As Jay-Z vacates his post as Def Jam president, another Def Jam legend is vying for the high-level music industry position. Chuck D of iconic group Public Enemy says he is the person for the job. “After 10 years looking on the collapsing of the record industry, and upon hearing the news of […]
Brooklyn bred rapper/mogul Jay-Z has teamed up with Charlie Blaichman of CB Developers and Abe and Scott Shnay of SK Development group to launch a five-star hotel chain. According to reports, J Hotels, will be a five-star luxury hotel with a flagship location in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea District. The […]
Eleven years after the death of Tupac Shakur, Las Vegas investigators are heading to Los Angeles to see if any questions can be answered regarding the 1996 shooting. Possibly brought on by allegations in the documentary Tupac Assassination: Conspiracy Of Revenge, which was released in October, investigators are once again looking for clues and […]
After making a questionable comment on Adolph Hitler in The Daily Record, a Scottish newspaper and later apologizing for it, actor Will Smith and his apology have been accepted by the Anti-Defamation League. “He took immediate steps to clarify his words and unequivocally condemn Hitler as an evil person,” said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL […]
Atlanta rapper Yung Joc finally appeared in court yesterday (December 26) a surprising seven hours late, to face arraignment on a felony gun possession charge. The 27-year-old rapper was considered a fugitive earlier, when it appeared that he would be a no show. An arrest warrant was issued and bond was increased to $100,000, […]
Rap star Yung Joc was a no show at his arraignment on a felony gun possession charge today (December 26) in Cleveland, Ohio and is now considered a fugitive. Yung Joc, born Jasiel Robinson, was arrested on December 24 in the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, for allegedly attempting to bring a loaded handgun and […]
Mobb Deep member Prodigy will begin 2008 by starting a 3 1/2 year prison stint, on January 9th, after he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a loaded gun. Prodigy, born Albert Jackson, announced today (December 25) that his second solo album H.N.I.C. 2 will be released worldwide via a distribution deal with Voxonic […]
Atlanta rapper Yung Joc was released from an Cuyahoga County, Ohio jail yesterday (December 24) on $50,000 bond, after being arrested for allegedly carrying a gun through an airport security checkpoint. Yung Joc was arrested on December 23, after security found a fully loaded firearm and ammunition in his carry on luggage, as he […]
After months of speculation, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z announced on December 24 that he will officially vacate his position as President of Def Jam Records at the end of his term.The 38-year-old rapper issued a statement today (December 24) stating he will step down as president in 2008.“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have served as President […]
The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation’s second annual Celebrity Gift Wrap and Fundraiser came to a close this weekend, ending its three-week run at the Mall at Stone Crest in Lithonia, GA, just east of Atlanta. Celebrity volunteers Case, Donnell Jones, Slim of the group 112, Ronnie Devoe, Jagged Edge and others were on […]
Grammy nominated rapper Yung Joc was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio this morning, after he allegedly attempted to pass through an airport security check point with a fully loaded handgun. According to police, Yung Joc attempted to pass through a security checkpoint at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, when police found the fully loaded firearm. […]
Rap star Beanie Sigel generated talk of a different kind during Philadelphia’s Peace Week 2007, when he walked hand-in-hand with actor/comedian Bill Cosby, during an anti-crime march. The pair, who marched alongside each other on Thursday (December 20), spoke earlier that day to 30 at risk youths at William Penn High School in Philadelphia. […]
The new year is gearing up to be an eventful one for Joe Budden fans, as the rapper will release the official retail version of his long-awaited project Mood Muzik 3: The Album on Amalgam Digital. For Budden, the partnership with the independent record/digital label represents the perfect opportunity to make a bigger impact […]
Hip-Hop artist Pitbull was released on $1,000 dollars bond today, after being arrested this morning (December 21) in Miami on DUI charges. According to police, Pitbull, born Armando Perez, was booked into Miami-Dade county jail around 6:50 am for allegedly driving his Mercedes-Benz 93 mph in a 55 mph zone. Police claim they […]
Chicago rapper Yung Berg was arrested in Miami today (Dec. 21) for smoking weed, a rep for the artist told AllHipHop.com. The arrest took place on the set of the video for singer Ray J.’s new single “Sexy Can I” from his forthcoming release All I Feel, which features Yung Berg. According to […]
Bronx Bred Rapper Remy Ma was denied permission to leave the United States yesterday (December 21). Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, was to perform a five country European tour, which would have included stops in Paris, Antwerp, Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm. A United States judge prohibited her from traveling out of the country, […]
Miami rapper Pitbull was arrested and charged with DUI early this morning (December 21) in Miami, Florida. While details are sketchy, Pitbull, born Armando Perez, was booked into Miami’s county jail at 6:51 am. Representatives for the Miami-Dade county jail could not provide information on the DUI charge as of press time, but […]
A short film for Common’s video “Testify,” from the rapper’s 2005 album BE, has recently leaked to the internet. The 9-minute version of the popular song had only been seen a few times during a promotional run for the Grammy-nominated album. Anthony Mandler directed the short film and Boxfresh Pictures acted as producers. As with […]
A representative for superstar rapper Jay-Z has come forward to deny recent reports that the rapper and his girlfriend Beyonce Knowles were secretly married in Paris, France. Numerous gossip sites have reported the rumor for months, alleging that the couple has been married in various locations. The latest rumor states that the pair […]
After breaking the record on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club for “Biggest Individual Weight Loss,” Atlanta bred rapper Bone Crusher has teamed up Dr. Ian Smith to help other plus-size people to lose weight with a new fitness DVD. “Battle of the Bulge” is an instructional fitness DVD that offers work-outs for plus sized people […]
