Weekly World Report: Estelle, Snoop Dogg In Ireland, UPTOWN, Big Pin
UK newspaper The Guardian named rapper Estelle along side various global women personalities as Women of the Year. “A few years ago she was depressed and penniless, unable to break through the underground garage scene, but she listened to her mum and kept going,” the Guardian said. “And now we bow down to this year’s […]
Nelson Mandela Announces Second “46664” Concert
Former South African President Nelson Mandela has announced that he will host the annual “46664” concert, to help battle the AIDS pandemic on the continent. The second 46664 concert will take place at the Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate on March 19, 2005. The concert is being funded by philanthropist Professor Dr. Hasso Plattner, […]
Mark Ronson: Vinyl Visionary
Slick Rick, Monie Love, and Maybach’s aren’t the only dope English exports to Hip-Hop. Mark Ronson’s audio vision has been running its course on Hip-Hop the last five years. From the soulful Gap ads, to providing the sweeter sounds behind Beanie Sigel and Dirt McGirt, to his criminally slept-on Here Comes the Fuzz album last […]
Snoop Sues Woman, Lawyers For Extortion
Snoop Dogg has reportedly sued a woman and her legal team for attempting to extort $5 million from the rapper in exchange for concealing an alleged assault against the woman at a show last year, according to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court on Dec. 10. The lawsuit alleged that the defendant, identified as Jane […]
AHH Stray News: BEP, PUTS, LOX, Ja Rule
The Black Eyed Peas will be featured in the CBS television special, "Home for the Holidays." The show, which will be hosted by actor Jamie Foxx, also features Ashlee Simpson, Rod Stewart, Kenny G., Chaka Khan and others. The special highlights true stories about adoption and airs tomorrow (Dec. 22) at 8 p.m. ET. Los […]
50 Cent In Court Over $21 Million Lawsuit
G-Unit’s 50 Cent appeared in court to issue official statements for a civil suit, stemming from an incident with New York Post photographer James Alcorn, who claimed that 50’s entourage assaulted him last year. Alcorn is reportedly suing 50, born Curtis Jackson for $21 million, alleging that the rapper appointed seven unidentified men to physically […]
The Game: Man or Machine
Game recognized The Game. Dr. Dre signed the Compton neophyte to Aftermath, 50 Cent marketed him as his West Coast G-Unit soldier, and The House That Jimmy Iovine Built, Interscope Records, will distribute his debut album. Not bad company for a fledging rapper. But with all the attention surrounding Game aka Chuck Taylor—whether due to […]
AHH Stray News: Dame Dash On Roc Brand, Lil Wayne To Def Jam
In an interview with Angie Martinez of Hot 97, mogul Dame Dash clarified the situation with Roc-A-Fella Records. With reservation, Dash divulged that former partner Jay-Z now owns the name Roc-A-Fella while he and partner Biggs Burke would continue with a new recording situation. The Roc is in the building. Its just not Roc-A-Fella Im […]
Young Buck Charged Over Vibe Stabbing
G Unit rapper Young Buck was charged with assault with a deadly weapon today (Dec. 20) for allegedly stabbing a man at the second annual VIBE Awards taping in a Santa Monica Airport hangar Nov. 15. Buck’s arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 14 at the Airport Branch Courthouse in Los Angeles, according to court officials. […]
Cormega Treats New Fans to 2-For-1 Deal
Veteran Queesbridge MC Cormega is gearing up for a monumental 2005. Opening the year will be the release of The Testament, an album that sat on Def Jam’s shelves for five plus years. Following, Cormega will release his third independent album following two critically acclaimed and high-selling releases. For those who haven’t had the luxury […]
Van Hunt: Next Level
Dionne Farris grabbed the attention of music fans in 1997 when her hit single Hopeless appeared on the Love Jones soundtrack. However, few took notice of the person behind the lyrics, a soft-spoken musician named Van Hunt. Rather than jump and scream for attention, he calmly waited in the wings before making his grand entrance […]
Green Lantern, Game, Stat Quo Tonight In NY, Green Syndicates Radio
Tonight (Dec. 20), DJ Green Lantern will host The Invasion, the first major performance for The Game of G-Unit/ Aftermath at Club Exit in New York City. The event also features the likes of Immortal Technique, Stat Quo, Bobby & Jabba, Cipha Sounds and surprise guests, which Green wasnt able to reveal. Its gonna be […]
Rhode Island Officials Ban Hip-Hop At Club, ACLU Reacts
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island condemned the Warwick Board of Public Safety yesterday (Dec. 18) for banning Hip-Hop and rap music events at a local nightclub in the wake of a shooting incident at the club earlier this month. The Board enforced its prohibition of Hip-Hop and rap music at Barry’s Nightclub […]
ODB’s Camp Denies Concert Footage Sale
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s camp has vehemently refuted an eBay auction that claimed to have footage of the late rapper’s final concert before his death. ODB’s manager Jared Weisfeld said the eBay listing, which advertised a DVD with alleged footage of ODB, born Russell Jones, performing on stage under the influence of drugs, is completely fabricated. […]
Freaky Zeeky Shooter Gets 30 Years To Life
Chauncey Dillon was sentenced to 30 years to life yesterday (Dec. 17) for allegedly assaulting Dip Set rapper Freaky Zeeky and murdering Zeeky’s friend during a shoot-out in Manhattan last year. The early morning shoot-out (April 24) allegedly began when a driver rear-ended Zeeky’s Jeep Cherokee, according to trial testimony. The drivers involved left their […]
Akon Manager Gunned Down Preventing Capone Robbery
Robert “Screw” Montanez, road manager for R&B singer Akon was shot to death outside of a New Jersey bar on Wednesday (December 15th), after preventing a man from robbing rapper Capone of Capone-N-Noreaga of his jewelry. Montanez was with Akon and Capone at the Ringside Bar in Jersey City, New Jersey, taping a promotion featuring […]
DMX Busted For Driving With A Suspended License
DMX was arrested and charged with driving violations, after police allegedly caught the rapper speeding and driving with a suspended license. On Wednesday, a New York State Trooper allegedly clocked DMX driving over 100 mph in a 65 mph zone while the rapper was traveling on Interstate 684 in Westchester County. DMX’s license had been […]
Last Footage Of Ol’ Dirty Sells On Ebay
Footage of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s final concert before his untimely death was recently sold on EBAY with a final selling price of $100,000, according to the Internet auction site. Approximately 30 to 40 minutes of ODB’s performance on November 11 at the Aggie Theater in Ft. Collins, Colorado was allegedly filmed two days before the […]
Jae Millz Goes To Universal, Preps Album
For the last two years, Jae Millz has built-up a reputation for being one of the most sought-after New York battle rappers, but the 23-year-old rapper has signed with Universal Records in deal that will hopefully bring his dreams to life. Millz said the album in progress might not be the work that many are […]
NORE: When Thugs Grow
Nore has seen his share of beefs in hip-hop from the East/West turbulence to crew squabbles to petty rap bellyaching. These days, the original “What, What” man has settled down like sand in a calm pond. A long cry from his CNN days, and is enjoying the juicy fruits of his labor. Still, Nore’s got […]
