Mixtape DJ Sickamore Lands A&R Job With Atlantic Records
Mixtape DJ Sickamore has landed an A&R position at Atlantic Records, where he will help develop artists and scout talent. The budding executive said he is currently working on projects with Atlantic imprints such as Fort Knox (Just Blaze) Grand Hustle (T.I.), Affiliates Music Group (DJ Drama), Choppa City (B.G.) and 1st & 15th (Lupe […]
Bars-N-Hooks Mend Beef With Prodigy, LP Released
Queensbridge rap fans may remember Bars-N-Hooks as the inaugural act on Mobb Deep member Prodigy’s Infamous Records. But when the label’s fortunes fell through, the duo faded into the background and member Mike Delorean held Prodigy personally accountable. “There was no more income for us,” Delorean told AllHipHop.com. “We relied on Prodigy for everything, and […]
Big Tigger & Egypt Replace Star & Buckwild With New Morning Show
New York’s Power 105.1 announced that radio DJ and BET VJ, Big Tigger and on-air personality Egypt will host the new syndicated program Live with Tigger & Egypt, which formally replaces the now defunct The Star & Bucwild Show. Tigger, who left Power 105 in 2003 after an alleged contract dispute, returns to Clear Channel […]
Dre: Next Level
D re envisions a solo career. As half of Cool & Dre, the Miami hit-maker has watched his status rise with each single the pair places on a top-selling album. After last year’s Hate It Or Love It, a collaboration with The Game and 50 Cent, the Miami duo has schooled other artists on how […]
Kelis: Made You Look
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Kelis is that she is a straight up man-hater. With her debut single, Caught Out There, it was not an entirely unjustified misconception – but time has shown that there doesnt seem to be much truth in it. Despite the major hype of her first single, her 1999 debut […]
Rapper DMX Arrested At Heathrow Airport After Seatbelt Incident
Rapper DMX was arrested at London’s Heathrow airport yesterday (May 13) for allegedly verbally abusing the cabin crew on a flight to England. According to police, DMX, born Earl Simmons, refused to button his seatbelt as the plane started its final descent. After the plane had landed, the 35-year-old rapper continued a verbal tired aimed […]
T.I. Cancels Tour Of Japan
In light of his recent arrest, rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris has cancelled his tour in Japan. T.I. was scheduled to leave for Japan this Sunday, to promote his new album King, according to his spokesperson, Sidney Margetson. “I think everybody decided it’s just a good time for him to take this week and regroup,” T.I.’s […]
Oprah Responds to Hip-Hop Criticism
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is speaking out about the recent criticism she has received from the Hip-Hop community. In the past few weeks, rappers Ludacris and 50 Cent have openly condemned Winfrey, who appeared on Ed Lover’s Power 105.1 radio show yesterday (May 11) to defend her side of the story. “I listen to […]
Star Arrested For Controversial Comments Made On Air
Hip-Hop DJ Star was arrested today (May 12) on charges of harassment and child endangerment, after making racially charged comments during his top-rated radio show, The Star & Bucwild Morning Show. Star, born Troi Torain, was taken into custody at a police precinct in Lower Manhattan to face the misdemeanor charges, following a probe by […]
Concert Review: Jaguar Wright at Cove Lounge
Dont let Jaguar Wrights stature fool you; everything about the petite songstress is larger than life. Her voice is venue-filling and multi-dimensional, her songs are painful without blushing, and her attitude is boisterous. Its crystal clear that she doesnt take any mess. Her performance in the intimate Cove Lounge in Columbus last week was sometimes […]
J Dilla’s Mother Calls On Hip-Hop To Raise Lupus Awareness
The mother of late Hip-Hop producer James “J Dilla” Yancey is encouraging Hip-Hop fans to get involved in finding a cure for lupus. J Dilla died Feb. 10 from complications of the disease. The Detroit rapper’s mother, Maureen Yancey, and Hustle & Flow’s Taraji P. Henson appeared at a benefit last night (May 11) to […]
T.I. Arrested, Released For Probation Violation
Atlanta rapper T.I. was arrested and detained in a Georgia jail on Wednesday (May 10) for allegedly failing to fulfill the terms and conditions of his probation. T.I. (real name Clifford Harris) was placed under arrest after Florida probation officials revealed that the self-proclaimed King of the South failed to complete the required number of […]
Balance: Hard Days, Long Nights
As artists like 50 Cent, Camron and Papoose created legitimate careers from the mixtape culture in varying degrees. So has Balance. The Bay artist rose from the ashes of the 90s decline in his underrepresented region. Under the tutelage of the legendary EA-Ski, Balances verses received prime placement on mixtapes, even in the competitive rigors […]
Lupe Fiasco: Leaks & Patches
Hip-Hop loves a leak, for better or worse. Whether its a crowned veteran or the proclaimed leader of the new school, early access to albums is always in demand. Even if the response is overwhelmingly positive, the labels arent as enthused as the fans. For example, Ras Kass Van Gogh and Large Professors The LP […]
Star Fired Over Sexual Statements About Rival’s Child
Troi Torain, known as Star of the Star and Bucwild Morning Show, has been fired by Clear Channel the shock jock made sexually charged statements directed to the 4-year-old daughter of a rival DJ. On Monday May 8, Torain, an employee of New York’s Power 105.1, made several on-air sexual and threatening comments about the […]
Remy Ma Working On New Album
Terror Squad’s Remy Ma is currently working on an untitled follow-up to her solo debut There’s Something About Remy: Based on a True Story. The Bronx rapper’s first album was released in February and features appearances from Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, the late Big Pun, Fat Joe and Ivy Queen, among others. The album has produced […]
Detroit Nightclub Closes, Shady Honors Rapper Proof
The Detroit nightclub where D12 member Proof was shot and killed is shutting down for one year. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, a deal was struck with owners to close the club. Owners must also pay fines for illegally operating after hours. “We got everything we could under the law and we got […]
Busta’s Big Bang Ready for June Release, Dr. Dre Comments
Flipmode Squad leader Busta Rhymes is set to release his long-awaited Aftermath/Interscope debut The Big Bang, the rapper’s first release in three years. The album, Rhymes’ seventh solo offering, features collaborations with Raekwon, Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry, Q-Tip and Missy Elliott, who is featured on the Dr. Dre-produced “This Is How We Do It Over […]
Snoop Cautioned After Airport Brawl
After presenting himself to the British police in London yesterday (May 10), rapper Snoop Dogg has been cautioned, following his arrest in London’s Heathrow airport in April. An official statement has been released by the British police, stating that Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus was cautioned for affray under Section 4 of Public Order Act for […]
Steve Harvey: Stay Fly
Always versatile and relentlessly hilarious, Broderick Steven “Steve” Harvey has become a prominent figure in the African-American community. The stand-up comedian-turned-actor-turned-radio personality became widely popular after he was granted his own self-titled show on the WB network. He later teamed up with fellow comedians Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac to tour the […]
