Snoop Dogg To Tour New Zealand
Snoop Dogg will tour New Zealand with a live band in April, ending an eight year absence from the country. The rapper, backed by his 12-piece band The Snoopadelics, will make stops in Wellington at the Events Centre on Apr. 13 and at the Supertop Ericsson Stadium in Auckland on Apr. 15th. The last time […]
Deux Process: Proceed
In a city where a million times deux Hip-Hop acts and other entertainers are trying to make a name for themselves, Los Angles has welcomed Colorado Springs natives, Deux Process with open arms. Up to date, MCs Chief Nek and Vise Versa have picked up DJ Shawn Dubb, were selected for a couple of Myspace.com […]
Raekwon: The Food
With fans and rappers alike complaining about how New York has lost its stronghold over the game, it seems like theres no better time to drop a follow-up to a classic that helped define an era long-gone. Raekwon is about take it there going full circle to create Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 and […]
Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2006 Collections
Olympus Fashion Week 2006 took over the streets of New York City from February 3 through February 10, bringing out every New Yorkers inner supermodel. Outside of Bryant Parks tents, the week-long barrage of festivities kicked off with Hot 97s Full Frontal Fashion show on Friday, February 3 at Hammerstein Ballroom. This annual event hosted […]
Rappers Help Dub Magazine Launch 2006 Auto Show
Various rappers will help Dub Magazine kick off their 2006 Custom Auto Show & Concert today (Feb. 19) in Los Angeles, California. Auto enthusiasts and Hip-Hop lovers will see performances by Mike Jones, Paul Wall Slim Thug, Strong Arm Steady, Xzibit and a special surprise guest. Hundreds of the best customized vehicles in the United […]
Suge Knight Files Lawsuit Against Michael ‘Harry-O’ Harris
Marion "Suge" Knight and Death Row Records have filed a $106 million dollar lawsuit against Michael "Harry-O" Harris and others in Los Angeles Federal Court. Harris and Wasserman Comden Cassleman and Pearson LLP are named in the lawsuit, which claims Harris, who is serving a 28-year-sentence in a California State prison for attempted murder and […]
Universal Zulu Nation Calls Emergency Meeting to Recapture Hip-Hop
The Supreme World Council of the Universal Zulu Nation will hold an emergency meeting Feb. 22 to address what the group feels is an imbalance of Hip-Hop played on radio and TV stations. Expected to appear at the meeting to support the Universal Zulu Nation and founder Afrika Bambataa include Hip-Hop activists Kevin Powell, Davey […]
Police Seek Man Suspected Of Soulja Slim Retaliation Slaying
Houston, TX police are questioning Hurricane Katrina evacuees that sought refuge in the state, in an attempt to locate five men accused of various crimes, including a man suspected in a revenge murder related to the death of rapper James “Soulja Slim” Tapp. Police are seeking Jerome Hampton, 23, for the Dec. 28 murder of […]
Ballyhooo
Artist: OmniTitle: BallyhoooRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett Its safe to say that most artists live in their own world. In some cases, so much so, that the rest of us get lost in the midst of their expression ? take Omni for example. With his third LP, Ballyhoo (Ariel Records), its kind of […]
Gangsta Grillz: Can’t Ban The Snowman (Mixtape)
Artist: DJ Drama/Young JeezyTitle: Gangsta Grillz: Can’t Ban The Snowman (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Alejandro Mojado DJ Drama and Young Jeezy are back with Gangsta Grillz: Cant Ban the Snowman. The Atlanta based DJ originally introduced Young Jeezy to the game with the release of Tha Streets Iz Watchin’ than banged heads (pause) when […]
Queen Latifah Receives First ‘Rosa Parks Lifetime Achievement Award’ From Newark, NJ
Rapper/actress Queen Latifah will receive the first Rosa Parks Lifetime Achievement award issued by her hometown of Newark, NJ. Latifah, born Dana Owens, will receive the award at Newark’s annual Black History Month Monday tribute on Monday (Feb. 20). The Rev. Keith Marshall of Macedonia Baptist Church will give the keynote address at the ceremony, […]
Taurus: Three Times Dope
Look on any music chart these days and you can’t help but notice Atlanta’s strong presence. Usher, OutKast, Ludacris, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri and Dallas Austin are just a few of the mega-talents who call the Peachtree State their home. It’s certainly no surprise that up and coming artists of all ages and backgrounds find […]
San Quinn: Escape From Alcatraz
Perhaps the same thing can happen in 2006 in The Bay that 2005 afforded Houston. With E-40 and Keak da Sneaks Tell Me When To Go getting serious video and radio consideration, things may be on a turn around. Another Bay veteran intends to regain some of his market. San Quinn is apart of that […]
E-40: Word to the Third
Known as the ambassador of the place he calls Northern Cali-screw-ya, E-40 is back. Not only with a new album but a whole new movement behind it. All the hype behind the Bay areas Hyphy movement can be fully experienced on his newest single Tell Me When to Go featuring Hyphy innovator, Keak Da Sneak, […]
Jay-Z Chats With Roc Fans; Reveals Foxy Brown Had Surgery
Rapper Foxy Brown has undergone ear surgery and is in the process of recovering her hearing, Def Jam president Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has revealed. Of the Def Jam-signed artist, Jay-Z said, "She just had an operation out in L.A. and hopefully within the next couple of weeks her hearing will slowly start to come back." […]
Dem Franchize Boyz Debut High On The Charts, Rack Up Ring Tune Sales
So So Def/Virgin Records’ group Dem Franchize Boyz recently reached the one million mark in ring tune sales, just as their debut album, On Top Of Our Game entered near the top of Billboard’s Top 200 chart. The Atlanta-based group racked up 1,056,924 in sales of ring tune versions of their #1 hit “I Think […]
Brooklyn Rapper Red Café Recovering From Car Crash
Brooklyn rapper Red Café was involved in a car accident this past weekend in a snowstorm that left portions of the East coast in a blanket of snow. According to his label, the accident occurred early Sunday morning as the rapper was driving his BMW. The rapper was recently released from Long Island College hospital […]
Big Daddy Kane, DJ Premier ‘Salute Heroes of Hip-Hop’
In commemoration of Black History Month, Double Xxposure and the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS) are sponsoring the first ever Salute to the Heroes of Hip-Hop, a one-day event celebrating individuals who have contributed to the success of Black people in the Hip-Hop industry. The one-day affair was organized to honor present-day […]
Nelly Files Lawsuit Against NY Luxury Car Dealership
Rap star Nelly recently filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court, alleging that a luxury car dealership in New York cheated him out of over $30,000. The rapper is seeking $37,000 from Manhattan Motorcars Inc. for breach of contract, fraud and unfair trade practices. While the filing did not specify why Manhattan Motorcars, which sells […]
NYPD Commissioner Says Busta’s Silence ‘Quite Disturbing’
Flipmode Squad rapper Busta Rhymes has garnered criticism from New York Police Department Commissioner Raymond Kelly for his silence concerning the recent slaying of one of the rapper’s bodyguards, Israel Ramirez. Kelly, who accused Rhymes Wednesday (Feb. 15) of withholding information about the slaying, complained that the silence of several potential witnesses has held up […]
