The Source Magazine has named a new Editor-In-Chief in Joshua "Fahiym" Ratcliffe. For the past two years, Ratcliffe has moved up the ranks in the magazine relatively fast. He began his tour of duty at The Source as the Cultural Editor and was eventually promoted to Deputy Editor. As the EIC, Ratcliffe replaces Kim Osorio, […]

Jadakiss has refuted the notion that four men were arrested last night (March 9) in an effort to threaten him after an event honoring the murder of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. “Those were actually fans that got arrested,” he said to radio host Wendy Williams. "[They shouted] D-Block, f**k 50! They brandished their hammer from […]

Lil’ Kim took the stand today (March 10) in her federal trial for allegedly lying to a federal grand jury about a 2001 shootout in front of Hot 97 in New York. Kim portrayed the two gunmen, former manager Damien “D-Rock” Butler and associate Suif “Gutta” Jackson as greedy thieves who could not be trusted, […]

Rapper Jadakiss has struck back at his new rival 50 Cent on a recently released track that has hit the internet. The record is already being played on national radio airwaves in the United States. The dis track is Jadakiss’ response to 50 Cent’s dis record Piggy Back, which took shots at Jada, Fat Joe, […]

The troubled former president of the Teterboro Animal Shelter in New Jersey was arrested yesterday (March 9) and charged with stealing money from a fund set up by rapper DMX to settle animal cruelty charges. Prosecutors have charged Robert Nesoff with stealing at least $5,500 from a $15,000 educational fund, which DMX was ordered to […]

Ain’t no hell up in Harlem, it’s all peace. 50 Cent and The Game formally announced their truce at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture during a press conference announcing their charitable donation to the Boys Choir of Harlem. Howard Dobson, the Director of the Schomburg Center, began the press conference by speaking […]

The Hip-Hop community will pay tribute to one of the most enduring rapper’s of all time, Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, who was gunned down 8-years ago today (March 9) in 1997. B.I.G.’s former DJ, Mister Cee will host a tribute to his Brooklyn, New York alumni tonight on Eminem’s Sirius satellite radio station, Shade […]

50 Cent, The Game and their respective camps have decided to lay their beef to rest and will make a formal announcement at a press conference today (March 9). This morning The Game called into Hot 97 with Angie Martinez to reveal the plans. "It’s going to be a positive thing for both sides," said […]

Houston, Texas native Scarface is known for his eclectic taste in music and now the rapper is fronting his own group, Scarface and The Formahdahyde Funk Band. The group received rave reviews at a recent performance at club Numbers in Houston, Texas, where Face and the band ripped through a number of his classic Hip-Hop […]

Bow Wow is coming to the WB Network, as the rapper’s half-hour pilot titled “Bow” has been green lighted. The comedy features Bow Wow playing himself as a rapper coming of age, attempting to gain control of his business. The show is executive produced by Teresa Caldwell and Michael Mauldin, father of Virgin Urban Music […]

Foxy Brown turned herself in to police last night (March 7) on a misdemeanor assault charge due to an incident with a manicurist in Manhattan nail salon last year. The incident occurred at Bloomie Nails in August of 2004. Brown’s lawyer stated that the incident started when Brown requested a manicure and a pedicure, but […]

As Lil Kim’s perjury trial continued today (March 7) in New York City, another rapper testified that Hot 97 instigated the ordeal by booking Kim and her rivals for interviews on the same day. Antoine “Banger” Spain was part of Lil’ Kim’s entourage that left Hot 97 on February 5, 2001 after an on-air interview […]

Ja Rule pleaded guilty to assault in Toronto, Canada and was fined $1,500 for punching a club patron in the eye. According to the Associated Press, Ja said, “I just want to say I apologize to the city of Toronto, I am just sorry for my actions.” The Grammy-nominated rapper was initially charged with charges […]

The Reverend Al Sharpton plans to ask the United States’ Federal Communications Commission to issue a 90-day television/radio ban on any artist that is engaged in violent altercations. Sharpton told The New York Daily News that airwaves were being used to romanticize urban violence. "There has to be a way to step in and regulate […]

Ja Rule is reportedly scheduled to appear in court today (March 7) in Toronto, Canada on charges of assault causing bodily harm. The charge stems from an incident in June 2004 at the La Rouge nightclub in Toronto’s entertainment district. Rule’s lawyer, Steve Skurka, said the charge was the result of an alleged punch, which […]

The Game went on the offensive against rival 50 Cent at a Friday concert in Los Angeles. Media outlets have been accused of instigating the situation, but the Game opted to spew, “G-Unit can suck my d**k” during a brief intermission in the show. Game specifically named 50 Cent, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, […]

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Layzie Bone has announced plans to release a solo album titled It’s Not a Game. The Cleveland, Ohio native’s latest release is the follow up to 2001’s Mo Thug Family Presents: Thug By Nature, which was recorded under his alias, L Burner. The 20-track collection features appearances by Twista, Krayzie Bone, WC […]

Rapper Capone and former Junior M.A.F.I.A. member Lil’ Cease testified in court yesterday (March 3) against Lil’ Kim in relation to the 2001 shootout outside Hot 97. At the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Lil’ Cease, whose real name is James Lloyd, said Kim revealed to him that she had a relationship with Damion Butler, […]

A member of 50 Cent’s entourage was reportedly arrested for possession of a knife Thursday (March 3) as 50 and his crew entered CBS Studios in New York City for an appearance. Jean Bernard, 28, was arrested at the studios, where BET is located, while 50 Cent spoke with actors Vin Diesel and Jennifer Lopez […]

Some of the most influential figures in Hip-Hop history are lending their images and likeness to a new brand of clothing, Sedgwick & Cedar, which debuts in Spring 2005. Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel, Chief Rocker Busy Bee and Sha-Rock are all part of Sedgwick & Cedar, billed the first ever vintage Hip-Hop clothing […]