Hustler’s P.O.M.E.
Artist: Jim JonesTitle: Hustler’s P.O.M.E.Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Maiya Norton With street credibility, a distinguished Uptown swagger and a hit single in heavy rotation, Jim Jones has little to prove. He will gladly take a white tee or a thermal or a purple label. He will show up to an interview with red eyes […]
Jury Finds Juvenile Innocent Of Injuring Cops Knee, Pens Song During Trial
Juvenile won a victory in Duval County Court in Florida yesterday (Nov. 9), after the chart-topping rapper was found not liable for injuring a Jacksonville police officer’s knee during a scuffle at a local mall in 1999. Police officer Mellisa Huxley-Bujeda filed a lawsuit against Juvenile in 2003, claiming he was responsible for her knee […]
Ludacris Tapped As Ambassador For YouthAids, Embarks On Speaking Tour
Rapper Ludacris will embark on a four-date speaking engagement that starts in Los Angeles and ends in Washington DC on World Aids Day, as part of YouthAIDS "Kick Me!" Campaign.Ludacris, who serves as an ambassador for YouthAIDS, will speak to students at UCLA, Northwestern University, NYU and George Washington University about the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which […]
Mario: Man-Hood
When we sat down with soon-to-be 21-year-old R&B singer Mario, his album title was Effortless and J Records President Clive Davis was in the process of deciding a cover. Less than a month later, an album title change to Go indicates what most consumers are now aware of – nothing is set in stone until […]
Del the Funkee Homosapien: Mid Day in a Perfect World
For several years, the whereabouts of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien were a complete mystery. Resurfacing on a few tours, including some with his Hieroglyphics brethren, Del spent the past six years learning life lessons and educating himself on the science of music. The Cali native has come an incredibly long way from his debut LP […]
Jody Breeze: Trap or Die
Jody Breeze mayve started as a boy in the hood, but hes made a successful rap career using his talents. From his humble beginnings in Macon, Georgia to the charts, Jody has seen it all. Young Jeezy, Jodys former crew-member isnt the only Trap Star either. Here, Jody breaks down the fine lined differences between […]
Schoolly D., Cartoon Network Sued Over ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Theme
Pioneering rapper Schoolly D and The Cartoon Network are being accused of copyright violations over the theme song to Cartoon Network’s hitseries Aqua Teen Hunger Force.In a lawsuit filed Nov. 7 with U.S. District Court in Eastern Pennsylvania, Terrence Yerves claimed that he co-authored the untitled song with Schoolly D in 1999, while recording at […]
Pitbull’s El Mariel Debuts Atop Indie Album Chart
Miami rapper Pitbull’s new album El Mariel debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Independent Album chart, moving almost 50,000 copies the first week in stores.The release, which features appearances from Wyclef Jean, Lil Jon, Fat Joe, Pharrell Williams, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy and DJ Khaled, also debuted at No. 17 on Billboard’s Top 200 […]
Will.I.Am Talks Michael Jackson Collaboration
The reigning Kings of Pop and Hip-Pop have joined forces. Michael Jackson and will.I.Am teamed up in Ireland recently in an apparent effort to resuscitate Jackson’s musical career.A longtime Jackson fan, will.I.am said he was shocked when he received a call from Jackson."I was like ‘No, stop playing around,’" Will.I.am told Access Hollywood. "I didn’t […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Signs With Chris Lighty’s Violator Management
Chris Lighty and Violator Management have announced a new deal with Sean “Diddy” Combs to handle the mogul’s music career. Under terms of the new deal, Violator will help develop plans to “expand Diddy’s reach and influence exponentially in music.” The company has already started strategic work on Diddy’s #1 album Press Play, which hit […]
Gun Charges Against Banks & Buck Dropped, 50 Cent’s A ‘Hero’
Prosecutors dropped felony gun possession charges against G-Unit rappers Lloyd Banks and Young Buck yesterday (Nov. 8). The charges stem from an incident in August 2005, after a stop during the Anger Management 3 tour at Madison Square Garden in New York. A van transporting the rappers and 11 other people allegedly ran a red […]
Mr. T: Pity The Fool
"[You] talking much junk like Mr. T is your back, but he’s not so don’t act cute." -EMPD on "You’re A Customer" Its hard to determine if he realizes it or not, but Mr. T is indelibly linked to Hip-Hop and many of the culture’s ingrained sensibilities. Legendary lyricists like Slick Rick, Bug Pun and […]
Derek Luke and Bonnie Mbuli: Light It Up
I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself – Nelson Mandela By now you have probably already seen, heard, or read about the new movie Catch A Fire starring Derek Luke and Tim Robbins. It is a true story that touches on all too familiar subjects for our young men – issues […]
Playing With Fire
Artist: Kevin FederlineTitle: Playing With FireRating: 1 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Alex Thornton Some things are so bad that they can be entertaining in an ironic sense, but Kevin Ferderline’s Playing With Fire (Reincarnate) is not in this category. K-Fed’s inexcusably poor attempts at rapping are too bad even to laugh at, let alone ride with. […]
DJ’s Whoo Kid, Drama and Skee Collaborate on Snoop Dogg Mixtape
West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg is receiving a triple helping of assistance for his Tha Blue Carpet Treatment mixtape. DJs Whoo Kid, Drama and Skee will helm the new mixtape, which is named after the rapper’s forthcoming album. The collaboration is the first in a series of “Mixtape Monopoly” collaborations that will team Whoo Kid, […]
NBA Player Chris Webber Opens Restaurants, Produces For Nas’ New Album
Philadelphia 76ers player Chris Webber has announced that he will open the first of six family and entertainment-themed restaurants called Center Court with C Webb. The grand opening will take place Nov. 14 in Sacramento, Calif., and the restaurant will be available to the public the following day. “I’m happy to be opening what will […]
Common, Bow Wow, Gap Celebrate ‘Holiday In Your Hood’
Clothing retailer Gap will launch their new television ad campaign with two :30 second commercials featuring rapper Common on November 16. Common and his daughter Omoya Lynn are featured in both of Gap’s “Holiday In Your Hood” commercials, which were directed by famed video director, Paul Hunter. Common also wrote an original song titled “Holiday […]
Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore: For Life
Love is about sacrifices. Love is about commitment. Love is about truth to ourselves. Thats what real life husband and wife Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore share, and it shows throughout their careers, marriage, and music. The love-stricken couple has always shared their love for one another with us through their harmonious R & B […]
Westside Bugg: Buggin’ Out
It can be said that most rappers only thank God when they get their awards. However, L.A.s own Deon Holly, perhaps better known as Westside Bugg makes it clear that he is a man of the higher power. With the album, The Roach Motel coming in January on Native Records, Bugg is going to make […]
The Game: One Man Riot Part 2
What’s new with The Game? Well, in his quest to dominate, the Compton rapper has started to produce Hip-Hop tracks under the tutelage of Scott Storch and J.R. Rotem. He’s squashed an old, rusty beef with Ja Rule and created new alliances with the likes of Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas. Doctor’s Advocate, the […]
