Producer 9th Wonder has been recruited by a small North Carolina college to create a new program aimed to revitalize the school’s low enrollment. The board of trustees at Barber-Scotia College in Concord, North Carolina has asked the renowned producer to develop the 9th Wonder Center for Music Studies and Entrepreneurial Studies, he told […]
A number of New York rappers are gathering to pay tribute to slain rapper Mike Beck, who was shot and killed in Brooklyn in October during a robbery. Music executive Littles and rapper Maino have organized the “Self Destruction” unity concert on November 23, to raise money for Beck’s 10-year-old son’s college fund. […]
Kanye West gave a rare performance in London last night (November 15). West hit the stage for his first high profile concert, since an incident when he crashed the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech during the MTV Music Awards in September. Beyonce was performing at the O2 Arena when she brought out special guests Jay-Z […]
Nine people were wounded in a shooting rampage last night during a concert featuring singers Trey Songz, Letoya Luckett and others. San Francisco Hip-Hop/R&B station KMEL 106.1 was hosting the sold-out “House of Soul” concert when a fight outside of the venue resulted in the shootings. According to police, someone opened fire around […]
Pioneering UK Hip-Hop artist Derek B. died over the weekend, AllHipHop.com according to reports. Derek B., born Derek Boland, died after suffering from a heart attack over the weekend. Derek B. launched his career at the age of 15 as a DJ on various pirate radio stations that were flourishing in the United […]
The feud between 50 Cent and Rick Ross continues, as pictures of Rick Ross’ family posing with 50 and boxer Floyd Mayweather recently hit the internet. Thisis50.com posted various pictures of Ross’ family posing with 50 Cent and Mayweather at the boxer’s Las Vegas mansion. One picture shows Ross’ ex-girlfriend Tia Kemp’s son […]
Long Beach, California Rapper Snoop Dogg will appear at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday (November 16th) where he will host the 2nd Annual “Mentoring Madness” event. Snoop Dogg, along with Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of Tom Shoes, Steven Hanson founder and president of B. R. Guest Restaurants and Barry […]
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appeared at a Hip-Hop contest on Friday (November 13), where he supported practitioners of the genre of music. Putin appeared at the “Battle for Respect,” a music contest run by News TV at the event Putin delivered at anti drug message to those in attendance.” “This is really […]
Mariah Carey likened Eminem to a boy rejected in a recent interview with late night host David Letterman. “He continuously references me. I don’t know why so I wrote a song that’s really an anthem for all like little girls or kids that get their pony tails pulled and get abused,” Carey said on […]
Cash Money Records’ founders Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams will give back to the city of New Orleans this holiday season with their 13th Annual Turkey Giveaway. The brothers will host the giveaway on November 24 in New Orleans, to help those less fortunate, including those who continue to be affected by […]
Former Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill will release a Hip-Hop gospel album next month. Bushwick’s Testimony of Redemption will drop December 1 on G-S.P.O.T. Productions. According to reports, the label name is an acronym for “God’s Special Purpose of Talent.” The rapper’s sixth solo album chronicles his tumultuous life and his road […]
Rap star Coolio has officially replaced DMX in an upcoming celebrity boxing match taking place in Alabama on December 12. DMX was originally slated to face off against Albuquerque, New Mexico-based fighter Eric Martinez for three rounds, but pulled out when fighters refused to fix the fight or guarantee his safety. For his […]
Cortez Bryant, manager for rap superstar Lil Wayne has become the victim of a scam artist who is using fake aliases on the Internet to secure bookings for the chart-topping rapper, as well as others, specifically Drake. Bryant owns Bryant Management, which handles the managerial duties for Drake, along with company Hip Hop Since […]
Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel unveiled his brand new collaboration G-Unit CEO 50 Cent today, Friday the 13th (November 13). 50 Cent’s website Thisis50.com posted a snippet of the highly anticipated collaboration track “I Go Off” earlier this week, while the full version debuted on Cosmic Kev’s show on Power 99FM in Philadelphia this morning […]
Lil Kim has released a statement addressing claims that she pocketed $20,000 and then refused to fulfill six concert obligations for Abstrakt Visions Entertainment. The company states that they paid the Brooklyn emcee $20,000 to complete six dates in London from November 7-14. However, they accuse Kim of pulling out due to a […]
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was sentenced to a year in prison today (November 12) for violating the terms of his probation. The rapper will begin serving his sentence immediately and could be released in as little as six months, according to MTV.com. The news comes as Gucci Mane was promoting his album, ironically […]
Chris Brown has faced the media, recorded apologetic online videos, but the pop star has yet to speak directly to his fans in the aftermath of his assault conviction. The 20-year-old singer will appear on BET’s “106 & Park” today at 6 p.m. EST and offer a candid interview in front of a live studio […]
The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) has planned a star-studded black-tie event to not only raise funds for the completion of the physical museum, but to also raise awareness of the many community initiatives that are tied into the museum’s mission. The event, scheduled for February 9, 2010, will be hosted by legendary emcees […]
Rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller cannot afford to hire lawyers to fund his appeal, but two lawyers have come to his aid in an attempt to secure a retrial. Attorney Robert Smith, of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute of Race and Justice at Harvard Law School and John Adcock of New Orleans are representing Miller […]
A promotional company is planning to sue rapper Lil Kim for allegedly missing six performance dates and keeping her $20,000 fee. Abstrakt Visions Entertainment paid Lil Kim the $20k to perform a series of dates between November 7_14 in London. According to TMZ, Lil Kim suffered a nosebleed in her hotel room before […]