West Coast platinum artist The Game has finalized plans for a European debut of his Black Wall Street brand.   Since his 2005 debut under G Unit, The Game has showcased various clothing items from Black Wall Street, but never previously offered a full line of products for sale.   Through the newly launched website… Read more »

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Rapper Flo Rida will make a live appearance tonight (April 8) on Fox’s hit series American Idol. The rapper will take the stage to perform his hit single “Right Round,” his multi-platinum single, taken from his new sophomore album R.O.O.T.S., which is in stores now. Also taking the stage will be former American Idol contestant… Read more »

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Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has teamed with Parlux Fragrances to introduce two new perfume labels, one for rap star Kanye West and the other for R&B songbird Rihanna.   Additionally, Jay-Z, who is a principal of Iconix Fragrances LLC, will have the option to purchase up to 4 million shares of Parlux’s at $5 a piece…. Read more »

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In-demand Miami production team Cool and Dre are set to have a record-breaking year, courtesy of several key music and film projects.   First up is Queen Latifah’s upcoming film Just Wright.   The duo has signed on to score and serve as music supervisors for the romantic comedy, which will be released through Fox… Read more »

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Hip-Hop star Nas has revealed details about an upcoming CD with Damian “Jr Gong” Marley that is titled Distant Relatives.   The pair first met in 1996, but realized their chemistry in the recording studio, after they recorded “Road to Zion,” a track from Marley’s album Welcome to Jamrock.   The album was released in… Read more »

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Rapper LL Cool J received the Joseph Papp Racial Harmony Award last night (April 6) in New York.   According to Jewish media outlet JTA, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding hosted a swanky affair at the home of Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, who is also co-chair of the organization with founder Rabbi Marc Schneier.  … Read more »

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With a media blitz already underway, Houston’s Paul Wall has confirmed a May release date for his third studio album, Fast Life.   Although the first single “Bizzy Body” represents the party records and club life Houston is known for, Paul sought to bring strong social commentary that was not focused on in previous releases…. Read more »

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Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em may have many fans, but the rapper attracted a different crowd for a recent performance at the University of Minnesota Duluth.   The Duluth News Tribune reports the concert, which was held last Friday (April 3) at the school’s Romano Gym, attracted a group of students who staged a protest in… Read more »

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Rapper Flesh-N-Bone appeared in a Santa Clarita courtroom yesterday (April 6), where he pleaded not guilty to gun possession charges.   Flesh, born Stanley Howse told the court via his lawyer, that the gun found in his possession belonged to his wife – a Chicago police officer.   His car was stopped last Thursday in… Read more »

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Bishop Lamont, MC Shan and DJ Tony Touch are among a wide cast of Hip-Hop professionals, artists and music lovers that will partake in the first ever New Skool Rules international music conference in The Netherlands. The event spans over three days of networking, conferences and parties with Hip-Hop aficionados in the global music industry…. Read more »

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Controversial R&B singer Chris Brown appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom today (April 6), where he pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of aggravated assault and criminal threats.   The 19-year-old singer was charged for his role in the violent beating of his girlfriend and superstar artist Rihanna, during an argument on February 8…. Read more »

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Multi-platinum rapper Ludacris confirmed the addition of fellow Atlanta rapper Lil’ Scrappy to his Disturbing Tha Peace imprint during a performance in their city Sunday night (April 5).   The announcement comes two weeks after rumors surfaced about Scrappy’s departure from Lil’ Jon’s BME Recordings and Warner Brothers Records.   As one of the headliners… Read more »

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Rapper 50 Cent will has landed a role in the upcoming film Twelve, Variety reports. The movie stars Kiefer Sutherland, Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts and centers around a new York drop-out turned drug dealer. His life takes a turn for the worst when his cousin is murdered on a Harlem playground and his best friend… Read more »

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After receiving much critical acclaim following 2008’s I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II, Killer Mike has set his talents on a new LP celebrating Atlanta’s rich Hip-Hop history.   Dubbed Underground Atlanta, the project was originally conceived several years ago during MTV’s My Block: Atlanta series, which brought together the city’s Hip-Hop stars for… Read more »

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Sidetracked for years by label disputes that held up scores of material, Brooklyn duo M.O.P. has finally confirmed the release of their first album of new material in 9 years.   Christened The Foundation, the new LP will represent a return to M.O.P.’s 90’s form.   Serving as co-executive producer will be DJ Premier, with… Read more »

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