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50 cent drops out of live 8 performance

50 cent has confirmed that he will not be playing at the live 8 performance in philadelphia. The rappers publicist has mentioned that the performance overlaps with 50's current film role in 'get rich or die trying, set in toronto. Despite removing himself from the artist line-up, there have...

A tribe called quence 1995 2004

While the world has been patiently awaiting the release of his commercial debut, consequence will once again appease his core fans with the innovative re-mixtape cd entitled ?a tribe called quence 1995-2004.? ?for me atcquence is not just a mix tape, it's an audio photo album!,? quence states...

Cassidys bail rejected

Barry ?cassidy? reese gave himeself up to philadelphia, pennsylvania authorities on june 17th and went on to be charged with homicide, conspiracy and weapons violations. Cassidy has been accused of a shooting incident involving three men following an argument of which one 22 year old man was...

The game creates a footwear storm

The game has partnered with 310 motoring to create a signature sneaker line which will be named \"hurricane.\" the \"hurricane\" model is the companys first venture into athletic footwear as opposed to the prior upscale footwear and apparel. The hurricane is expected to...

Eminem to help out with a bang

Despite eminem\'s prolonged success, he still remains more than willing to help out the community from which raised him. The star has agreed to help raise funds for the detroit firework display for the annual july 4th celebration. \"the fireworks are a big part of summertime in...

50cent commercial to kick off during bet

50cent is set to star in a commerical amongst other stars to promote reebok?s gxt II sneaker. The commerical is set to debut during the 2005 bet music awards on june 28th. The ads labelled ?street sport? are 30 and 60 minutes and feature 50 cent paired with boston red sox world series mvp...

Ride or die with the latest urban westen

Urban western ?ride or die? wraps up filming (release date to be announced) from jean-claude la marre, the creator of ?gang of roses? and ?brothas in arms? new york (june 27th, 2005) ?ride or die?, a warning/nu-lite films production, has wrapped up filming and is coming to a city near...

Luther vandross passes away

The music world are paying their tributes to the r&b legend luther vandross. Luther vandross passed away friday due to a previous stroke which he never fully recovered from. The singer was pronounced dead at 1:47 pm at the jfk medical center in edison new jersey. Information about the exact...

Pitbull added to anger management tour

Best-selling cuban-american rapper, pitbull, has been added to the third installment of the anger management summer tour. The 39-city tour kicks off in indianapolis, indiana on 7th july. Pitbull is expected to perform songs from his debut album, m.i.a.m.i.(money is a major issue). This is the...

Brothers in arms dvd release

Jean-claude la marre and the warning/nu-lite films company present ?brothers in arms?, available nationwide on dvd july 26th, 2005 through sony pictures home entertainment. This shoot-?em-up epic combines extensive conflict with affluent suspense, making it a must see for fans of any action...

Key witness delays turk trial

New orleans-based rap artist, turk (formerly of cash money and hot boys fame, aka tab virgil), has seen his trial being delayed due to the key witnesses absence. Prosecutors have been issued until august 1st to come up with their key witness. The trial was meant to continue on tuesday, but...

Camron drives his way into custody

Cam\'ron has been arrested for driving his brand new lamborghini through the streets of new york. Not long after his appearance on 106 and park, police pulled him over on a \'routine check\' only to discover thereafter that his license had suspended. Despite purchasing the car to prove that...

Eve releases dates for album and advert

Eve has been busy recently, with many responsiblities forcing her to contantly re-schedule. Her longly awaited next album release has been on hold for a while now, but she has just announced that she is hoping to release the lp for february, 2006. Dr dre has been supporting her, as she is now...

Encore may be the final word by eminem

Eminem, according to reports, may be coming to the end of his rap career to concentrate primarily on production along with some other smaller ventures much like his compatriot, dr dre. The detroit free press reported that mather?s latest album encore will be his last release. Paul...

New instrumental only mixtape in the mix

\'show you how 2 produce\' is a mixtape project that features some of the hottest up & coming producers in the industry today. No vocals, no lyrics, just straight instrumentals!! The mixtape is brought to you by the #1 source of producer management, middle man management. Most of the...

Nelly joins Reebok advertising campaign

Nelly has recently negotiated with reebok to agree in a long term advertising campaign, where nelly is expected to develop and market a line of footwear. This follows the recent move by the game bound into an agreement to make his own sneaker. Reebok have serveral hip-hop artists to endorse...

Eminem rejects accusations of retirement

Hiphopreaction recently reported that eminem was due to retire . For all em fans you should be happy to know that the rapper has denied these rumours and that he has no intention to retire as just yet. During an interview with mtv.com the rapper explicitly stated, ?i?m not retiring.? he later...

2 source employees arrested and charged

Two employees of the source magazine have been charged with attempted murder after they shot at three men following a confrontation leaving the limerick house, a manhattan night club. The incident took place directly opposite the street from the magazines own headquarters early saturday (july...

M.O.P. sign deal with G unit

Following the recent rumours surrounding mop's potential move to g-unit, the group have now confirmed that they have indeed signed onto g-unit records. Previously with both roc-a-fella and more recently dame dash music group, the group were getting frustrated moving from label to label and...

Eazy E remembered by tribute release

To remember and show appreciation for what should have been Eazy-E's (Eric Wright) 41st birthday, Capitol/Priority Records are preparing to release a CD/DVD package set to be called "Eazy-E- Eternal E: Gangsta Memorial Edition". The package will hold 16 songs by the artist, as well as 7 music...

Preach martin hustles his flow

The now-famous & half-way comical chorus from the movie ?hustle & flow? rings throughout the theatre, followed by echoes of laughter. But one bay area mc knows a pimps? hustle ain?t no joke. Preach martin (pronounced mar-teen) was born a hustler. Before he realized he could flow,...

50 to make a video for EACH album track

Prior to The Massacre's re-release, 50 Cent has came up with an original yet exhausting concept for any artist to attempt on any one album. Looking to claim some extra recognition through recent big name signings to his label, (M.O.P. and Mobb Deep), 50 will produce a video for EVERY track on...

Foxy Brown maintains innocence

Foxy Brown has rejected a second plea deal on 5th August that would have prevented her from a jail sentence on assault charges. Foxy Brown, real name Inga Marchand, has rejected this deal in an effort to maintain her innocence in the whole situation. According to prosecutors, the deal,...

Lil Mo to sue Ja Rule and Def Jam

R&B singer Lil' Mo is planning to sue Ja Rule, Murder Inc. Records and Def Jam for a total of $15 million dollars in unearned capital from "Put It On Me", the 2001 hit record. The song was a major hit in the summer of 2001 and helped raise recognition and awareness for Ja and the...

Introduction to The Hood Affiliates

The Hood Affiliates Compton native City Boy (formerly of Guerilla Black?s Dolla figga camp) and Pittsburgh Pa native Eddie Kane Jr. come together to form the first East/West Group known as ?The Hood Affiliates?. This sets a whole new precedent as far as setting new trends and upping the ante....

Kanye West front paged on Time magazine

Kanye West appears on the latest release of Time magazine, in a complete issue dedicated to Hip Hop. The interview with Kanye West includes comments on his struggle to break into the hip hop industry and mainstream, and how he finally successfully managed to produce one of the best hip hop...

Field Mob set to Disturb Tha Peace

Before launching their latest album of 3 Light Poles and Pine Trees., Field Mob have signed onto Ludacris' Disturbin Tha Peace record label. Ludacris stated that he was proud to have Field Mob in his label and that each party would benefit as they both now strive for further success together....

Soul Hood Family With The Movement

Soul Hood Family brings you the 2nd Mixtape from the Stylefornia collection entitled "STYLEFORNIA 2: The Movement". The CD includes songs from Soul Hood Artists LIFESTYLE, P.S.C (FRATT HOUSE), MECCA DAWN, PRIME & TATIANA CHANEL. The album also features exclusive songs from Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon,...

Suge Knight shot at Miami party

Early on 28th Auguest, Suge Knight was shot at whilst attending Kanye West's VMA's party at a nightclub in South Beach. Knight, was allegedly shot in the leg and wounded. He was taken to hospital were reports state that his condition is good and that he was treated for a fractured leg as a...

HardHeadz Go 8100 Percent For New Album

Delivering true to life gangsta flows on countless DJ Screws mix tapes, A Million Dollars Later (1998), All Work, No Play (1999), and Soldiers United For The Cash: The Sound Track (2001), The Herschelwood HardHeadz is poised with 8100% Blocked Out, on HardHeadz Entertainment. Southern Hip Hop...

Run DMC set to reissue 4 classic albums

The legendary rap group Run-DMC, reponsible for bringing rap into the public mainstream and raising awareness for this genre of music are ready to re-release their first 4 albums which will include 4-5 bonus tracks on each album, demos, live performances, single B-sides, remixes and radio spots,...

Wise Intelligent completes solo album

Wise Intelligent of the Legendary Poor Righteous Teachers is set to bless the world once again with what might be his greatest offering to date. Acclaimed Artist and Hiphop Legend Wise Intelligent has completed his highly anticipated solo album, ?Wise Intelligent is?The Talented Timothy...

Miri Ben Ari enters the Hip Hop scene

Long-awaited debut, Miri Ben-Ari: The Hip Hop violinist hits the streets September 20th, featuring contributions from Kanye West, John Legend, Akon, Scarface, Baby, Lil Wayne, Anthony Hamilton and Lil Mo. Multi-faceted partnership with footwear / Apparel powerhouse reebok spawns a first of its...

