AHH Stray News: Chrisette Michelle, Diddy, G. Malone, Strong Arm Steady
Rising R&B songstress and Def Jam artist Chrisette Michele filed a lawsuit in New York County Court, claiming Douglass Ellison and Four Kings Productions breached their contract and embezzled money she was owed from management and recording contacts with Def Jam. Michele, born Chrisette Michele Payne, recently released her critically acclaimed debut album I Am. […]
50 CENT: Check out the “I Get Money” Video
50 CENTS NEW VIDEO I GET MONEY! I know yall hate me for it, but I love this song. I think its fun, catchy and even a poster like myself can act like Im rich and running New York for about 5 minutes. Shout out to Hot 97 for the exclusive. Oh yeah, I […]
Master P Replaces Bill Clinton As NAACP Youth Speaker
Rap mogul and reformed “gangsta” rapper Percy “Master P” Miller addressed more than 1,000 NAACP members Wednesday (July 11) on the state of young black America, as the youth keynote speaker for this year’s NAACP convention. The Detroit News reports the No Limit Records founder and CEO was chosen after the event’s original speaker, […]
Juicy Retrospective: The American Dream
As is my custom, with my morning cup of java I flicked on the television, watched NY1, and then clicked over to MTV3. Akon faded off the screen (that dude is in everything) and to my surprise the virtual VJ tossed on Biggies Juicy. From the moment that F**k all you hoesGet a […]
Life After Death: The Movie…Ten Years Later
The truth always turns out to be simpler than you thought, is the ominous quote that appears on screen when Life After Death: The Movie commences. Produced by The Notorious B.I.G.s best friend and Lil Kims former manager D-Roc, the documentary is essentially his side of the story. That story being the debacle that occurred […]
Suspect In NY Police Shootings Accused Of Killing Stack Bundles
A man accused of driving the getaway vehicle in an early morning shooting in Brooklyn, NY that left two police officers seriously wounded, has also been accused of killing Dipset rapper Stack Bundles. Lee Woods, 29, was arrested on Tuesday for his involvement in the high profile shooting of two police officers early Monday […]
Max B of Jim Jones Byrd Gang Out Of Prison
Max B. of Jim Jones Byrd Gang was released from prison last night after several months of incarceration.Jim Jones greeted his fellow Byrd Gang member and the pair eventually went to a recording studio to celebrate with others. The exact terms of the release were not immediately disclosed. The rapper, also known as Bigavelli, had […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: GUCCI MANE SAYS “SORRY TI!” MAX B VID! BUSTA HIT MISS JONES? SUPERHEAD’S NEW MAN!
GUCCI MANE SAYS SORRY? It takes a good man to say sorry. Thats exactly what Im hearing Gucci Mane has done. Mane has reportedly apologized to TI because he thought that TI was talking about him in the song Tell ‘Em I Said That. The song seems to talk about random, nameless fake dudes faking […]
Lil’ Kim Teams With MusiCares Foundation For Auction
Grammy Award winning artist Lil’ Kim has teamed up with MusiCares to raise funds for a silent auction, being held at the Grammy’s On The Hill Ceremony in Washington, DC on September 5, 2007 at the Willard Continental. MusiCares is a foundation with a mission that centers on providing assistance to people within the […]
Joy Denalane: Joy Division
She may not be a household name in America, but Joy Denalane has caused the eyes of some of the USs most lyrically competent to pass a glance in her direction. On her sophomore project Born and Raised, Joy is most certainly able to independently hold the reigns, but she opts to allow Lupe Fiasco […]
Crunk Added To Webster’s Dictionary; Lil’ Jon, DJ Paul Speak
Hip-Hop culture has once again contributed to American lexicon, as the word “crunk” has officially been added to the Merriam-Webster’s yearly list of words to be included in the dictionary. Crunk is one of 100 new words that will be included in the 2007 update of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition. Other words that […]
Mathew Knowles’ Hip-Hop Inspired Baby Jamz Toy Line Coming to Wal-Mart Stores in July
Young kids will soon be able to rhyme along with their favorite toys, thanks to a new partnership between music mogul Mathew Knowles’ Music World Entertainment and Planet Toys. The pair have come together to launch a new Hip-Hop/rhythm-inspired preschool toy line called Baby Jamz. The venture offers a chance for children to […]
Insane Clown Posse’s Annual Gathering Festival Underfire From Local Church Group
Leaders from a church in the rural town of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois are attempting to ban a festival hosted by rap/rock group Insane Clown Posse. The group’s 8th annual “Gathering of the Juggalos” takes place at Hatchet Landings from Aug. 9-12 in Cave-In-Rock and is sponsored by Psychopathic Records, the successful independent label helmed by […]
