Jay-Z, P.Diddy, Fat Joe, Memphis Bleek, Joe Budden and others joined Russell Simmons Hip-Hop Summit Action Network today to protest the Rockefeller drug laws.Over 60,000 people crammed Broadway at City Hall closing down traffic to listen to rappers speak their piece about the laws.P.Diddy by far was one of the more articulate of the speakers… Read more »
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50 Cent has entered into a long term partnership with Reebok, that will include his own signature line of footwear, the G-Unit Collection by RBK. An initial launch will take place this fall with limited distribution and will go nationwide in early 2004. “Reebok’s Rbk Collection is the real thing when it comes to connecting… Read more »
Despite the cold weather and rain, Hot 97s tenth annual Summer Jam concert drew over 50,000 people to Giants Stadium last night to see some of their favorite rappers perform. While Clipse, Fabolous, Lil Kim along with Mobb Deep, Sean Paul and others took to the stage, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Eminem and 50 Cent were… Read more »
Today marks the one year anniversary of Slick Rick’s detention in a Bradenton, Florida prison by the INS. Rick’s case has been on hold since March, awaiting Judge Kimba Woods’ decision on whether or not he can stay in the United States. "Rick can’t get that year back," Rick’s publicist Bill Adler told AllHipHop.com. "He… Read more »
Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a firing range in Maryland. "There’s no reason for you to keep your skills up," U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz told McGriff after he was sentenced. McGriff is under investigation by the federal government… Read more »
The ubiquitous hip-hop clothing market will be receiving a new addition by Steve Rifkind, founder of Loud Records, who will debut Street Team geared for males and the counterpart, S.Team targeted to females. Koral Industries inked the deal to partner with Rifkind; they are best known as the home to high-end jeanswear company Seven. Rifkind… Read more »
Snoop Dogg and former pimp turned preacher "The Bishop" Don Magic Juan have teamed up with VSOP Passion Blend to promote the drink in a nationwide marketing and advertising campaign. "Snoop Dogg and Don Magic Juan define the essence of Very Select Original Premium. As tastemakers, their decision to drink VSOP Passion Blend speaks volumes…. Read more »
Ice Cube has signed on to star in what is described as a road trip comedy, "Are We There Yet." Cube will star as a playboy bachelor named Nick, who is dating a single mother of two children who dislike the men that their mother dates. When Cube’s girlfriend is stuck working on New Year’s… Read more »
Eminem snagged two MTV Movie Awards on Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, for his performance in "8 Mile." Eminem took honors for best male performance and best breakthrough male performance for his role as "Rabbit" in the semi-autobiographical film. Because he was absent, Eminem pre-taped two messages for the crowd. "I heard… Read more »
The Black Eyed Peas are working hard to promote their newest endeavor, Elephunk, by hitting the road for a grueling tour. "We love going on the road and touring," group member will i. am said. "We’re always asking the record company, ‘What tours are we doing this summer this fall? School’s getting ready to start… Read more »
Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, center of a federal probe involving Murder Inc., is also being investigated for a drug-related double homicide outside of an apartment complex in Owings Mills, Maryland, newly filed court records state. Court papers filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Baltimore stated that "a double homicide in front of [a] stash house… Read more »
Dame Dash has signed on to executive produce "The Woodsman," which stars Kevin Bacon, Eve, Mos Def and Kyra Sedgewick. The movie centers around a convicted sex offender who has just been released from prison, trying to rebuild his life. The movie is being shot on location in Phildelphia and his being directed by Nicole… Read more »
The Roots, Common, Tony Touch, Soul Live, J-Live, Kanye West and others plan to convene with several Cuban hip-hop artists in an effort to push cultural exchange at Harlems Apollo Theater. On June 9, the American artists will meld talents with Cubas finest like Doble Filo and Obsesion The cultural exchanges are hardly new, claims… Read more »
Russell Simmons and his Hip-Hop Summit Action Network are poised to bring the next summit to Colorado, tentatively scheduled for this fall. The focus for the subsequent summit this fall will be Youth and Empowerment, as Benjamin Chavis, president of the HHSA, told the Denver Post, It’s in the context of encouraging young people to… Read more »
Chopper City Records CEO B.G. insisted that he is maintaining his own label and dispelled any notion that he may be going back to his former home of Cash Money Records. The budding businessman retorted with F**k no and offered no further elaboration. Currently the rapper has a number of upcoming lawsuits against Cash Money… Read more »
