After a phenomenal year that saw the label release Lil Wayne’s blockbuster smash Tha Carter III, Cash Money Records is poised to move its success to the pop arena.   An integral part of this new direction is the 25 year-old, alternative singer/songwriter Kevin Rudolf, who this past summer hit the Billboard Pop Top 10… Read more »

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A lawyer Corey “C-Murder” Miller filed papers in court on Friday (October 10) seeking a brief postponement of the rapper’s murder trial, which was scheduled to being today (October 14).   Jury selection was to begin today, but Miller’s lawyer Ron Rakosky seeks to delay the trial due to the upcoming elections and the fact… Read more »

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Former 106 and Park personality Free officially joined Power 105.1 as co-host of the Ed Lover Morning Show today (October 14).   Program Director Cadillac Jack spoke on the deal and added his network is assured that Free’s successful, #1 rated run as a BET VJ will translate to the competitive New York radio market…. Read more »

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New York-based rapper 50 Cent will wear two hats as he prepares to give fans something to hear and see with his forthcoming album and DVD, both titled Before I Self Destruct.   The Shady/Aftermath/Interscope CD will include the Scott Storch-produced lead single “Get Up” as well as contributions from Dr. Dre and Eminem, who… Read more »

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Rapper Eminem will host an exclusive release party in New York on October 21 in celebration of his second book, The Way I Am.   The Way I Am is a collection of Eminem’s personal stories, photographs, artwork, never before seen lyrics and reflections.   The book, which also comes with a DVD featuring unreleased… Read more »

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Hip-Hop star Rick Ross will be politically active on election day (November 4), as the headlining performer during the Give Back Concert Benefit.   Ross has teamed with Kanye West and The Dr. Donda West Foundation and the Live to Give Campaign in support of the concert, which benefits The Dr. Donda West Foundation, formerly… Read more »

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On October 20, Adult Swim will showcase their latest Hip-Hop project entitled African Swim, a free, 15-song download collection of South Africa’s premier artists.   In preparation for their first African album, the cutting-edge animation network traveled to Africa to brainstorm the release and meet with featured artists Jozi, Gumshev, and Maggz.   Helming a… Read more »

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California rapper Eric ‘Lil Eazy E’ Wright Jr. was among a group of celebrities involved in launching a new voter registration campaign.   The My Hood Votes voter registration and education campaign kicked off on Saturday (October 11) as Wright and campaign founder and journalist Jasmyne Cannick registered Crips, Bloods and non-traditional potential voters throughout… Read more »

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John McCain’s campaign has confirmed the removal of their Virginia leadership representative Bobby May, over the prominent GOP veteran’s penning of a racially charged column parodying the policies of Barack Obama.   The piece, entitled “The (clarified) Platform of Barack Hussein Obama,” appeared this week in The Voice newspaper.   Throughout the column, May lampooned… Read more »

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In light of America’s current economic crisis and next month’s historic presidential election, BET Networks announced today (October 10) plans to host two panel discussions next weekend at Clark Atlanta University.   The first discussion, “Get Your Money Right,” will aim to engage young people on the importance of financial literacy in their college and… Read more »

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An event labeled as “the World’s #1 Wildest and Sexiest Party” will feature Tone Loc as the “Funky Cold Medina” rapper has been tapped as one of the headliners for the upcoming 29th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo.The Expo starts October 24 and is expected to host over 30,000 attendees.The annual event will call… Read more »

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Infamous 1970s drug kingpin Frank Lucas will attempt to redeem himself from past sins, by enacting a 20-city U.S. tour speaking out against violence.According to the New York Post, an anonymous insider of Lucas’ camp revealed the tour will focus on students and emphasize the importance of education over street life.“Frank Sr. will be talking… Read more »

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Detroit underground rap veteran Black Milk has hit the road with West Coast rhymesayer Bishop Lamont as they combine their talents for an international trek across Europe and the United States on the Caltroit Tour.   The outing will also feature Guilty Simpson as well as Slum Village’s Elzhi and Boot Camp Click member Sean… Read more »

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Philadelphia radio personality Kendra G has launched a new campaign in conjunction with her home station 100.3 the Beat encouraging young women to make a special promise to themselves.   The “Abstinence is Kool… I Am Not Doing It” program, launched by Kendra G on the air this week, encourages girls in high school and… Read more »

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