An Arizona Superior Court judge ruled last Friday (May 8) that cameras will not be allowed during the weapons trial of Grammy winner Lil Wayne.   Judge Mark Wayne Reeves decreed that the press will be able to attend and report the trial proceedings.   However, Reeves added that the rap superstar’s legal right to […]

Critically acclaimed turntablist DJ Qbert has launched the first ever video-based online DJ school.   Now known as QSU (Qbert Scratch University), the San Francisco native brings over 20-years of experience to the online curriculum.   The courses range from basic cutting techniques, to advance classes detailing “battle” strategies to be used in competition with […]

Rap star Talib Kweli cemented his relationship with DJ Eque yesterday (May 9) when the pair were married in Bel Air, California at a private residence. Kweli and DJ Eque tied the not during an intimate ceremony which included family and friends, including Queen Latifah, ?uestlove, Adam Rodriguez of CSI, DJ Rashida and others. The […]

Despite being cleared of assaulting a fan at a 2005 concert, the man who sued rapper Snoop Dogg will still receive compensation for injuries suffered from the incident.   Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle Records, rapper Soopafly and other unnamed parties will pay Richard Monroe Jr. nearly $449,000 in damages, a jury found on Friday (May 8) […]

The son of legendary rapper Joseph “Run” Simmons of Run-DMC was arrested for possession of marijuana on Friday night, according to published reports. Joseph “JoJo” Simmons Jr. allegedly bought weed and was seen rolling the illegal substance in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, according to gossip news site tmz.com. Sources within the police department […]

While claiming to be “past” his on-going feud with 50 Cent, Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross continues to be vocal in the press about his disdain for his rival and those affiliated to him.   In a recent interview with Canadian television network Much Music, Ross takes more jabs at the G-Unit/Shady camp.   […]

Grammy winner and multi-platinum artist T.I. will utilize his non-profit K.I.N.G. foundation next week to hold an anti-gun and violence rally in Harlem, NY.   Assisting the Atlanta native’s endeavor are Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, the LIFE Camp, and the Political Swagger Foundation. Announced as “Responsibility is a Lifestyle: it’s Time to Bury […]