Dre attacker receives one year sentence

On Wednesday a man pleaded guilty to attacking Hip Hop prodigy Dr Dre at last years Vibe Awards. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner sentenced Jimmy James Johnson, 27, to one year in county jail, which also includes a three year probation for the charge. Allegedly, Johnson...

HipHopReaction updates and changes

Apologies for the downtime of HHR. During the downtime we were working on making the site more easy to navigate and developed into web standards so everyone should be able to view it more quickly and more efficiently. There are still a few pages to be fully transformed, so please be patient...

Warren G new CD release and Katrina talk

NEW YORK, NY September 2005 ? At the stroke of 12:00 a.m., early IN THE MID-NITE HOUR on October 11, 2005, the latest incarnation of the G Funk era will be marked by the legendary hip-hop artist/producer Warren G when he releases his fifth studio CD and first in four years. Leading off the...

Missy Elliott tears achilles tendon

Missy Elliott has recentlly injured her achilles tendon whilst rehearsing in LA for the TV Guide Emmy party that was scheduled to be held five days later. Following a successful operation, Missy was forced to cancel a few appearances in order to give her time to recover from the pain and also...

Game drops all beef with G Unit

The beef between Game and 50 is finally finished. According to MTV Game admits to dropping all beef and despite similar statements in the recent past this appears to be the real deal. "At this point, what are they going to do? The '300 Bars' [freestyle] pretty much solidified my victory. They...

Lil Kim behind bars yet in good spirits

A day after releasing her critically acclaimed album, The Naked Truth, Lil Kim and her attorney issued several statements to the press. "I want all my friends, family and fans to know that I am in good spirits and I will be fine," Lil Kim stated. Kim also mentioned other inmates around her...

Young Jeezy Explains The Snowman

It's right up there with the anti-snitching T-shirts as the must-have fashion item in the hip-hop community right now: a Young Jeezy Snowman shirt. Earlier this year, Jeezy and Def Jam started giving out the shirts ? which prominently feature Jeezy's Snowman logo across the chest ? as promo...

Shakurs new fashion set

Tupac Shakur?s sister Set Shakur has annouced the launch of her high urban focused fashion line branded, Madameveli. The name of the line is based off her brothers well known alias Makaveli, which co-incidently is also a clothing line. According to Shakur, ?Madameveli embraces the oddities...

Eminem brings down the tone

Eminem's lawyers and representatives are preparing to file several lawsuits in an effort to prevent 5 Internet companies from selling the rappers ring tone without the proper approval. The Associated Press claim that FanMobile, Nextones.com, MyPhoneFiles and MatrixM are all involved with the...

Jay Z ready to make his comeback

All jay-Z fans will be more than happy to hear that the Def Jam president is determined to come out of retirement and begin work on a brand new album. Following Jay's retirement in 2003, after the drop of his 'final' album 'The Black Album', Jay admitted to hanging up his microphone and...

Mike Shinoda to release debut hip hop cd

Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park is preparing to release his debut hip hop album under the alias Fort Minor. The album will be entitled 'The rising tied' which will have Mike playing and producing almost every song on the album, which is executively produced by current Def Jam president Jay-Z....

Adam F crosses the pond for success

Though he is a stalwart music activist and has graced the covers of several European magazines, British music phenom Adam F. has ironically always preferred to remain somewhat anonymous in the U.S. F. produced Redman's new single "Rush The Security", from the Funk Doc's upcoming Def Jam...

Dazed and confused meets pioneers

Houston Hip Hop has been bubbling under rap's radar since the mid 1980's with little commercial success. However, thanks to figures like Mike Jones and Paul Wall, The H-Town sound has begun to re-define the sound of commercial Hip Hop. Dazed takes a walk through the City of Syrup to meet some...

50 Cent targets a complete take over

50 Cent aims to again strengthen his roster for G-Unit even following signing experienced New York acts in Mase, Mobb Deep and M.O.P. 50 Cent still isn't entirely satisfied and is looking to dominate the industry. These are busy times for 50 with an up and coming film/soundtrack album, (?Get...

Game arrested for disturbance at mall

The Game was arrested on Friday 28th October, according to Associated Press, after being accused of causing a disturbance in a North Carolina mall. According to the rap star, "I got arrested for signing autographs," the 25-year-old rapper told television station, WFMY-TV after, he was...

Jay Z has eyes set on The Source

The latest rumour surrounding Jay-Z involves an interest for him in taking over The Source magazine. It is believed that Jay-Z is interested in making a bid for the popular hip hop magazine. Women's Wear Daily reports that Jay-Z, president of Def Jam, could be joining forces with Lyor Cohen,...

Lil Flip prepares new album

Lil Flip has recently released his new single 'What It Do' from his up coming album 'I Need Mine'. The new single is produced by former Cash Money Records producer Mannie Fresh, which Flip feels confident will be another infectious single. "I wanted a song with energy, the way ?Game Over?...

Bid to spend a day with Chamillionaire

To celebrate the release of his Universal Records debut album, entitled 'The Sound Of Revenge', Chamillionaire has submitted an unlikely auction on the popular auction site, Ebay. The winning bidder will get to spend a full day with the emerging rapper as he celebrates and travels the city of...

Young Hootie is Prince of the Bity

West up. It's finally here! Young Hootie is officially releasing the long awaited "Prince of the Bity" for all you die hard West Coast fans. The 27-track experience is a follow up to his debut mixtape Young Compton , and is a step above the already high standard he set for himself and his fans....

Canadian Label DoggSide Recordz Release

Canadian label DoggSide Recordz are releasing their compilation "DoggSide Recordz: Ghetto Platnum" on December 9th. The project is in english and french and features 6 DoggSide recordz artist: SpeakOnce (English), Nova (French), Docteur (French), Fo-Real (English), Guileman (English), and Red...

Benzino receives charges prepares track

Benzino has been charged by the United States attorney's office for failing to record tax returns in 1999 to 2000. The rapper who propelled to fame after his famous disses towards Eminem, failed to report over $1.5 to US tax officials. Officials would not speculate on whether Scott's tax...

Canibus releases album Def Con Zero

Returning from a short absence, Canibus is back creating music with his latest album entitled, Def Con Zero, a collaboration with Phoenix Orion as Cloak-N-Dagga. “I spent my teen years learning my craft, how to rhyme and translate the information I was seeing and feeling into poetry,” Canibus...

Disturbing Tha Peace album and giveaway

Disturbing Tha Peace are currently holding a contest and are presenting the chance to win an engraved DTP iPod with “Georgia” Ludacris & Field Mob featuring Jamie Foxx and all the latest music from the new compilation “Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace” For a chance to enter visit the...

Super Producer Rockwilder Launches Site

New York, New York- Grammy award winning producer, Rockwilder, is set to take his talents to the online world. His newly formed website Rocbeats.com will serve as an outlet for up and coming artists to receive production advice and assistance from one of the best in the game. Along with countless...

Lox and Diddy settle publishing dispute

The Lox and Diddy have finally settled their music publishing dispute, following a heated argument during 97 radio station's broadcast last month. Styles P and Sheek Louch allegedly dropped in on Angie Martinez's radio show on Friday (December 9) to discuss the dispute between themselves and...

Foxy Brown comments on hearing loss

Foxy Brown spoke first time in respect to her loss of hearing during BET's "106 & Park" show, where she stated and confirmed that she hasn't been able to hear for the last six months. She mentioned that the loss of hearing was first experienced whilst recording her latest album, Black Roses...

Ed Lover pleads not guilty to assault

Ed Lover has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and second-degree harassment in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday (15th December) and was released on $1,000 bail. This case initiates from an alleged incident at a New York night club last Sunday. (12th December). Prosecutors insist...

Chino XL to deliver poison pen

Hiphop legend Chino XL is slated to finally release his long-awaited “Poison Pen” album on January 31. The noteworthy, highly inspired, two-disc set has been in the works now for almost two years, during which time, Chino says he has sifted through offers that have been made to him by those...

Chino XL explains album situation

In response to our last news article Chino XL has issued a statement, stating “Just so there is no misunderstanding, I want people to know that I never said I turned down any deals from Interscope, or any of their related parties. That information had come from someone who used to work for...

Merry Christmas from HHR

Hey ya'll, I'd like to wish every member of hiphopreaction a merry christmas. I'd also like to take the chance to let ya'll know about our new lyrics section on the site. After christmas this will be added to and we will build up a large collection of hip hop lyrics. The section can be...

Man steals Will Smiths identity

A man who allegedly stole the identity of Will Smith has been sentences to 2 years imprisonment. Carlos Lomax, 45, was convicted of fraudulently opening and charging over $33,000 with fourteen counterfeit accounts at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area stores in Will Smith’s legal name, Willard C....

Hear One new Dutch hip hop label

A new international sound in hip-hop Hear One is a new Dutch hip-hop label, focusing on the international market. At the moment Hear One is working with two in-house rappers: Fingaprintz and Nig Nash, Hear One is working on the albums of both. On the Hear One website you can download a...

Lil Flip to appear in Las Vegas

It has been confirmed that Lil’ Flip will be featured in a future episode of NBC’s television show “Las Vegas”. The episode features Delinda (Molly Simms) starring as a model in Lil’ Flip’s poolside video shoot at a Casino. The production is soon halted when Lil’ Flip realises that the real...

