Young Jeezy has clarified his political views, after he expressed support for John McCain, after meeting the presidential hopeful during a May performance on Saturday Night Live, with crooner Usher.   The rapper, who graces the cover of the August issue of Vibe for the first time, seemed to support the Republican Party’s candidate for […]

A class-action lawsuit against Jay-Z and his 40/40 Club has been approved by a New York City judge.   The New York Post reports that the plaintiff, former employee Celeste Williams, is claiming the club did not pay minimum wage or compensate for overtime hours.   Due to this allegation the courts have ordered 40/40 […]

After nearly a year of public discontent being expressed from Wu Tang members such as U-God and Raekwon, the RZA has decided to clarify his position in these disputes.   Often accused of keeping the fortunes of the Wu Tang empire to himself, the RZA dismisses these claims as lacking substance and merit.   “It’s […]

MTV has announced the renewal of the popular reality series Run’s House.   Now in its fifth season, the show will continue to chronicle the lives of the Simmons family.   New episodes will feature Run joining Kid Rock on tour and Run’s wife Justine adjusting to a new addition in baby Miley.   “I’ve […]

Atlanta rap star Soulja Boy Tell’em is elevating his success with a newly signed sneaker and apparel contract with Collipark Music/Interscope Records and Yums Shoes.   Under the multi-year agreement, Soulja Boy Tell’em will work with Yums’ designers to create his own signature shoe with Yums’ Block Star line of sneakers, which feature graffiti art […]

Lil Wayne has partnered with Milestone Brands and French grower Voirin-Jumeh, to create his own brand of champagne.   Halo Champagne, which Wayne introduced to the world in the video for his chart topping hit “Lollipop,” is set to launch later this year.   “I’m excited about this venture with Milestone Brands,” Lil Wayne told […]

Atlanta on-air personality Greg Street is making the summer more memorable for radio listeners with his upcoming Good Day cookout tour.   The outing, which is geared toward the South and Midwest, represents a way for Street to give back to fans, who will gather in a fun, safe setting, according to Street.   “I want […]

Alternative Hip-Hop group Gym Class Heroes have announced the date of their third album, titled The Quilt.   The album is the follow up to the Geneva, New York group’s album As Cruel as School Children, which has been certified gold and contained the group’s No.1 single, “Cupid’s Chokehold/Breakfast In America.”   The Quilt features […]

Rap star Young Jeezy has landed a role in Ice Cube’s upcoming comedy, Janky Promoters. Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, will star as himself – a “big-name hip-hop act”- in the comedy, which is the first screenplay Ice Cube has penned since 2002’s Friday After Next. Janky Promoters, which is directed by Marcus Raboy, centers around […]