Birthplace Of Hip-Hop Still Up For Sale

Despite having survived a previous take-over attempt that would have resulted in the displacement of several low income families, the building widely accepted as the birthplace of Hip-Hop remains in danger.   On Wednesday, New York City and State politicians rallied alongside tenants of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, protesting the proposed sale of […]

Hip-Hop Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Sent To Jail

Detroit’s “Hip-Hop Mayor” Kwame Kilpatrick will spend at least one night in custody at the Wayne County Jail, following a District Court Judge’s earlier decision on today (August 7) to have the embattled official arrested and held on a bond violation.Kilpatrick was arrested in March along with ex-Chief of Staff Christine Beatty, following an investigation […]

Queen Latifah, Nelly Support Olympic Team With Exclusive Tracks

Hip-Hop stars Queen Latifah and Nelly have partnered with AT&T to record exclusive songs to boost the morale of U.S. Olympic Team athletes competing in Beijing, China.   Queen Latifah recorded the exclusive track “Champion,” while Saint Louis rapper Nelly recorded the song “Warrior (Team USA Edition),” which will be available for download beginning Thursday […]