Obie Trice shot at while driving

Obie Trice was recently shot at during a shooting which happened on Saturday (December 31st) at approximately 1am. The 28-year-old was travelling with three passengers on the Detroit freeway, after attending a party, when shots were fired at the back window of his Range Rover from another...

On The Outs film to hit the urban scene

On The Outs – a provocative, hard hitting look at 3 young girls who made all the wrong choices. ON THE OUTS puts a face on at risk youth in America. FADER Films is pleased to annouce the release of their new film entitled 'On The Outs' A film by Lori Silverbush and Michael Skolnik, ON THE...

Ghostface new album and action figure

Wu-Tang member, Ghostface Killah, is due to release a new album shortly, set to be entitled 'Fishscale'. The rappers landmark fifth album, which will be released on Def Jam recordings, is a statement that he is still in the game and is capable of matching if not exceeding any other albums at...

City of LA order to pay up Biggy

On January 20th, a federal court judged ordered the city of LA to pay the sum of $1.1 million to the late Notorious BIG's family. The ruling stems from the fact that evidence was intentionally held back during the family's civil lawsuit trial. "It's pretty clear from the ruling that the...

Nas allegedly signs to Def Jam records

According to reports from the New York times, legendary rapper Nas, has inked a deal with Def Jam Recordings. The deal will include a clause where any profit/loss made from the rappers next 2 albums, will be shared between Sony Music and Def Jam. Def Jam is expected to cover costs involved...

Grammy tribute for sly and family stone

In an unprecedented gathering of musical talent, Maroon 5, will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, and singer Devin Lima will join together at this year’s 48th GRAMMY Awards to pay tribute to one of the 20th Century’s...

Snoop shoots video in Puerto Rico

On January 27th Snoop Dogg and Daddy Yankee shot their video for the latest track "Gangsta Zone". The video for the track, which is taken from Yankee's Barrio Fino: En Directo album, was shot in Toress Sabana projects. The video includes both of the artists in different locations within...

Ne Yo to unleash on Def Jam recordings

A master in the art of storytelling, Ne-Yo began writing at an early age. A vivid imagination and creative energy has allowed Ne-Yo to write songs for multi-platinum artists such as Mary J. Blige, B2K, Faith Evans, and Musiq. When asked about writing number one hits for other artists, simply put,...

Speech releases The Vagabond

Speech was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the force behind the hip-hop group, Arrested Development. His solo projects have been the free & more expressive side of Speech, trying anything from world music to folk. His mom and dad are both entrepreneurs owning a 35-year-old newspaper that...

Ice Cube to Laugh Now Cry Later in June

Rapper/actor Ice Cube has announced the drop date for his brand new album, Laugh Now, Cry Later. The launch date is June and will be released via his independent label, Lench Mob Records. This album is the next installment to the stars catalog following on from the successful Greatest Hits...

Producer Jay Dilla dies at age of 32

Detroit based producer Jay Dee, a.k.a. J Dilla, who has worked with many established rap groups including A Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village and Common, died February 10th at the early age of 32. Jay's manager Tim Maynor announced that he died Friday morning in Los Angeles, but the cause of...

Streets N Young Deuces release mixtape

Finally the highly anticipated mixtape is here, Milwaukee's own, Streetz & Young Deuces - We Want In Vol. 2 (Hosted By DJ G-Spot) Below is the tracklist and a link to a free download. Track List 1. Somebody Gone Die 2. Class of 06 ' feat. Jade Foxx, Cash NY & Mense (Produced by...

Ne Yo heading towards success

TV appearance on CBS’s “The Late Late Show” last week is followed up with “CD ” (Feb. 18th) and Regis & Kelly (March 7th) "It's extremely rare to find someone so young, that is the embodiment of the definition of the word 'artist.' Ne-Yo is an entertainer, singer and a TRUE songwriter.”...

MC Eiht Announces New Label Deal

Veteran hiphop artist MC Eiht has just signed a distribution deal for his record label, West Music, Inc. in a joint venture with Paid In Full/Koch. The prominent, longtime rap icon, who played the role of A-Wax in the feature film, “Menace II Society,” and also performed the soundtrack’s hit...

Dame Grease offers free beat on myspace

MySpace.com has generated an unrivaled popularity amongst celebrities in recent months - especially the hip-hop community! Everyone from Kanye West to Common to Mary J. Blige to beat maestros like the infamous Dame Grease are members. In an unprecedented move, Harlem's home bred Platinum Producer...

LL Cool J exposing Todd Smith

In 2006, LL Cool J is making sure that everyone knows TODD SMITH. This 12th release on Def Jam Records, his first self-titled release, continues to define him as a breakthrough artist. TODD SMITH is scheduled to be released worldwide on MARCH 21, 2006. TODD SMITH is jump started by the...

Bubba Sparxxx searching for Ms New Booty

Bubba Sparxxx is holding a unique contest in which he aims to find the girl with the best looking booty. The lucky winner will have the chance to appear in Bubba's video for the new track, appropriately entitled 'Ms New Booty'. All entrants can be rated by the visitors to the site and there...

Christina Milian So Amazin with release

Island Def Jam recording artist and actress Christina Milian makes her long-awaited return to the front line with the upcoming April 25th release of her third album, SO AMAZIN’, produced in Miami by Cool and Dre. In advance of the album release, the first single “Say I” featuring platinum rapper...

Busta refusing to talk but may be forced

Police and prosecutors in New York say if Busta Rhymes continues to refuse to talk about the murder of his bodyguard, they will send Busta before a grand jury in an effort to make him talk. Busta has not talked to police since the murder of his bodyguard Israel Ramirez at his video shoot earlier...

C Murder appeals for a new trial

After being denied a new trial from a lower court in Louisiana back in March 2005, C-Murder, real name Corey Miller wants his case to be heard by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Miller was convicted for the 2003 murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas. Back in April Lawyers for Miller took this case...

Three 6 Mafia set to perform at Oscars

Beauregard and Houston, who are nominated for writing the music and lyrics for "It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp" from "Hustle & Flow," will perform their nominated song with group mate Darnell “Crunchy Black” Carlton and Taraji Henson, the actress who sang the hook in the film. Cedric "Frayser Boy"...

Juvenile pays tribute to his hometown

Juvenile has just released his first single off his first album since he has left Cash Money Records, entitled “Get Ya Hustle On.” The new single is a powerful tribute to his hometown of New Orleans, which is actually filmed right after hurricane hit in New Orleans. The video shows all the...

Alkaholiks to release mixtape and DVD

On the heels of the release of their farewell album Firewater, Tha Alkaholiks this week are dropping a limited edition mixtape and a limited edition DVD as a 'special thanks' to their longtime fans. The "Mixed Drinks" CD is a mixtape served up by E-Swift and contains 15 songs the band...

DJ Lt Dan announces return with Ecks

After being conspicuously absent from the genre, which he had a hand in creating, Lt. Dan is poised to return the crown of the remix genre to its rightful place, atop his head. While Lt. Dan admits he has at times been denied the credit he deserves in creating the mashup/ remix craze in Hiphop,...

Cassidy released from prison on parole

Rapper Cassidy was released from Philadelphia's Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on 2nd March and will remain on parole until further notice. Cassidy had previously been convicted of involuntary manslaughter following a shooting, which left 22 year old Desmond Hawkins dead, as well as two...

Ne Yos In my own words soars to success

After shipping RIAA platinum last week – an unprecedented achievement in today’s marketplace – IN MY OWN WORDS, the debut album by Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo, featuring the pop/R&B crossover smash hit single “So Sick,” debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop...

Rihanna racing up charts with sos

Following the amazing success of her gold debut Island Def Jam release, MUSIC OF THE SUN; Rihanna is gearing up for her sophomore album aptly entitled, A GIRL LIKE ME. Scheduled for release April 25th 2006, A GIRL LIKE ME is being catapulted by another lead smash single, “SOS.” Rihanna first...

LL Cool J set to headline Oxygen concert

LL Cool J, Def Jam Record's premiere multi-platinum artist and New York City's native son returns when Oxygen provides viewers with a one-night performance by one of hip-hop's sexiest and biggest names in the "LL Cool J Custom Concert Featuring Ne-Yo and Special Guests" airing Saturday, March 18...

Juvenile creates reality check in charts

New Orleans rap star Juvenile, has finally made it to the peak of the charts by being positioined at number 1 in the Billboard 200 album chart, with his latest album release 'Reality Check'. The album, which sold more than 174,000 copies in its initial week, naturally also peaked the...

Bubba Sparxxx presents Ms New Booty

Georgia's own BUBBA SPARXXX is back with a bang, taking dance floors and television screens by storm with the top 10 Rhythmic/Crossover single "Ms. New Booty." Within weeks of its release to clubs and radio, and sporting one of the year's most outrageously entertaining videos, "Ms. New Booty" is...

Biggys album put on hold over copyright

Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album "Ready to Die" was put on hold on Friday (Mar. 17th), following an enquiry that an Ohio Players song was used without any consent. The lawsuit is one of 477 filed by Bridgeport Music and Westbound Records against various companies and individuals for sampling...

Gnarls Barkley Added to Lollapaollza

On the heels of announcing they're being added to Coachella, Gnarls Barkley, the highly anticipated collaboration from Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo, has been confirmed to perform on the main stage at this year's Lollapalooza. Lollapalooza will be held August 4-6 at Chicago's Grant Park. Gnarls...

