Rapper C-Murder has launched a website to help raise funds for his legal battle in regards to his upcoming murder re-trial.   The domain name is registered to Kernell Reynolds, who also doubles as the President of C-Murder’s Tru Records.   Miller, 38, is preparing to stand trial for a second time.   “We established… Read more »

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Today (April 3), Jay-Z’s Rocawear’s mobile “Roc Pop Shop” store will return to New York City for a special four day engagement.   Developed by David Ashen of D-ASH design, the Roc Pop Shop is a 50-foot long trailer that expands to 1000 square feet when opened.   Doubling as a “mobile lounge,” Jay-Z envisioned… Read more »

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A man who allegedly stalked Oscar winning actor/singer Jamie Foxx is now in police custody.   The man, identified as 49-year-old Steven Taliver, was arrested Tuesday (March 31) and charged with burglary, making criminal threats, false imprisonment and harassment.   The arrest came nine days after Taliver tried to enter Foxx’s hotel room in Philadelphia,… Read more »

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Lil’ Wayne and his Young Money Entertainment imprint, through which Wayne is singed to Cash Money and Universal Records, have filed a multi-level civil suit against QD3 Entertainment and its affiliate Digerati Holdings, LLC in connection with the critically acclaimed 2009 documentary The Carter.   In an elaborate and at times flowery suit, filed in… Read more »

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This summer, embattled multi-platinum star DMX is looking to put his recent non-music troubles behind him by headlining 2009’s Ambush 2.0 Tour.   The nationwide event will run from June through August, and then kick off an international leg from September through December 2009.   Confirmed opening sets for the tour include Beanie Sigel, Freeway,… Read more »

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Former Fugees member Lauryn Hill will make a high profile appearance at this year’s Montreux Jazz Festival organizers announced today (April 2).   Hill will join some of the world’s biggest stars during the 43rd Annual Montreux Jazz festival, which runs from July 3-18 and features 90 concerts and over 1,000 musicians.   Artists such… Read more »

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Dallas rapper B-Hamp is set to take his track and dance “Do the Ricky Bobby” national via a new record deal with the CKB Entertainment/Malaco Music Group.   B-Hamp, born Brandon Hampton, recently signed with Malaco’s urban division off the strength of “Ricky Bobby.”   The dance and song is being played in numerous clubs… Read more »

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An R&B singer in Dallas, Texas has filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment, claiming Boyz N Da Hood stole one of his songs.   Troy Hicks, who performs under the name “Rhythum,” claims to perform a style of music he labeled “street R&B.”   He alleges that the group lifted his… Read more »

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Randy Allen, best friend of Jam Master Jay and a former suspect in the murder, has released a diss record aimed at fellow Queens native 50 Cent. Entitled “P*ssy Man,” Allen performs the track under his rap name MDR, which he retained as a member of JMJ’s group Rusty Waters. According to Allen, the issues… Read more »

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Hip-Hop icon and Cover Girl spokeswoman Queen Latifah is being sued by two former employees over allegations of breach of contract.   The two suits claim that Latifah, real name Dana Owens, employed both Roxanna Floyd and Susan Moses for work on her Queen Collection Cover Girl and Curvations lines.   Floyd alleges that she… Read more »

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Miami Hip-Hop star Pitbull has inked a deal with Bryan Leach’s Polo Grounds Music, a source has confirmed with AllHipHop.com.   Pitbull, who released his debut album and all subsequent releases under the TVT deal, had a public falling out with label head Steve Gottlieb.   Pitbull, born Armando Perez, accused the label and its… Read more »

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Days after reportedly losing teeth in a golf cart accident, rapper/singer T-Pain set the record straight regarding the incident, with a return to the stage Sunday (March 29) as part of Lil Wayne’s I Am Music Tour.   In a video posted on VladTV.com, the entertainer is seen with his dancers performing his hit DJ… Read more »

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Keyshia Cole’s mother is still alive, despite the negative assertions of internet rumors that have reported her sudden demise. The gossip of mother Frankie Lons’ death has prompted a statement from Cole’s management company, Imani Entertainment. “Imani Entertainment has received a huge amount of inquiries in regard to the rumor about Keyshia Cole’s biological mom,… Read more »

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Rapper Bow Wow will help kick off the NCAA’s Final Four weekend as part of the NCAA’s community driven Hoop City program.   Bow Wow will perform at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday (April 4), as part of the schedule of events for Hoop City, which allows fans to participate in basketball… Read more »

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Lil Wayne will perform in London this summer for one night only at the Hammerstein Apollo and will be joined by Kid Cudi. The concert will take place on July 6, and will be the fourth time Lil Wayne has performed in London. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday April 3, and can… Read more »

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