Rakim @ Studio B. (New York, NY)
Hip-Hop was felt in its truest form this past weekend at The Bridge Live held at Studio B in Green Point, Brooklyn. This is a recurring event hosted by Ralph McDaniels of the influential Video Music Box show. Special guests included the legendary DJ Lovebug Starski, Chuck D of Public Enemy and headliner, Rakim. […]
BREAKING NEWS: Lil Wayne Arrested In Arizona
Rapper Lil Wayne was arrested near Yuma, Arizona by law enforcement officials and members of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) last night (January 22). While details are sketchy, it reported that the rapper is in the custody of the Yuma County Sheriffs Department and will be arraigned on felony charges of possessing dangerous drugs, possession […]
Rick Ross and Pastor Troy Avoid “Fight” At Jones Fight
Miami rapper Rick Ross and Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy took full advantage of the spotlight at the recent Roy Jones, Jr./Felix Trinidad boxing match and averted a pre-match dispute over who would open for the American boxer. A minor pre-fight conflict arose between the artists, who both firmly stated that they would be rapping their […]
Chuck D. Joins Board of Advisors For Internet Company
While Public Enemys Chuck D. may not have been appointed to the President of Def Jam as he had hoped, the pioneering Hip-Hop artist continues to make strides in the digital arena, as he joins the board of advisors for Music Intelligence Solutions Inc. Music Intelligence Solutions global headquarters are based in San Francisco, […]
Trina: Whos Bad?
When you think of Katrina Trina Taylor the word vulnerable isnt what comes to mind. Since premiering in Trick Daddys video [Nann] in a silver sequinned bikini top spitting lyrics so heavy in sexual gratuity that you needed a cigarette afterwards, she made it more than clear who she was. The Baddest B***h, a title […]
ALBUM PREVIEW: Fat Joe’s Elephant In The Room
As everyone got comfy in the confines of New York Citys famed Chung King studios, Fat Joe makes it clear that he is very confident in his new work. The South Bronx native just wrapped up his eighth album Elephant In The Room (Terror Squad / Imperial) and is very confident he has a heater […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Soulja Boy Disses GZA, Jay, Ye? Lil’ Scrappy’s New Girl? More Rumors!
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent’s Teeth Get Fixed, Amy Winehouse Does Crack On Video? Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game’s New Tattoo – on his FACE! THE NEWS RUN […]
Member Of 57th Dynasty Passes; Funeral Details
Carl “50/50” Fearon an original member of UK Hip-Hop group The 57th Dynasty, passed away earlier this month at the age of 26 due to a brain hemorrhage. As part of the 57th Dynasty, Fearon performed on stage with a number of artists, including Eminem, Outkast, DMX, Wu Tang, Common, The Roots, and several […]
Its Joe Clair!: Ignorance is Played Out!
Dumb down my delivery and double my dollars -Jay-Z OK. I am officially going on record and waging a war against the ignorant Black man. If you are a dumb ass n***a and you are reading this just know that it is on. On and poppin my n***a. We are officially beefin. Im sick […]
Def Jam Sued For $20 Million Dollars Over Chrisette Michele
Douglas “Biggs” Ellison has filed a $20 million dollar lawsuit against Island Def Jam, claiming the label attempted to steal R&B artist Chrisette Michele from his Queens-based production company, Four Kings Productions Inc. Ellison filed the lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court, claiming that Island Def Jam Music Group, Shalik Berry (A&R) and Micheles parents […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent’s Teeth Get Fixed, Amy Winehouse Does Crack On Video?
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game’s New Tattoo – on his FACE! Hip-Hop Rumors: Gary Coleman Paid? Foxy Free? Budden Calls Jay-Z ‘Flabby & Sick’ 50 CENT DUMPS […]
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League : Certified!! From The Game to Rick Ross and Jay-Z
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, acronym for Just Undeniable Songs Tracks Instrumentals Corporate Enterprise League, consists of a trio of Grammy-winning producers; Colione, Kenny, and Rook hailing from Tampa, Florida. The three-man crew has crafted hot quality production for the industry’s elite like Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, The Game, JR Writer, J. Holiday, […]
It’s All In The Game: Noah’s Arc
For some reason, Joakim Noah always rubbed me the wrong way. At the University of Florida, I thought he seemed arrogant on the court and in interviews. I like a swagger in a player, but with him it seemed like it more of an unnecessary arrogance. So, it doesnt really surprise me that his […]
Beanie Sigel: Mac Musings
Beanie Sigel goes in on some of his past and current songs while adding some color commentary. From his first appearance on Jay-Z’s Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life, people knew that there was something special about Beanie Sigel. The Philly natives distinctive delivery and hard-hitting rhymes solidified his place as one the streets favorite MCs. […]
AHH Stray News: Mark Wahlberg Starring In Cocaine Cowboy Movie
Former rapper and now actor Mark Wahlberg will star in an untitled film based on the life of Miami drug lord, Jon Roberts. Roberts was chronicled in the hit documentary, Cocaine Cowboys. The movie, which will be directed by Peter Berg, details Roberts time in Vietnam as a decorated soldier to his role in distributing […]
Pull ‘Em Up Campaign Goes National With Dr. Phil Appearance
Hip-Hop Government’s Pull ‘Em Up billboard campaign is receiving exposure from popular talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw as the effort gets set to expand on a national level.The Pull ‘Em Up campaign was launched in October 2007 as a public education campaign against sagging pants and the need for improved public image within the […]
Teyana Taylor: Star Trakkie
Strange, eccentric, odd- a few words some may associate with Star Traks teen sensation, Teyana Taylor. As for her, she prefers bold, creative and different. The world got their first taste of the 16-year old Harlem globetrotter when MTV featured her on its widely popular reality show, My Super Sweet Sixteen. While for some that […]
Dave Scott: Dance Fever
You may or may not know who Compton, California native Dave Scott is, but if you have seen the movies You Got Served or Stomp The Yard then you have seen his moves. As a self-taught dancer, Dave Scott has worked his magic on the big screen and television. He has also choreographed many […]
