Mike Jones (Who?!?!) Turns 29

Houston rapper and Swishahouse affiliate, Mike Jones (WHO?!?!) hits the big 2-9 today!




Happy Birthday, Mr. Jones!

Former Ruff Ryder, Drag-On Celebrates his 31st Birthday!

Those of you with a really good memory may remember, ex-Ruff Ryders rapper, Drag-On. In my very humble opinion, Drag-On is the best rappers to ever stutter over a Swizz Beats track.

You can join Drag-On on twitter and find out what the hell he could possible have to tweet about:
http://twitter.com/officialdragon

R&B Crooner, Lloyd Celebrates His 24th B-Day

Lloyd, the former Murder Inc. crooner turns 24 today!

Watch this clip of Lloyd and Young Money on The Monique Show singing, "Bedrock"



Happy Birthday, Lloyd!

Rap Pioneer Grandmaster Flash Hits the Big 5-2!

What better way to start off the New Year here at The Urban Authority than by acknowledging Hip-Hop dj, rapper, legend and pioneer Grandmaster Flash who celebrates his 52nd birthday today.

For those of you poor, unfortunate souls that don't know the first thing about Grandmaster Flash (or the Furious Five) check this music video for the song, The Message- one of the first "conscious Hip-Hop" songs:



Also be sure to visit: http://www.grandmasterflash.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/flashcutitup

Keri Hilson Celebrates Her 27th Birthday

Keri Hilson celebrated her 27th Birthday this past weekend in LA with a performance at Kiss 102.7fm’s Jingle Ball.

Later that night she held a super exclusive party with guests that included Lala Vazquez, DJ Mars, Nas, Lauren London, Tyrese and more. The Nuvo was popping as guests enjoyed a night of Karaoke.

Check out Nicole Bitchie for more pics of the party.

Source: Nicole Bitchie

Happy Belated Birthday Jay-Z

To the Man, the Legend, the Myth - Jay-Z

His birthday was on December 4th. The turned a whopping 40 this year and it is being reported that his wife, Beyonce, threw him a private party in the Dominican Republic. Attending were some of their closest friends and family, including Diddy, Kate Hudson, A-Rod, Kanye West and Alicia Keys. There are currently no pictures (other than some Jay's nephew took of the villa and yacht) to be found as the guest were told that no cameras or phones were allowed. Beyonce asked Jay’s friends to shoot a video that was played at dinner telling Jay how they felt about him. However, there was a photographer present but only for private pics. I really hate that because I'm sure it was bomb. Sources reported that Beyonce arranged everything from fireworks, to synchronized swimmers to entertain the guests, as well as a lavish buffet. Sources also say that Jay-Z had a blast and danced all night. I would have loved to have seen that. Oh well, maybe later we will get some more pics to display.

    Tory Burch, Kanye, and Lyor Cohen at the party

Behind the Scenes of "Video Phone" w/Beyonce and Lady GaGa

I love both of these ladies and while I somewhat like the video for "Video Phone", I like the "Behind the Scenes" footage much more.





It's rare that you get to see two of today's artists vibe the way these two do. LOVES IT!