Rapper Romeo Balls Out – On Basketball Court
No Limit Records MC Romeo has found a nonmusical direction to take in addition to acting.The rapper, son of No Limit head Master P, is developing his basketball skills against 200 of the top high school players at ABCD, the country’s number one basketball camp. "There was no pressure on me," said Romeo, who impressed […]
Missy Elliott Joins 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo On 2006 Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest Bill
Missy Elliott has joined the all-star lineup of one of Jamaica’s biggest summer reggae festivals, the 2006 Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest.According to organizers, Elliott joins fellow hip-hop stars 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and songstress Rihanna on the bill, which also features dozens of worldwide reggae stars. Elliott and Rihanna will perform at "The […]
BET Cancels ‘Uncut’ Television Program
"BET Uncut," a music video program from Black Entertainment Television, has been canceled after a six year run on the entertainment television network.The show was discontinued by BET executives, according to sources, and the last episode aired last Friday (July 8) in a finale hosted by rapper/producer Jermaine Dupri.Infamous for scantily-clad women and sexual themes, […]
Beanie Sigel, Dre & Vidal Donate Thousands To Support R&B Pioneers
Rapper Beanie Sigel came out in support of past rhythm and blues artists with a donation to the R&B Foundation Doc Pomus Financial Assistance Program.Sigel contributed $3,200 to the cause during the foundation’s Pioneer Award after party.The Philadelphia MC’s donation prompted producers Andre Harris (Dre) and Vidal Davis (Vidal) to give $6,400 to the program, […]
Bankruptcy-Trustee To Take Control Of Death Row Records
A judge has ordered a bankruptcy-trustee to take control of Marion "Suge" Knight’s Death Row Records, ruling that the label has been mismanaged due to accounting practices.Judge Ellen Carroll ruled Friday (July 7) that the label’s accounting practices were in "disarray," after noting that Knight testified he hasn’t reviewed financial statements in almost a decade.Knight’s […]
Cardan: A Different World
Im the hottest thing out of Harlem, says Cardan. The artist who has never released an album may be confusing some with that statement. After all, Cardans biggest buzz came from Harlem World in 1998, despite not being on the singles or in the videos. Still, the Uptown rapper has survived not only from feature […]
Jason Weaver: Maximum Effect
Jason Weaver has been a stellar entertainer for years, with numerous successful movie, television and musical projects. He stole the hearts of fans as a young actor, appearing in television sitcoms such as Sister Sister, Thea, and Smart Guy. One of the most recognized highlights of his early career was his role as the young […]
Jazze Pha: Party Music & Songs For Your Car
Alot of rappers and producer-types in the industry can be hard to talk to. You often have to pry their jaws open sometimes to get them to spill the beans for a hot exclusive. Normally, the higher up on the Hip-Hop food chain the artist is, the more difficult it is to get them to […]
E! Debuts ‘Hip-Hop Wives: The E! True Hollywood Story’ Tonight
The E! channel will debut a 1-hour special tonight on the lives of women married to Hip-Hop celebrities titled Hip-Hop Wives: The E! True Hollywood Story. The wives of such Hip-Hop celebrities such as Ice-T (Coco), Russell Simmons (Kimora Lee Simmons), Sean "Diddy" Combs (Kim Porter), Snoop Dogg (Shante Broadus) and others are featured in […]
Hip-Hop Museum In Bronx, NY Gets Millions In Funding
The New York City Council has allocated $1.5 million in funding to construct a Hip-Hop museum in the Bronx, New York.Spearheaded by City Council member Larry Seabrook, the museum will trace Hip-Hop from its origins in the 1970’s and be used as a forum to educate future generations about Hip-Hop culture."We’re not talking about gangster […]
Wu-Tang Clan Announce U.S. Summer Tour Plans
Wu-Tang Clan has announced dates for a month-long summer tour that will include performances at San Diego’s Street Scene, two Rock the Bells concerts and a pair of intimate shows at New York’s Webster Hall. The tour will feature all the original members from the clan, whose roots go back nearly 15 years. In addition […]
Khia: Queen to Be
W hen you feel like nobody can do it like you and your competition is minimal its only natural that you step up and claim a title. Queen of South is what shes chosen to call herself and it doesnt seem like anyone has objected well at least not yet. Written off as a one-hit wonder […]
Block Music
Artist: ShawnnaTitle: Block MusicRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Eb Haynes Shawnna’s second studio album Block Music (Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam) paints a befitting mural for the street wise, former member of the disbanded girl group Infamous Syndicate. Gritty tracks such as the “Gettin’ Some Remix” which features Hip-Hop royalty, Too Short, Lil Wayne, Ludacris and […]
Misery Loves Comedy
Artist: Louis Logic & J.J. BrownTitle: Misery Loves ComedyRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Dr. Zero It is rare for an album to be balanced. Most of the time, an artist will focus heavily on one element and neglect the other. For example, stellar sounds are sabotaged by bland lyricism. Or, top-notch verses are foiled uninspired […]
Battle For Death Row Records Continues In Court Today, New Lawsuit Filed Against Suge Knight
The battle for Death Row Records continues as Lydia and Michael “Harry-O” Harris have filed a new lawsuit against Marion “Suge” Knight pertaining to his April 2006 bankruptcy filing. The new lawsuit, filed in The United States Bankruptcy Court In The Central District of California, Los Angeles Division, is filed against Knight personally and seeks […]
Gnarls Barkley Announces Nation Tour
Critically acclaimed group Gnarls Barkley has announced a fifteen city US tour which is set to kickoff later this month. Consisting of Goodie Mob rapper Cee-Lo and DJ Danger Mouse, the Gnarls Barkley tour will begin on July 18 in San Francisco, CA and coincidentally wraps in San Francisco, CA on September 17th. The announcement […]
Sammie: Deja Vu
Long before anyone stepped to the tunes of Chris Brown, made out to the melodic voice of Ne-Yo, or chilled out to the smooth sounds of Mario, a teen sensation by the name of Sammie had already been there and done that. While most 12-year-olds were thinking about whether or not to finish their homework, […]
Alabama Rapper Gunnz Links With Czar Entertainment and Don P
Emerging Alabama rapper Gunnz has quickly emerged as a premier artist in the area with a blossoming, catchy song and a high-powered management team in Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond’s Czar Entertainment and Jeremy Geffen. Gunnz’s tune “Janky” has garnered significant radio airplay in markets like Birmingham, Miami, Memphis, Chicago, Los Angeles and other key regions. Now, […]
New Studio Album From Bone Thugs-N-Harmony On The Way
Koch Records will release a new self titled studio album from rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, the sixth album since the group’s debut release, Creepin On Ah Come Up. The album is the first release from the group as a trio and will be followed by a separate, Swizz Beatz produced album currently in production for […]
The Lost Boyz in the Hood
The Lost Boyz in the Hood In light of the recent launch of the new Blade miniseries on Spike TV, a striking metaphor exists between that of its protagonist and the plight of today’s African-American male. Due to the fact that Blade is a vampire (therefore casting no reflection) as well as of obvious African […]
