A former Cash Money Records producer has filed a civil suit in New Orleans, seeking damages in excess of $2 million dollars for a breach of contract, stemming from a November 2005 production deal with the label.   In court documents filed by an attorney for Tristan “T Mix” Jones, the producer claims that while… Read more »

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California rapper Crooked I was not shot last week, after weekend rumors ran rampant that the rapper was wounded or killed. The Long Beach, CA artist was involved in an altercation, but did not endure a physical blow from gunfire. “My client was not physically shot last week. Crooked I was involved in a situation,… Read more »

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Tonight (March 2), the History Channel will showcase the story of the Best Friends gang, a contract-based “black mafia” hit squad and drug cartel from Detroit.   According to federal authorities, the organization was the first criminal enterprise to take over the I-75 corridor, which was the route for drug shipments from Miami to Detroit…. Read more »

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<P>Roc-A-Fella Records rap star Freeway is bringing a new set of material for fans with his forthcoming release, <EM>The Stimulus Package</EM>. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The album, which teams Freeway with famed producer Jake One, will incorporate a unified concept as it will only feature the Philadelphia wordsmith rapping over music provided entirely by the Seattle-based producer. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>According to… Read more »

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Almost three weeks after her boyfriend Chris Brown allegedly beat her, Rihanna has reunited with the R&B crooner.   The singers are currently staying together at a Star Island home belonging to rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Miami Beach.   “They are definitely together and care a great deal about each other,” a source… Read more »

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The security of Houston’s club scene is under the microscope for a reported assault of respected DJ and industry veteran Ron C (Ronald Coleman).   The alleged incident occurred Thursday night (February 26) at Houston’s Toc Bar following a verbal dispute between Ron C and security personnel over the treatment of one of the DJ’s… Read more »

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RZA of Wu Tang Clan has teamed up with the Hip-Hop Chess Foundation to host Mind Over Matter II at John O’connell High School in San Francisco tomorrow ( February 28th).   The event targets inner city youth who have fallen victim of financial stress due to the recent decline of the economy in an… Read more »

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Jarred Weisfeld, former manager of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard (Russell Jones), has filed a $10 million dollar lawsuit against Macmillian Publishers and several affiliates for alleged defamatory and anti-Semetic comments made against him.   The suit was filed Tuesday (February 24) in New York Supreme Court.   Weisfeld’s lawsuit references several alleged incidents where… Read more »

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Hip-Hop star Common will lend his voice to the upcoming Terminator Salvation videogame set to be released this May. Common will reprise his role as “Barnes,” the humorous ex-football player who manages to remain upbeat, while battling a legion of Terminators. Also featured in the videogame is actress Rose McGowan “Angie Salter” in a voice… Read more »

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Chicago rapper Twista has inked a new deal with EMI Global Music Services, the same imprint that will release Fat Joe’s new album J.O.S.E. 2.   Under the new partnership, Twista will launch his Get Money Gang Entertainment/EMI Music label.   The first project from the alliance will be Twista’s fourth studio album Category F5…. Read more »

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Incarcerated Hip-Hop star DMX is deputing allegations that he assaulted a corrections officer earlier this week.   Initial reports alleged that DMX, real name Earl Simmons, threw a tray of food at an officer following a verbal dispute.   The issue was over the officer confronting the Yonkers native for allegedly stealing food.   Because… Read more »

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Chris Brown’s court case for alleged domestic abuse against Rihanna could be pushed back to allow police time to gather more evidence against the pop singer, according to the Los Angeles district attorney “We don’t have the evidence yet. (Detectives) are still investigating. If they determine they need more time they’ll set a new date… Read more »

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Veteran mogul P.Miller is continuing his extensive community service efforts through the newly enacted P.Miller Mentorship Program.   The philanthropic, youth-centered program aims to “prepare, guide, and educate people so that they can make the right decisions.”   According to Miller, the current economic crisis is highlighting the essential need for financial literacy among minorities,… Read more »

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Embattled, incarcerated rap star DMX could face another eight years in prison, stemming from an incident in an Arizona jail.   DMX, who is serving a 90 day sentence at the Maricopa County Detention Center in Arizona, was recently placed in lock down earlier this month for a prior altercation with a prison guard.  … Read more »

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 Kidz In The Hall and Reebok have joined forces with Reebok to create The Classic Remix Collection, an initiative that allows emerging Hip-Hop talents re-interpret timeless rap records. The effort has produced a remix of “I Got It Made,” an iconic 80’s record by rapper Special Ed. The latest version of the 1989 song will… Read more »

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