Soulja Boy Donates Toys for the Holidays
Soulja Boy has delayed work on his forthcoming album to participate in the 6th annual Toyz N Da Hood charity event, which donates holiday toys throughout Atlanta during the month of December. Toyz N Da Hood was founded by Hittmenn DJ president Robert Kaspa Smith, and is partnered with the non-profit Kids with Strong […]
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Ahmad
At the age of 17, West Coast artist Ahmad Lewis secured a record deal with Warner Bros. through the now defunct Giants Records while still a senior in High School. Ahmad quickly broke out of the gate with his widely popular song Back in the Day which made fans look back and reminisce on their […]
Bone Thugs Reunite On Stage; Announce “Uni 5”
Last night (December 1) Los Angeles played host to the reuniting of the original five man roster of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The reunion is 10-plus years in making. Over the last decade the group became fragmented due to infighting and the incarceration of Flesh-N-Bone. Flesh-N-Bone was sentenced to 11 years in 2000 on […]
Akon: The Truth Will Set You Free
With the birth of every hitmaker, it seems there is a controversy waiting in the wings to rattle the cages of success. Controversy is the one ailment that platinum records, a large entourage, and millions of dollars do nothing to assuage. No one knows this better than Mr. Konvict Music himself, Akon. Akon […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: G-Unit’s Next MC’s? DJ Khaled New Def Jam Pres? Ashanti Preg?
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! THE NEXT WAVE OF G-UNIT? I am hearing that the next wave of G-Unit is on the way. New York has struggled as a Hip-Hop community. […]
William Balfour Arrested; Formally Charged in Hudson Family Slayings
William Balfour, the man at the center of the investigation surrounding the deaths of singer/actress Jennifer Hudsons mother, brother and nephew, has been arrested. Balfour, Hudsons estranged brother-in-law, was formally charged with three counts of murder in connection with the slayings, after his arrest on Monday (December 1) at Stateville Correctional Center. The […]
Jacob The Jeweler Headlines Youth Charity Event; Readies For Jail Term
With only a few weeks to go until the start of his lengthy federal jail term, Jacob The Jeweler is partnering with community organizers in Dallas, TX to introduce a new youth support network. Jacob, born Jacob Arabo, is scheduled to co-headline a press conference next Thursday (Dec 11) to introduce Positive Xchange, an […]
Travis Barker and DJ AM Reunite for New Years Eve Party
Travis Barker and DJ AM are set to reunite this month to headline the New Year Nation (NYN) New Years Eve Party at The Lot (Los Angeles). New Year Nation is a high-end promotions company that targets young professionals for technology-based social networking. This year, their New Years Eve party is expected to […]
Jermaine Dupri Honored By ACLU
Music producer Jermaine Dupri will be honored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California next week. The ACLU will honor Dupri, along with fellow honoree Earvin Magic Johnson, with the Bill of Right Award. Dupri, who is on the board of directors for The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, has also […]
Freeway Declares December Month of Madness
Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam artist Freeway has begun a December Month of Madness, where the Philly emcee will release a song per day for the entire month. The new project comes one year after the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album Free At Last, which was executive produced by Jay-Z and 50 Cent. Christening […]
