Ludacris has added another jewel to his business portfolio, courtesy of the founding of his very own Cognac line.   The announcement came at the wine and spirits trade show Vinexpo, being held this week in Bordeaux, France.   The custom line, entitled Conjure, will be a joint venture with Kim Hartmann, owner of the […]

Multi-platinum rapper Lil’ Wayne was in Yuma, Arizona Tuesday afternoon (June 23) to attend a pre-trial update in relation to his January 2008 arrest outside of the city.   The Young Money boss was ordered to be present at this preliminary hearing regarding the investigation into drug & weapons charges he faces.   The rapper […]

Software giant Microsoft has tapped Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop legends Naughty by Nature to help promote the newest PDA device to feature the Windows Mobile operating system.   The group is at the center of Microsoft’s promotion for the new HTC Touch Pro 2 Windows Mobile Device, which is scheduled to roll out later this […]

The challenge of promoting science and exploration has taken a hip twist for legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin.   The 79-year-old former space explorer has enlisted rapper’s Snoop Dogg and Soulja Boy for the video to his new single, “Rocket Experience.”   Although he’s not known for his musical skills, Aldrin didn’t think twice about collaborating […]

A 25 year-old man is in stable condition after being stabbed following GZA’s performance at Toronto’s North By Northeast Festival.   According to initial reports, the victim got into an altercation with a suspect whom allegedly threw an item at his girlfriend.   After chasing the suspect through the crowd of over 2,000 people, the […]

An album of unreleased music from Tupac Shakur will be among a series of new releases coming from WIDEawake Entertainment Group, the owner of Death Row Records.   The Canada-based development company will allow music publisher EverGreen to serve as the worldwide administration company of Death Row via a recently signed deal.   Under the […]