MC Lyte, Dougie Fresh, The Roots Headline Carnegie Hall Concert
MC Lyte and Doug E. Fresh helped Carnegie Hall launch their Honor! A Celebration of the African American Culture Legacy in New York City this past Wednesday (March 4th). The festival, curated by renowned soprano Jessye Norman, will run 20 events throughout multiple venues in New York City until March 23rd saluting the vitality, […]
Rihanna Will Testify If Asked
Rihanna intends to testify in court if the Los Angeles DA calls her as a witness in her assault case involving Chris Brown, according to her lawyer. Donald Etra, counsel to Rihanna, said that she would comply with the legal requirements of her with authorities. Chris Brown, 19, was formally charged on Thursday with two […]
Former Eminem Producers Loses Royalty Lawsuit
Producers affiliated with rapper Eminems former production company, F.B.T. Productions LLC, were handed a unanimous defeat Friday (March 2) in its royalty lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). According to The Associated Press, a federal jury unanimously voted in favor of Universal and other defendants such as rapper/producer Dr. Dres Aftermath Records and its […]
Uncle Murda Convicted Of Identity Fraud
Rapper Uncle Murda has been convicted of attempting to use a fraudulent California identification card at Los Angeles International Airport, reports say. The New York rapper, real name Leonard Grant, pleaded “no contest” to one count of possession of a counterfeit ID, according to the Los Angeles Times. “It was a legitimate ID. But it […]
Coolio Arrested For Crack Possession
Authorities have confirmed that veteran rapper Coolio was arrested today (March 6) at LAX airport on charges of drug possession. Coolio, real name Artis Levo Ivey, Jr, was set to board a Southwest flight to Tulsa, Oklahoma for a scheduled performance with Tone Loc and Shock G of Digital Underground. After getting into […]
Archie Eversole’s Top 5 Pioneering Southern MCs
Back in 2002 the South was not enjoying the prominence it is today. A then teenaged Archie Mr. Evasocold Eversole, randomly appeared and shocked the nation with his debut hit We Ready. I was fifteen years old; about to turn sixteen when I recorded it, Archie reminisces. I really didnt have any expectations for […]
Pinoy Rapper Francis M Succumbs to Leukemia
Francis M, a trailblazer of music and fashion in the Philippines, has passed away after an arduous struggle with leukemia. Known in his native homeland by the title of Master Rapper, Francis M (Francis Magalona) inspired strong patriotism among his countrys youth throughout a celebrated career spanning Hip-Hop, movies, fashion, and photography. The […]
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The Last Word: Alicia Keys Plays Michelle Obama, Chris Rock Ducks a Rape Charge and Rosario Dawson Takes a Licking!
Hows it going, everyone? Its been a slow week and Im ready to recharge over the next two days. This week proved to be interesting with two NFL stars lost at sea despite an extensive search, Wall Street going up and down with the state of the economy and RNC chairman Michael Steele engaging […]
Screenplay Written by Tupac Set To Go Into Production
It has been confirmed that a screenplay written by late rapper Tupac Shakur titled Live 2 Tell will be turned into a motion picture. The movie is about a young powerful drug lord who is trying to leave his life of drugs and crime behind. Shakur wrote the screenplay in 1995 while serving […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil Wayne Dips On Snoop?! Chris Brown Court Video! Rihanna’s Dad Spazzes!
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. TODAY’S RUMORS! T. G. I. F. LIL WAYNE DIPPED ON SNOOP? Lil Wayne was scheduled to appear and perform on Snoop’s “Dogg After Dark” Show on MTV, I […]
Ahmad Dropping First Solo Album In Over 15 Years
One of Hip-Hops brightest minds will return to the game with new material, as rapper Ahmad has inked a deal with Syntax Records to release new material and launch a new label, WE C.L.A.P. Ahmad, 32, is best remembered for his 1994 hit Back in the Day, as well as his work with 4th […]
Chris Brown Appears In Court, Charged With Two Felonies
Chris Brown is being charged with two felonies in connection to the domestic violence incident with girlfriend Rihanna last month in Los Angeles. <BR><BR>The singer made an appearance in the Los Angeles Superior Court earlier today for arraignment on charges of felony assault and making criminal threats. <BR><BR><BR>Browns arraignment has been postponed by a mutual […]
Tale Of The (Mix)Tape: T.I. Finds Even More Redemption…In Jeezy We Trust
What Up! Tale of the Tape is back in your area, giving you what you need in this (mix) tape game. We cover artists from all over, from north to south, east to west. The search for music goes further than one coast or particular artist, and I try my hardest to make sure that […]
Kim Kardashian Hosts Russell Simmons Fundraiser
Kim Kardashian has been tapped to host Russell Simmons’, Danny Simmons’ and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Second Annual Art For Life Miami Beach Benefit on Saturday, March 14th at the Fontainebleau. The Gala will honor Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the Rubell Family Collection and Chairman of the Fontainebleau Resorts, and Jeffery Soffer for their work in […]
Nas, Make-A-Wish Grant Childs Special Request
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has enlisted Nas to honor a special plea made by 13 year old Darnell Hicks to meet the acclaimed Queens emcee. According to the Patriot News, Hicks was diagnosed at age 2 with Duchenne, a form of muscular dystrophy that normally kills patients by their 20s. He has been confined […]
Eminem Gets Release Date
Rapper Eminem is finally set to return to the music scene, after a four-year sabbatical since his last solo album. The Relapse is set for release on May 19 and the Detroit-bred artist is already moving to drop a sequel at the end of the year. The follow-up, Relapse 2, is expected to hit stores […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Chrihaana Married? Nivea Goes Crazy Over Wayne! Kriss Kriss LIED?
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. TODAY’S RUMORS! CHRIS AND RIHANNA ARE MARRIED????? Chris And Rihanna Married!? Rihanna Brown? That has some ring to it! The rumor popped out yesterday and I couldnt bring […]
Rick Ross Confirms ‘Deeper Than Rap’ Release Date
Despite a high profile feud with rapper 50 Cent, Miamis Rick Ross is focusing his energy back on music and his anticipated third studio album Deeper Than Rap. So far, many of the LPs leaked tracks have a distinct, soulful R&B edge that harkens back to the smooth sounds of the early and mid […]
Flosstradamus: Big Billin’
Its no surprise that when the Hip-Hop cycle picked its new favorite region, the Midwest got next. While Kanye and Common saw it coming, during this natural regional progression, the categorical Hip-Hop sound also evolved. So not only are we meeting a brand new locale, but were experiencing music that weve either never heard or […]
