Diddy Settles Lawsuit With Limo Driver
Sean “Diddy” Combs has finally reached a settlement with a North Carolina man who claimed he was assaulted by Combs’ bodyguards after a concert in Winston-Salem 1995. Limousine driver Cedrick Bobby Lemon said he was credentialed to be in a backstage area of the Joel Coliseum during a Mary J. Blige concert in June of […]
Lady Sovereign: Lady’s First
L ady Sovereign may be 5’1 tall, but don’t underestimate this young woman’s fierce presence. The self-proclaimed “biggest midget in the game” created such a stir on the underground UK scene, that it persuaded Jay-Z to bring her over the pond to a Def Jam/Island Records contract. Some critics forecast this union of unique talent […]
Thoughts on My Beloved: Big Proof (R.I.P)
His eyes turned a pretty shade of brown when light hit them. Especially the light of the sun or of a camera’s flash. On his high cheeks, like his father’s, were dozens of freckles, like his mother’s. Between the freckles, were two barely noticeable places where his deep honey brown complexion lightened. I loved those […]
Bone Thug-N-Harmony Ink Deal With Interscope Through Swizz Beatz’ Full Surface Label
Cleveland-bred rap crew Bone Thugs-N-Harmony recently inked a deal with Interscope Records via producer Swizz Beatz’ Full Surface imprint. The group is currently working on an as-yet-untitled album, slated for a late 2006 release. The new set will feature production by Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Lil’ Jon, Three 6 Mafia, Big Boi of Outkast, and […]
Judge Ends T.I.’s Probation, Rapper Cleared To Tour
Atlanta rapper T.I. appeared in court yesterday (May 15) to answer a charge of violating his probation sentence stemming from a 2003 arrest in Tampa, Fla. Judge Daniel Perry ended the probation and T.I. is now free to perform a series of concerts that had been canceled after a month of turmoil rocked the rapper’s […]
Snoop Dogg Permanently Banned From UK
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been permanently banned from entering the United Kingdom, after a brawl in London’s Heathrow airport in April. Snoop Dogg and an entourage of almost 30 people were en route from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, South Africa, to perform at a major festival. The rapper and other men became upset when they […]
MC Shan: Play it Again Shan
MC Shan’s albums vanished from record store shelves 15 years ago, and yet he is party to one of Hip-Hops most celebrated battles. When cousins Shan and DJ Marley Marl released The Bridge in 1986, they soon found themselves with a big slab of beef on the grill. KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions stood up […]
MC Breed Sentenced To Jail Over Missed Child Support Payments
Flint, Michigan’s MC Breed has been sentenced to serve a year in state prison for failure to pay over $200,000 in child support. On Thursday (May 11), Genesee Circuit Court Judge Richard Yullie ordered 34-year-old MC Breed, whose real name is Eric T. Breed, to prison for violating his probation in lacking to make payments […]
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 […]