Violent Weather Halts Jay-Z/Ciara Concert
The latest date on Jay-Z and Ciaras current summer has been cancelled by inclement weather in Atlanta Sunday night (July 12). Fans attending the show, which was scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm, were alarmed when a rash of thunderstorms swept through the city during the early evening hours. In addition to causing traffic concerns, […]
Papoose Feud Blamed For Violence In NY’s Prison
Hip-Hop star Papoose is being accused of sparking gang violence at New Yorks Rikers Island prison. Officials have been scrutinizing Rikers Island since a prison scandal revealed that certain inmates were given preferential treatment while being incarcerated. According to The New York Post, jail warden Emmanuel Bailey, who is a fan of Papoose, […]
Dead Prez Headlines CitySol Festival Concert
Political rap duo Dead Prez brought political rhyme stylings to help promote the benefits of solar power during this years CitySol festival. The fully solar powerd-event, which kicked off Friday (July 10), is a collaborative effort between Digiwaxx Media and Manhattan-based green energy, arts, and education center Solar One. According to Digiwaxx founder […]
Knockout Nation: Arturo Gatti’s Wife Suspect In Boxer’s Murder
UPDATE Artuto Gatti’s wife, Amanda Rodrigues, is now in police custody after the legendary pugilist was found dead Saturday in San Paulo, Brazil. Rodrigues reportedly made contradictory statements under as she was interrogated by police and is the chief suspect in Gatti’s death. Gatti was reportedly strangled with the strap of a purse, which also had blood […]
Fabolous Ft. Ryan Leslie
“The Fabolous Life”
Trillogy Ft. Freeway [Heater Of The Day]
“We Made It”
Michael Jackson Ft. Jay Z and Ludacris P### By Dem Jointz
“They Don’t Really Care About Us (Remix)” [Blend]
Max B Ft. French Montana
“Wake Up, F**k Every Morning”
Sandman Ft. Mistah F.A.B., Glasses Malone and Kokane
“Chase Dis Paper”
Phil Ade
“Always There”
Huey Ft. Young Rhome
“Ain’t Playin Bout His Money”
Remy Ma’s Lawyer Avoids Jail Over Tax Violations
The lawyer who represented imprisoned rapper Remy Ma avoided prison time yesterday (July 10), after he pleaded guilty to federal tax violations. Ivan Fisher, 65, defended Remy Ma during her 2008 trial for shooting a friend in the stomach outside of a Manhattan nightclub, during an argument over missing money. Fisher pleaded guilty […]
Ernie Paniccioli Brings Hip-Hop Documentary Online
Famed hip-hop photographer Ernie Paniccioli is expanding the audience for his award-winning documentary, The Other Side of Hip-Hop: The Sixth Element, by putting it online. The feature, which captured honors for Best Documentary at the 2007 Tribeca Big Apple Film Festival in New York City, chronicles the picture taker/authors life in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, his […]
Joe Jackson Believes “Foul Play” Killed Michael
Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s father, said that he felt that his sons death might be the result of foul play. “I just couldn’t believe what was happening to Michael. I do believe it was foul play. I do believe that. Yes, Jackson told ABC News. A second autopsy on the King of Pop has yet to […]
Knockout Nation: Rest In Peace, Champ Alexis Arguello
Last week, the boxing world lost one of its greatest ambassadors in Alexis Arguello. In a sport mired in corruption and cruelty, Arguello always stood out as a gentle soul who positively touched the lives of anyone he came in contact with. In this weeks column, I take a look back at the legendary career […]
John Forte Marks Arrest Anniversary With New Album
Singer/songwriter and producer John Forte has chosen to commemorate the anniversary of his July 2000 arrest with the release of his first collection of new music to be released in nearly eight years. Fortes StyleFREE the EP will be available for purchase and streaming exclusively on JohnForte.com on July 14, exactly nine years after […]
The Game Continues To Taunt Jay-Z, Disses Beyonce In Madrid
The Game is showing no signs of halting his assault on Jay-Z, as two new videos have surfaced featuring the Compton, California native disrespecting Hip-Hops biggest earner in 2009. In his latest Lamborghini Blog, The Game acknowledges the gulf between his financial status and Jay-Zs, although he was quick to point out he too, […]
AHH Stray News: DMX, Will Smith, Hammer, B.o.B.
DMX continues his return to the rap game, with a series of confirmed concert dates. Representatives for the rapper have confirmed DMXs is putting together a tour that he will headline, with dates confirmed in Las Vegas (July 25 ), Texas (August 1), Philadelphia (August 2), Miami (August 8, 9) and Los Angeles (August 22). […]
