhile other tracks include "Make Your Way to the Dance Floor" (Ziggy Nina feat. ), "Around My Way" (Young Cash feat. ), "The Pursuit of Happiness" (GLC feat. West), "Knock It Outa Da Park" () and "Ghetto Love" ().

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T-Pain Glitters New Album With Big Rap Stars

August 02, 2008 10:08:50

Hip Hop hit maker has asked big stars, such as , , , and to join in his upcoming album "" as guest artists. The album is reported due for release in the fall this year via Jive music records.

According to Billboard.com, T-Pain has collaborated with Wayne in the first single entitled "Can't Believe It" which has been released in late July. Meanwhile Chris will appear with him in "Freeze" and Ludacris will be found rapping verses in the more slowed down single "Chopped & Screwed." In addition, Kanye will contribute his vocals in a playful song called "Therapy."

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Video Premiere: Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain/Mack Maine

July 29, 2008 09:07:04

Following its video preview that has streamed earlier this week, finally the full version of 's music video for his latest single "Got Money" has been premiered on July 28 via MTV. The new clip was being directed by Gil Green and features Wayne's collaboration with and Mack Maine.

Just as it was previously reported on the new clip Wayne is being pictured as a nice thief, who rob a bank but shares the money with others. The scenes from the video starts with the meeting held by the rapper with his friends to plan their bank robbery. In the end of the clip the rapper finally gets captured by the police but he receives a warm applause from the people who are watching in the streets.

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Video Preview: Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain

July 28, 2008 11:07:07

Just before the official music video for his latest single "Got Money" gets premiered on MTV later today (July 28) at 6 A.M., a short preview of 's clip has already streamed. The 30-second preview video, which also features the appearance of , gave a lead of what the video is about.

On the short clip, Wayne sees him as a robber who is robbing a bank and being accompanied by two female assistants. Another feature beside the robbing scene, saw the rapper and T-Pain rapping and dancing together in a big room.

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Video: Lil Wayne On the Set of 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain

July 02, 2008 04:07:21

Before premiering the new music video for his latest single "Got Money", taken from his latest LP "", gives his fans a sneak preview of the video through a behind the set clip that has streamed earlier this week. On the 52-second-long clip, Wayne himself introduces the condition on the set and reveals some stuffs about the video shoot.

Although there aren't many shots that revealed about the upcoming music video, that will also feature , from the footages on the sneak preview it can be seen that the "Got Money" video will involve a plot about bank robbery and lots of money. Moreover, it looks like that Wayne himself will be acting as the bank robber, while T-Pain was seen singing on a stage and throwing lots of money around him.

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T-Pain's 'Can't Believe It' Ft. Lil Wayne Leaked

June 27, 2008 11:06:34

Although his new album "" won't be hitting the stores until September 30, another new track from 's upcoming LP has leaked. The new song that has streamed is his collaboration single with titled "Can't Believe It".

The new song is the second track from the upcoming LP that has leaked as previously another song "Silver & Gold" has already been streamed. Beside being included on T-Pain's new record, "Can't Believe It" itself reportedly will also be added on Pain and Lil Wayne's collaboration album.

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Video Premiere: Lil Mama's 'What It Is (Strike a Pose)' Ft. T-Pain

June 21, 2008 10:06:03

Female rapper has just premiered her new music video for the single "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" on FNMTV on Friday, June 20. For the new clip, which was being directed by R. Malcolm Jones, she also tapped to feature on it.

The new video is a colorful one as it features some background changes from a house, streets, and a club. The scenes start at Lil Mama's house where she was seen choosing the wardrobe that she will use as she plans to go to the club. Besides that, the clip also features lots of dancing moves which were done by kids and adults.

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Lil Wayne Taps T-Pain on New Music Video

June 20, 2008 11:06:00

Following the success of his new LP "", is set to further promote the record by preparing to launch a new music video for his latest song. Wayne reportedly will shoot the clip for his latest single "Got Money" in Los Angeles starting from Monday, June 23.

Just like its single the rapper will also tap to feature on the music video. Not only that Wayne will also reunite with the director of his latest clip for "Lollipop", Gil Green, who has also been picked to direct the upcoming video.

