Album Review: Usher – Here I Stand
Much has happened in the four years since Usher left to get married and have a kid. Alright, maybe just one thing happened, and his name is Chris Brown. Its an added challenge to an artist who came out as a young heart-throb that never missed an opportunity to flash his wash-board abs. Ushers new […]
MC Lyte Launches New Group Almost September
Hip-Hop veteran and pioneering female rapper MC Lyte has launched a new group, Almost September. The Hip-Hop/Soul group, which is comprised of MC Lyte, producer/writer/vocalist Whitey and producer/writer/vocalist Jared Lee, will debut six songs from their upcoming album via iTunes today (May 27). The new group and album release is part of a […]
Lil Wayne Ft. T-Pain and Pitbull
“Got Money (Remix)”
Busta Rhymes Ft The Game, Nas, Lil Wayne and Big Daddy Kane
“Don’t Touch Me (Remix)”
Wale Ft. Skyzoo
“The Hacksaw Jim Duggan”
Big Tuck Ft. Fat B
“Not A Stain On Me”
Yung Berg, In His Words…
Just being little DMX, that was my s**t. X was my mentor at the time so I was just like little him and I guess my parents was not f**king with that one. I was there [military school] for a year. Let me tell you the honest truth. I didnt know what the f**k was […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Flavor of Love Sex Tape! Jay-Z & Diddy Arguing? Kelly Rowland Hit?
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z & Beyonce’s 2nd Marriage? Lil’ Wayne Boo’d? Kanye Sued! Did Jadakiss Jack A Rapper? TODAY’S RUMORS DIDDY AND JAY-Z ARGUE? According to the […]
Rapper Rev. Run Tapped As Kool-Aid Spokesman
Rapper Reverend Run has been tapped as the spokesman and brand ambassador for Kraft Foods Kool-Aid line, which is introducing new and reformulated products this spring. The 81-year-old company has formed also formed a partnership with Reverend Run and KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization that aims to build 24 playgrounds in cities across the United […]
Carl Anthony Payne II: All Around Pro – Cosby, Martin and Beyond
Carl Anthony Payne II may be best known for his success in parlaying his comedic talent into the wild hat wearing, less-than-genius Cole on Foxs#### series Martin, but his on and off screen accomplishments show that hes true to his craft in the most serious of ways. Since his breakout role back more than […]
Bobby Valentino: Life After Disturbing Tha Peace
Crooning sensation, Bobby Valentino is a no fix-it man, yet he possesses all of the tools necessary to restore the magnetism to R&B, not associated with catchy hooks and gimmicks. Like his debut hits Slow Down and Tell Me, Bobby fills tracks with soulful flavor regardless if the topic is pleading for forgiveness, social issues, […]
LL Cool J Launches Clothing Line With Sears
Corporate giant Sears has tapped Hip-Hop veteran LL Cool J to launch a new branded line by the rapper, that will be in stores this September. According to Womens Wear Daily, the rapper is launching LL Cool J for Sears, a collection of casual wear for juniors, girls, boys, and young men. The […]
Rapper Camu Tao Dies From Lung Cancer
Definitive Jux rapper Camu Tao died on Monday (May 25) at a Columbus, Ohio hospital, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Camu Tao, born Tero Smith, had been undergoing chemotherapy treatment, since being diagnosed with the disease in 2006. “[Camu Tao] had been going through repeated chemo treatments while remaining out of […]
Xzibits Newborn Son Dies Suddenly
Rapper Xzibit is mourning the loss of his newborn, Xavier Kingston Joiner, who died suddenly on May 26.Xavier was born prematurely on May 15 and the rapper was overjoyed, but his elation has turned to tragedy. The rapper expressed his sorrow on his blog to his fans as well as how the baby died. Well, […]
Knockout Nation: Hatton and Malignaggi Prevail; Williams Upset! Honoring The Hawk
Hatton Hangs Tough Ricky Hatton had a few questions to answer in his first bout since being knocked out by Floyd Mayweather. Has he slipped since defeating Kostya Tszyu in 2005? Has the string of clinch filled, sub-par performances been due to the higher weight class of 147, or because Ricky has now been […]
Hundreds Of Thousands Gather In Miami; Arrests Down
Almost 200,000 people peacefully gathered in Miami Beach this weekend during the annual Memorial Day celebration, which traditionally attracts a huge Hip-Hop audience. A mere 135 people have been arrested as of Saturday (May 24) during the festivities for misdemeanor crimes, a sharp drop from 2006, when a total of 1,000 people were arrested., […]
Hollywood Shuffle: Jada Pinkett Smiths New Contract; Tristan Wilds In 90210! Samuel L. Jackson’s Unthinkable
The fickle world of entertainment can be a circus sometimes. Today the New York Times threw a few jabs at media mogul Oprah Winfrey, citing a drop in ratings and noting some criticism shes receiving on recent decisions, including her political endorsement of Barack Obama. Should we be worried? Probably not. Oprah never […]
