California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with rapper Xzibit to "pimp" a ’65 Chevy Impala on an upcoming episode of MTV’s hit show Pimp My Ride. Schwarzenegger, Mad Mike and the crew of Pimp My Ride give the Impala an ecological make over on the show’s season premiere, which takes place on Earth Day (Apr…. Read more »

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Adult film actress India is gearing up to make strides in the mainstream with a little help from rapper Yung Joc. The Block Entertainment artist is featured on "2am," the new single from India’s debut Hip-Hop album Role Play. The Black Widow/ Warner Music Group release represents a new chapter for India, whose love for… Read more »

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A top legal aide of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was cleared of stealing the government’s personal file on superstar rapper Eminem last week. According to The Mirror, Nicholas Smart, 26, works with Prime Minister Blair’s private legal team, which is headquartered out of Blair’s Downing Street headquarters.Smart’s house was raided for an unrelated incident… Read more »

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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are outraged at a number of crude comments made by WFAN radio personality Don Imus, regarding Rutgers University’s women’s basketball team. During a radio interview on his simulcasted radio show on MSNBC, Imus referred to athletes of the basketball team as “nappy-headed ho’s” and "jiggaboos," after they lost… Read more »

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For some time now rapper Jay-Z has been the subject of numerous rumors surrounding his personal life. There are the on and off rumors of Jay Z’s unfaithfulness to his current girlfriend Beyonce with Def Jam artist Rihanna, but the most controversial of all these rumors is the one involving 26-year-old Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott…. Read more »

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Rapper Lil’ Kim is sponsoring a national online celebrity charitable auction, which will support various homeless, HIV/AIDS and abuse organizations.Lil’ Kim, along with the James Family, Ludacris’ Ludacris Foundation and FOX, will launch the auction online starting Apr. 12 – Apr. 15.Ludacris, LeBron James, Mo’Nique, Ludacris, Dr. Phil, Mary J. Blige and Kimora Lee Simmons… Read more »

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Independent Hip-Hop artist Murs has inked a major label deal with Warner Bros. Records and is preparing his 7th album titled Murs For President. According to Murs, he plans on recording 50 new tracks and will then select the best 15 for the album.Murs, who hails from Mid-City, Los Angeles, has worked with artists like… Read more »

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Pepsi has turned up the heat on rival Coca-Cola in the latest battle to conquer the multi-billion dollar soft drink market, by signing rapper Pharrell Williams to design a can. Williams, along with music stars Big & Rich and the All-American Rejects, are taking part in Pepsi’s global re-branding efforts. While the familiar Pepsi logo… Read more »

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Southern rap collective Three 6 Mafia recently took a break from the mic to get behind the camera as the newest celebrity photographers for Playboy.com.Oscar-winning group members DJ Paul and Juicy J made the most of their time with the model, Playboy cyber girl Jennifer Korbin, as they invaded Playboy’s Santa Monica studio for the… Read more »

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Ever since Notorious B.I.G. made his way on to the rap scene in the early 90’s he was a man of many names. Among Notorious B.I.G.’s numerous aliases was Biggie Smalls, a name he captured from the 1975 film Let’s Do It Again. Unfortunately, Calvin Lockhart the actor behind the role of Biggie Smalls passed… Read more »

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Months after boycotting Louis Roederer Cristal, Jay-Z has found a new bubbly to enjoy.According to reports, the rap mogul is close to signing a deal to endorse Ace of Spade, an Armand De Brignac champagne featured in the rapper’s video for his hit song "Show Me What You got."Jay-Z also mentions Ace of Spade in… Read more »

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50 Cent sparked controversy when he appeared on the "Miss Jones in the Morning" show on Hot 97 yesterday (Apr. 4) and spoke candidly about his relationship with various artists on his G-Unit label, confirming that R&B singer Olivia had been dropped and that other artists on the label may not have his full support…. Read more »

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Rapper Ludacris will make his only UK appearance on Apr. 14, during a performance at a popular nightclub. The rapper will perform one date at Zenn nightclub, which will be followed by a meet and greet with VIP fans. Promoters said that Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, was seeking to promote himself in England and the… Read more »

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White female rapper Persia has spoken out against Young Jeezy & USDA’s plans to create an all-white street team to promote the group’s new single “White Girl.” According to Persia, the promotion is nothing more than a gimmick that could have unneeded racial undertones, and didn’t fit the song’s true subject matter – cocaine. “Is… Read more »

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The memory of slain rap star Tupac Shakur will be honored overseas, in a tribute concert headlined the by the deceased rapper’s close affiliates the Outlawz. The New Jersey-based collective will take the stage for the Tupac Still Breathing Tour, which kicks off May 3 at the Marina Club in Manama. The outing is promoted… Read more »

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