50 Cent Sues Over ‘Shoot The Rapper’ Advertisement
50 Cent filed a lawsuit against an internet advertising firm, seeking at least $1 million dollars in damages over an infamous ad that appeared on various Internet sites titled “shoot the rapper.” The rapper is suing Traffix Inc., the company that created an infamous advertisement featuring a caricature of 50 Cent smiling that offered fans […]
STRESS: IT MIGHT KILL YOU
Crush, kill, destroy stress Pain stress / My brain can’t even rest / It’s hard to maintain the pressure on my chest -Organized KonfusionI wake up with the idea that somebody is trying to kill me frequently enough to worry me. In fact, the notion in itself is a coarse, raw form of tension that […]
David Banner Takes 80 Children To Six Flags In Georgia
Hip-Hop artist David Banner sent 80 children from the Stewpot Neighborhood Children’s program in Jackson, Mississippi on an all expense paid trip to Six Flags over Georgia today (July 20). The rapper provided a bus, food, t-shirts and admission to the park on the annual excursion, which he has been sponsoring since 2005, with […]
Express Yourself: The Genius Of Kwamé
The Genius Of Kwamé To put it simply, the only way to be the flyest is to be you. Staying straight, when everyone else is going to the left or right is not a painless task. This brings us to our first spotlight. Let’s start out in about 1989. This artist started a fashion movement […]
Why Wonder, Ask 9th
Ever wonder, “Who is 9th Wonder?” Well, if you ask him he’ll tell you that he is a producer, DJ, lecturer, husband and father. So basically, he has the whole world on his shoulders. From putting in work in the studio with urban music’s top Hip-Hop and R&B artists, to spinning your favorite old school […]
Pimpin Ken’s ’48 Laws of The Game’ Hitting Stores This Month
Simon and Schuster’s Simon Spotlight Entertainment has teamed with former Milwaukee pimp Ken “Pimpin’ Ken” Ivy to release Pimpology, The 48 Laws of the Game. The book, which is a “pimped out” version of Robert Green’s bestselling book The 48 Laws of Power, was written with author Karen Hunter (Confessions of a Video Vixen, […]
Rich Boy Debuts “Good Things” Video Today
Mobile, Alabama rapper Rich Boy debuted the video for his latest single “Good Things” featuring Polow Da Don and Keri Hilson today (July 20). The clip, which was filmed in Malibu, California, was directed by Uly and Jesse Terrero. “Good Things” is the third single from Rich Boy’s self titled debut album, which […]
Common: Finding Forever
Common has always been anything but a run of the mill emcee. The Chi-Town lyrical kingpin has long possessed a special brand of flow that has granted him champion MC status in the eyes of anyone from kids who chill on a quad or hug the block, to grown ups leading boardroom conferences or amassing […]
U.S.D.A. Member BloodRaw Signs With CZAR; Prepping Solo Album
CTE/Def Jam artist BloodRaw has joined the roster of artists being represented by Jimmy Henchmen Rosemonds management company, Czar Entertainment, it was announced today. The announcement comes two days after the rapper’s former manager, Florida record promoter and indie exec C. Wakeley, announced that he andthe artist had parted ways under amicable terms. […]
Garcia: Life Unscripted
When you think of the Miami Hip-Hop scene, the first thing that comes to mind is Trick Daddy, Pitbull and Uncle Luke. Lyricism is something that was unheard of coming from Miami, or so it would seem. Underground rapper, Garcia is here to set the record straight on this misconception with his sophomore album titled […]
AHH Stray News: Diddy, 50 Cent, Havoc
An upcoming episode of Making the Band 4 will feature the highly publicized incident between Sean “Diddy” Combs and his longtime choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. During an April 25 taping for the show, Combs, Gibson and Bivens were involved in a heated argument. Gibson filed a complaint with New York police in May, claiming Bivens […]
Chamillionaire: Mixtape Messiah 3
Lets be frank here, Hip-Hop has been in a slump. The music during the first half of 2007 has been somewhat lackluster, because most releases, especially mainstream offerings, generally havent been worth sitting through. Enter, Chamillionaire who has just released his Mixtape Messiah 3 mixtape. Even though the Houston native sons hiatus hasnt been long […]
Funkmaster Flex/HOT 97 Interview Of 50 Cent
50 Cent Calling Lil Wayne A W####
Jim Jones Ft. Stack Bundles and Lil Wayne
Looking At The Game
Floetry Gets Remixed By Marsha Ambrosius And Amanda Diva
Floetry cofounder Marsha Ambrosius and emcee/singer Amanda Diva have embarked on a new musical collaboration called the Floetry Remixed Tour, which hits the road on July 26.Marsha Ambrosius, a native of London, has been signed to Dr. Dres Aftermath Records as a solo artist and appeared on numerous song from Busta Rhymes, Nas and The […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 CENT…DISSES LIL’ WAYNE? SUGE BITES MAN?
SUGE KNIGHT BIT MAN? Whoa! I know Suge has been accused of a lot of thing, but biting a man Mike Tyson style? The Death Row mogul is accused of just that, according to a recent report in the Daily News. Kevin Connolly, one of the cool Entourage dudes, was play wrestling with Suge at […]
Last Word: Bobby Brown Chased By Terrorists, a Bionic Isaiah Washington, and Michael Jackson Back In Court!
Whats happenin folks? Its been a good week, to say the least. If it wasn’t, then just be thankful you’re not facing legal trouble like Michael Vick or Remy Ma. Shout out to Lindsay Lohan for making it out of rehab, Dave Chappelle, and Kelly Rowland for overcoming their bouts of exhaustion and dehydration, and […]
Express Yourself: The Beginning
What’s up World?! Welcome to the worlds most dangerous style column! Allow me to introduce myself. I am known by many names, but you can call me The Fly Guy. I am here to be your guide through the world of all things fly, and to take you on a journey through the minds […]
Russell Simmons Speaks Out Against Mike Vick; Nike Suspended Shoe Release
Days after Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted for allegedly being involved in a dog-fighting operation, Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is putting those associated with the star player on notice, while Nike has suspended the release of an upcoming football sneaker endorsed by Vick due to the allegations. Simmons, along with the Rev. […]
