Luke’s Ex Seeks Almost 40K In Child Support
Luther Campbell may be off the roads if his ex-girlfriend has her way, as she is seeking to have the moguls license suspended due to a back child support bill. According to the Miami Herald, Davania Branch Burns, 41, is suing Campbell, claiming that he owes her almost $40,000 in back child support for […]

A Pop Star’s “Murda” – Vanessa Carlton Talks Murder Inc., Irv Gotti and Being a Rap Label Pop Star
Vanessa Carlton makes little eye-contact and keeps her focus on a mid-March sun soaked window with a view of a few rooftops of downtown New York City. Dressed in a white blouse, a middle-eastern patterned scarf, and brown boots that resemble the color of her long-haired dachshund, Victor, who has his head on her lap. […]

Jermaine Dupri; TAG Brand Launch Record Label
Hip-Hop mogul Jermaine Dupri has teamed with Proctor & Gambles TAG brand to launch a new record label in conjunction with the Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ). Dupri is president of the newly formed venture, which is dubbed TAG Records. Dupri will run the label out of New York and will be integral […]

Beyoncé & Jay-Z: Coming Of Age
Last Friday (April 4), Hip-Hops leading couple of Jay-Z and Beyoncé finally, sort of, silenced rumors with a private wedding ceremony at Jay-Zs penthouse apartment in Tribeca along with 30 guests. In 2002, many were a little skeptical about the budding relationship between the popular singing sensation and the Hip-Hop mogul, but time proved that […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Buck Speaks (Sorta)! Just A Lot of Star Stalking!
By Illseed 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. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hip Rumors: Wayne’s Carter III Cover! Alicia Keys To Marry? Jim Jones Beef Over! OK Yesterday, I cranked out a full day […]

The Beat Melee Battle #8: Dre Dre Remixes
What’s up producers? We are back again for another battle royal as usual. This week, we took an old sample from a Kanye West record, mixed with Dr. Dre’s ” Next Episode” to see what different beatmakers from around the world could do with it. On the honest tip, some of you need to learn […]

THE DAY REPORT: Building A Buzz
In the early 1980s, when rap started, there were few rappers and producers, so they had no difficulty standing out. Today, it seems everyone wants to be a rapper or a producer. As more people want to get into the rap music business, it gets cheaper and easier to do so. The price of […]

AHH Stray News: Trina Tops Charts; Slip-N-Slide Lands Two #1’s In A Month
Miami bred rapper Trina and Slip-N-Slide Records are celebrating the #1 debut of her fourth album Still Da Baddest, which is currently the top album on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. Still Da Baddest gives Slip-N-Slide their second #1 album in the past 30 days, as label mate Rick Ross scored a #1 Pop debut with […]

Sensual Seduction: Feels So Right, But Can Be So Wrong!
Check this scenario, you are chillin with your girl or your man (or in some cases any girl or any man-depending on how you rock). Lights are turned down, passion is turned up, clothes are coming off, you are about to get into it, and your next decision can affect the rest of your life! Sexual […]

Sean John Anniversary Special Debuts Tonight
MTV will premier two new specials this week to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Sean John, Americas fastest growing men and womens sportswear line.The first, a documentary entitled If I Were King, will debut on MTV at 10pm EST tonight (Apr 9).Following an encore of If I Were King on Saturday (Apr 12), the network […]

RZA To Host Hip-hop Chess Federation Panel
Wu-Tang producer and co-founder RZA has signed on as one of the hosts of the next installment of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation’s Life Strategies panels. The producer/actor, born Robert Diggs, will be joined by chess icon Josh Waitzkin and Mixed Martial Arts Champion Ralex Gracie, as they demonstrate how students of chess and martial […]

It’s All In The Game: The Rose That Grew From Hardwood
College basketball officially ended for the season on Monday night. In a thriller of a game, Kansas somehow came up on top despite being down by nine with two minutes to go in regulation. A late game meltdown by Memphis allowed Kansas to force overtime and eventually win the National Championship. […]

Tony Yayo, 50 Cent, Violator Sued By Assaulted Teen
The mother of a teenaged boy assaulted by associates of Tony Yayo filed a civil lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court today (April 9).The lawsuit, filed by attorney Richard R####, accuses G-Unit member Tony Yayo, Lowell Fletcher and others of assaulting the teen, who is the son of Jimmy Henchmen, the CEO of Czar […]

Cornerstone Marketing Agency Partners With Three/21 Films for New Division
New York City based marketing agency Cornerstone is broadening its appeal via a new partnership with New York production group Three/21 Films. The alliance, which was announced by Cornerstone co-presidents Rob Stone and Jon Cohen, will result in a new division for the company named after Three/21. The partnership is the latest achievement […]

Kimora’s Reality Show Renewed; Pulls In Record Ratings
Phat Fashions executive Kimora Lee Simmons will have another opportunity to showcase her busy life for fans of her hit reality show, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane. The half-hour series, which has been renewed for a second season by the Style network, features a look at how Simmons balances her role as mother […]

Fat Ray & Black Milk: The Set Up
The city of Detroit has developed a rich Hip-Hop resume over the years with contributions from the likes of Eminem, Slum Village, and the late great J Dilla. Newer heads like Guilty Simpson are also making noise. Another name that is helping to further solidify the Ds status in the Rap game, is MC […]

Hip-Hip Rumors: Wayne’s Carter III Cover! Alicia Keys To Marry? Jim Jones Beef Over!
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. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: The Real Reason 50 Cent Booted Young Buck! More Jay/Beyonce Stanery! Sonny Bono Murdered?Hip-Hop Rumors: Ray-J Tells On Faith! Young Buck Outta […]

Usher Ft. T.I. and Young Jeezy
“Love In This Club (Remix)”