Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule will export his brand of Hip-Hop to Europe next month with high profile performances in Latvia and Romania.   The rapper will appear in Riga during a stop in the Baltic State of Latvia, on February 5.   Ja Rule, born Jeffery Atkins, will perform at Essential night club, […]

The American Basketball Association’s College Park Spyders is promising fans an exciting debut year, with the addition of AND1 superstar Phillip “Hot Sauce” Champion to the expansion team’s roster.   The Spyders, which joined the ABA in December, made the announcement today with team president Duane “Spyder-D” Hughes comparing the acquisition to a previous high-profile […]

Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco was one of seven winners of USA Network’s first ever Character Approved Awards. The network chose seven artists based on their “cultural impact, legacy and persona.” Lupe Fiasco was honored with an award for Music, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales was honored for his role in the New Media/Technology field, David Chang […]

Barack Obama may face many challenges as the country’s newest President, but LL Cool J has a bit of advice for the new Commander in Chief.   In an open letter to Obama, the rap icon congratulates the politician on attaining his new position while acknowledging the tough road that lies ahead.   “The next […]