Jay-Z and The Black Eyed Peas were the big Hip-Hop winners during the 37th annual American Music Awards, which took place tonight (November 22nd) at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas each won two AMA Awards. Jay-Z won for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop album, while […]
Producer Dr. Dre has confirmed that rivals 50 Cent and Game will make cameo appearances on his often delayed album Detox. Dre made the revelation during a press conference for his Beats by Dre headphone line at Best Buy’s Union Square location in New York on Thursday (November 19). A reporter for RapRadar.com […]
Philadelphia DJ Cosmic Kev debuted two brand new tracks by rapper Beanie Sigel tonight (November 21st) during his radio show on Power 99 FM. “Back down Jigga/put my nuts on that n**as neck,” Sigel raps on the first, unnamed track. While the first rap only contains one line about Jay-Z, the second track […]
Cash Money Records’ CEO Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams will make a high profile appearance at Pace University with their new hit artist Jay Sean on Monday (November 23). The brothers will take part in Pace University School of Law professor Vernon J. Brown’s entertainment law class on November 23rd. Professor […]
Rapper DMX is the subject of a new $1 million dollar lawsuit for backing out of a celebrity boxing match scheduled to take place in December in Birmingham, Alabama. DMX was originally scheduled to fight boxer/actor Eric Martinez during an event titled “Alabama Pride,” promoted by Thunder Promotions. The rapper was scheduled to […]
Rapper 50 Cent has commented on the latest chapter of his feud with Rick Ross. Pictures of 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather and Rick Ross’ ex girlfriend Tia Kemp hit the internet last week, featuring 50, Tia and her two children at Mayweather’s mansion in Las Vegas. The photos featured 50 Cent and Floyd […]
Brooklyn rapper Maino will debut the video for his latest single “Let’s Make a Movie” this weekend on Cinemax. “Let’s Make A Movie” will premiere prior to the debut of the Notorious B.I.G. bio pic Notorious, which is slated to air at 10:00pm EST, on Saturday November 1st. The video was directed by […]
Grand Hustle CEO Jason Geter addressed an incident yesterday (November 19) at the label’s offices, where two Molotov cocktails were found. Geter told MTV News that someone had town a 40-ounce bottle at the office, causing an alarm to go off around 2:30-3:00 am yesterday morning. According to Geter, they believe an aspiring artist was […]
Hip-Hop legend KRS-One will give back to New York this holiday, when he will help feed thousands of homeless people. KRS-One, who was once homeless himself, will return to the Bowery Mission this Thanksgiving (November 26), to feed meals to over three thousands of the city’s homeless. The rapper, who once stayed at […]
Police are investigating rapper Fabolous and his connection to a luxury car stolen from an upscale hotel in Atlanta. According to Channel 2 Action News, Atlanta police claim men in Fabolous’ entourage stole a rare 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The vehicle, which was one of only two brought into the United States, was […]
The new CEO of Death Row Records has been granted a temporary restraining order against a Canadian financial company that helped fund the $18 million dollar purchase of Death Row Records out of bankruptcy court. Wideawake Awake-Death Row CEO Lara Lavi was granted the restraining order against New Solutions Financial Corporation and its CEO […]
As the news spreads of 50 Cent’s apparent steep sales drop for Before I Self Destruct, former protégé turned rival Game has emerged to take the credit. In a recent interview with Complex.com to promote his forthcoming R.E.D. Album, the Game pointed to his on wax G Unit feud from 2005-2007 as what began […]
Police in Atlanta, Georgia are investigating the Grand Hustle offices owned by rapper T.I., after two Molotov Cocktails were found in front of the building that houses the label. A SWAT team was called to the scene to remove the two explosives devices , while ATF agents are interviewing witnesses in an attempt to […]
Rapper Juelz Santana has responded to recent comments that former group member Cam’ron made in regards to a potential Dipset reunion. Juelz appeared on AllHipHop.com’s Eric B. and Friends morning show yesterday (November 18), where he addressed Cam’ron’s most recent statements claiming that “Dipset was over.” While the prospects of a reunion between […]
Philadelphia Hip-Hop band The Roots will be one of many star acts performing at this years Christmas in Rockefeller Center special which will air in NBC this December. The annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center special will feature performances and appearances by The Roots, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, Shakira, actor James Tupper and […]
A new court battle has erupted over the infamous Hip-Hop label Death Row Records, which was once home to rap stars like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and others. Lara Lavi formed Wideawake-Death Row Ent. with the company that financed the purchase, New Solutions Financial Corp. Wideawake-Death Row bought the old Death Row […]
50 Cent’s recent extracurricular activities involving Rick Ross’ family and baiting fellow mogul Jay-Z will fall short of pushing another #1 debut, as Before I Self Destruct is projected to sell 160,000 copies. According to sales projection site hitsdailydouble.com, the G Unit CEO latest project will land behind chart topper John Mayer’s new LP […]
A manager for the Black Eyed Peas will not face criminal charges for an assault on celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. Liborio Molina was charged with assault for punching Hilton during an after- party into Toronto on June 22nd. According to TMZ.com Molina, wrote an apology letter to Perez in exchange for having the […]
R. Kelly has enlisted the likes of OJ Da Juiceman, Tyrese, The Dream, Keri Hilson and others for his tenth studio album, Untitled. The majority of the 15-track album deals with Kelly’s favorite topic – sex. The album features tracks like “Bangin’ The Headboard,” “Pregnant,” “Go Low,” and “Be My #2.” Untitled […]
Former Outlawz member Mutah “Napoleon” Beale will launch a new TV show in Britain to introduce people to Islam. Napoleon TV will launch December 1 on Sky’s Up & Coming channel and will air across Europe and North Africa. Beale will present a number of different celebrities being introduced to the Quran, segments […]
