R&B singer Brandy recently launched her new career as a rapper on Timbaland’s new album Shock Value 2.   Brandy created the new rap alias Bran’ Nu and rhymes under the alias on the track “Meet in The Middle,” which is taken from Timbaland’s album, which hit stores Tuesday (December 8).   Timbaland tapped Brandy […]

Memphis, Tennessee bred rapper Gangsta Boo has hit back at charges that she was connected to a robbery of a dollar store in Mississippi in July.   The former Three 6 Mafia member turned herself in to authorities on Tuesday (December 8) in connection with the robbery of a Dollar General store in Olive Branch, […]

Yesterday (December 9), Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David S. Cunningham ordered Nas to pay $51,101 a month in spousal and child support to ex-wife Kelis.   Cunningham made his ruling following two days of testimony from Nas and Kelis.   Kelis verified that she inked a new recording contract with Interscope Records for $175,000. […]

Famous Memphis rapper Gangsta Boo turned herself in to authorities on Tuesday (December 7) in connection with the robbery of an Olive Branch, Mississippi retail store. Gangsta Boo, born Lola Mitchell, was arrested and released on $100,000 bond after she was charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Police are investigating Gangsta Boo’s role in […]

Wu-Tang Clan front man Raekwon has canceled a highly anticipated concert tonight (December 9) in Chicago. The Chef was slated to perform at the House of Blues in Chicago tonight, but the rapper abruptly canceled the show, with no explanation given. The rapper is currently on tour promoting his album Only Built For Cuban Linx […]

The relationship between sampling and Hip-Hop music will be examined in a new film airing on the PBS series Independent Lens.   The feature, titled Copyright Criminals, will feature rap collectives Public Enemy and De La Soul as it explores the multi-billion dollar Hip-Hop music industry and the impact of sampling on copyright, creativity and technological […]