With the Christmas holiday approaching, various Hip-Hop artists are involved in charitable events to help families in their communities experience a great holiday season. In addition to previously mentioned efforts by Jay-Z, Ludacris, Chris Webber and David Banner have teamed up to give 250 children a Merry Christmas in Dekalb County, Georgia. The “LudaChrisMiss Holiday […]
Def Jam President Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has helped to relieve New Yorkers caught in the midst of a crippling New York City transit strike and has arranged to commute people to work by chauffeured limo. With state-supervised mediation talks still under negotiation, Jay-Z commuted seven people from the Bronx in one limo, seven in a […]
The Black Eyed Peas have teamed Amnesty International and other top name artists to create Make Some Noise, an album of contemporary versions of John Lennon songs. Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono donated the rights to Lennon’s solo tracks to Amnesty International in 2003. BEP’s rendition of Lennon’s “Power to the People” was recorded on board […]
Violence broke out at a record release party this morning (Dec. 21) for slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. According to the New York Daily News, detectives are seeking suspects after officers were called to Club Exit in response to a 911 call from the club, where patrons were celebrating the release of Duets: The Final Chapter. […]
Detroit rapper Bizarre of D12 and Young MC, best known for his smash hit “Bust a Move” are set to take part in a one-hour reality show in which eight overweight celebrities compete in two teams of four to lose weight. The rappers will take part in a series of competitions that involves dieting, workouts […]
While The Inc.’s Irv and Chris Lorenzo were acquitted of all charges in their federal money laundering trial, The Inc.’s accountant was sentenced to six months house arrest, the sole conviction for the government. Brent was sentenced to two years probation and house arrest on Monday (Dec.19) for improperly breaking down cash deposits in amounts […]
Ludacris was named Artist of the Year at the 9th Annual Multi-Cultural Prism Awards (MPA) on December 17th, which took place at The Henry Fonda Theater on December 17th. The annual awards ceremony is presented by Minorities in Business, a multi-cultural business that addresses America’s small business sector. Ludacris was named Hip Hop Artist of […]
Snoop Dogg and Reverend Jesse Jackson gave eulogies at a funeral service for executed Crip co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams today (Dec. 20) at a South Los Angeles Church. Over 1500 supporters of the late San Quentin inmate-turned-peace activist attended the funeral, which was held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. With police looking on, an […]
DJ Vlad and DJ Roc Raider have release the third installment of the Rap Phenomenon, but the pair has opted to unite rock-n-roll in Rock Phenomenon, a mixtape that includes Jay-Z/The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dr. Dre/ Korn, MOP/ Jimi Hendrix and many others. "I did [Rock Phenomenon] for a couple of reasons. First, I […]
The latest project from the Notorious B.I.G., The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter, hit stores today on Bad Boy Records/Warner Music Group. The album features appearances from the biggest names in Hip-Hop including Jay-Z, Eminem, 2Pac, Big Pun, Nelly, Ludacris and others. “It’s a true representation of the love that people have for B.I.G. […]
Lil’ Kim is getting into the holiday spirit despite being incarcerated and has teamed with fellow Brooklyn native Zab Judah and clothing company Mitchell & Ness to donate toys to under-privileged youth in Philadelphia. This Thursday (Dec. 22), toys will be distributed to children 13 years-of-age and younger at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center […]
Leading Washington, D.C. record labels and artists have announced a landmark collaborative project to showcase the Hip-Hop talent located in the nation’s capital. In an effort to give the world a ‘panoramic’ view of the Capital City’s bustling Hip-Hop scene, leading D.C. based imprints recently joined forces to launch the landmark project, Joint Venture. The […]
DJ Drama has inked a long-term deal with T.I.’s Grand Hustle Entertainment and Atlantic Records. DJ Drama served as T.I.’s official DJ on the Jay-Z and Friends Tour as well as Nelly’s Sweat/Suit tour. Drama, a founding member of Atlanta’s Aphilliates DJ Crew, is brainchild behind the popular mixtape series “Gangsta Grillz.” "To be able […]
Prosecutors in two counties are investigating a canceled rap concert in Dothan, Alabama, that was to feature Paul Wall, Mike Jones and Chamillionaire on Dec. 9. Attorneys in Coffee and Houston Counties were contacted by local businesses who sold over $4,000 worth of tickets. According to police, the show was promoted and advertised on Dothan […]
Snoop Dogg coached his Rolling Raiders football team to a 40 – 0 win over The Victorville Hawks during a fundraising event dubbed the “Friendship Bowl” at Victor Valley High School in Victorville, California. Snoop’s business partner L.T. Hutton is from Victorville, where his son plays for the Victorville Hawks. Both teams were Super Bowl […]
Ed Lover pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and second-degree harassment in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday (Dec. 15) and was released on $1,000 bail, stemming from an incident at a New York night club last Sun. (Dec. 12). Prosecutors allege that Ed Lover, former host of Yo! MTV Raps! and current radio […]
Rolling Stone magazine’s "The Unsolved Mystery of the Notorious B.I.G." was a mammoth, 26-page investigative story to the general public, but Ms. Voletta Wallace, mother of slain rapper, was only shocked at one particular finding. “It was an [unnamed individual] that was brought out that was affiliated with the crooks and it was shocking to […]
p>Fort Minor, the rap act featuring Mike Shinoda, and Styles of Beyond are preparing for a North American tour throughout the United States and Canada. Little Brother, the Demigodz and Wu Tang’s Ghostface will join the group at the New York City stop at the Nokia Theatre Times Square. Public tickets are available this weekend, […]
Jermaine "JD" Dupri and Cartier have collaborated to create a limited series of eyewear to benefit the Hurricane Relief Fund. The specially designed, limited series of eyewear was created by Dupri and Cartier to benefit an important charity to both, the Hurricane Relief Fund. “I’ve been a long time supporter of Cartier and they know […]
Rapper Foxy Brown took the stage to confront the rumors and speculation about her hearing loss and current medical condition. The rap star proclaimed that she hasn’t been able to hear for six months. The Def Jam rapper was joined by a gaggle of supporters in front of a crowd of press, photographers and staff […]
