Philadelphia rapper Eve has signed on to star in the upcoming comedy/drama Whip It!   The movie is based on the life of L.A. Derby Doll Shauna “Maggie Mayhem” Cross, who authored the book Derby Girl, from which the movie was adapted.   In the movie, Eve plays a roller derby diva named “Rosa Sparks.”… Read more »

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Grammy Award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari has released a new music video entitled “Stand With Me,” a rendition of the National Anthem dedicated to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama.   Recruiting mogul Russell Simmons and fashion designer Marc Ecko for the project, Ben-Ari is aiming to capture the excitement of the American people before the 2008… Read more »

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Although Hip-Hop remains a musical influence, Heavy D is finding success in a different genre via his own record label Stride Entertainment and a brand new reggae album titled Vibes.    The project, which was recently released digitally on iTunes, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard reggae chart and No. 2 on iTunes’ reggae chart…. Read more »

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Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne helped ease the grief of the family of one of his biggest fans on Saturday (October 18), during a benefit event.   According to Albany New York’s Times-Union newspaper, 16-year-old Ryan Slingerland was killed was killed last month when his car skied off a dusty road crashed into a tree.  … Read more »

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Music may be a priority with Soulja Boy Tell’Em, but the rap star is adding to his entertainment achievements with various ventures.   Soulja Boy Tell’Em is preparing for the release of his forthcoming second album iSouljaboytellem, which follows the rapper’s best-selling 2007 debut project Souljaboytellem.com.   The new album will include production from Mr…. Read more »

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AllHipHop.com has confirmed that influential comedian Rudy Ray Moore AKA Dolemite passed away on Friday (October 17) due to complications from diabetes.   Moore began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1960s, and first gained international notoriety after co-writing and starring in the 1975, signature blaxpoitation film Dolemite.   Through characters like… Read more »

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An informal gathering of stars in Atlanta was marred by a brief moment of violence this afternoon (October 19), when an altercation erupted involving members of rapper Jim Jones’ entourage. According to an eye witness, a melee broke out shortly after We The Best/Def Jam artist Ace Hood wrapped the  video shoot for his second… Read more »

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Don Cornelius, former long-time host of Soul Train, was arrested late Friday (October 17) night on suspicion of domestic violence.   According to early reports, Los Angeles police were called to Cornelius’ Hollywood Hills home after someone reported a loud domestic dispute.   The 72-year-old executive producer was taken into custody and subsequently booked for… Read more »

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The third annual BET Hip-Hop Awards kicked off with a bit of a surprise in Atlanta this evening (Oct 18).   Attendees of the event were greeted by surprise host T-Pain, who took over the role of master of ceremonies from comedian Katt Williams, who has hosted the award show since it’s inception in 2006…. Read more »

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Cash Money CEO Bryan “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams appeared in a Kingsport, Tennessee courtroom yesterday (October 17), where they pleaded no contest to possession of marijuana charges.   The Williams brothers and 12 of the 13 other co-defendants entered into the same plea, which stemmed from a November 2007 incident, in which a… Read more »

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Atlanta’s hosting of third annual BET Awards will only be the beginning of the evening‘s festivities, as Lil Wayne and T.I. have confirmed appearances for the show’s official after-party.   The party will be located at DreamzATL, one of Atlanta’s fastest growing premier nightclubs. With 14,000 square feet of lavish loveseats, contemporary art, and fashionable… Read more »

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Imprisoned rapper Gucci Mane issued a statement today (October 17), squashing growing rumors that he was found dead in his Fulton County jail cell.Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, is currently incarcerated for violating the terms of his probation on a assault charge, on multiple occasions.Despite attempts by his lawyer to quell the speculation, rumors persist… Read more »

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Cash Money Records’ CEOs Bryan “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” will go on trial today (October 17) on drug possession charges, after police found a pound of marijuana in the RV they were traveling in.   Police in Kingsport, Tennessee stopped the brothers’ vehicle, after the driver allegedly attempted a lane change that almost forced a tractor… Read more »

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Starting today (October 16) Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is marking the 13th anniversary of the historic Million Man March with a series of community outreach events.The first initiative has Minister Farrakhan speaking extensively with inmates of Chicago’s Cook County jail. His remarks there will focus on challenging the incarcerated men to take the… Read more »

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Rapper Max B has revealed that though he did have a run in with the law in New York over the weekend, his brief arrest was not related to rumored beef with his former Dipset and Byrdgang affiliates.Earlier this week, a video surfaced in which DipSet South/Big Cat Records artist Freekey Zekey claimed that he… Read more »

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