Ice Cube rides on Spike TV and tour

Acclaimed actor and musician, Ice Cube, will host and perform at Spike TV's second annual AutoRox, the only nationally televised awards show honoring and celebrating America's passion for the automobile. For the first time ever, Ice Cube will perform live his new singles "Chrome and Paint" and...

Get affiliated with MC Eiht on April 4

MC Eiht's first album through Paid In Full/Koch, "Affiliated," will be released on April 4, signifying the Compton rapper's nineteenth album release. His first enhanced disc, the special product will contain 14 album tracks, exclusive interview footage and a new music video starring MC Eiht,...

Reception set up to honor Three 6 Mafia

This Saturday, April 1, 2006 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., a VIP reception will be held at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum honoring Memphis musicians, Sony recording artists, and 2006 Academy Award winners Three 6 Mafia. During the ticketed reception, the group is scheduled to receive presentations...

Gnarles Barkley make history in charts

Gnarls Barkley made music history this weekend when their debut single 'Crazy' topped the UK singles chart on download sales alone. The single, taken from their upcoming album 'St. Elsewhere' set for release May 9th on Downtown/Atlantic is set to be one of the biggest hits of 2006. Warner...

LL Cool J prepares album for April 11th

Due to overwhelming demand, the 12th album by LL Cool J, TODD SMITH, is now scheduled to be released 2 week earlier on April 11th. TODD SMITH is jump started by the undeniable smash "Control Myself," featuring the multi-platinum and multi-talented superstar, Jennifer Lopez. Produced by...

Slaps Straps and Baseball Hats by Celly

West coast rap artist Celly Cel the "Bay Area Boss", "West Coast Legend" and former Jive Records rap artist is back with his new album titled "Slaps,Straps & Baseball Hats". The new CD was released in stores on April 4 2006.This album has 16 "Blazin Hot" tracks and features guest appearances...

India Arie to release new album after four years

One of music’s most honest and inspirational singer/songwriters, 12-time Grammy nominated India.Arie will release her new album, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship, on June 27. Her third studio album, and her first since 2002’s acclaimed Voyage To India, which reached #6 on the Billboard...

Proof of D12 shot and killed at club

Proof, of D12, was shot and killed on Tuesday morning (April 11th) in Detroit, Michigan following a shooting at Eight Mile Road. According to initial reports, Proof was shot in the head during the incident at around 4:30 that morning. Police were called to the event at approximately 5am,...

Royce Comments On Death Of Proof

Royce has issued the following with respect to the late Proof; "I am deeply saddened by the murder of someone I called a good friend. I've known Proof for over nine years and will always remember him for the joy and life that he brought into every room he entered. We first met at Detroit's Hip...

Free Redrock Campaign Builds Buzz From Behind Bars

When it comes to timing, the multi-talented rap duo REDROCK always seem to be right beneath the surface of super stardom. A break-out debut single, major label interest, and a finished record will all have to wait for the group to pay their debt to society first. For 80 and WAX, the two front...

Gnarls Barkley To Appear In Nyc On May 22

On Monday, May 22, prankster producer Danger Mouse and Atlanta soul powerhouse Cee-Lo will make their first joint appearance in New York City, representing the entity commonly known as Gnarls Barkley. Already one of the most talked-about releases of 2006, Gnarls Barkley's full-length debut...

Ray Cash Joins Mobb Deep On Tour In May

Here are the proposed release dates: 5/3 Washington DC / 9:30 Club 5/4 Boston / Avalon 5/6 Miami / Radio One 5/7 Dallas / KBFB Car Show 5/8 Philly / TLA 5/9 Providence / Lupo's 5/10 Norfolk / Norva 5/11 Baltimore / Sonar 5/12 Cincinnati / Bogarts 5/13 Columbus / Newport Music...

On The Outs Coming Soon To Dvd

A provocative, hard-hitting look at three young girls from the same tough neighborhood who all make the wrong choices--ultimately crossing paths in juvenile hall before continuing along on their own difficult journeys. On the Outs, which received widespread critical acclaim when it premiered...

Jr Rotem And Rihanna Reach Number One Spot

Billboard Magazine announced on May 4, 2006 that Rihanna's single "SOS" jumped to Number One on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart, making it "the second biggest leap to #1 in history." Producer Jonathan "J.R." Rotem is responsible for the amazing track, which samples Soft Cell's 1982 hit recording of...

Sorority Sister Slaughter Wraps Up Filming

Sorority Sister Slaughter, a Gold Coast Productions motion picture, has wrapped up filming and is coming to a city near you. Industry veteran Larry Flash Jenkins introduces this new group of hot scream queens. Sorority Sister Slaughter pays homage to the successful sorority massacre films of the...

Young Jeezy And Paul Wall To Appear At Fox Theatre

Give 4 Hours and Get 1 Ticket to the hottest show of the Summer at Fox Theatre on June 16th featuring Young Jeezy, Paul Wall and many others! Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that motivated more than 6,000 young people to get involved and help their...

Dj Scratch Revitalizes New York With New Release

Super producer DJ Scratch is revitalizing the streets, clubs and radio with Busta Rhymes' smash hit "New York Sh*t." The track, which also features Swizz Beatz on vocals, is a testament to the classic, passionate lifestyle of New York Hip Hop. After holding down EPMD as their DJ in the Golden Era...

Perion Selected To Produce Juveniles Next Track

Being a songwriter, producer and MC comes naturally to Pensacola, Florida native Perion. His latest production effort, "Way I Be Leanin," is the new single from Juvenile's platinum album, Reality Check. The track features Juvenile along with Mike Jones, Paul Wall, and UTP members Skip and Wacko,...

J Dillas Mother Pays Tribute To Son Attends Event

Maureen Yancey, the mother of the late hiphop producer J Dilla, arrived with Hustle & Flow's Taraji P. Henson at a star studded benefit last night, organized to raise money for Lupus L.A., an organization formed six years ago by Daniel Wallace, MD, one of the country’s most prominent Lupus...

Beanie Sigel Returns To Studio After Shooting

Beanie Sigel was released from a Philadelphia hospital following the recent incident where he was shot during an attempted robbery, incurring gun shot wounds to both arms. Sigel drove away from the hospital with a towel over his head and one of his arms held in a sling. Sigel informed...

Rising Rapper Arrested Over Eminem Allegations

An aspiring rapper who has recently accused Eminem of stealing his lyrics has been arrested on three misdemeanor charges. Police charged Shawn Steven Baker accounts of harassment, terrorist threats and disorderly conduct after he left 12 threatening messages to district police authorities....

Timbaland And Jay Z Unite On New Tracks

Timbaland has confirmed any remaining speculation that he will be uniting with Jay Z to collaborate on tracks in the near future for Brooklyn MC. In BBC's 1Xtra show in the UK, the producer hinted heavily at the fact that the two hip hop giants would be joining forces. He remained...

Wu Tang Are Living Legends On New Dvd

One of the most influential rap groups in history, Wu-Tang Clan created some of the most memorable videos of their time to go with their ground-breaking music. Now, for the first time, all of the group's signature videos have been collected on one DVD with bonus material that will be released by...

Gnarls Barkley Crazy To Delete Chart Success

Gnarls Barkley's phenomenal hit 'Crazy' will be deleted this week, ending a phenomenal run of nine consecutive weeks at the top of the UK charts. The decision to delete 'Crazy' was made to ensure that the focus of the Gnarls Barkley campaign now falls on the second single, 'Smiley Faces',...

Beyonce Holds Auditions For An All Female Band

Superstar Beyonce Knowles has announced her search for an all-female band. The musicians chosen will become the artist's touring ensemble in support of her second solo album, "B'Day," slated for September release. Auditions will be held before Beyonce's creative team and the superstar will...

Mary J. Blige Announces Summer Headlining Tour

Thirteen years into her career Mary J. Blige is still the Queen of Hip Hop Soul. She was anointed the title even before her boundary-breaking, genre-making debut smash What's the 411? dropped in 1992 and now on the heels of the success of her new album, The Breakthrough, Mary J. Blige announces a...

Midi Mafia To Blast Out Track For Lloyd Banks

As one of the most sought-after production teams in the industry today, Midi Mafia is taking their hit-making abilities to the next level in the Summer of 2006. Their new Lloyd Banks song, Make You Move, will be featured on Banks' upcoming Rotten Apple LP, and they are in the studio putting the...

New Rhymefest Jukebox Including Album Tracks

Rhymefest has just revealed his new Jukebox on his site which includes Fever and Stick, the main tracks from the up and coming album Blue Collar, expected for release on July 11, 2006. The Jukebox also allows you to view images from the new video.

J Dilla To Live On Through New Shining Album

Despite J Dilla passed away on February 10th, but his memory and passion will live on for at least one more album, with the release of The Shining. BillBoard.com has reported that the album will feature guest appearances from hip hop artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch and...

Guitar Center Launches 2006 Dj Spin Off Battle

Guitar Center today announced the launch of its 2006 Spin Off competition, the largest and most prestigious DJ/Turntable competition in the country. Up for grabs is over $40,000 in prizing and the Spin Off Grand Champion bragging rights. “Spin Off pays tribute to the battle DJ movement that...

Ecks Preparing Comeback With New Mixtape

Only 10 minutes into their first recording session a stunned KRS-One uttered the words, "You are going to be a star; You are the future of hip-hop", this after watching a then teenage Ecks walk into the booth and freestyle his entire 2 verse collaboration with KRS-One: "Take it to God". Now...

