Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Supports Kanye, ODB On George Bush, T.I. Bodyguard Has Friends!
ROC-A-FELLA MOURNS WITH KANYE WEST “We love you Kanye. We got you. Stay strong,” Jay-Z. On the real, the Hip-Hop community is feeling for Kanye and his loss. I heard that nearly all of Roc-A-Fella Records will be flying to Chicago for funeral and memorial services for Donda West, Kanyes doting mother. Here is a […]
Baileys Get Together With John Legend and Friends: Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC 11/9/07
Metropolitan was the theme and good music was definitely in the house, as the Bailey’s sponsored John Legend Showcase was in full effect. Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC was packed to the brim with hipsters and tastemakers all ready to see whether the Legend was myth or legit.The warm-up for the evening was a group called the […]
UPDATE: Dr. Donda West’s Funeral Info; Statement From West Family
The family of superstar rapper Kanye West are making funeral arrangements for Dr. Donda Williams-West in Oklahoma City, who passed away on Saturday. A spokesperson for Howard-Harris Funeral home told KOCO Channel 5 in Oklahoma City that the family had contacted them in preparation for Dr. Wests funeral. Kanye West released the following statement:”Kanye […]
C-Murder Talks New DVD and Album
Rapper C-Murder is hitting the ground running after an overturned prison conviction with a forthcoming DVD and album. The DVD, titled The Movement, finds the artist (born Corey Miller) offering fans a peek into his current mind state as he gears up for the release of his first album in five years, Screamin’ 4 […]
Big Tigger Signs On As DJ For Washington Wizards
Syndicated radio personality Big Tigger has signed on to be the official DJ of the NBAs Washington Wizards. Tigger, born Darius Morgan, will provide the music for each one of the home games, as well as entertain the crowd. “I am very pleased to be working with the Washington Wizards organization,” Big Tigger […]
Koch Records Inks Distribution Deal With Fat Beats
Koch Records has signed Brooklyn-based Hip-Hop label Fat Beats to a physical and digital distribution deal. Fat Beats, which was established in 1994, originally launched as a record store, but soon turned into a critically acclaimed record label, releasing projects from artists like Atmosphere, Edo G. & Pete Rock, Afu Ru, Krs-One and others. […]
Common Teams With Lincoln To Promote Navigator Brand
Chicago rapper Common has partnered with Lincoln to promote the 2008 Navigator.Common will be featured in a number of advertisements and promotional activities with Common’s community outreach programs.The rapper will appear in national TV, radio and print advertisements.The first spot, titled “Common,” will debut nationwide on November 25 during NFL Sunday Night Football on NBC.Lincoln […]
Mistah F.A.B. Ft. Snoop Dogg
Party On
Shawty Lo Ft. Gorilla Zoe
They Know (Remix)
Hip-Hop Rumors: R.I.P. Dr. West, T.I.’s New CD, Diddy’s Heir, 50’s New Artist?
R.I.P. TO DONDA WEST Sad. I dont really have much else to say, you know? Read the story and send your condolences over here. Just as a footnote, there are rumors out there, because the cause of death hasnt exactly been revealed, but I am going to chill. I have respect for Kanye and definitely […]
Xzibit Starring In New Oliver Stone Flick ‘Pinkville’
West Coast rapper/actor Xzibit has landed a high profile role in Oliver Stones upcoming war drama titled Pinkville. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Xzibit will join an all-star cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum. Pinkville centers around the 1968 My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. Willis stars as Army […]
G-Unit: Our Gang
50 Cent and his compadres Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks take aim at securing their spots in the rap pantheon.G-Unit is a magnet for attention. When you boast worldwide sales of around 30 million albums sold collectively, the spotlight will inevitable surround you and your crew. With all the attention on every move […]
Leslie “BIG LEZ” Segar : Rap City’s Queen
Labeled the “Jane Of All Trades, Master Of All” – Leslie “Lez” Segar, the VJ formerly known as “Big Lez,” has held it down as a professional choreographer, dancer, television host / producer, radio personality, fitness specialist, and actress. She has appeared in and choreographed videos for several artists including some of the greats like […]
Mathematics Presents: Wu-Tang Returns (The 8 Diagrams Official Mixtape)
In preparation for Wu-Tang’s much anticipated 8 Diagrams due out next month, long time Wu-affiliate DJ Mathematics gives us a preview with the Clan’s latest mixtape Mathematics Presents Wu-Tang Returns (The 8 Diagrams Official Mixtape). With five new tracks slated for the upcoming album, lost gems and remixes of some of their classics; Staten Island’s […]
Keri Hilson: Heat Seeker
Atlanta has become the fastest-growing music center in the U.S., particularly as a hotbed for R&B and Hip-Hop. Keri Hilson is heating up the core as one of the few female singer/songwriter/vocal producers our time, and shes only 24. Its likely that Hilson has penned a song by your favorite artist somewhere along the line, […]
Breaking News: Kanye Wests Mother Dies Suddenly
Dr. Donda West, Kanye Wests mother, suddenly died last night, individuals close to the rapper confirmed.The cause of death was not released immediately, but she was reportedly in the Los Angeles area when she died. Early reports suggest Dr. West’s death may have been the result of some form of surgical procedure. Those reports have […]
DJ Envy & Red Café: The Co-Op
Since splitting with his original group Da Franchise, Brookylns own Red Café has maintained his name on the streets mostly through mixtapes while his official solo debut The Shakedown is on the way via Akons Konvict Music. For the time being hes teamed up with DJ Envy to release The Co-Op (Koch); a warm-up record […]
Playaz Circle: Supply & Demand
After hooking up with Disturbing tha Peace Tity Boi and Dolla Boi of Collipark rap duo Playaz Circle fell into personal trouble. After navigating through those murky waters, they were signed by Ludacris and became full members of the DTP family, appearing on the Ludacris Presents: Disturbing tha Peace compilation. Since then they have finally […]
Missy, Eve, Fabolous To Appear at Angie Martinez Hair & Beauty Expo
Hot 97 on-air radio personality Angie Martinez is moving beyond the airwaves to give listeners a chance to learn about and utilize hair and beauty tips. The New York-based DJ, along with Covergirl® Queen Collection, Akademiks and Hot 97, will present the first annual Angie Martinez Hair Show & Beauty Expo on Nov. 24 […]
Movie Review: Lions for Lambs
In the Robert Redford-directed thriller Lions for Lambs, Derek Luke and Michael Pena play opinionated college students named A#### and Ernest respectively. At the head of the movie, these two friends ignite a fierce classroom debate that immediately forces the audience to stop and take a side on Americas fascination with patriotism. […]
