William Balfour has pleaded not guilty today (January 20) on first degree murder and home invasion charges stemming from the triple homicide of Jennifer Hudson relatives Jason Hudson (brother), Darnell Donerson (mother), and 7 year-old nephew Julian King.   Balfour is the estranged husband of Jennifer’s sister Julia, and remains in custody without bail.  … Read more »

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Daz Dillinger is set to make a surprising foray into gospel alongside his mother, Dr. Allean Varnado Lang.   Dr. Lang is an evangelist who signed last year with Empty Vessel Music, an independent Atlanta-based label.   The video is for the song “I’m Good,” which Dr. Lang conceptualized around the premise of children who… Read more »

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As the nation prepares for the inauguration of Barack Obama today (January 20), hitmaking R&B crooner D’Angelo and a number of rappers are weighing in on the impact the soon-to-be President will have over the next four years.   The singer is among those who believe Obama’s presidency will result in an upward swing for… Read more »

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Mogul 50 Cent is close to finalizing details that will landhim on an international tour of Zimbabwe.Although the nation has been dealing with several severe crisis problems in the realms of public health and living standards,Zimbabwe’s tourism department has made a concerted effort to woo popular artists such as 50 Cent and Beyonce in hopes… Read more »

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Reports of violence weren’t enough to keep moviegoers away this past weekend from seeing Notorious, the much anticipated biopic of slain Hip-Hop icon The Notorious B.I.G.    Released figures have confirmed the project grossed $21.5 million in its opening weekend.   This amount placed the film at number four behind My Bloody Valentine 3-D ($21.9… Read more »

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Newly freed from his previous album deal under Cam’Ron, Def Jam rapper Juelz Santana is looking forward to making up for lost time in 2009.   With four years passing since his 2005 debut What the Game’s Been Missing!, Santana assures fans that they will see the release of his opt-delayed third offering Built To… Read more »

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One person was shot and sustained minor injuries, after gunfire rang out at a Friday night (January 16) showing of the new Notorious B.I.G. biopic Notorious, in Greensboro, North Carolina.   The shooting victim, who was identified by authorities early Saturday morning (January 17) as Clive O’Connor, was shot twice in the abdomen.   The… Read more »

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The memory of the late Notorious B.I.G. will command center stage as rappers Jim Jones and Juelz Santana provide a free screening of the music legend’s new film, Notorious, for fans.   The movie, which opens today (January 16) in theaters, chronicles the life and music of B.I.G., who was gunned down on March 9,… Read more »

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Recently retired actor Joaquin Phoenix may be moving his talents into the world of music with a debut Hip-Hop album.   Last October, Phoenix officially announced his retirement from acting, after a 24-year career.   According to the Hollywood Reporter, Phoenix’s first Hip-Hop show will commence tonight at an undetermined Las Vegas club.   Chronicling… Read more »

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A new take on the evolution of Hip-Hop will be explored as rappers and DJs combine talents for a four-part series of concerts, honoring arrangers/composers that have played an important role in influencing Hip-Hop music since the 1970s.   Presented by VTech Communications and music production company Mochilla, the Timeless concert series will kick off… Read more »

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Gina Conway, the ex-girlfriend of rap star Max B., told authorities on Tuesday (January 13) that the former Dipset member masterminded a deadly 2006 robbery that left one man dead.   Conway was set to go on trial this week for her role in the shooting. Instead, she accepted a plea deal of manslaughter to… Read more »

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Def Jam recording artist Nas became the latest rapper to sign on to perform in Washington, D.C. The rapper will appear on stage alongside Gospel star Donnie McClurkin, singer/songwriter Josh Gobran and former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist Slash at the Heroes Red, White & Blue Ball. While not one of the official events organized by… Read more »

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While adding the finishing touches to a heavily anticipated album that boasts the likes of Lil Wayne, will.i.am, The Game, Ne-Yo and others, Nickerson Garden projects’ pride and joy, Jay Rock, substantiated his cause even more, when he was touted as a “2009 Artist to Watch” by the Los Angeles Times.   Jay Rock’s debut… Read more »

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Power 105’s Ed Lover interviews Voletta Wallace and she responds to Lil Kim comments on how she was portrayed in ‘Notorious.

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Johannes Mehserle, the former police officer seen on tape shooting a face-down, unarmed Oscar Grant in the back, has officially been charged with murder.   Mehserle was arrested Tuesday night (January 13) in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.   The New Year’s Day shooting has sparked outrage and protests in the city of Oakland, with many accusing… Read more »

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