Rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has issued a statement regarding the recent web controversy created by a Palm Beach Post article about the ownership of the private jet he uses.In a tongue-in-cheek YouTube post labeled as an “extra” to his now famous “Diddy Blog,” the producer-turned-reality TV star poked fun at the maelstrom.“For the record,… Read more »

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Houston rapper Baby Bash has confirmed plans to launch his first tour of the Persian Gulf in support of U.S. troops fighting overseas.   The trip was brainstormed as a follow-up to the song “As Days Go By,” featured on Bash’s latest album Cyclone.   The track revolves around heartfelt letters to loved ones from… Read more »

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Snoop Dogg’s visa clearance battle with Australian officials has drawn the attention of Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe, who is urging his native country to lift their temporary ban on the rap star.   In late August, Snoop was denied a visa to launch an October tour with Ice Cube. Representatives for the Australian government… Read more »

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De-facto Wu Tang Clan leader the RZA has announced today (September 10) a partnership with global digital music group The Orchard, which will market Wu’s extensive catalogue worldwide in digital and physical formats.   The deal encompasses new material and 13 previous Clan releases that have been unavailable digitally from the Wu Tang Clan, Killarmy,… Read more »

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Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean is making moves to provide much needed resources for those affected by severe storms that have battered his native Haiti.   The former Fugees member has launched Haiti Storm Relief Fund, an effort designed to provide food, water, purification tablets, tents, blankets, medical supplies and hygiene kits to storm victims.   Jean’s… Read more »

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Multi-platinum producer Timbaland has been chosen to receive the highest award bestowed by Ireland’s prestigious Trinity College Dublin.   This October, the Grammy Award winner will be inducted into the school’s Philosophical Society as an Honorary Patron.   Each year, the society chooses an elite group of individuals to carry on its time honored traditions,… Read more »

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Drawing on the influence of legendary Hip-Hop and doo-wop group the Force MDs, New York-based collective 5ive L is determined to create its own legacy in music circles.   The new group already knows the benefits and good fortune the music industry can bring, as the offspring of Force MD members and brothers Stevie D… Read more »

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One of Los Angeles’ premier gathering for socially conscious music and people commences on September 27, with the highly popular We the People Festival.   The forward-thinking event focuses on advocating “non-partisan, non-violent, environmental, and politically conscious views as established through music and dialogue.”   The festival began in Watts in 2006 as a small… Read more »

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In the wake of a recent incident in their hometown of London, rap duo S.A.S. is severing ties with Juelz Santana, effectively ending their professional relationship with the Dip Set, which they left a year ago.   According to the group member Mayhem, the decision came after Juelz made statements on camera that implied that… Read more »

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American underground rap fixture Immortal Technique is taking his revolutionary style of Hip-Hop overseas as he gears up for an upcoming European tour.   The outing, which kicks off Sunday (Sept. 14) in Amsterdam , is in support of Immortal Technique’s latest album The 3rd World.   In addition to showcasing his music, the rapper… Read more »

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One day after performing and taking home a best Hip-Hop video honor at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, Lil Wayne appeared in a New York courtroom to answer for a 2007 arrest on his tour bus.   The 25-year-old New Orleans rapper, born Dwayne Carter, was arrested last summer after the bus was stopped… Read more »

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Mogul 50 Cent won a significant battle in his legal war with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins today (September 8) in Suffolk Family Court.   Long Island Judge David Freundlich ruled today that the rapper can see his 11-year-old son Marquise every other weekend until an October 22 custody trial in family court.   The Queens native… Read more »

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AllHipHop.com will celebrate its 10 year anniversary in Hip-Hop culture, with the annual AllHipHop Week from September 18 through September 25.   The theme for this year’s week is “Back to the Future,” with various events acknowledging the movement’s pioneers, current trendsetters, while celebrating Hip-Hop’s impact on today’s cultures around the world.   The Social… Read more »

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Fans tuning in to this year’s Fashion Rocks concert special on CBS tomorrow (September 9) and hoping to catch Lil’ Wayne’s performance may be disappointed as the rapper missed the date due to a scheduling conflict.   Wayne was scheduled to close out the New York Fashion Week kick-off event, which was taped at Radio… Read more »

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Tupac Shakur’s Hip-Hop group The Outlawz have announced plans to expand internationally with the launch of Outlaw Recordz Australia.   To solidify their presence in the country, the group has teamed with local rappers Young Bleezy and Rukas of The Youngline Cartel.   Rukas will be president and CEO of the new label, while Young… Read more »

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