Tiffany Affair Are Starting A Fire On Reprise

Takeover Ent./Reprise Records is pleased to announce that it has signed female urban pop act Tiffany Affair. The group, which is made up of four teenage singers and dancers from New York City, was brought to Reprise Records by famed guitarist Robert Randolph, alongside Takeover Ent — debut album...

Adult Swim And Chocolate Industries Album

Adult Swim and Chocolate Industries have gotten together and produced Chocolate Swim, an EP which is available for FREE! - The album is 100% free and features solid music from Kovas, Lady Sov, Ghislain Poirier, Mos Def & Diverse, and Vast Aire (ft. MF Doom). Adult Swim heats up the summer with...

National Youth Summit To Engage Activism

On August 12th, 2006, youth from across the country will gather in Naples, Florida to protest the glorification of violence and immorality in hip hop. The event is titled the National Youth Summit, and is being produced by the non-profit organization TanzAmer Incorporated, and "The Cipher Show."...

C Murder Escapes House Arrest

Rapper C Murder has been cleared of his house arrest restriction imposed on him back in May. A New Orleans judge has allowed C Murder to leave his home despite attempts from the prosecution to inprison the rapper for "violating conditions of his house arrest numerous times." He is also...

Spin Off Dj Contest In The Mix

Guitar Center today announced the launch of its 2006 Spin Off competition, the largest and most prestigious DJ/Turntable competition in the country. Up for grabs is over $40,000 in prizing and the Spin Off Grand Champion bragging rights. Here is a link to last year's winner's performance.

Cormega And Lake Team Up For My Brothers Keeper

Cormega is a name synoymous with both independent music and the notorious neighborhood of Queensbridge, New York. Over the past several years, Cormega has released a number of acclaimed albums, and has paved his own path to success. For the first time in history, Cormega is teaming with his...

Ja Rule Leaves For Africa And Sets Up Poker Site

Ja Rule is set to headline a concert in Africa, more specifically Nairobi, Kenya next week. Ja Rule will perform at the Carnivore grounds on Friday July 28th as part of the Celtel Kenya Win a Porsche World Cup promotion. The rapper will be given the honour of presenting one lucky winner the...

Midi Mafia Dirty Swift Seriously Injured

Midi Mafia's Dirty Swift, real name Kevin Risto, was involved in a bike accident and was seriously injured. The producer suffered a fractured vertebrae in his lower back after crashing during an off-road biking practice at the Piru Motocross track in Los Angeles. He underwent a full 7 hours...

Xzibit Makes Deal With Koch For New Album

Xizbit has inked a deal with Koch entertainment, in time for the preparation of his new album expected to be entitled, Full Circle. The Pimp my Ride host agreed upon the deal but insisted on his own imprint which will be named Open Bar Entertainment. The first single from the album is set to...

Dmx Rejects Plea Deal Settlement

DMX rejected a plea bargain for a recent White Plains traffic case on Monday 24th July. The reasoning behind the rejected plea is believed to have been due to what DMX views as unfair treatment. If the rapper had accpeted the plea, the case potentially could have been finally settled. "I...

Young Dro Conquers Number One Spot

Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Young Dro has conquered urban radio this week as "Shoulder Lean", his hit single featuring rapper and labelmate T.I., earns the #1 spot on both the Billboard Urban Monitor chart and the R&R Urban Mainstream chart. The Atlanta-based rapper's major label...

Wine O Signs Deal With Universal Records

Houston rapper Wine-O has inked a deal with Universal Records to distribute his late-September release Hate Me. Wine-Os first single, 'Pop My Trunk' has exploded and is in heavy rotation an all major radio stations in Texas, and is also the number one club song in Texas. The single has been...

Big Case Recommences With New Detectives

A new squad of Homicide detectives have been put in place to investigate the BIG murder case further in an effort to finally pinpoint those involved. If new evidence is brought to light, then LA Police officers's claims that they were entirely innocent of all accusations can be confirmed....

The Game Offically Leaves Aftermath For Geffen

Following the recent rumours debating the future of The Game with Aftermath, it has been offically announced that the rapper has quit the label and moved across to Geffen Records. There has been a lot of speculation of late relating to a possible move away from the Math, which has sparked some...

Gnarls Barkley Nominated For 3 Mtv Vmas

MTV announced today that Gnarls Barkley has been nominated for 3 Video Music Awards for 'Crazy': Best Group Video, Best Direction and Best Editing. Directed by Robert Hales, the video is a psychedelic play on Rorschach Tests, and is considered to be one of the most innovate music videos...

Lupe Fiasco To Perform At Mls All Star Game

Chicago-based hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco will highlight the 2006 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game Halftime Show, broadcast live to a national television audience on Saturday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Major League Soccer's 11th annual All-Star Game features the 2006 MLS All-Star squad taking...

Lloyd Inks Worldwide Deal With Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records has signed acclaimed Atlanta-based R&B vocalist and songwriter Lloyd to a long-term, exclusive worldwide recording contract through a pact with ShoNuff Records. The creative force behind ShoNuff is ace producer Jazze Pha, famed for his work with Nelly, Ludacris, OutKast, Usher,...

Ti Looking To Extend His Acting Career

T.I. is making an effort to establish himself in the acting profession by landing yet another role, this time in the up and coming film American Gangster. The rapper will need to be on top of his acting form with the talented cast being disclosed. He will appear beside both acting legend...

Video Game Saints Row To Feature Hip Hop Music

Saints Row is an explosive action/driving hybrid game for the Xbox 360. It is the only game in its genre that offers players unrivalled character customization options and a multiplayer experience through Xbox Live. Saints Row is not just a video game. 5 original songs custom to the game come...

Hip Hop Legend Rakim Embarks On Nationwide Tour

Hip Hop legend Rakim has announced a 22 date national tour beginning at the end of this month. The long tour will get under way on August 19, when Rakim will journey to Philadelphia at Penn's Landing for the first performance. The tour will settle at Texas, Arizona, California, Utah,...

Masta Killa Album Made In Brooklyn Drops Today

Today (August 8th) marks the release of Masta Killa's sophomore solo effort "Made In Brooklyn" courtesy of the 718's finest indie hip hop purveyors - Nature Sounds. The same emcee who turned heads back in '93 as a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan returns to the spotlight for the first time...

Eazy E Latino Proteges To Release Sophomore Album

The late Eazy-E's sole Latino proteges, The Brownside, have just released their second album, "The Takeover." Their first album, "Eastside Drama," issued in 1995, had been slated for release through Eazy-E's Ruthless label, until the Compton rapper's tragic death ended a solid paper trail of...

Big Boi Appearance On Mtvs Wild N Out

In the third season "Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out" will continue to feature two teams of hot, up-and-coming comics who go head-to-head in a series of "improv battles." Each week Cannon's team will challenge a celebrity guest and their team to a fast-paced war of words and wit. On August...

The Bboy Summit Celebrates 11 Years

The Bboy Summit, the legendary trendsetter in Hip-Hop lifestyle events and culture for the past decade, is back to celebrate its 11th year running! This year's theme? The Battle of the Sexes Super Jam, also known as "BOSS" which will be an international country vs. country battle for world...

Kelis Was Here Official Tracklisting

Kelis Was Here is set to include production from Shondrae Crawford, Will.I.Am, Raphael Saadiq, Sean Garrett, Scott Storch, Knobody, Cee-Lo, Dr.Luke, and Damon Elliot. The album is expected in stores August 22nd. 1. Intro 2. Bossy feat. Too $hort 3. What's That Right There 4. Till The...

Behind The Scenes Of Outkast Idlewild

From the sets of Morris Brown, here is video footage from Outkast: Video Footage IDLEWILD Track Listing: 1. Intro 2. Mighty "O" 3. Peaches featuring...

Was Beanie Sigel Shooting A Publicity Stunt

Philadelphia investigators are looking into the validity of recent claims that Beanie Sigel was involved in a robbery and a shooting which followed. The Philadelphia Daily News reported that the claims became fragile when the show The Aphilliates: The Streetz is Watchin', a weekly hip-hop show...

C Murder Ordered Back To House Arrest

Corey "C-Murder" Miller has been ordered back into house arrest, following a recent appeal which was held on August 15th. "Corey Miller is to be placed on complete home incarceration and is further ordered that he is not allowed to leave his residence at any time," the judge exclaimed. The...

Busta Rhymes Arrested And Charged With Assault

Busta Rhymes was arrested on Saturday August 19th, proceeding the Heineken AmsterJam Festival, where he was charged with assault. According to reports, Busta is being being investigated over events that took place a a week ago. Suspicions indicate that following a man spitting at his car,...

Belo From Do Or Die Delivers The Truth

Standout member Belo of Do or Die is putting the finishing touches on his dynamic, debut album THE TRUTH, due to arrive in stores this October 17th on The Legion Records' label. Belo has the streets anxiously awaiting his solo album. He is the first member from Do or Die to release a solo effort....

Tego Calderon Makes Debut On Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records has set August 29th as the street date for the eagerly anticipated label debut from Latin rap superstar Tego Calderon. Released on Calderon's own Atlantic-distributed Jiggiri Records, the album is already being hailed as a landmark in the Latin hip-hop and reggaeton movement....

Remo Da Rapstar Prepares Debut Phenomenon Album

Standing out in the crowd may be a challenge for some, but Bronx native Remo Da Rapstar is bringing a new standard of artistic integrity and business sense to the world of music. With the release of his debut street album, Rapstar Phenomenon, on the horizon, Remo has positioned himself with a...

