Pitbull: Salty Dog
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull is something of an enigma. Hailing from Miami and defying simple labeling in todays stratified Hip-Hop landscape, the former battle rapper and Miami Bass aficionado known as Mr. 305 cleverly allies himself with the musical trends of the moment. To his credit, Pitbulls versatile approach to hit-making has enabled him to stay […]
Movie Review: This Christmas
Released by Screen Gems In theaters November 21 Written, Directed and Produced by Preston Whitmore, II Starring: Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, Chris Brown, Regina King, Idris Elba, Columbus Short, Lauren London, Keith Robinson, Sharon Leal, Mekhi Phifer and Laz Alonso Hang all the mistletoe; Im going to get to know you better, this Christmas. Growing […]
Former Miss England Wins Damages Over 50 Cent Sex Claims
Former Miss England Danielle Lloyd won a substantial, undisclosed amount of damages against the UKs Daily Mirror, after the paper claimed she had sex with rapper 50 Cent. The Daily Mirror published a story last July titled “Fiddys No Diddy, Danielle Looking Wobbly After A Big Night In With 50 Cent.” The story claimed […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The Razzi Stalk B & Jay! Keyshia Cole Bounces? Rihanna Kicked Out?
YESTERDAY’S Hip-Hop Rumors: Nas Bails On Australia, Fantasia Has Young Dro’s Kid? Kim K. Suing Ray-J? RIHANNA KICKED OUT OF WEDDING? You know I am reaching for stuff right now, right? OK. Has been raining in the East, but the rumor world is dry like Cali. Anyway. Ri Ri was allegedly booted from the wedding […]
The Last Word: Beyonce Starts a Ruckus, Erykah Badu Is Back, and Alicia Keys Gets Wild
Whats the word good people? We got over another week and managed to be around still to tell the story. As for highlights, we’ve got a continuing writers strike thats shutting Hollywood down, John McCain answering a question from a woman who labeled Hillary Clinton as the B-word, a school in Maryland threatening jail time […]
Don P. talks New Record Deal and Trillville Album
With production credits on Young Jocs#### single Bottle Poppin, Don P. is set to end 2007 on a strong note, as he settles in at his new recording home at Universal Records. According to the beatmaker, who did the deal through his label Swag Up Entertainment, the Universal signing was the result of a […]
Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib Join 3rd Annual Bounce Tour
Rappers Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, J Rocc and Percee P have embarked upon the Holiday Edition of the Third Annual Bounce Tour. The month-long, 14-date holiday edition of the tour kicks off November 16 at the Independent in San Francisco and winds down December 8 at The Loft in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
Jadakiss Officially Signs With Roc-A-Fella
Yonkers rapper Jadakiss has officially signed a new deal with Ruff Ryders/Roc-A-Fella Records, it was announced today (November 15).The rapper will release his third untitled solo album under the terms of the new deal.The upcoming release from Jadakiss is his first album in four years and follows his 2004 platinum solo release, Kiss of Death.Jadakiss’ […]
Young Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri Get Animated In New Boost Campaign
With the second installment of its Anthem brand campaign set to debut later this month, Boost Mobile is enlisting the help of rapper Young Jeezy and producer/music mogul Jermaine Dupri. The pair will be featured in a 3D animated music video-style Boost Mobile commercial along with Hip-Hop rocker Mickey Avalon. The ad, which […]
JR Writer: Behind The Scenes
Take a look at JR Writer’s video shoot for “Where You At”
Playaz Circle Ft. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Juelz Santana, Slick Pulla, Birdman, Young Jeezy and Jay-Z
Duffle Bag Boy (Remix)
Local Chicago Rapper Shot To Death By Police
Police in Chicago are investigating the death of an aspiring rapper who was shot and killed by police officers during a traffic stop last night (November 13). According to Chicagos NBC 5, police stopped Chicago Rapper Freddie “The Saint” Latee Wilson around 10:30 PM last night and minutes later, opened fire on his beige […]
Jay-Z’s Nephew Speaks: Young Mel
Despite being kin to rap’s King, Jay-Z’s nephew insists that he feels no pressure. Imagine having Jay-Z as an uncle. Money. Fame. Wealth. Bentleys. Could life really be that glamorous? With an uncle that is worth over $300 million dollars, earning the number one position on the Forbes lise of Hip Hop Cash Kings due […]
Shape Up: Three Keys To Success Cardio
The second key ingredient for cooking up your sleek new body is cardiovascular activity – or cardio for short. The term cardiovascular literally means anything pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and while it may not reel in as much attention from the opposite sex as a pair or ripped abs or […]
