New York-based rapper 50 Cent will wear two hats as he prepares to give fans something to hear and see with his forthcoming album and DVD, both titled Before I Self Destruct.   The Shady/Aftermath/Interscope CD will include the Scott Storch-produced lead single “Get Up” as well as contributions from Dr. Dre and Eminem, who […]

Rapper Eminem will host an exclusive release party in New York on October 21 in celebration of his second book, The Way I Am.   The Way I Am is a collection of Eminem’s personal stories, photographs, artwork, never before seen lyrics and reflections.   The book, which also comes with a DVD featuring unreleased […]

Hip-Hop star Rick Ross will be politically active on election day (November 4), as the headlining performer during the Give Back Concert Benefit.   Ross has teamed with Kanye West and The Dr. Donda West Foundation and the Live to Give Campaign in support of the concert, which benefits The Dr. Donda West Foundation, formerly […]

On October 20, Adult Swim will showcase their latest Hip-Hop project entitled African Swim, a free, 15-song download collection of South Africa’s premier artists.   In preparation for their first African album, the cutting-edge animation network traveled to Africa to brainstorm the release and meet with featured artists Jozi, Gumshev, and Maggz.   Helming a […]

California rapper Eric ‘Lil Eazy E’ Wright Jr. was among a group of celebrities involved in launching a new voter registration campaign.   The My Hood Votes voter registration and education campaign kicked off on Saturday (October 11) as Wright and campaign founder and journalist Jasmyne Cannick registered Crips, Bloods and non-traditional potential voters throughout […]

John McCain’s campaign has confirmed the removal of their Virginia leadership representative Bobby May, over the prominent GOP veteran’s penning of a racially charged column parodying the policies of Barack Obama.   The piece, entitled “The (clarified) Platform of Barack Hussein Obama,” appeared this week in The Voice newspaper.   Throughout the column, May lampooned […]

In light of America’s current economic crisis and next month’s historic presidential election, BET Networks announced today (October 10) plans to host two panel discussions next weekend at Clark Atlanta University.   The first discussion, “Get Your Money Right,” will aim to engage young people on the importance of financial literacy in their college and […]

An event labeled as “the World’s #1 Wildest and Sexiest Party” will feature Tone Loc as the “Funky Cold Medina” rapper has been tapped as one of the headliners for the upcoming 29th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo.The Expo starts October 24 and is expected to host over 30,000 attendees.The annual event will call […]

Infamous 1970s drug kingpin Frank Lucas will attempt to redeem himself from past sins, by enacting a 20-city U.S. tour speaking out against violence.According to the New York Post, an anonymous insider of Lucas’ camp revealed the tour will focus on students and emphasize the importance of education over street life.“Frank Sr. will be talking […]

Detroit underground rap veteran Black Milk has hit the road with West Coast rhymesayer Bishop Lamont as they combine their talents for an international trek across Europe and the United States on the Caltroit Tour.   The outing will also feature Guilty Simpson as well as Slum Village’s Elzhi and Boot Camp Click member Sean […]

After a successful 2007 that saw rave reviews for his solo debut The Weatherman, Grammy award-winning, Dilated Peoples member Evidence is set to release the follow EP The Layover.   Knowing that Hip-Hop history is decorated with many classic EPs that launched legendary careers, Evidence promises that his offering will have no filler and lives […]

Philadelphia radio personality Kendra G has launched a new campaign in conjunction with her home station 100.3 the Beat encouraging young women to make a special promise to themselves.   The “Abstinence is Kool… I Am Not Doing It” program, launched by Kendra G on the air this week, encourages girls in high school and […]

NFL cornerback Adam “Pacman’ Jones has once again found himself embroiled in legal controversy, as the troubled cornerback is being investigated for his role in a late night brawl with his own bodyguard.   The incident occurred last night (October 8) at the Joule Hotel in Dallas, which was the location of a Ludacris-hosted party […]

Atlanta rap star T.I. has taken his hit making streak to the next level with a historic showing on this week’s Billboard albums and singles charts.   The rapper’s latest release, Paper Trail, entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1 with 568,000 copies sold in its first week.   The ranking, which was echoed on […]

Socially-conscious lyrics and beats will not be the only things included with Paris’ upcoming album Acid Reflex.   The Bay Area rapper/activist will offer a chance for fans to win a $10,000 award after purchasing the CD in stores or online.   The award will be redeemable as a scholarship towards a post-high school education […]

St. Louis rapper Nelly will make a high profile debut appearance on CSI New York tonight (October 8). According to sources, Nelly landed a recurring role in the critically acclaimed series, which makes its season debut tonight at 10:00 PM on CBS. In the series, Nelly plays a club owner who is accused of murder. […]

Rapper Lil’ Kim has been hit with a $2 million dollar lawsuit, amidst claims she tried to exit her contract with a fledgling entertainment company.   Brookland Media, which was launched by famed Hip-Hop producers The Trackmasters (Tone and Poke), filed the lawsuit in New York County Court.   The lawsuit accuses Lil’ Kim of […]

Grammy Award winning multi-platinum rapper/producer Lil Jon has inked a unique, multi-faceted deal with Universal Republic Records, the label announced today (October 8).The groundbreaking deal will encompass the full scope of the Crunk pioneer’s ten plus years of experience in the music business.“Lil Jon is a larger than life figure who casts a giant shadow […]

Kay Gee of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers has confirmed today (October 8) the signing of an imprint deal with Jake Records for his growing production company, Killer Grooves.   Jake Records, an independent, Seattle-based label that also represents Digital Underground, will distribute all of Kay Gee’s upcoming Killer Grooves’ projects, which includes a summer […]

QD3 Entertainment is developing a new rhythm game titled “Scratch: The Ultimate DJ,” in partnership with Genius Products, Genco Interactive and 7 Studios.   Like Activision’s blockbuster release Guitar Hero, “Scratch” will combine free-form DJ tricks in addition to rhythm-based game play, set in distinctive urban environments.   Gamers will also choose a diverse array […]