Play-N-Skillz 3rd Annual Halloween Bash Review
Over the weekend producers Play-N-Skillz hosted their 3rd annual Halloween Bash at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX. The extravaganza was a Superheros, Actors and Entertainers themed party and featured several big name guests including rapper Slim Thug, video director Dr. Teeth, Angela Simmons, Play-N-Skillz new artist Inertia, rapper Tum Tum and Rich […]
NFL Wrap-Up Week 8 Who Dat? Those Saints
Ok, lets make one thing clear, I love Football. I wouldnt feel right in writing an NFL Wrap-up every week if I had a favorite team. With that being said, if you notice that I cover one team more than another, check me on it. Trust that I dont mind it. Just do one thing […]
Young Money Prez Mack Maine Addresses Lil Wayne’s Jail Sentence
Jail time may be imminent for Lil Wayne, but its business as usual for the rap stars Young Money record label and crew. According to the labels president Mack Maine, all efforts are geared toward releasing new material from Young Moneys stable of artists as well as maintaining its current standing in the eyes […]
Tyrese:The Renaissance Super Hero
Tyrese is a real life modern day renaissance man. The Watts, California native dabbles in pretty much any and everything in the entertainment world, and hes wildly successful with it all. He boasts a successful musical career filled with chart topping singles and platinum plaques, a modeling career, and an acting career that involves both […]
AG, Sadat X, DJ Jab Form New Group Trinity
Rappers AG of Diggin In The Crates, Sadat X and DJ Jab have formed a new super group titled Trinity. The group debuted during Audible Treats CMJ 09 Showcase and already has a deal with legendary indie label/record store Fat Beats. The first record from the trio is titled “Roc Raida Tribute,” a […]
50 Cent Says Jay-Z Blocked $800k Offer For Beanie
Rapper 50 Cent appeared on Philadelphias Power 99FM this morning (November 3) and addressed a number of controversial feuds currently taking place in Hip-Hop. 50 stopped by Miss Jones morning show and discussed Jay-Zs feud with Philly artist Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z and Rick Ross. Sigel recently dropped a track titled Average Cat, where […]
The Strength of Will Smiths Knowledge
Like it or not, Will Smith is a member of Hip-Hops Royal Family. The man once known as Fresh Prince has ascended his career to heights only imagined back in the late 80s when his career first started with cohort DJ Jazzy Jeff (also a legend). Through it all, Smith has been charismatic and […]
Jadakiss, Just Blaze, and Alchemist Set for Red Bull Big Tune Finals
Today (November 3), Atlanta will be host to this years Red Bull Big Tune event, where a group of 16 aspiring producers will compete for the chance to record with industry stars. Created in 2004 by producer/emcee Vitamin D and event coordinator Jonathan Moore, Big Tune has grown into a national event aimed at […]
Masta Ace and Edo G (A&E): The Blessing of Independence
Since their work on the classic singles The Symphony and Be a Father to Your Child, Masta Ace and Edo G have been staples of Hip-Hops underground. Now, after years of critically acclaimed solo and group LPs with younger artists (Special Teamz, eMC), the two veterans have united for a new collaborative album entitled Arts […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Jay “Fire” Charlamagne? Beanie Part 2 Coming!? Diddy Still Has Mase?
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. JAY-Z DIDN’T DO IT – OR DID HE?! How crazy is it? The God MC vs Charlamagne Tha God! On the serious side, I heard Jay-Z […]
Nas Seeks To Block Kelis Support Payments
Despite making public appearances together in the past month, Queens rapper Nas divorce from his estranged wife R&B singer Kelis continues on. According to TMZ.com, Nas lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan filed court papers today (November 2), seeking to block Kelis request for $72,728 a month in spousal support. Nas had been ordered to […]
50 Cent Discusses Beanie Siegel, Announces New Release Date
During a radio interview over the weekend promoting his forthcoming fourth major label release, Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent weighed in on the brewing feud between Jay-Z and one-time protégé Beanie Sigel. On Saturday (October 31), 50 called into the Gomez Bros. show, one of the segments of G-Unit Saturdays on Sirius XM […]
ODB Film to Premiere Next Week in Harlem
Next Tuesday (November 10), the ImageNation Cinema Foundation will premiere in New York the ODB tribute film Dirty: One Word Can Change the World. Directed by Dirtys cousin Raison Allah, the documentary commemorates the colorful rappers life though personal interviews with the Wu-Tang Clan, Sunz of Man, Killarmy, the Black Knight, and the Brooklyn […]
Rick Ross Goes At 50 Cent On ‘Baby By Me Remix’
Rick Ross continues his feud with rapper 50 Cent with a new version of 50s track Baby By Me, which features Ne-Yo. Ross delivers a group of lines aimed at 50 Cent and his G-Unit cohorts. The rest of the remix features 50 Cents original verse with Ne-Yo singing the chorus. The […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Omarion Talks Rihanna! Jay-Z’s Life After Rap? Mos Def Gets P#####!
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.CHANCE ENCOUNTERSMy homey Chance is going to do the rumors this afternoon. Click here to get the rumors from earlier. Chance does his thing and his rumors/news do […]
Block Ent. Teams Up With Capitol/EMI
Atlanta entrepreneur Russell Big Block Spencer has teamed up with EMI Music/Capitol to distribute the latest release from his label, Block Entertainment. Block Entertainment was originally distributed by Sean Diddy Combs Bad Boy Records in a joint venture with Atlantic Records. The label released albums on artists like Yung Joc, Jody Breeze, Boyz […]
Popular Rap DJ’s Fired From Hip-Hop Radio
Two popular Hip-Hop radio stations relieved a number of DJs from their duties over the weekend. On Friday (October 30), Clear Channels R&B/Rap station Saint Louis’ KATZ-FM 100.3 the Beat changed its format, playing a variety of Halloween and Christmas songs. Jocks like Kiki the First Lady, DJ AJ and host Dwight Stone […]
Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and the Cost of Loyalty
Authors Disclaimer: For those who read my columns weekly for its, as Ive been told, intellectual value, this might not be for you: Never read the Quran or Islamic scriptures/ Only Psalms I read was on the arms of my Ni**as/ Jay-Z, Intro, The Dynasty Roc La Familia, 2000. Listening to Beanie Sigel excoriate his […]
Sugarhill Gang Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Rapper’s Delight’
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Sugarhill Gangs pioneering single, Rappers Delight. The single, which is recognized as the first hit Hip-Hop single to attain cross-over success, will be celebrated during The Past, Present and Future of Hip Hop Tribute Concert which will take […]
E Class: New Compilation Disc in Stores
DJ Khaled and Poe Boy Music’s Founder/CEO E-Class presents Live From the 305, a 19-track compilation disc featuring Miami heavy hitters Trick Daddy, Trina and Rick Ross. Released by E1 Music (formerly Koch Records) the album gives a good representation of what Miami life is all about and features some of the city’s up-and-coming artists. […]
