We try to cover all the music stories that matter here on the VH1 blog. Sometimes, though, we find too many stories to cover, stories that don’t exactly “matter” but are worth sharing, or even just good stuff from our peers. Here’s your Thursday roundup:
Flo Rida Arrested for DUI in Miami
TMZ reports that Flo Rida attempted to decline a walk-a-straight-line test: “Officer, I can’t do this. I don’t feel I can’t walk a straight line. I had a few drinks. Let’s try another test.” [Rap Radar]
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Jump Start Live is a brand new morning show that will be airing every week day for the next two weeks from 10-11 a.m. here on VH1 leading up to the Critics Choice Movie Awards on Friday, January 14. Our very first guest on the debut episode of the show was none other than Miami’s own Flo Rida, who’s tearing up the charts with his international smash, “The Club Can’t Even Handle Me.” He was cool enough to swing by after his interview to give us his thoughts on the Miami Heat’s chances this year, what it was like seeing Tom Cruise dance to “Low” in Tropic Thunder, and if Ke$ha — who got her big break singing alongside him on “Right ‘Round” — has ever thanked him for launching her into the spotlight. To find out the answers to these questions and a few more, be sure and check out the video above!
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Everyone has their favorites when it comes to the competition for this year’s Grammys categories. During the next two weeks, we’ll list the artists that are up for an award, and you can watch videos and read news while you weigh in on who you think will take the prize.
This time it’s Rap Song of the Year. Hit the comments field to speak your mind. Is there any chance that Jay-Z could top Lil Wayne this time around? Click the artists’ names for videos, performances, photos, news, tour dates, lyrics, and lots more. The show airs on Sunday, February 8.
BEST RAP SONG
Lil Wayne – “Lollipop”
Flo Rida - “Low”
Snoop Dogg – “Sexual Eruption”
Jay-Z – “Swagga Like Us”
Lupe Fiasco – “Superstar”
Watch videos by this year’s Grammy nominees
Check our photo gallery of all the Grammy nominees and their categories