Verbal Kent To Move With The Walls This Fall

Gravel Records present's Move With the Walls, (which will be released on 10-17-06) the introspective and powerful sophomore release from Chicago's Verbal Kent. Verbal's 2004 debut, What Box, featuring Wordsworth & One Be Lo, generated considerable buzz both in the U.S. and abroad. However,...

Diddys Creation Danity Kane Comes To Life

Bad Boy Records' red-hot girl group Danity Kane, stars of the hit MTV series Making the Band 3, have exploded at retail outlets nationwide with their debut album, "DANITY KANE." The multi-talented quintet is the music industry's newest Cinderella story, as Danity Kane is now neck and neck with...

Ludacris Announces Official Tour Dates

Here are the official tour dates released by Ludacris for his up coming tour. Fri-Sept 01 Time: 8:30pm New Orleans, LA Tulane University 6823 St. Charles Ave New Orleans, LA Thu-Sep 07 Time: 8:00pm Arlington, TX w/Shareefa Maverick Stadium 300 West 1st Street Arlington, TX...

Boost Mobile Rockcorps Announces Ti Appearance

Atlanta artist TI is the first officially confirmed artist for the New York Boost Mobile RockCorps event. More surprise artists are yet to be confirmed, but TI sets the level which the event is aiming at. RockCorps is an organization that harnesses the power of music to inspire...

Video Music Awards Take Over New York

MTV will take New York City by storm with the hottest events, concerts, promotions and more as the network, and the biggest names in music, get ready to bring back the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards to Radio City Music Hall on August 31st airing live at 8pm ET/PT. The MTV "Video Music Awards"...

Reub A Finalist In The King Of The Beats Contest

One of WASHINGTON, D.C.'s Own rising hip-hop stars is packing up and taking the metro area flavor to west coast. Rapper/producer R.E.U.B ., has been selected as a finalist in the SCION sponsored KING OF THE BEATS Competition, scheduled to be held at the world famous ROXY Theater in Los Angeles....

Consequence Back To Finish What He Started

The Con Man is back up in the building and all the fans of G.O.O.D. music need to pay close attention. For those who don't know, Consequence earned his hip-hop stripes back in 1993 alongside hip-hop super group A Tribe Called Quest. Cons made his rap debut on one of hip-hop's most cherished...

Rap Artist Nat Turna Sails Into Savannah

Dirty South sensation, Nat Turna and his Pretty Kitty Committee (PKC) traveled to Savannah to promote "Drop Dat Thang" the smash hit single from the upcoming album, "The Nat Turna Project" from NS2 Records. The single is currently receiving serious airplay in markets like Savannah and across the...

Billboard Award Winners Dupri Kanye Public Enemy

The 2006 Billboard R&B / Hip-Hop Awards Awards were held in Atlanta, with Jermaine Dupri bagging both Top Songwriter and Top Producer awards. Dupri, CEO of So So Def, won the Top Songwriter category, making it out on top above other contenders - Johnta Austin, R. Kelly and Scott Storch. Dupri...

Lady Sovoreign Tour Dates Announced

10/23 - Montreal (Club Soda) 10/24 - Toronto (Opera House Concert Venue) 10/26 - Boston (Paradise Rock Club) 10/28 - Washington, DC (9:30 Club) 10/29 - New York City (Bowery Ballroom) 10/30 - New York City (Bowery Ballroom) 11/1 - Philadelphia (Starlight Ballroom) 11/3 - Detroit (St....

Ron Artest Shoots Music Video In Las Vegas

Baller and Rapper Ron Artest is shooting a music video for his single, "Fever," in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 17th and Monday, September 18th. The single is the first from his upcoming album My World, which will be released on October 31 and will be distributed in the United States thru WEA....

Ras Kass And The Game Fight Inside Nightclub

Rappers Ras Kass and The Game confronted each other in a fight at a Los Angeles night club on Thursday night. Ras Kass is currently embarking on a nationwide tour with both Rakim and Kid Capri. The altercation took place in Club Element, and the entire event stemmed from a song named...

Fat Joe Releases Me Myself And I On Imperial

Virgin Records and Imperial Records, the urban label development unit of EMI's Caroline distribution, are scheduled to release Terror Squads' new album from hip-hop icon Fat Joe, Me, Myself & I. The album, slated for November 14, 2006 release, will be marketed and distributed with an innovative...

Red Bull Bc One Battle Breakdancing

Rhino Entertainment and Destroy Entertainment have signed a distribution deal that will bring bc oNE straight into the major DVD home video market, Pay per View, Digital Download and Broadcast. Destroy will releases BC ONE on September 12, 2006. The title takes you inside the world of dancing...

Cadillac Don And J Money Look At Me Hits Stores

The history of Southern hip hop is replete with duos that have made an indelible mark on rap music and popular culture. Over the years, legendary artists such as UGK, Outkast, Eightball & MJG have moved crowds as well as millions of units while, at the same time, helping to set the foundation for...

Yn From Xxl Defends His 2pac Covers

YN from XXL defends his 2pac covers and interscope relationship on www.theparkerreport.com. This is the first of 2 parts where he also talks about his wife danyelsmith the editor of vibe - aka his competition! Check out this YouTube hosted video for part 1 of the insightful interview, where...

Az Delivers The Format On New Studio Lp

After beginning his career by debuting on Nas' track "Life's A Bitch," rap artist AZ released classic Albums such as 1995's Doe or Die, 1998's Pieces Of A Man, 2001's 9 Lives and 2002's Aziatic. AZ was also a member of rap super group The Firm with Nas, Foxy Brown and Nature and has recorded...

R N B Legend John Tour And Performance Details

John Legend, will be on tour in the UK this Monday. John Legend will be performing live from the Royal Albert Hall in London live at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. This performance will be streamed live on MSN's newest acquisition Control Room (formally Network LIVE), so everyone in the world will be...

Jadakiss Arrested On Gun And Drug Related Charges

Jadakiss was arrested on October 7th on suspicion of weapon possession, following a traffic stop at his hometown in New York. Jadakiss was accompanied by 4 other men in the vehicle and after an inspection of the vehicle by police a loaded handgun was found, according to police reports. The...

The Navy To Take Sean P Of Youngbloodz To Iraq

Sean P (aka Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ) is going to Iraq with the Navy. Not for the reasons you would immediately think. The U.S. Navy has exclusively employed the entertainment services of Sean P in the countries of Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Though Sean P won’t be serving his country as an...

Gucci Mane Is Back And Hes Hard To Kill

On Tuesday, October 24, 2006, Big Cat Records and Tommy Boy Entertainment will release the explosive Gucci Mane sophomore album, Hard To Kill. The first single from the CD is "My Chain" which is one of the hottest tracks on the album and most requested in clubs throughout the Southeast. This...

Rhymefest Takes Uk By Storm

Today Rhymefest has officially become the face of hip-hop in the UK. Fest's meeting with Tory leader and candidate for Pime Minister, David Cameron, to discuss their views on hip-hop and it's effects on society in the UK have been exploding on to the covers of the news papers, television sets and...

2pac Legacy To Continue With Pacs Life

2Pac's legendary work ethic and constant drive often found him laying down vocals in two or three rooms of a recording studio simultaneously, and then heading straight to a film set, video shoot, or concert, only to begin again the next morning, sleeping during travel from one location to the...

Diddy Press Play Pressing All The Right Buttons

"PRESS PLAY," Diddy's first solo project in five years, has been garnering widespread critical acclaim. The collection, which arrived in stores this week, finds the Bad Boy founder and recording artist joined in the studio by a hand-picked cast of modern artists and groundbreaking producers. The...

Ugk Drops Long Awaited New Album

Jive recording artist UGK returns after a long hiatus with their long awaited seventh album "U.G.K. Underground Kingz." Group members Bun B and Pimp C return with a double album that features twenty new tracks. The album lists production by UGK's own Pimp C, as well as Atlanta hit makers...

Eminem To Reup A New Album From Mixtape

Rumors about an upcoming mixtape project prompted Eminem today to reveal details about the album. "So much wrong information has gotten out," said the multiplatinum-selling rap superstar, "it's time to set the record straight." Eminem Presents: The Re-Up(Shady Records/Interscope Records), to...

Spider Loc And Felli Fel Are Connected

Since the day Spider Loc bumped into Young Buck in Atlanta two years ago and rattled off an acapella that would convince Buck to introduce him to 50 Cent, the West Coast native has been lowriding to a new beat. Now a fixture in the G-Unit family and the original representer of G-Unit West,...

Snoop Dogg Declares Classic Album Is Emerging

Superstar rapper and hip hop icon Snoop Dogg readies for his highly anticipated album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment releasing on November 21st through Doggystyle/Geffen. Early buzz from industry insiders promise a classic album complete with the reunion of Snoop and Dr. Dre with three bangers from...

Nas States Hip Hop Is Dead On New Lp

Nasir Jones has a message: Something is terribly wrong with the state of hip-hop today. One of the greatest MCs to ever pick up a microphone, Nas has watched as his beloved hip-hop has gone from its innocent days of B-Boy battles and lyrical sport to today's fake-thug posturing and commercial...

Bizzy Bone Signs To Virgin Records

Virgin Records America is pleased to announce the signing of rap icon, Bizzy Bone. Imperial Records, the urban label and artist development unit of Caroline/EMI Music will market and promote the new album in conjunction with Virgin Records. Produced by After Platinum Records, the rapper's...

