The Black-Eyed Pea’s Apl.de.Ap is reaching out to fans in hopes that they will support his efforts to raise relief funds for flood victims in his native Philippines.   In a statement released today (September 28), Apl announced that his imprint, Jeepney Music will be accepting donations on behalf of the Apl Foundation online at […]

Rappers Keith Murray and Canibus have announced their debut EP The Undergods will hit stores digitally tomorrow.   The pair’s self-titled debut collaborative album is slated to land in the iTunes music store via the Seattle-based record label, Sound Records.   “Essentially the name symbolizes underground and then you know gods with it. The aspect […]

50 Cent’s latest project The 50th Law has risen to the top of the book charts, according to a list yesterday (September 27) released by The New York Times.   The 50th Law, which is the rapper’s strategic advice book on life and how to become successful, was written with 48 Laws of Power author […]

Cash Money CEO Bryan “Baby” Williams recently showed off a new tattoo he received in honor of superstar artist Lil Wayne’s birthday, which was yesterday (September 27).   In a video hitting the net, Baby, Mack Maine, Wayne and other members of the Cash Money crew are seen celebrating Lil Wayne’s 27th birthday in a […]

Brooklyn rapper Fabolous was not involved in a car accident last night in New York City, despite circulating reports. The rapper became ill as he drove and thought that he was possibly poisoned.   “Wow I’m ok. I was not in an accident, thanks 4 the concern. I think I know where this started…let me […]

Brooklyn rapper Fabolous was rushed to the hospital, after getting sick and almost passing out while driving his vehicle.   The rapper took to his popular Twitter page today (September 27) and denied reports that he was involved in a minor car accident last night in New York City.   “I’m ok everyone..thanks 4 the […]

For the past month, the rumor mill has been afire with the notion that Nas was asked to be on two of the most popular rap CDs out now – Jay-Z’s Blueprint III and Raekwon’s Only Built For Cuban Linx II.   The rapper was questioned on these rumors and other news by PunchBowl Blog […]

Legendary rapper Rakim has confirmed the forthcoming release of his highly anticipated third solo LP, The Seventh Seal, which will be released independently through his own Ra Records imprint on Tuscan Villa and SMC Recordings.   The album, which will be distributed via Fontana/Universal Music Group, is set to hit stores on November 17, just […]

Jay-Z has recruited his latest protégé, J. Cole, to join him on his highly anticipated North American College Tour starting October 9 at Penn State.   Cole will share opening duties with Wale and N.E.R.D., joining Jay through all 24 dates of the tour.   Powered by Live Nation, the tour, being billed as “the […]

Students at Memorial University in St. Johns, Canada are feeling the effects of a money losing concert featuring superstar rapper Snoop Dogg.   An executive member confirmed the student union lost $100,000 on a concert and after party featuring Snoop, which took place on September 12 at the Mile One Arena.   A spokesman for […]

Method Man has confirmed reports of a forthcoming joint album with fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface and Raekwon. Speaking briefly with MTV at this year’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors ceremony, Meth addressed the rumors nearly one month after Ghostface spoke on the possibility of a joint LP due out in late 2009 or early 2010. “It […]

Lil Boosie is hard at work on a new album before he is officially sentenced to two years in prison in November.   Lil Boosie, born Torrance Hatch, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to an October 2008 gun charge, as well as his third charge for possession of marijuana.   […]

Rapper Rick Ross appeared in court on Monday (September 21) as part of an ongoing child-support battle with his former ex-girlfriend Tia Kemp.   According to reports, Ross appeareda at the Broward County Court House, where was ordered to pay temporary child support and health coverage for his son William Roberts III.   The rapper […]

A former Philadelphia police officer is expected to be sentenced to at least 12.5 years in prison for allegedly tipping off rapping drug kingpin Alton “Ace Capone” Coles.   Rickie Durham, 44, was convicted today (September 24) of obstruction of justice and one count of giving a false statements to law officers.   Federal prosecutors […]

The Third Annual World B-Boy Championships and Urban Arts Festival will be held in Incheon, South Korea, in conjunction with the Korean Tourism Organization, and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, R16, from September 25th through the 27th.   Produced by Cartel Creative with art directions from noted visual artist Brent Rollins, R16 […]

Rapper MC Lyte will host The 1st Annual Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) Awards on Friday (September 25) in Washington, DC.   The event will pay homage to Vivica A. Fox, author Hill Harper and actor/philanthropist Malinda Williams, Chief Global Diversity Officer of McDonald’s Corporation.   Also being honored during the 1st annual award […]

Tuff Crew member and DJ Too Tuff is suffering from thyroid cancer while incarcerated on an aggravated assault charge.   The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Too Tuff, born Joseph Hicks, recently had surgery to remove his thyroid.   DJ Too Tuff, 41, is currently in jail awaiting an October trial for an aggravated assault charge […]

Jay-Z finally addressed the infamous incident in which Lil Mama hopped on the stage during the rapper’s finale performance with Alicia Keys during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.   Yesterday (September 23), Jay-Z called into The Angie Martinez Show on Hot 97 and addressed the incident, when Lil Mama interrupted the performance of “Empire […]

A new study in the U.K. has found that drivers who listen to Hip-Hop music are most at risk to be involved in an accident.   A survey of 2000 people conducted by Auto Trader magazine found that almost half of the drivers admitted that rap music changed their mood while driving.   Additionally the […]

Rapper Ghostface Killah recently reached a settlement with Wu-Tang Clan Productions and Robert “RZA” Diggs in regards to unpaid royalties.   According to a motion filed on August 24, Hon. Judge Richard Lowe III ordered Wu-Tang Clan Productions d/b/a as Wu-Tang Publishing to pay Ghost, born Dennis Coles, $158,255.18, with costs.   The original lawsuit […]