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Lil Wayne's LP Cracks 1 Million Mark, a Supergroup With T-Pain En Route

June 18, 2008 10:06:01

Just as it was predicted, 's highly anticipated album has managed to break the 1 million mark for its first week sale. According to Nielsen SoundScan "", dropped on June 10, has been sold over 1 million copies.

This achievement is not only setting Wayne's new set to become the biggest selling record this year, but also beating 's "", outed in 2007, that only reached 957, 000 sale on its first week. The last record that managed to hit the milestone on its early release is 's 2005 set, "".

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T-Pain Launches Digital Record Label

June 04, 2008 01:06:05

Rapper seems to believe that digital sales is the new thing that will soon dominate the music business and actualizing his faith the rapper launches a new digital record label. The rapper's record label is called Nappy Boy Digital and it will give a full service of the rapper's music material digitally to his fans via major music download sites.

Stating his excitement regarding the new label's launching, the rapper told the press, "Nappy Boy Digital is a dream come true for me. I'm excited about bringing music by new artists to people fresh out of the studio." He also added, "My life and career so far has been about breaking barriers and this label allows me to continue that by delivering hit songs in real time, no red tape, just good music."

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T-Pain Set September 30 for New Album's Release

May 23, 2008 02:05:09

Rapper/producer finally revealed more details about his upcoming studio album "3 Rings" and also the first single from the set, "Snap You Fingers". The rapper plans to drop his new and third studio album on September 30 via Konvict Muzik/Zomba, while his song will be spawned to radios sometime in June.

Moreover, a representative from Zomba also stated that the music video for the first single is also in progress and will be released soon. The representative also added that T-Pain is still working very hard to finish his upcoming LP with .

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Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain Audio Leaked

May 13, 2008 10:05:48

After releasing "Lollipop" and "A Milli" from his new album "", a new audio for another new song from 's upcoming set has leaked on the net. The new track is "Got Money" which features a collaboration with .

It still not clear though whether the song will be the next single to be released for the album's promotion as there is no confirmation from the rapper about it. Meanwhile, the rapper is currently preparing to shoot the music video for his second single "A Milli".

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Video Premiere: Akon's 'I Can't Wait' Feat. T-Pain

March 04, 2008 09:03:24

is still spawning singles from his 2006 Grammy-nominated album, "" and the latest one pulled from his effort is the featuring song "I Can't Wait". The single which will be released later this month is the seventh from the album, and reportedly will be the last.

The music video for "I Can't Wait" has been shot with Bryan Barber who previously directed for 's "Wouldn't Get Far" and 's "Ain't No Other Man". The video opens with T-Pain on the piano and Akon singing beside his sports car. Akon is also pictured getting smitten to a woman he meets outside a club and then he follows her.

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50th Grammy Awards Nominees Unveiled, Kanye West in Power

December 07, 2007 09:12:24

Highly awaited nominations of 50th Grammy Awards are unearthed with leading the pack at eight nods followed by at a whooping six and , , , and at five each.

The big nominee, West, is competing for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for '', Best Rap Solo Performance for 'Stronger', Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group both for his collaboration with in 'Southside' and his work with and KRS-One in 'Better Than I've Ever Been', Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for 'Good Life' feat. T-Pain and Best Rap Song for both ' Can't Tell Me Nothing' and 'Good Life'.

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New Music Video: T-Pain's 'Church'

October 22, 2007 01:10:36

In the midst of his hectic schedule, has shot and and premiered the music video of his latest single from ''. The clip of the fast-paced song 'Church' was played worldwide on BET, featuring T-Pain's rapping alter ego, Teddi Verseti.

Meanwhile, the singer who is also the chairman of Nappy Boy Records is busy developing artists under the label, as well as working on other artists' album. According to Billboard.com, T-Pain has produced four songs in 's highly anticipated album that will come in Spring. He has also taken responsibility on 's new album as well as 's debut record.

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"Now That What I Call Music!" Back with Vol. 25

July 07, 2007 01:07:43

Multi-selling record series Now That's What I Call Music is back with its 25th volume. The joint venture of Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Entertainment, EMI Music, and Zomba Group will drop the CD July 17 via the former.

