Miami rapper Pitbull was honored on Thursday (April 23) night by Billboard in winning the first ever “Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year.”   The title was presented at the annual Latin Music Awards, and awarded based on Pitbull’s breakout, Lil Jon-assisted single “Krazy.”   Having beat out fellow nominees Aventura, Enrique Iglesias, and […]

Former Pretty Ricky vocalist Pleasure P is looking beyond his success as an entertainer with the launch of his new record label, Swagga Entertainment.   A joint venture between star Minnesota Vikings player Bryant McKinnie and Pleasure P, Swagga Entertainment is described as a multi-faceted, full service record label that promotes all genres of music […]

With his highly anticipated Relapse album less than a month away, Detroit superstar Eminem is continuing to open up about his feelings on today’s top stars and the direction of Hip-Hop culture.   For the past year, Lil Wayne has pleaded in the media for Eminem to end his sabbatical with a all-star, joint collaboration. […]

San Francisco rapper/activist Paris has announced the 45-city 2009 Hard Truth Soldiers Tour, which will feature a number of today’s most socially active Hip-Hop artists.   Rappers Paris, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, Pete Rock, Planet Asia, Kam, NYOil, Jasiri X, Uno the Prophet, Sellassie, T-K.A.S.H. and a number of others will hit the road on […]

Comedian/Actor Anthony Anderson has been tapped by the Golf Channel to host a new magazine-style program focusing on the lives of golf players across the country.   The new show, Golf in America, will debut on June 23 and has been picked up by the network for 10 episodes, reports entertainment business magazine Variety.   […]

SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind has confirmed the placement of DJ Vlad as the company’s new Executive Vice President.   With the new position, Vlad will oversee the development and execution of media strategies for improving Loud.com.   Already experienced in website development through his own popular site VladTV.com, Vlad has plans to transform Loud.com […]

Carol City, Florida rapper Rick Ross’ third album Deeper Than Rap, will top the Billboard Top 200 Album chart next week.   Despite leaks, bootleggers and a major feud with 50 Cent, Deeper Than Rap is on pace to move over 150,000 copies during its first week in stores.   According to Billboard, Asher Roth’s […]

Rapper Lil Boosie is in trouble with the law again, this time over an alleged assault that took place at his house last week.   According to local TV station WAFB, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sheriff officers arrested Lil Boosie on Wednesday (April 22) and charged him with 2nd degree battery.   Police say an unidentified […]

Rick Ross has lyrically challenged Eminem to a rap battle, a brazen move for the Miami-based artist. Ross feels that he has defeated 50 Cent, a close Eminem affiliate, and now says he’s ready for the Shady Records founder. “I think he’s a bigger and better artist than what Curly is,” Ross told MTV News. […]

Two days after the release of his debut album Asleep in the Bread Aisle, SRC/Universal Recording artist Asher Roth has reached another career milestone. The Morrisville, Pennsylvania born rapper received news today (April 22) that the album’s lead single, “I Love College” has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The […]

Mississippi rapper and activist David Banner has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller The Confidant.   Produced by former Miss USA Kenya Moore, Banner plays the role of Jackson, a talented art major on full academic scholarship.   When his best friend and college football star Nigel (Boris Kodjoe) mistakenly kills a man […]

Veteran Atlanta DJ Greg Street has teamed with West Coast rapper Glasses Malone to conceptualize a Dr.Dre-based mixtape entitled 2010.   Originally dubbed Beats By Dre, the 2010 project focuses on bringing together the new generation of West Coast talent to rhyme over the classic production of Dre’s The Chronic and 2001 albums.   “Greg […]

This year’s Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) will showcase different vibes on the Hip-Hop soundscape with the addition of rappers Pharaohe Monch and Styles P.   The fifth annual event, which takes place from noon to 8 p.m. June 20 at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, marks the latest endeavor for Monch, who is best known […]

A state court has refused to block the upcoming release of a new controversial documentary on Lil Wayne named The Carter.   The film is being released by QD3 Entertainment, a company owned by producer Quincy Jones III, which has also released Hip-Hop themed titles like Thug Angel, The Freshest Kids, the Beef series and others. […]

Last night former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was the talk of the evening as a gaggle of celebrities convened in Manhattan’s downtown AMC theater to celebrate the release of the documentary called “Tyson.” Celebrities included Nas, Mario, Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond, Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele, Ice-T and wife Coco, TV host Sway, media personality […]

West Coast legend Snoop Dogg is currently being considered to host this year’s MOBO awards.   The MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) Awards was founded in 1995, and is an annual UK event that celebrates the music achievements of elite artists, regardless of race, who perform what is deemed “black music.”   Genres that fall […]

Rapper C-Murder is facing serious financial trouble as his upcoming murder trial looms, in addition to prosecutors renewed efforts to jail the rapper for allegedly violating a gag order.   In a bombshell announcement in court yesterday (April 20), C-Murder’s longtime attorney Ron Rakosky announced that he wants to withdraw as Miller’s attorney.   Rakosky […]

Jurassic 5 founding member Chali 2na has announced the release of Fish Outta Water, his first solo outing since founding the revered Hip-Hop group in 1993.   The new release is an introspective look into Chali 2na’s life and contains various social and political messages.   Fish Outta Water boasts an all-star lineup and includes […]

West coast G-Funk pioneer Warren G. is celebrating his love for marijuana with a new single featuring Blink 182’s Travis Barker.   Warren G.’s new track “Let’s Get High” featuring Black Nicc dropped today (April 20) to mark 4/20, an informal holiday among some smokers of marijuana.   An article published in The New York […]