Woman Says Foxy Brown Charges ‘100 Percent False’
The woman accused of attacking rapper Foxy Brown in a nightclub last weekend has come forward to deny the allegations, calling the charges “100 percent false.” Tanya Manderson, 35, is accused of tearing an earring worth $250,000 from Foxy Brown’s right ear and making off with her Louis Viutton purse at Club Show in New […]

Will Smith AIDS Ambassador For Nelson Mandela
Will Smith has teamed with Nelson Mandela in an effort to educate the millions of young people who are most susceptible to AIDS in South Africa. Smith has taken the roll of AIDS ambassador for the Nelson Mandela Foundation and will play a critical role in reaching young people in South Africa, where the disease […]

Britney Spears Debuts Rap Skills on Clinton Sparks Mixtape
Boston DJ Clinton Sparks has a rapidly rising stature in the mixtape game but he is about to elevate his standing significantly in the pop game should he execute his latest plan with pop t### Britney Spears. “The next mixtape I’m about to drop, I’m gonna have a first-ever Britney Spears rapping freestyle. She did […]

Method & Red Put On ‘Long Hiatus’
According to Method Man, “Method & Red,” the comedy sitcom the duo produced for Fox may be canceled. "The show is done. It’s on the long hiatus," Method Man told The New York Post yesterday. "They’re like: ‘don’t call us, we’ll call you.’" Method Man said the show wasn’t actually finished, but was being put […]

Gospel Awards Remove Kanye West
The Lord giveth, but the Stellar Gospel Awards taketh away. The committee for the Stellar Awards has decided to rescind their nomination for Kanye Wests The College Dropout, which was given a nod for Rap/Hip-Hop CD of the Year category. In a statement, officials explained the basis for the removal. The reason for removing the […]

A Job Ain’t Nuthin But Work
Artist: J-ZoneTitle: A Job Ain’t Nuthin But WorkRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman J-Zone has always been somewhat of a misfit in Hip-Hops underground and independent scene. Ideally the underground is supposed to be a safe haven for creativity, but elitist fans can be quick to dismiss brutally honest artists like J-Zone. As a misogynistic, […]

Eminem, Universal Step Up Security For ‘Encore’
According to published reports, in order to avoid his material being pirated, Eminem will finish his new album Encore shortly before it is scheduled to go on sale. Representatives at Universal said he was using the tactic to prevent bootleggers and internet piracy from cutting into his record sales. Sources at Universal said the security […]

Hip-Hop’s Love of Pain
I couln’t help but notice your pain [My pain?] It runs deep Share it with me!-Intro to Tupacs Pain Where are all the crippled MC’s? The blind ones with lyrics of fury? How about the ones who got maimed in a freak accident, like say a javelin through the face at the high school track […]

Nelly Albums On Pace To Sell 400k Each
Nelly’s Sweat and Suit albums, the first two albums by one Hip-Hop artist to drop on the same day, are on pace to sell over 400,000 copies each the first week in stores. The album is expected to debut at #1 and #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart next week. The sales of […]

Driver Suffered From Fatigue In Twista Crash
The driver of a van that crashed and injured Chicago rapper Twista and killed his bodyguard will not be charged with any crimes, according to reports. The accident happened early morning on September 7th, on Interstate 90 close to the Pennsylvania/Ohio border. Twista and five others were heading to Chicago from Syracuse, New York, after […]

‘Scarface’ Coming To Video Game
Hip-Hop heavyweights like Nas, Tony Yayo, Scarface, Snoop and countless others have listed Al Pacino’s "Tony Montana" character as an influence and soon, they will have the opportunity to step into the gangster’s seedy world in the upcoming video game "Scarface." Players take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever […]

Foxy Brown Attacked In Club Bathroom
Foxy Brown was the victim of an attack over the weekend that left her earlobe torn, after a woman snatched her purse and a diamond earring worth $250,000. According to reports, Brown was in the bathroom of Club Show after she attended the Baby Phat fashion show. The suspect, Tanya Manderson, 35, followed Brown into […]

Kanye West’s Gospel Nomination Draws Criticism
Kanye West’s The College Dropout was nominated for a Stellar Gospel Music Award on the strength of his hit single, “Jesus Walks.” West’s album is up for Best Gospel Rap Album. The nomination is drawing criticism from other gospel groups, who claim that the lyrics on the rest of the album could offend listeners. Officials […]

Lloyd Banks’ Tour Bus Crashes
G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks was traveling to a performance on Sunday (Sept 12), when his tour bus driver lost control of the massive vehicle and crashed on Route 88 in West Virginia. According to NBC station WTOV in Ohio, the rapper was headed towards Bethany College when the bus went over a hill and wrecked. […]

De La Soul Pushes Back A.I. Album
Fans seeking the final installment of De La Souls Artificial Intelligence series, shouldnt look towards their next release, The Grind Date. Since leaving Tommy Boy Records, and going independent for their first time ever, the group decided that they had experienced too much and changed to follow the concept. The third Artificial Intelligence record, which […]

Devin the Dude: Blue Collar Baller
If you aren’t a fan of crunk music, you may fall out of love with Hip-Hop. Even the most proven artists in rap are dabbling with that derrty mash out sound. Even though the south is getting a new appeal, lots of yesterday’s stars are dealing with antiquation and conformation. Many of the people who […]

USA’s I.Emerge Wins World DMC Title
The world’s top 21 DJ’s competed last week at London’s Carling Apollo Theater in England.for the DMC/Technics 2004 World DJ Championship. This year’s title went to the United States’ I.Emerge. In winning, I.Emerge becomes the sixth American to win the DMC World Championship world crown, which has also been worn by Roc Raida, Cash Money, […]

‘Taking The Rap’Delves Into Rap Prison Life
A new Hip-Hop series intends to expose the harsh realities of prison life by examining the ongoing life of the incarcerated Hip-Hop artists and their daily struggle. Markuann Smith, the creator of the Taking The Rap series said that he hopes that his film will serve as a clinic for young adults caught up in […]

Ciara: Around The Way Girl
When you first see Ciara on your television screen, you may think that she is just a beautiful young lady made to compliment the scenery. Do not be fooled by first impressions, kiddies. This 18 year-old is the scenery, the backdrop, and she is determined to be the entire show. With a hot scene like […]

Beanie Sigel: Fight the Power
Philly rap staple Beanie Sigel is mere days away from one of the biggest turning points in his life. Beanie’s fighting for his freedom, his family, and his future all at once. As the numbered days grow closer, the deadlines get tighter and he’s about to bless the public with what might be his best […]