Long Island bred rapper Busta Rhymes is in the studio working on his new, untitled, eighth album.   Despite a year plagued with arrests and controversial headlines, Rhymes is reportedly working with various producers on the new project, including Dr. Dre and Swizz Beatz.   Rhymes has teamed up with Swizz Beatz again, to produce […]

The woman charged with assaulting Foxy Brown was released from Rikers Island yesterday (June 28), because the rapper refused to talk to a grand jury.   Roshawn Anthony, 23, was originally hit with robbery and assault charges, stemming from an altercation with Foxy Brown in the Louis H. Pink Houses last Saturday (June 23).   […]

Rapper/actress Eve has pleaded no contest to DUI charges, stemming from an April accident on Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood CA.   According to TMZ.com, Eve’s lawyer Blair Berk pleaded no contest to the charges on behalf of Eve in Los Angeles County Superior Court today (June 28).   Eve, born Eve Jeffers, had a .08 […]

In the world of business and fashion, Kimora Lee Simmons stands out among established and up and coming trailblazers.   But observers will get a chance to know a different side of the mogul with her new reality television series, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.   The show will offer a glimpse into Simmons’ […]

Rapper Mos Def will executive produce and star in a new romantic movie titled Bobby Zero.   According to Variety, Bobby Zero centers around a social satirist who gives up his artistic ambitions to work for an advertising agency.   The movie’s is being written and directed by brothers Markus and Mason Canter, who directed […]

Rapper Ice-T is planning a new reality show and book with his wife and model Coco, titled Beauty in The Beast.   According to Coco, the pair will shoot a pilot for the reality series next month.   “Guess who’s the beauty and who’s the beast?” Ice-T jokingly said to AllHipHop.com. Beauty in The Beast […]

Fat Joe’s#### single “Make It Rain” has sold over 1 million ringtones and has been certified platinum by the RIAA’s Platinum Ringtune certification program.   The success of the single is a milestone for Fat Joe, his label Terror Squad Entertainment and Imperial Records, which is EMI Music’s independent urban label division that was relaunched […]

Andre “3000” Benjamin is releasing a new album, featuring original songs he wrote and produced exclusively for his Cartoon Network original animated series, Class of 3000.   Class of 3000: Music Volume One features the voices of the children and characters fro m the show, including Benjamin’s character, Sunny Bridges, is the music teacher on […]

Weeks after being released from his recent deal with Sony Urban Music, rapper G Malone has found a new recording home at Hoobangin/Cash Money Records.   Representatives for Malone said the rapper inked his deal with Cash Money president Lil’ Wayne, Cash Money co-founder Bryan “Baby” Williams and rapper Mack 10, through Mack 10’s Hoobangin/Cash […]

Rapper Flavor Flav will file a formal complaint against a Bronx judge that ruled that he owes $1.8 million dollars to a neighbor he shot at over 10 years ago. According to the New York Post, Flavor’s attorney Charles Johnson will file the complaint against Judge Dianne Renwick. Flavor was convicted on misdemeanor charges in […]

Making a transition from one career to another is often a challenging experience, but former New York Giants rapper Famouz is making it a little easier by enlisting some well-known friends for his forthcoming debut rap release, Ghetto Passport.   The album, which boasts appearances from UGK’s Bun B (“Twist Twist”) and E-40 (“Trippin’”), includes […]

Queens rapper Noreaga will make his debut on indie, Hip-Hop label Babygrande this summer with his latest album Noreality.   Inspired by his online reality show and DVD of the same name, Noreality will offer fans a little something extra as Noreaga gives fans a lyrical tour of his everyday life.   Not a stranger […]

Hit making producer/rapper Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes will perform in front of an estimated one million people, as the headlining act during the Live Brazil Concert in Rio De Janeiro.   Representatives from Live Earth announced the line up for the Brazilian leg of the 7-continent, 24-hour concert, which takes place on July 7, […]

Chaz Williams, manager of rapper Foxy Brown, continues to deny allegations that his superstar client was assaulted in a Brooklyn, NY housing project over the weekend.   Brown, 27, was allegedly in the Louis H. Pink Houses early Saturday morning (June 23) when she attempted to break up with her boyfriend, upon learning he was […]

For fans of Houston rapper Chamillionaire, the wait for his anticipated new album Ultimate Victory will be a little less agonizing thanks to the release of a new DVD and mixtape, that will hold fans over until his September 18 release date.   The DVD will be released on July 18, precisely two months before […]

Warner Music Group executive vice president Kevin Liles was on hand Friday (June 22) to help President George W. Bush celebrate Black Music Month at the White House.   Bush drew laughter and applause from attendees as he recognized Liles and other notables in the crowd which included Department of Housing and Urban development secretary […]

Disturbing Tha Peace CEO Chaka Zulu has issued a statement regarding a recent altercation between himself and chart-topping rapper T.I.   The incident took place yesterday (June 24), during a private luncheon in Hollywood, CA that was hosted by Kevin Liles, who is executive vice president of Warner Music Group, T.I.’s parent label.   T.I. […]

An increase in street music and a few collaborations will be the main components for the forthcoming album from Chicago-based rapper Twista, Adrenaline Rush 2007. The release, according to the rapper, is sure to please fans.   While Twista is featured prominently on the album, he does enlist “a few friends” such as Juelz Santana […]

Indie rapper Necro’s Psycho+Logical-Records has inked a distribution deal with Koch Records and will release a new album this fall titled Death Rap.   Like previous albums, Death Rap will feature the Brooklyn native’s unique mixture of dark violent, raunchy lyrics, which have gained him a following across the world.   The title Death Rap […]

Rapper Rev Run, of pioneering group Run-DMC, will be honored as a BMI Icon at the 7th Annual Urban Awards, which will take place in Las Vegas, NV in September. BMI bestows the annual award to songwriters and artists who have “a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Rev Run will be […]