Our Competition Winner Is Steve Lee

The winner of the too short competition for 13 whole albums has been won by Steve Lee. I have emailed Steve and informed him that he is the winner. The albums will be on their way to you shortly so congratulations and enjoy them all! Thanks to all who entered and made the contest a...

Ghostface Killah Fishing For More Fish

Someone forgot to tell Ghostface Killah it's OK to rest on your laurels. Less than 10 months after releasing the most critically acclaimed album of the year - Fishscale - Ghost is back and as strong as ever with the surprising and equally stunning sequel, More Fish. Set for a December 12 release...

The Professional Part 3 To Be Released By Dj Clue

After a way-too-long six year break between official album releases on the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam label, mixtape impresario and Desert Storm mogul DJ Clue? returns on December 19th with the arrival of THE PROFESSIONAL, Part 3, the long-awaited sequel to the all-star-studded The Professional, Pt. 2...

Bad Boy Takes Another Spin Round The Block

Block Enterprises and Bad Boy South have renewed their highly successful joint venture, it was announced today by Bad Boy CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs and Russell "Block" Spencer. The Atlanta-based Block Enterprises and Bad Boy South first joined forces for the 2005 release of the hit debut album...

Lil Scrappy To Launch Online Tv Show Gs Up Tv

n a move to harness the power of the Internet, as well as showcase the star quality of a rising artist, Reprise Records will launch G's Up TV, an online TV show starring Lil Scrappy. The weekly show will begin on November 21st and lead up to the December 5th Reprise/BME Recordings release of his...

Lil Flip And Mr Caponee Connected With New Album

Lil Flip' is giving his fans what they want in addition to setting his sights in on the booming Hispanic market - Mr. Capone-e is shooting for the mainstream. Two of the hardest hustlas' in the rap game get Connected a new project with a release date of November 14. Houston's "Freestyle...

Tyrese Aka Black Ty Releases 3 Assault Singles

Tyrese, the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, writer, producer and now rapper (aka Black-Ty), has unleashed an airwave assault with the simultaneous release of 3 tracks from his upcoming Alter Ego double cd. The melodic ballad "One," produced by The Underdogs, the...

Dan The Automator Brings Mixtape To 2k Sports Tour

2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced today that Dan The Automator will headline the second leg of the 2nd Annual 2K Sports Bounce Tour with an all-new presentation approach. This unique event will mirror a live mix tape-inspired format with creative...

Ugk Underground Kingz Album Pushed Back 2 Months

Jive recording artist UGK's seventh album has been pushed back to February 27, 2007. The double set "U.G.K. Underground Kingz" was originally scheduled to drop on December 19, 2006. The album features 26 new tracks by the Houston duo and lists production by UGK’s own Pimp C, as well as Atlanta...

Pharoahe Monch Releases New Desire Album

Raised on the infamous Southside of NYC's Queens borough, a young Monch caught the Hip-Hop bug early as the culture born in the Rotten Apple. It would be while attending art school that Pharoahe would find his calling as an emcee, and eventually co-founded the rap duo Organized Konfusion. It was...

Mtv Goes Gold For 2007

With the holidays around the corner that also means New Year's is following right behind. And what's a better place to bring in the New Year than NYC! And MTV is going to help out with that with their New Years Eve contest. Everyone does a party for New Year's but only MTV is able to bring...

Kurupt To Tie The Knot With Gail Gotti

Kurupt proposed to his long term girlfriend, Gail Gotti, on Christmas Day. Gotti announced his excitement over the whole event "Words could never describe the love and passion that we have for each other," Gotti stated. "What helps make our relationship so strong is that we are best friends....

Sean Price To Church With Jesus Price Superstar

Along with his partner Rock, Sean Price (A.K.A. Ruck) dropped two impressive LP's as the duo Heltah Skeltah; their 1996 debut Nocturnal (which included the indelible "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka") and their 1998 follow-up Magnum Force. Sean is also a core member of the legendary Boot Camp Clik...

K Os To Reign Throughout America In Early 2007

Virgin Records Toronto-based, Trinidad-born, alternative breakthrough artist k-os will launch a comprehensive, coast-to-coast U.S. tour in early 2007. Running from mid-February all the way into early April, the tour will find k-os sharing the stage with Gym Class Heroes, RX Bandits, and P.O.S...

Snoop Dogg Sued Over Football Tv Show

Snoop Dogg has been sued by New York-based Natural Resources Media & Technology Group who state that the role he played in broadcasting a football program involving his Snoop Youth Football League Foundation (SYFL), has breached a contract with 20th Century Fox, who had both agreed to develop and...

Snoop Teams With Mobile Entertainment Providers

Mobile entertainment providers Limbo 41414(TM) and Media Cartel, Inc., have teamed up with Jakks Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Grammy winning rapper Snoop Dogg for a "Dog Meet Dogg Sweepstakes" to promote JAKKS' new JPI Pets Snoop Dogg line and benefit the Snoop Youth Football League. Now...

Youngbloodz Claim Not Guilty To Drug And Weapons

Hip Hop group The Youngbloodz along with 12 members of their entourage found themselves in court in Georgia, Coweta County Superior Court, to respond to accusations of weapon and drug violations from a June 1 incident. The group were destined for a show in Columbus when police realized that...

Slim Thug And Boss Hogg To Release New Album

KOCH Records is proud to announce the release of Serve & Collect, the new album by Slim Thug and Boss Hogg Outlawz on February 27th, 2007. Serve & Collect features Slim Thug on 12 new songs. One of Houston's most popular underground hip hop labels, Slim Thug's Boss Hogg Outlawz is back with...

Bg And The Chopper City Boyz Debut Album

Hip hop livin' legend B.G. and rising stars The Chopper City Boyz are set to release their debut album, We Got This on February 27, 2007 through KOCH Records / Chopper City Records. The Chopper City Boyz, comprised of Sniper, VL Mike, Hakim (aka Hakizzle) and Gar — all grew up together in New...

Diddy Searches For New Generation Of Bad Boys

MTV: Music Television and Sean "Diddy" Combs today announced open call auditions for MTV's hit returning series "Making the Band 4" to kick off on January 17th in Los Angeles. And for the first time ever candidates who are unable to make the open calls can post their audition videos on-line via...

Skull Releases First Ever Animated Ringtone

Under the direction of Mariah Carey's brother, Morgan Carey; YG Entertainment will launch the first animated ringtone ever released in the United States featuring, Korean Reggae Artist, Skull. The ringtone will be available for purchase January 17, 2007 on a variety of mobile phone carriers....

Gangsta Rap The Glockumentary Hits Screens

GANGSTA RAP: THE GLOCKUMENTARY will have its theatrical release Friday, March 2 on nearly two dozen screens in the L.A. area. The feature-length comedy is independently released by Ill Ville Films/Big Business. Written and directed by Damon "Coke" Daniels, who co-wrote My Baby's Daddy with...

Diddy And Snoop Release New Tour Date Details

Two icons of the hip-hop world, Diddy and Snoop Dogg, have unveiled plans for a major co-headlining European concert tour. The historic 18-city trek will see the superstars sharing stages in nine countries across the continent. The Snoop/Diddy tour will kick off on March 12th at Oslo,...

The Clipse Announce Initial Tour Dates

HELL HATH NO FURY TOUR dates have recently been announced by The Clipse. Subject to Change FEBRUARY 27 MIDDLE EAST CAMBRIDGE, MA FEBRUARY 28 SONAR BALTIMORE, MD MARCH 1...

Tyrese Gibson Issues Statement Regarding Rumours

"I am a very private person but as untrue information is still circulating, I feel I owe it to my fans and supporters to finally address the rumors and put them to rest once and for all. Please be assured that accusations of an alleged physical altercation between my girlfriend and me are...

New Orleans Rapper Skrilla Blazing The Airwaves

Meet new Rap sensation "Young "Soulja" Skrilla", who is blazing into the music industry. Young Skrilla is a highly celebrated rapper from New Orleans 3rd Ward's Magnolia Projects. Young Skrilla released his first mixtape Supaheroes: Hot Az a Heata Vol. 1 in 2005. Young Skrilla was formally...

Nike Af1 Anniversary Song Feat Kanye West And Nas

NIKE's AF1 25th Anniversary-inspired Song, "Better Than I've Ever Been", Available on iTunes Feb. 20th (February 15, 2007 - New York, NY) The much talked about collaboration on the NIKE- commissioned hip hop track, "Better Than I've Ever Been" which features Kanye West, Nas and KRS-One, and...

Notorious Big Greatest Hits Release Date March 6th

Bad Boy Records has announced the upcoming release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS," a 16-track compilation honoring the extraordinary life and career of the late, great hip-hop legend. The album - which features tracks spanning the one-and-only Biggie Smalls's prolific, all-too-brief...

Fabolous To Release From Nothin To Somethin

Brooklyn-born rapper Fabolous, the newest mega-signing to the Def Jam Recordings artist roster, will release his long-awaited new fourth album, FROM NOTHIN' TO SOMETHIN', on March 27th. The album, featuring special guest appearances from fellow Def Jam artist Ne-Yo with producer Timbaland (on...

Voletta Wallace Announces Biggy Clothing Line

In 1997 Christopher Wallace introduced Brooklyn Mint to the world. After his untimely death, his mother,Voletta Wallace continued the rap legends fashion aspirations. This year commemorates the 10th year Anniversary of his death and Voletta further expands the Brooklyn Mint Brand with the launch...

