Gangsta Boo has stepped forward to clear up confusion regarding a recent interview on AllHipHop.com, which became the subject of intense scrutiny on radio stations throughout the South. "In my hometown [of Memphis], there was some misunderstanding like I was hating on my former group and that’s not the case," Boo clarified with AllHipHop.com. "They… Read more »
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The Gallery Mall in Philadelphia was evacuated after a performance by rapper Chingy drew more fans than organizers anticipated, turning the event into a melee. The free concert, was sponsored by local radio station 103.9 The Beat and took place inside of the popular Philadelphia mall. As the rapper took the stage, fans mobbed the… Read more »
Rapper Bow Wow has teamed with Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment and will star along side Will Smith in a new flick, "Mr. Prez." The movie centers on a teenager from Philadelphia, who becomes President of The United States for the day after winning an essay contest. In related news, the rapper, who said that he… Read more »
Redman was busted with marijuana at Oslo’s airport in Norway this week. The Jersey bred rapper was arriving from on a flight from Amsterdam, where marijuana is legal, when dogs trained to sniff for the drugs, honed in on him.The rapper has been touring Europe for some months now and was slated to perform in… Read more »
Inglewood, California’s school district police chief has resigned amidst growing criticism and controversy regarding officers moonlighting as bodyguards for Snoop Dogg.Wesley Mitchell announced his decision today, saying he didn’t take kindly to being personally attacked by school board members, who claim Mitchell gave “misinformation” pertaining to the officers working for the rapper.Mitchell, who spent only… Read more »
Jersey City police and the NYPD are reviewing a video surveillance tape recovered from the Double Tree Hotel in Jersey City, with hopes of identifying a dozen men that were with rapper 50 Cent when gunfire erupted.The hotel’s security and employee’s heard the shots, but didn’t witness the shootings, but eyewitnesses accounts described a lone… Read more »
The Nappy Roots will give Kentucky fans a free concert to celebrate the annual “Nappy Roots Day,” on Tuesday, September 16th.The group will perform at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium next week in, in addition to speaking at various high schools about the importance of education.In addition, NBA stars and Kentucky natives Derek Anderson, Allan Houston… Read more »
Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz are preparing to release two more versions of their hit single "Get Low," which features the Ying Yang Twins. Lil Jon has tapped the talents of reggae maestro Elephant Man and Busta Rhymes for one remixed version and Miami Latin rapper Cuban Pitbull for the second Merengue styled version…. Read more »
Atlanta rap duo Youngbloodz scored the highest chart debut of their career with the release of their album, Drankin’ Patnaz. The sophomore set from J-Bo and Sean Paul entered Billboard’s Top 200 Album’s chart at #5, moving 85,036 copies after being in stores for one week. The album also debuted at #1 on the Rap… Read more »
A Judge cleared Philly rapper Beanie Sigel to attend a drug counseling at an undisclosed treatment facility in Minnesota. U.S. District Judge R. Barclay Surrick ordered Sigel to post a $1,000,000 federal bond, $150,000 in cash, a $400,000 house and four other properties. Upon successful completion of the drug/anger management program, a judge will determine… Read more »
A coalition of African-American organizations are launching a national boycott of rapper Nelly’s Pimp Juice energy drink and any store that sells it. Project Islamic Hope, The National Alliance For Positive Action, The National Black Anti-Defamation League will hold a press conference tomorrow at 10:00 am (PST) at The Liquor Bank in South Central Los… Read more »
The Recording Industry Association of America filed hundreds of lawsuits against consumers who engage in file sharing, accusing individuals of illegally downloading and sharing copyrighted material. The lawsuits, which numbered 261, were filed in courts around the country by the RIAA, who represents Sony, EMI, BMG, Universal Music and Warner Music. The RIAA said this… Read more »
Production started last week on a new independent film, "20 Funerals." The movie, which will feature cameo appearances by Outkast’s extended family Killer Mike, Big Gipp and Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz, is a crime drama. The movie is based on four police officers, who take the law into their own hands after a… Read more »
The CEO of an upcoming record label in Florida was gunned down after receiving a haircut in a barbershop owned by former Miami Heat star, Alonzo Mourning. Alexander Bernard Harris, 33, and Todd Green, 28, were shot by hooded gunman in Mourning’s Cutz barbershop, which he owns with his barber. One of the victims was… Read more »
Jury selection will start tomorrow in the case of Corey "C-Murder" Miller, who allegedly shot a 16-year-old to death in a Jefferson Parish, New Orleans nightclub. Steve Thomas, who used a fake ID to enter the club, argued with Miller and was subsequently shot in the chest inside of the Platinum club. Almost 300 people… Read more »
