Yonkers, New York rapper J. Hood is lashing out against The Lox’s D-Block record label, claiming the CEO’s refuse to release him from his recording contract.   J. Hood, born Joshua Hood, is signed to D-Block, whose CEO’s include rappers Jadakiss, Styles P. and Sheek Louch.   He was a member of D-Block for six-years […]

Lawyers for T.I. filed two motions yesterday (November 6) asking a judge to allow the Atlanta rapper to have visitors at his house on Thanksgiving (November).   T.I. is under 24-hour house arrest while he awaits trial on allegations that he attempted to illegally purchase three machine guns and two silencers and possessing a cache […]

Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been cleared by the Manhattan D.A. for an alleged assault inside a trendy New York night club last month.   Investigators were investigating Combs for allegedly assaulting Steven Acevedo in the early morning on October 13 at exclusive Upstairs nightclub.   Combs was accused of striking Acevedo in the […]

Philadelphia rapper Dice Raw has teamed with The Roots’ front man Black Thought to form a new group, The Money Making Jam Boys, which also features rappers Truck North and P###.   Dice Raw, Karlos Jenkins, has been putting in long hours in the recording studio preparing material for MMJB’s upcoming debut release, in addition […]

Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent was named the world’s best selling Hip-Hop artist at the 19th Annual World Music Awards in Monaco on November 4.   The World Music Awards featured performances by a number of the world’s top recording acts, including Rihanna, Avril Lavigne, Mexican band Mana and others.   50 Cent’s latest […]

A 43-year-old Dekalb resident has been charged in the recent defacement of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Georgia.   According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Kenneth Anthony Wilson was charged on Thursday (November 1) with second degree criminal damage to property, which is a felony.   The vandalism occurred during […]

If all goes Jay-Z’s way, the rap mogul will tie rock legend Elvis for the most number one albums in history, a feat that depends on the success of the rapper’s American Gangster album.   Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, landed his ninth number one album last year with Kingdom Come, which sold about 680,000 in […]

Rap mogul Russell Simmons and The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (www.ffeu.org) will host a U.S. summit, promoting dialogue between Muslim and Jewish leaders this week.   On November7, Simmons and FFEU will unite a Rabbi and an Imam from 11 major cities in the United States.   Representatives from cities like Dallas, Baltimore, Dearborn and […]

Rapper E-40 continues to expand his business holdings with a variety of endorsement deals, including his own new line of healthy water.   The Vallejo, California veteran, who recently celebrated his 20th anniversary in the rap industry, currently owns a Fat Burger and a Wingstop Restaurant.   On November 15, E-40 will unveil his “40 […]

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has teamed up with the National Hip-Hop Political convention to launch a crusade against police brutality in the African American community.   A number of rappers and organizations will support the “Cease Fire: Stop Police Brutality ,” a five day national event in which participants will use peaceful resistance in protest of […]

Miami bred rapper Rick Ross and San Francisco 49ers Running Back Frank Gore have teamed up with21st Century Hustle Magazine to launch a new franchise of restaurants named the ” Grub Spot” with the first location opening in Miami, Florida.   The Hip-Hop Grub Spot is a themed, healthy fast-food global franchise which features healthy […]

Beauty products company Elizabeth Arden has entered into a global licensing agreement with Jay-Z’s Rocawear and its parent company, Iconix Brand Group.The union will produce and distribute new men’s and women’s fragrances, cosmetics, and skincare products with the Rocawear brand.The debut product under the deal will be the first ever Rocawear fragrance.”We are excited to […]

R&B singer Trey Songz was arrested in Springfield, MA early Sunday (Nov 4) along with several members of his entourage following a shooting outside a local venue.   Songz was charged with behaving as a disorderly person and resisting arrest.   The singer, born Tremaine Neverson, was released after posting $500 bond.   The shooting […]

Popular Hip-Hop DJ Funkmaster Flex has announced a partnership with Microsoft’s Automotive Business Unit to promote Windows Automotive.   Windows Automotive is a software platform designed to improve in-car “infotainment” for drivers.   The new advanced infotainment systems will debut during Flex’s annual Custom Car and Bike Show Tour and in his reality TV series […]

A new clue may have surfaced to help apprehend the murderer who shot and killed legendary Run-DMC DJ, Jam Master Jay. Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, was gunned down in his recording studio, 24/7, on October 30, 2002. While no one has ever been named a suspect in the murder, Jam Master Jay’s best […]

Jive Records has issued a statement explaining the arrest of superstar producer/R&B singer T-Pain.   T-Pain, born Faheem Najm, was stopped driving a Lamborghini Gallardo in June, but his license had been revoked for being a habitual traffic violator, officials reported.   Police issued an arrest warrant on June 15 charging the rapper with a […]

Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am has teamed up with the Doritos brand and Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) Records to find undiscovered musical talent in a new contest.   The competition, which will run through Nov. 25, is open to all unsigned artists. Contestants must submit an original song inspired by their passion and creativity based […]

Rapper Jay-Z will take over Sirius Satellite Radio’s Hip-Hop Nation (Channel 40) for one week, it was announced today (November 2).Jay-Z Nation launches for one week starting November 5th at 5 pm ET.The channel will feature music from the American Gangster movie, Jay-Z songs and personal favorites.During the week, Jay-Z Nation will air a live […]

Snoop Dogg has signed on to head the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) Red, White and Blue Concert Tour, which kicks off in December.   Starting December 15, Snoop Dogg will hit 40 ABA cities during the tour, which launches in Anderson, Indiana.   “We couldn’t be more pleased to have one of the great legends […]

Celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabov pleaded guilty Wednesday (Oct. 31) in federal court to charges of falsifying records and giving false statements to investigators looking into a multi-state drug ring.   According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy Arabov will serve up to 46 months in prison and pay a $2 million […]