Ruff Ryder Co-CEO Indicted On Cocaine Distribution Charges
Ruff Ryders Records’ co-CEO Darrin Dean was indicted on drug charges yesterday (August 29) in Hackensack, New Jersey and faces up to 20 years in prison, after police found over 3 pounds of cocaine and a gun in a customized van he was traveling in. Dean and the van’s driver Jerry Gilbert were arrested […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Vick To Snitch? Jay-Z vs 50? Foxy Brown’s Baby Daddy Revealed? Ne-Yo Fighting Britney?
JAY-Z VS 50 CENT You might recall that Showtime did a concert with Jay-Z and the Roc a few years ago, which could have had more MOP. Well, from what I am hearing Showtime is interested in doing a concert with Jay-Z and 50 Cent. Yes that. From what I am hearing, the cable channel […]
Termanology: Hood Politics V (Mixtape)
Underrated and unrecognized are terms that get thrown around so often in music its hard to take them serious anymore. If someone was to ask about an artist who has worked with Nas, Royce Da 5’9″, Papoose, M.O.P., and the Terror Squad, as well as has the support of DJ Premier, that has yet to […]
Good-Bye Scott La Rock
On August 27, 1987 it was the end of a beautiful era, and the beginning of a horrible trend. That day, we lost Scott Sterling. Loving father. Community activist. Social Worker. Hip-Hopper til he breathed his last. What we gained was unfortunately the first major death in Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop was still very new then, […]
Skull: Changing Faces
Just by taking a glance at Skull, you would never think that he is a serious, focused, and in-tune Reggae artist. Born and raised in Korea, Skull has broken yet another barrier in the music world and is coming to a hood near you to prove his worth in the game. But can he survive […]
Nas Concert In Canada Canceled Over Lyrics According To Students
A Rock the Vote concert featuring rapper Nas has come under fire amid controversy pertaining to where the show will be held. CBC News reports that the concert was scheduled to take place Oct. 1 at the Ottawa Congress Centre in Canada. However, student groups at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa […]
The Game, Timbaland, Sued Over ‘Put You On The Game’
Rapper The Game, Interscope and Aftermath Entertainment are among the defendants in a new copyright infringement lawsuit over an illegal sample on The Game’s platinum-selling 2005 debut album The Documentary. Saregama India filed the lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court, claiming the song “Put You on the Game” violated copyrights owned by the Indian-based firm, which […]
Mistah F.A.B. Helps Oakland Students Kick Off School Year
Recent Atlantic Records signee and Oakland native Mistah F.A.B. is helping local youth to succeed this school year as part of Youth Uprisings Back to School Night.” Thanks to a generous contribution from Mistah F.A.B., Youth Uprising will be giving away 200 backpacks filled with back to school necessities such as pens, pencils, 3-ring […]
Fabolous, Yung Joc To School Rappers At ‘Jack Da Juice’ Conference
Rappers Fabolous and Yung Joc will be among the celebrities on hand to help launch the Jack Da Juice Hip-Hop Music conference in Atlanta. The event, which takes place Oct. 12-14 at the Twelve Hotel, is expected to draw over 1,000 people. The conference will feature empowerment panel discussions, celebrity-hosted networking events, exclusive […]
Raekwon: Politick Ditto
Chef Raekwon has been sitting on an alleged classic for years. Or, at least that’s how its been portrayed lately in the media. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 has raised skepticism to new heights for critics holding on to the idea that The Wu-Tang Clan will re-emerge to 90s era success. Though tempted […]
Police Admit Substance Found In DMX’s House Not Drugs
Police that raided the Cave Creek, Arizona home of rapper DMX in search of abused dogs have revealed that the half-pound of “suspected” illegal narcotics found in his home were in fact, not illegal drugs. According to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, police raided the rapper’s home last Friday (August 24), after receiving complaints […]
Streets is Talking: N.O.R.E. Part One
Throughout his ten years in the game we have seen a couple of different sides of Victor Santiago. Before the deal he was a street dude on the block trying to get it. He would quickly switch his hustle to rap and adopt a moniker that would represent his then by any means necessary […]
Polow Da Don: Talks To Black Women
Polow Da Don has been the talk of the urban community and every major Hip-Hop site and blog on the web, due to some audacious comments made in a recent interview with AllHipHop.com- comments that raised more than a few eyebrows. With controversial topics such as race, gender, and religion, there is always opposition and […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye, Nas, Toni Braxton’s Breasts, Grafh/Jena6 & Katrina!
SAD SAD SAD NEWS! I dont know if you all are familiar with Anwan Big G Glover, but he is an actor that plays Slim Charles on The Wire. Hes also a member of the Backyard Band (B.Y.B), which is a go-go band in DC. Well, the sad news is that his brother was murdered […]
Lil’ Wayne Hit With $1 Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Morgan U Incident
A woman who was trampled during a concert at Morgan State University featuring Lil’ Wayne is suing the rapper for $1 million dollars, claiming she was injured after he threw a wad of money into the crowd. Tyrique Layne filed the lawsuit yesterday (August 28) against Lil’ Wayne, Cash Money Records, Universal Records and […]
ALBUM PREVIEW: Kanye West’s Graduation
Kanye West has a big budget. Upon arrival at his album listening session, attendees were given a cheesy, plastic/vinyl version of those mini-blind sunglasses West has been seen rocking lately, along with a Playbill looking program that contained a tracklisting and lyrics to each song. Color no less; dropping a third album on Def Jam […]
Stephen “Spliff” Hacker: Shopping for Beats
Back in the day, the days when Hip-Hop was raw and untouched, the leading roles were designated to lyricists and DJs. Producers were part of the supporting cast. But as time has marched on, lyrics have been replaced by infectious hooks, outlandish dances and dominating beats; the stars of today’s show are the producers. […]
