NICKI MINAJ, DJ KHALED, RICK ROSS TO HEADLINE HOT 97 SUMMER JAM 2012

Additional performers include J. Cole, Big Sean, Wale, Waka Flocka Flame, French Montana, Maino, Tyga, 2 Chainz, Mavado and more.

The lineup for Hot 97's Summer Jam 2012 has been announced.

The event, taking place at Metlife Stadium on Sunday, June 3rd, is set to feature headlining sets from DJ Khaled and French Montana, as well as Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross. Additional performers include Waka Flocka Flame, French Montana, Maino, Tyga, 2 Chainz, Mavado, Young Jeezy, J. Cole, Trey Songz, Wale, Big Sean and Meek Mill. Tickets are currently available on Ticketmaster.com.

Hot 97 previously announced that its Festival Village will feature performances from A$AP Rocky, Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Big K.R.I.T. from 2-6 p.m.

Last year's show included performances from Dipset, Lil Wayne, Drake, Chris Brown and more.

J COLE TO HEADLINE BIG BROTHER AFRICA 7 LUNCH

The 7th edition of M-Net’s most watched reality series, Big Brother Africa, is already eliciting anticipation and excitement among fans, as it reveals new thrills leading to its May 6 return to TV.

Apart from the fact that this year’s show will see contestants doubling up to enter the series, with the prize money for one winner pegged at $300, 000, organizers have revealed more pleasant surprises in their kitty.

Already, M-Net and series producers, Endemol say the launch of this season of the show, which is called ‘Big Brother Stargame’, will feature performances from major hit-makers, led by Grammy-nominated American rapper J Cole.

‘One of the main reasons for the success of Big Brother, in Africa and abroad, is that it creates its own stars from the minute housemates step into the spotlight,’ says M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi.

‘Of course, we’re thrilled that we can kick off Big Brother Stargame with an international star whose incredible talent is making him one of the hottest names in music today. J.Cole is fast becoming a superstar, an amazing artist who is taking the world by storm. We are very pleased that he will be performing for the very first time in Africa on our stage!’

With J.Cole’s visit facilitated by Los Angeles based One Entertainment (which facilitated Busta Rhymes’ appearance last year), the 27-year-old star is scheduled to perform three songs, to be revealed closer to the time, at the launch of Big Brother Stargame. He will also be filmed for a special insert on Channel O during this time talking about his work, life and ambitions.

Born in Germany, Jermaine Lamar Cole, popularly known as J. Cole, was raised in North Carolina and is now based in New York. He is signed to Jay Z’s influential Roc Nation record label, which also represents songstress Rihanna, and his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story has gained him worldwide attention. Determined, creative and gifted, the producer/rapper has collaborated with Beyonce, Trey Songz, Missy Elliott, Drake and Elle Varner among others. He’s also appeared on Jay Z’s Blueprint 3 album on the hip hop anthem ‘A Star is Born.’

KENNIS MUSIC STAR JAYWON SPOTTED WITH WIZ KHALIFA, AMBER ROSE, J. COLE, K'NAAN + HE ACQUIRES A NEW LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

 

Primetime Africa and Kennis Music founders Keke Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye (D1) alongside music act Jaywon were spotted at the just held 54th annual Grammy Awards in California, USA.

The trio who were present at Music’s biggest event, went there to cover all the backstage actions and took some photos with Dev, Wiz Khalifa, J.Cole, K’naan, Ledisi, Amber Rose and a host of others. The full video coverage will be coming soon on Primetime Africa and Kennis Music Channel on your TV, so be sure to stay tuned.

 Jaywon with K'Naan

 Staples Center

 Jaywon at the Backstage (Grammys)

 Jaywon and J. Cole

 Dayo Adeneye and Baba Keke

 Jaywon with a fan

 

Jaywon with Wiz Khalifa

 Jaywon's New Lincoln Navigator

J. COLE SAYS HE WAS PREPARED FOR LETDOWN WITH GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

The Roc Nation rapper says that he didn't expect to get nominated for Best New Artist.

J. Cole was recently honored alongside The Band Perry, Skrillex, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver for Best New Artist at the 2012 Grammys, but he didn't expect to get the nod. During an interview with LA Times' Pop & Hiss, the Roc Nation rapper explained his surprise in learning of his nomination and that if he doesn't take home the gramophone, he won't catch any feelings.

"I wasn’t thinking people had seen what I had done, so I had already kind of prepared myself for the letdown. But it caught me off guard," he said. "It would be incredible to win. That’s an understatement … since I didn’t even expect to get nominated. But I’m not walking in there with the attitude that I’m the guy [to beat]. But if I won, I’d know why. And if I didn’t win, I’d understand."

He also spoke on why he thinks his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story struck a chord with mainstream audiences. Cole was unsure if his fans would actually purchase the album, leaving him on edge.

"I don’t think it was one thing. I think it was a combination of putting out quality projects like mixtapes that sounded like albums. We only call them mixtapes because they are free. And I’ve been touring for two and a half years straight. I just put the album out two months ago. I already had a strong foundation of fans, I just wasn’t sure that they would buy the album."