As usual the record will contain 20 most happening songs. Gracing the track list are charting single 's "Girlfriend", 2007 CMT Music Award winning single 's "Before He Cheats" and Billboard's airplay gainer 's "Pop, Lock &Drop It".

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Rihanna Celebrating a Third Week on Top US Singles Chart

June 15, 2007 01:06:23

She hit it big with her new haircut. But beyond that does strike it hard on the US singles chart, having her "Umbrella" enjoying a third week on top spot while on the other side winning the songbird worldwide critical acclaim.

"Umbrella", written by Terius Nash and rapper for Rihanna's third studio album "", already the chart's greatest gainer at radio with the LP itself debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 by June 13th.

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T-Pain Suprised at #1 Opening of "Epiphany"

June 14, 2007 12:06:25

With three big records coming in the same week, people knew that it would be a tough competition in Billboard 200 chart. 's heavily promoted album "" moved 161,000 copies yet the album is placed at #3. Even 's "" that was led by #1 single "Umbrella" only managed to get the second runner-up post with 162,000 sales. The ultimately anticipated album this week turns out to be that of 's "".

On being told that his record reached 171,000 sales and scored #1 in the tally the rapper said, "It's special, man. I ain't never expect to be up there, so it was never a goal to me. I was happy with being 20. I was just happy to be on a chart."

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Pitbull's New Album, Thicker in Rap

April 28, 2007 12:04:49

Cuban-American rapper is set to release the fourth set of his studio album. Named "", the album that is due May 22 generates lots of his rapping persona compared to the previous three.

"It's a part two to El Mariel but more urban-based," he said. "There's more street records on there. I'm giving them another side to Pitbull. I had all the club records - you can easily go 45 minutes in the club just off my records. I just want to take these folks for a ride on this album based on what I know."

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R. Kelly's Star Studded New Album

March 10, 2007 10:03:38

Within a short time, 's new album "" will be out on May 29. It would be his thirteenth studio album and is pretty much star studded.

The first single released is "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" featuring and . Many people are wondering why who has the same track in his album "The Price of Fame" (2006) is not featured in the video. It turns out that Bow Wow's version is a bonus track and its promotion to radios is prohibited. R. Kelly is actually the one who has the song's rights even though in billboard it is listed as 'Bow Wow or R. Kelly (featuring T.I. & T-Pain)'.

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The Billboard Hot 100's Artists of the Week

April 07, 2006 03:04:59

Don't be surprise upon noticing the Billboard Hot 100's artist of the week. Top the No. 1 position on the chart is still 's "Bad Day", marking the singer 2nd week in a row to be on the very top spot on the singles chart. At No. 2 also is still 's "Temperature".

In the meantime, 's "You're Beautiful" goes up just one place from last week's position to No. 3, followed by 's "What You Know" which bounces as high as 35 position to be at No. 4. 's "Be Without You" and 's "Unwritten" are both still at the same position, No. 5 and 6 respectively.

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Top 10 Songs on the US Singles Chart

March 31, 2006 02:03:21

While the US pop album chart is dominated by , the US singles chart is topped by Canadian singer/songwriter who with his "Bad Day" wins the top position, earns his first ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thus, there's changes on the chart which subsequently drags 's "Temperature" drops one place to No. 2.

Rounding out the Top 5 is 's "So Sick," 's "You're Beautiful" and 's "Be Without You" all of which sticking to the No. 3 to No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the chart is 's "Unwritten", just one place ahead of ' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7.

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The Top 10 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart

March 24, 2006 11:03:51

While the US pop album chart surprisingly is topped by a new winner, the Billboard Hot 100 also does so. The singles chart is reigned by reggae star whose album "Temperature" goes up one place to the top spot, ended 's two-week reign on the chart as his "So Sick" falls to No. 3. Meanwhile, Canadian singer/songwriter 's "Bad Day" successfully lands on the 2nd place after rising three places from last week's position.

