Contrabandit.com has teamed with an organization called Slam Bush and the League of Independent Voters PAC to create a national MC battle and poetry series created to allow the Hip-Hop generation to take a stand against President Bush and help oust him from office. Starting in August, contestants in Slam Bush will compete in regional […]

Kimora Lee Simmons, wife of mogul Russell Simmons was arrested in New Jersey and charged with a series of drug and traffic violations, after she was stopped and marijuana was allegedly found in her vehicle on Sunday (July 25). According to reports, Kimora was driving near her home in Saddle Brook, New Jersey when officers […]

De La Soul is set to release their eighth album, The Grind Date, with a high-end signing to the Matthew Knowles-headed Sanctuary Urban Records Group. The album is slated for release on September 28. De La Soul member Pos said that Knowles was attracted to De La because of their proven durability, consistency and their […]

Jay-Z, Outkast, Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West and Missy Elliot were all nominated for multiple awards at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. The awards show is being held in Miami, Florida, the first time the event has been held in a city outside of New York or Los Angeles. Jay-Z led the pack with […]

A group of protesters that included Hip-Hop legend Africa Bambaataa boycotted the Kool Mixx DJ Championship in Chicago on Saturday (July 24). The majority of states that make up the United States of America have filed lawsuits against Brown & Williamson, makers of the Kool brand of cigarettes. Attorney Generals in various states including Illinois […]

Today, a scheduled appearance by Fat Joe’s Terror Squad was suddenly cancelled by the South Street Seaport in New York City. The venue gave no reason for the cancellation, which was supposed to take place on TS’s Tuesday release date (July 27). Even though no reason was sited, Fat Joe said that it based on […]

Ja Rule surrendered to a Toronto court this morning to face assault charges, stemming from an altercation at a nightclub. Police refused to release details on the incident, which took place June 5 at Tornoto’s La Rouge nightclub. They did say the multi-platinum rapper was charged with assault causing bodily harm. On July 1, Ja […]

Cash Money has further bolstered their R&B repertoire with the signing of R&B songstress Lil’ Mo. Sighting a lack of support from her former label, the defunct Elektra Records, the New York native said she intends to refocus her musical career. Lil Mo’ joins the legendary Teena Marie as another leg to the R&B component […]

Hip-Hop music has been meshed with almost every musical genre. Country music star Tim McGraw is breaking ground and incorporating the art form into his live stage show. McGraw’s 2004 tour is being hailed as a milestone event due to the inclusion of an African-American rapper named Cowboy Troy, who rhymes during McGraw’s set. Troy, […]

New car company Scion is offering upcoming rap artists or musicians an opportunity to help realize their dream, by offering a chance to win a $50,000 marketing deal. The promotional deal is one that includes three industry heavyweights judging the work of the 10 finalists. TVT executive Bryan Leach, radio personality Eric Cubiche and producer […]

A Baton Rouge, Louisiana grand jury has indicted Corey "C-Murder" Miller on attempted second-degree murder charges, stemming from an incident in at a local New Orleans nightclub three years ago. The incident occurred in August of 2001 when the owner of Club Raggs refused to allow the platinum selling rapper into the establishment without a […]

Wyclef Jean is planning a benefit concert in Haiti later this year to promote peace in the country, which was plagued by violence when the existing government collapsed. Jean told reporters on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia that he would like to see 2 million of Haiti’s eight million residents attend. "I was in […]

Dame Dash has entered into the world of high-end timepieces and will produce a line of luxury watches called Tiret New York. Dash has tapped the experience of Daniel Lazar, a leading watch and jewelry designer and through the partnership hope that their product will “redefine luxury” due to its uniqueness. "We are creating unique […]

The Roc-A-Fella Records roster continues to blossom as Nore of CNN has joined the label, quenching the rumor mill’s chatter. Nore had previously been an artist on Def Jam Records and had released a song and video with partner Capone earlier in the year called “Yes Sir.” But, slowly Nore has began to work with […]

As Hip-Hop retirements increasingly appear to be promotion or an alternative to falling off, Masta Ace, a 16-year veteran, has revealed that he will hang up his microphone after the release of his album, Long Hot Summer. The new album, Ace’s fifth, will be released on August 3 and will mark the end of an […]

Police in Madison, Wisconsin are seeking to question Milwaukee rapper Coo Coo Cal after a shooting over the weekend left a man wounded. Authorities said the victim is recovering and revealing details of the shooting, which was apparently sparked by a dispute over a dice game. After a performance at a local club area club, […]

MC Eiht, member of pioneering group Compton’s Most Wanted has announced his has formed a label with Native Records and has secured national distribution. Eiht’s label will be distributed through Penalty Associated Labels/Ryko Distribution and the first release will be a brand new solo album from Eiht. To remind a fickle Hip-Hop audience of his […]

On Tuesday, Hip-Hop mogul Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs revealed a multi-tiered plan to encourage voting in Black and Latino youth as a drastic method to affect the election. Citizen Change is the Bad Boy Records CEO’s non-profit, non-partisan leg that he hopes to empower and educate the masses. “This is not just about talk, this is […]

Will Smith and his hit movie “i Robot” has smacked Spider Man off his sticky top slot after the rapper/actor’s latest effort raked in a whopping $53.3 million over the weekend. And Will intends to capitalize off the furor by reestablishing his rap career.While he was tight-lipped about the project he did reveal scant details […]

Rapper BG is planning various events to celebrate his new studio album, titled Life After Cash Money. In addition to performing at the House of Blues in New Orleans on Saturday, July 24, the rapper will return to the Magnolia Projects on Tuesday, July 27 and treat residents to a block party. Life After Cash […]