School District Bans Mac Dre Imagery On Clothing
Clothing featuring the late Bay Area rapper Mac Dre has been banned in Riverbank, Calif. due to the slain rappers “glorification of drug use,” educational officials told the San Jose Mercury News.Riverbank Unified School District board members voted unanimously yesterday (Jan. 9) to ban clothing bearing Mac Dre’s image or brand name at the district’s […]
Kanye West Developing Reality Series With HBO
Grammy Award winning rapper Kanye West has been tapped to star in an untitled reality series that is being developed for HBO. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the reality series will focus on West’s day-to-day life as a chart-topping producer/rapper. West is developing the series with Larry Charles, who served as the executive producer for […]
Dipset Member Max B. Held On $2 Million Bail For Murder
Dipset member Charly "Max B" Wingate was ordered held on $2 million bail yesterday (Jan. 9), after the rapper was charged with robbing and murdering a man in his hotel room in Fort Lee, New Jersey last September. Police believe Max B. conspired to rob David Taylor and Allan "Jay" Plowden after his girlfriend, erotic […]
Jay-Z’s Cleats Land In Football Hall of Fame
Jay-Z’s Reebok S. Carter cleats for men have reached monumental status, as a pair will be displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.After winning 35-30 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 31, Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Larry Johnson set a new NFL record for the most carries in a single season and rushed […]
Terrence J: Star Power
To the casual evening channel surfer, Terrence J is the amicable new guy on BETs 106 & Park. Alongside his bubbly co-host Rocsi, Terrence spent the latter part of 2006 befriending regular viewers of the popular entertainment show, while catching his own wave of new fans. Of course, there is a lot more to learn […]
Matthew Knowles: Father Knowles Best
Wearing the multiple hats that he does, those labeled manager, father, mentor, grandfather; Mathew Knowles is a man who pays attention to the evolving world in which we all reside. As had it not been for Grandson Daniel, his most recent venture, Kidz Rap Radio may not have been topic for discussion. And as a […]
The Wire Week: Felicia Pearson (Snoop)
Dont let the pretty face fool you at least thats how the old saying goes. Too bad some of the characters on The Wire didnt know better when baby-faced Snoop rolled up on them. The benefactor of the seemingly innocent smile that masks the world-weary teen assassin is Baltimore native Felicia Snoop Pearson. The […]
Man Asked To Rap To Avoid Fine Sues City Of Tempe For $500k
One of the two men stopped for littering in Tempe, Arizona and then asked to rap about the incident for a local television show is suing the city for $500,000, claiming the segment has done irreparable harm to his reputation. Louis Baker and Robert Tarvain are the two African-American men who were stopped by police […]
Girlfriend Of Tyrese Gibson Denies Assault, Attorney Explains Incident
An attorney for the girlfriend of Tyrese Gibson has come forward to debunk reports that actor/singer/rapper assaulted his pregnant girlfriend last week. Gibson and his girlfriend, who is 11 weeks pregnant, argued at their home in Los Angeles last Thursday (Jan. 4), which resulted in the woman placing an emergency call to 911. Initial reports […]
Dancing Hungarian Police Cleared Of Wrongdoing
The two Hungarian police officers that were recorded dancing and making lewd gestures have reportedly been cleared of wrong doing and will not suffer punishment for their shenanigans.The :55 second clip titled "Bajai Hip-Hop" was recorded using a mobile phone and features the officers in police uniform, dancing to Marky Mark Wahlberg’s 1991 hit, "Good […]
Snoop Preps New TV Show On Gangs, New Horror Movie
Spike TV will air a documentary on rapper Snoop Dogg titled Bigg Snoop Dogg’s Youth Authority: California on Jan. 16. Bigg Snoop Dogg’s Youth Authority: California features Snoop explaining the history of the CYA, gang activity and youth violence, based on accounts from his life and and others that are featured in the 60-minute documentary.During […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jawbreakers and Sex Toys
LIL WAYNE’S JAW BROKE? I heard this yesterday rumor has it Lil’ Wayne’s jaw was broken at a tour stop this past weekend. Lil’ Wayne allegedly became involved in a heated argument with a fellow entourage member. When it was all said, Weezy caught a “left.” I heard it all ended with the argument coming […]
The Wire Week: Michael K. Williams (Omar Little)
At first glance, Michael K. Williams stoic, unflinching gaze can make you think twice about approaching him. Despite any possible intimidation, ardent fans of the character Omar Little on The Wire cant help but to express their excitement when Michael walks into a room. His round-the-way appeal makes him more relatable to the streets than […]
AHH Stray News: Melyssa Ford, TJ’s DJ’s, Busta, ‘American Gangster’
Hip-Hop video model/television personality and actress Melyssa Ford has joined Sirius Satellite Radio as an on-air host. Ford will be a host on Sirius’ commercial free R&B/Hip-Hop station, Hot Jamz, channel 50. Ford’s first day on the air starts Monday, Jan. 15 and her show will air from 12-6 pm EST. Ford has graced the […]
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five have been inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced today (Jan. 8). Also inducted with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were R.E.M., The Ronettes, Patti Smith and Van Halen. The five inductees will be honored during a ceremony at the Waldor-Astoria in […]
Ill Bill: Top Billing
Building an empire is no easy task. But thats exactly what rhyme czar Ill Bill has been doing ever since he hopped on the microphone. Whether it was representing Non Phixion, one of the most underground respected and politically charged Hip-Hop groups of recent years, tackling a solo career, pushing his label Uncle Howie Records […]
The Wire Week: Wood Harris (Avon Barksdale)
Wood Harris knows about paying dues. Hes got a Master of Arts from New York University, and his acting roles range from someones sidekick to a crime boss, to the greatest guitarist of all time. Now hes making his way in the world of music as well, and its safe to say that Wood has […]
Liberation
Artist: Talib Kweli & MadlibTitle: LiberationRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Did you see Talib Kweli on that episode of MTVs Wild N Out? When it came down to the Wildstyle segment, my man roasted every single red team member, stinging them with sharp battle couplets. It was fair and unfair at the same time. […]
Back By Thug Demand
Artist: Trick DaddyTitle: Back By Thug DemandRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Slav Kandyba While it is generally not a good idea to judge a book by its cover, there’s no better way to judge Trick Daddy’s seventh album than by its title. Back by Thug Demand has all the musical and topical ingredients that will please […]
Grand Hustle Presents In Da Streets, Vol. 4
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Grand Hustle Presents In Da Streets, Vol. 4Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Serge Fleury Getting into the music business is one of the hardest things for a person to accomplish. You are more likely to achieve a perfect score on the SAT exams than landing a solid and lengthy career in music. […]
