Super-producer Timbaland will ring in the New Year with a newly processed $11,450 lien against his mansion, courtesy of an ongoing florist bill dispute.   The White Tulip Florist, a company based in Miami Beach, filed legal papers against Timbaland claiming the star purchased $25,850.00 in trees, flowers, and lights from their organization.   According… Read more »

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West Coast rap star E-40 is speaking out regarding his role in a recent shooting, following a sold-out performance at a Denver, Colorado nightclub.   According to his manager, Chaz Hayes, “E-40 and his camp were uninvolved in the unfortunate incident at Club Vinyl in Denver on Dec. 27, 2008.”   “Neither E40 nor anyone… Read more »

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President-elect Barack Obama’s landmark 2008 presidential run not only galvanized the nation, but ignited a renewed sense of political awareness and music from Hip-Hop artists.                 The noticeable trend began slowly at the end of 2007 through artists such as Common and Talib Kweli, both of whom publicly supported Barack Obama’s then perceived long shot… Read more »

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Jay-Z’s plans to add the title of hotelier to his ever-expanding empire has been halted, the New York Times reports.   The rapper/mogul’s planned J Hotels, which was scheduled to break ground this year, has been postponed indefinitely, as New York’s real estate development market takes a heavy hit.   The luxury hotel was proposed… Read more »

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Talib Kweli’s Blacksmith Music imprint has dissolved its distribution arrangement with Warner Brothers Records.   The Brooklyn MC confirmed the split to AllHipHop.com today after rumors surfaced online that he had been released from his contract with the label.   “My label Blacksmith is no longer distributed by Warner Brothers, which means they will not… Read more »

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Detroit’s Trick Trick, the self-proclaimed “villain” of Hip-Hop, made himself one of the culture’s biggest talking points this year courtesy of one-sided feuds with Yung Berg and the gay community.           Over the summer, talkative rapper Yung Berg was mercilessly beaten and relieved of his trademark Transformer chain mere moments after stepping into Trick’s Plan… Read more »

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The Dancehall fraternity suffered a severe loss early Friday morning: Just hours after most celebrated life and love on Christmas day with family and friends, dancer, Ice, was murdered.   “Ice,” real name David Alexander Smith, was best known for his internationally acclaimed “Gully Creeper.”   The dance took the world by storm after Bad Boy’s… Read more »

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14 years ago a shooting happened that forever altered the course of Hip-Hop history and the lives of two of its greatest artists.           On November 30, 1994Tupac Shakur was shot five times, pistol whipped, and robbed in the lobby of the Quad Recordings Studios in Manhattan. His friends the Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs, and… Read more »

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Police in Denver, Colorado are investigating a shootout following an E-40 Concert that left five people wounded last night (December 26).   According to police, the shooting occurred around 2:00 am outside of the club as it closed, after E-40 had performed without incident inside the venue.   Local residents in the area have stated… Read more »

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Coming off winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2007, 2008 was supposed to follow with more accolades as Jennifer Hudson made her long awaited return to music.   Instead, the singer/actress, who garnered a healthy buzz for her debut album with the lead single “Spotlight,”  found herself on the receiving end of a major… Read more »

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Despite serving time in prison, Sacramento, California rapper X-Raided is laying the groundwork for a series of upcoming projects.   In a statement issued from Pleasant Valley State Prison, X-Raided confirmed that he will release another installment of his Unforgiven series with his forthcoming album Eternally Unforgiven.   According to the rapper, the album has… Read more »

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Oscar-award winning singer/actress Jennifer Hudson is coming out of seclusion to honor singing icon Neil Diamond with a Grammy week tribute performance.   According to reports, the entertainer will take the stage February 6 at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala.   The event, which will be held at the at the Los Angeles… Read more »

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Keeping it real may be cliché in Hip-Hop, but the philosophy behind the statement remains the backbone of many rappers. For Rick Ross, keeping it real was put to the test as the Miami-based rapper’s credibility came into question amid allegations concerning his background. The rapper, who is known for his gritty rhymes about street… Read more »

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Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka announced an ambitious, $1 million dollar charity offer for the city of New York to redesign the iconic New Year’s Eve ball.   The bold offer is the latest example of the brand’s ubiquitous presence in New York’s Time Square.   Just the eight days before… Read more »

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Early reports from Baton Rouge, Louisiana indicate an unfortunate accident has killed a 2-year-old child at the home of rap star Lil Boosie.The tragic accident occurred Tuesday afternoon (December 24) when a man accidentally ran his car over his own daughter. The accident allegedly happened just after 5PM, and the young girl succumbed to her… Read more »

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