Crime Mob Gets Release Hated On Mostly March 20th

It's been almost two years since five rowdy teenagers from Ellenwood, Georgia first exploded on the national music scene with their thunderous tune, "Knuck if You Buck." Like an uncontrollable wildfire, the song blazed its way through the underground and literally became one of the hottest songs...

Young Jeezy And The Game To Take Center Stage

Today's Hottest Hip-Hop & Rock Artists will Perform Exclusively for 3,000 Youth Volunteers Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that has motivated more than 16,000 young people to get involved and help their communities, today announced that recording artists...

Watch The Best Baby Break Dancer

Watch this youngster performing his moves on the floor. This kid has to be seen to be believed and can certainly show some inspiration to the older generation of break dancers. For a toddler, this guy has some special moves and plenty of enthusiasm. The art of breakdancing now starts at...

Breakin For Cancer Breakdancing Event

Since 2003, Sole Power Productions has been a leader in Entertainment, Event Production, Artist Management, Interactive DJ, Dance, Urban and Live Music industries in Toronto and across Canada. In the last year, our operations have expanded into New York, Miami, and across Europe. Our DJs,...

Redman To Release Red Gone Wild Thee Album

After a six year break that has won him success and worldwide recognition in major feature films, network and cable television in the U.S. and U.K., video games, cartoons, and of course mix tapes - chronic Def Jam Recordings core artist Redman gets right back in the game where he belongs. RED...

Tyrese Set To Heat Up The Stage This Spring

Still riding high from the debut of his groundbreaking double CD Alter Ego, J Records' Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling R&B artist, Tyrese, is set to embark on the "VH1 Soul Presents The Alter Ego Tour," beginning March 3 at New York City's B.B. King's. A charismatic performer whose...

Mims Hit This Is Why Im Hot Too Hot To Handle

From the streets to the clubs to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and all the way out to cyberspace, there's no denying that "This is Why I'm Hot" is the biggest hip-hop breakout of the year - and MIMS is the artist to watch. With "This is Why I'm Hot" taking the No. 1...

Hip Hop Reaction Recently Hacked But Now Stable

The site suffered an attempted hack today and therefore recent news and articles have been lost. We are looking into the incident and will prosecute those involved. We know the tactics they have used and our team will be passing over their information to the recommended authorities. As for...

Bobby Valentino And Ludacris Speak On Album Leak

Because of the success of my debut album, and the love for my fans, I wanted to take my time with this new album Special Occasion. So in the meantime, I put out a couple of songs that I knew weren't going on the album on my myspace & mixtapes to give to my fans," Bobby stated. "This was just a...

8ball And Mjg Ridin High This March

Legendary Southern rap duo, 8Ball & MJG will release today their highly anticipated 12th studio album, Ridin' High on Bad Boy South. The album features collaborations with Diddy, Oscar and Grammy winners Three 6 Mafia, Bad Boy hit maker Yung Joc, producer Jazze Pha, fellow Memphis native Project...

Notorious Big Greatest Hits Sells 100000

The Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS," the new Bad Boy Records compilation honoring the extraordinary life and career of the late, great hip-hop legend, has made a triumphant #1 debut on both the Billboard 200 and "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" charts this week, with sales of nearly 100,000 units....

Ne Yo Looking For Continued Success

Beginning with the release of Ne-Yo's platinum debut In My Own Words in 2006, life hasn't been the same for the Las Vegas native. "The transition from being in the background as a songwriter and being an artist took a little getting used to," Ne-Yo laughs. "It's a lot different being the guy that...

8ball And Mjg Ridin High At Number 4

Legendary Southern rap duo, 8Ball & MJG entered the Billboard Top 200 Album's Chart at #8 and the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart at # 4 this week with their 12th studio album Ridin High (Bad Boy South). Reviews for Ridin High are equally impressive with 3 Stars out of 4 from USA Today, a B- grade...

Ne Yo Finalises Because Of You For New Album

The wait is finally over, as Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo takes the wraps off and announces that his hotly awaited second album, due May 1st, will be titled BECAUSE OF YOU, named after the album's first single pick. "It makes the most sense," Ne-Yo says of his album title choice....

Blue Scholars Ready Sophomore Lp Bayani

With one full-length album (Self-Titled, 2004) and an 8-song EP (The Long March, 2005) the Blue Scholars have emerged out of the erupting Northwest hip-hop scene with soulful beats, poetic yet political rhymes and a reputation for dynamic live performances. With their second full-length release,...

Bobby Valentino Takes To The Hoop On X Box Live

TAKE IT TO THE HOOP AGAINST BOBBY VALENTINO ON XBOX LIVE R & B sensation takes on gamers in Xbox LIVE Game with Fame session. Bobby Valentino will switch up his harmony for intense discord to face fans on Xbox LIVE as part of the latest Xbox LIVE Game with Fame session. Xbox LIVE Gold...

Young Jeezy The Snowman Announces A Cold Summer

The forecast for the summer just got a whole lot chillier, as the Snowman has just announced a May 22nd release date for the first release from his Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE) label, Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer. "It's crazy," Jeezy recently told MTV News. "I wanted to do it...

Snoop And Diddy Cancel Uk Tour Due To Visa Denial

Following on from Snoop's run ins with UK law, the One Love Peace Tour featuring Snoop Dogg and Diddy has been forced into cancellation. The reason for the cancellation surround Snoop's last major altrication at Heathrow Airport, London in April 2006 where the rapper was banned from entering...

Kim Mathers Continues Verbal Assaults

Only days after Eminem and Kim Mathers settled a verbal strife, it seems that Kim has let her end of the bargain collapse, after yet another outburst during a recent radio interview. After agreeing to settle their differences, if only for the sake of their daughter, Kim then continued to...

Baby Boy Da Prince Speaks On Umrg Mobile

Universal Motown Records Group (UMRG) has now tapped Palo Alto-based Mozes to power a number of mobile marketing initiatives. The push involves about sixty Universal Motown artists, including Akon, Blue October, Hinder, Godsmack and Mya. The roster will use messaging concepts from Mozes...

Snoop Dogg Outburst Over Bill Oreilly Comments

Bill O'Reilly was on the receiving end of some harsh words from Snoop Dogg during a Dutch TV chat show. The outburst occured on Robert Jensen's Jensen! show when Snoop was asked about how he is portrayed in the United States. The topic of conversation soon spilled onto rap critic, Bill...

The Prospect An Unsigned Emcee Competition

Scion is helping unsigned emcees get their voices heard with a contest entitled "The Prospect." The competition brings the contestants into the recording studio with super producer Hi-Tek and puts them in front of the camera to create their own music video. Beginning April 9th, unsigned...

Loud Battle Rap Competition Begins Sunday April 15

Hip-hop finally has its own version of successful online communities like YouTube, MySpace and various game sites with the debut of Battle Rap, a contest which will be launched on Sunday, April 15, on the legendary www.loud.com site as well as www.battlerap.com. The project is a Joint venture...

Jim Jones Officially Launches Dipskate Team

In early 2006, Diplomat Records co-CEO Jim Jones announced his sponsorship venture with DipSkate, a Freestyle Rolling team headed by Calvin Sayles and Ramelle Knight. Jones has fulfilled a multitude of roles in his career, including recording artist, producer, executive, video director,...

Dj Khaled Preps Sophomore Lp We The Best

DJ Khaled is set to release his sophomore album, We The Best, on June 12th, 2007 through Terror Squad/KOCH Records. The new collection features a veritable who's-who of Hip Hop including T.I., Game, Jadakiss, Paul Wall, Trick Daddy, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Akon, Baby,...

Pastor Defends Daughters Dance With Akon

A pastor and father of a 14 year old girl has defended her actions following her raunchy dance on stage with Akon. During a tour in Trinidad, Akon and the girl simulated aggressive sexual acts in front of an eager audience. The video has hit the web and has spread like wild fire. The...

Universal Republic Signs Hot Atlanta Hip Hop Group

Universal Republic Records has entered into an agreement with OnDeck Records to market, distribute and release the hot new genre-defying hip hop trio the SHOP BOYZ, whose debut single "Party Like A Rockstar," scored as the 2nd most added new single at urban radio last week, continuing to build...

Eminem In Talks To Buy Concert Hall From 8 Mile

Rapper Eminem is currently engaging in talks to to purchase St. Andrew's Hall, a Detroit venue owned by Live Nation which featured in his hit film 8 Mile. The Detroit Free Place have suggested that the rapper is in negotiations for an undisclosed fee. Live Nation currently holds over 120...

Kurupt And J Wells Team Up To Blow Digital Smoke

West Coast lyrical great Kurupt and his newest partner in musical crime J. Wells are no strangers to a group situation. Kurupt, best known as one-half of the multi-platinum rap group Tha Dogg Pound teams with artist/producer J. Wells, a member of LA's legendary Likwit crew (King Tee, Tha...

Killah Priest To Release The Offering

After a four-year break since his last official album, classic lyricist Killah Priest is returning with his next full-length album The Offering. The album has been discussed by fans worldwide as Priest recorded, and he took his time traveling from East to West to get the best for the project....

Yung Joc Georgia State Supreme Court Honor Youth

Block Ent/Bad Boy South Platinum Artist Yung Joc and Georgia State Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears honor exceptional Atlanta Youth at The Choose Success Awards! Earlier today, platinum recording artist Yung Joc presented awards to deserving elementary, middle and high school...

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