Magic Johnson buys stake in VIBE magazine

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn the time since he retired from the NBA, Magic Johnson has become a successful businessman. Johnson is always looking for new ventures to invest in. Late in 2009, there were rumors of Magic Johnson entering the publishing business.A little over a year later, Magic Johnson is indeed in the publishing business, but it is not Ebony. Instead, Magic

Shaquille O'Neal discusses relationship with The Notorious B.I.G.

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn the late 1990s, Shaquille O'Neal was literally the biggest player in the NBA. He was so big that he had ventured outside of basketball and into the hip hop world. Shaq had made friends with several big time rappers, including The Notorious B.I.G.When Biggie rapped about Shaq, the former Orlando Magic center contacted Biggie. Soon, the two had

Nicki Minaj done with Lap Dances

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen fans look back on the I Am Music II tour, they will most likely think of Nicki Minaj and her lap dances. Twice, she danced for Lil Wayne, the boss of Young Money. Both times, Nicki thought she was dancing for a lucky fan.After dancing on Wayne the first time, Nicki Minaj said she was nervous about it. But, she soon grew used to dancing on her