The Reverend Al Sharpton has condemned a cartoon in today’s New York Post (February 18), which features two policemen shooting a monkey and making a comment on the recently passed stimulus package.   The imagery, created by cartoonist Sean Delonas, features two police officers, one holding a smoking gun over a blood-spattered monkey that has… Read more »

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Rapper 50 Cent is returning to the world of video games with the release of his second offering, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand.   The THQ game, which will be released for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, is the follow-up to the G-Unit leaders first game 50 Cent: Bulletproof.   According to 50, Blood… Read more »

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Rapper/preacher MC Hammer will star in an upcoming reality series for A&E titled Hammertime.   The half-hour series is described as a reality version of The Cosby Show and will follow Hammer, his wife of 23-years and five children throughout 11 episodes.   Hammertime also focuses on Hammer’s future as opposed to his past success,… Read more »

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Miami mogul/rapper Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell was arrested in Miami for failing to pay child support.   Campbell was taken into custody just after 6:00 pm today (February 17), for allegedly failing to pay over $10,000 dollars in child support.   According to the Miami Herald, the rapper will be released from prison when he… Read more »

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Christopher Hicks has been named the new Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings it was announced earlier today (February 17), by Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group.   As Executive Vice President, Hicks will be responsible for the acquisition and development of new talent, overseeing producers and guiding the creative… Read more »

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Last year, Chicago emcee Common announced plans to partner with Microsoft and create an innovative new line of t-shirts called Softwear.   After several months, Common has unveiled the first Hip-Hop centered products from the brand, with the best being aptly titled “The Creator: The Code of Hip-Hop.”   The all-black shirt features the full… Read more »

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Grammy Award winning Chicago rapper Kanye West recently taped an episode of VH1 Storytellers last week, which will reveal how the eccentric artist made each of his hit albums.West, who taped his episode at Sony Stages in Los Angeles, gave exclusive performances of a number of his hit records from each of four albums, including… Read more »

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The murder trial of C-Murder has taken another twist as New Orleans authorities have verified records of a man pleading guilty last year to obstruction of justice.   According to nola.com, authorities are accusing Dwayne “Wango” Cobbins with witness tampering. The 35 year old New Orleans native is alleged to have tampered with trial evidence… Read more »

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Hip-Hop mogul and former head of Phat Farm Russell Simmons will launch a new line of clothing in 350 Wal-Mart stores.   Simmons American Classic line will sell for between $9.99 and $29 with most of the line being priced at less than $15.   Wal-Mart will carry a number of items from the American… Read more »

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Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi has dispelled the notion that he was arrested in an altercation in Phoenix during NBA All-Star Weekend. Cudi was set to perform at a Reebok party when an altercation transpired between the rapper and Reebok employees of the event. Reports detail the verbal altercation becoming physical fight. Police were called where… Read more »

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Hip-Hop mogul Suge Knight was treated at a local Scottsdale, Arizona hospital, allegedly for broken bones in his face, after he was assaulted by a man associated with R&B singer Akon.   Police were called to a private party hosted by Akon on the second floor pool area of the W Hotel around 3:30AM this… Read more »

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Genre bending singer Santogold has been forced to change her name to Santigold, because of a lawsuit from an obscure jewelry sales man. Santogold singer Santi White isn’t talking, but she released a coded message, according to withoutapause.com. “Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change… Read more »

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Chris Brown has issued a statement in response to the dramatic rollout of events that started with alleged attack of one-tiime girlfriend Rihanna. “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed,… Read more »

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Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean is continuing efforts to give back to his native Haiti with plans to build a new school.   The Yéle Center is among a string of projects the entertainer is involved in that pave the way for a better life for Haitian youth.   The construction of the center represents another chapter… Read more »

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It has been 10 years since the tragic loss of Harlem’s “Big L,” but the revered wordsmith ‘s legacy continues to live on.   Born Lamont Coleman in 1974, L began writing rhymes at the age of 16 in 1990.   “Lamont was a funny little boy, a jealous little boy. ‘Come on mama, let’s… Read more »

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