's former chart-topper "You're Beautiful" and 's "Be Without You" each slips one to No. 4 and No. 5 in a row. Elsewhere, English pop singer 's "Unwritten" rises one to No. 6, ahead of ' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7 and 's "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" at No. 8. Rounding out the Top 10 is 's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" which rises one to No. 9 and ' "Check On It" which falls two to No. 10.

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Billboard Singles Chart's Top 10 Debut

March 17, 2006 03:03:36

The Billboard Hot 100 again sees 's "So Sick" holds onto its No. 1 spot, marking the R&B singer's second week on that top position. Right behind him is 's "Temperature" at No. 2 and 's "You're Beautiful" at No. 3.

Clings at No. 4 on the singles chart is 's "Be Without You", followed behind by 's "Bad Day" which bounces from No. 14 to No.5. Elsewhere on that chart, 's "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" sticks to No. 6, ahead of 's "Unwritten" at No. 7.

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Top 10 Singles of Billboard Hot 100

March 03, 2006 11:03:20

The big prize this time has fallen into the hand of for it's him who finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "You're Beautiful" this week. It makes him the first U.K artist to rule the chart since did it eight years and two months ago through his "Candle in the Wind 1997" / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight." Following behind is "Check On It" from featuring while 's "Temperature" takes place on number three. "Grillz" by featuring , Ali, and Gipp comes next on the 4th rank, sitting right in front of 's "Be Without You" which stays firmly on its last week's position.

Lining up in order from number six to ten are "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" by featuring , "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" by , "Unwritten" by , "So Sick" by , and "Everytime We Touch" by .

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The Billboard Hot 100 Shift

February 24, 2006 02:02:31

The shift in Billboard Hot 100 doesn't shake from her throne. The pop star holds tight her crown, maintaining her position on top of the chart with her single "Check On It". This is the fifth straight week that she's the single chart winner.

Following her at the 2nd position is 's "You're Beautiful", and remain at No. 3 is 's "Grillz". 's "Temperature", in the meantime, climbs four places from No. 8 to No. 4. Following close behind at No. 5 is 's "Be Without You" which downs one from last week position.

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The Billboard Hot 100 Greatest Sales Gainer

February 17, 2006 01:02:15

While the album chart is dominated by 's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film ", the Billboard Hot 100 again is dominated by . This is the fourth time in a row that the singer's single "Check On It" leads the list. In the meantime, 's "You're Beautiful" stays at No. 2, followed by 's "Grillz" at No. 3.

Stick at No. 4 is 's "Be Without You", ahead of 's "I'm Sprung" at 5th. 's "Shake That" surprisingly rocketing from No. 9 to the 6th slot, seizes the place from 's "So Sick," which slips one place to No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in succession are 's "Temperature", 's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", and 's "Unpredictable".

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Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Champions

November 18, 2005 04:11:44

The "Gold Digger" won't rule the chart any longer. Its singer, featuring , lose their reign to R&B rookie , whose single "Run It!" finally ends West's 10-week run at the top of the US singles chart after spending four consecutive weeks at number two. "Run It!" then marks the November 17th with victory, turns down "Gold Digger" to the second position.

The ' "My Humps" remains at No. 3, so does 's "Soul Survivor" featuring which holds steady at No. 4. Also in the same position as they did last week is 's "Photograph" at No. 5 and 's "We Be Burnin"' at No. 6.

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Gold Digger No. 1 for 10 Weeks

November 11, 2005 01:11:25

The "Gold Digger" finds the precious gem on top of the chart. The single which rapper does with fellow gloriously tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday for the 10th consecutive weeks to become the second-longest No. 1 of 2005 after 's "We Belong Together," which held the top spot for 14 weeks non-consecutively. What an achievement.

's "Run It!" scores another week at No. 2, while ' "My Humps" holds onto the No. 3. In the meantime, 's "Soul Survivor" featuring remains at No. 4, followed behind by 's "Photograph" at No. 5 and 's "We Be Burnin'" at 6th. Songs in Hot 100 positions 7 to 10 among others; 's "Because of You" at No. 7, 's "I'm Sprung" is No. 8, Carey's "Shake It Off" stays at No. 9, and 's "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" at No. 10.

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