Ghostface Killah is being accused of ripping off a Bronx man’s music in Federal Court. Michael Artis filed a lawsuit against Ghostface in Federal District Court, Southern District of New York in September 2001, claiming that the song "Mighty Healthy," a cut on the Supreme Clientele album, was a complete rip off of his work. […]
This Friday (Dec 20), group Black Eyed Peas and Grassroots Productions will host their 4th Annual PeaPod Children’s Benefit concert. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the children of Five Acres. The event, which will take place at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, California, will feature live performances from Black Eyed Peas, […]
Swollen Members have tapped producer/director Todd McFarlane, creator of the comic Spawn to direct the video for their newest single “Breath”. The video will also feature long time friend Nelly Furtado. “I’m a huge fan of his comic books, and I collect his toys, so we’re very excited about being able to make a video […]
Avatar Records, best known for its hit soundtrack to the HBO Television series, “OZ,” is gearing up to release N.V.A. – Straight From The Crates, Vol. I on January 28, 2003. The N.V.A. is a compilation that highlights underground lyrical heavyweights, including Pharcyde f/ Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Mos Def, Ras Kass and Blackmoon among […]
BustBack.com, a record label based out of Charlotte, North Carolina proudly announces the recruitment of power entertainment attorney, Maury R. Winkler to the fold of its independent operation. Headed by CEO, Gary Williams, Bustback.com is home to The Free Agentz, a talented team of emcees recently featured in XXL Magazine. Consisting of 55th, June Bug, […]
Jam Master Jay’s business partner and Rusty Waters rapper Randy “MDR” Allen has come forward to dispel the theory that he took part in an insurance scam that resulted in Jay’s death. “This is completely false. The NYPD has never considered me a suspect,” Allen told AllHipHop.com. “I have nothing but love for Jay. It’s crazy that people would […]
Recent reports have stated that Nas ‘looked up’ to Hitler, but the rapper has stated that the comments were taken completely out of context. “I hate Hitler, because he hated my people…but, as an enemy, if you don’t respect a smart, evil genius you are going down,” Nas told AllHipHop.com. “Some people in the media […]
DJ champions from France, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States came together December 10th: 2002 at Irving Plaza in New York City to battle for the title of 2002 Allies All Star Beatdown World champion. Craze and J-Smoke partyrocked before and throughout the event. The Jungle Drummer was on hand to perform beats solo but […]
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is calling upon Pres. Bush to ask for Senator Trent Lott’s resignation from the U.S. Senate. Lott made racist comments at a birthday party for 100 year-old Strom Thurmond. Thurmond was the oldest serving Senator in the U.S. government history when he retired last week. Lott declared that he was […]
Jermaine Dupri, the hit-making producer and CEO of SoSo Def Records who launched the careers of platinum selling artists such as Kris Kross , Lil Bow Wow and Da-Brat, was recently raided by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS descended upon two of Dupri’s Atlanta homes, reportedly seizing cars, furniture, and computers. According to current […]
Rapper Fat Joe recently finalized a deal with Omega Luxury Wheels, making him the first rapper in history to launch what he described as "high end luxury rims. Named after his recently released album, "The Loyalty" rims for cars and trucks come in 20", 22", 24" and 26". Joe went one step further, making the […]
After stringing hip-hop fiends out with a 5-mic fix on his latest release, Scarface has plans to lace his next project with a different kind of dope—rock ‘n roll. The Def Jam South President is seriously contemplating forming his own rock band, ala’ Ice-T and his controversial outfit Body Count of the early to mid […]
Five months after Michael Jackson blasted Sony CEO Tommy Mottola for racism due to comments he made about an unnamed African-American artist, his brother Jermaine Jackson revealed the artist as Murder Inc mogul Irv Gotti on Connie Chung’s “Tonight” show on December 10. "Tommy Mottola referred to Irv Gotti as a ‘big fat black n#####,’" […]
According to sources, investigators are checking possible links to Jam Master Jay’s business partner, Randy Allen and his sister, Lydia. Before Jam Master Jay was gunned down, an insurance policy was supposedly taken out, stipulating that if either Jay our his business partner were harmed in the studio, the other partner would collect. Sources told […]
In true Ashanti form, the 22-year-old phenomenon scooped up eight awards at the Billboard Music Awards, more than any other artist in the show telecast on Monday. Nelly managed to come behind Ashanti with six awards and Eminem’s The Eminem Show received two honors for album of the year. The singer also received entertainer of […]
Naomi Campbell will appear in an upcoming advertising campaign for Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Wear clothing line. According to reports, the brand is looking to change their current image. "We wanted to change the direction that Roc-A-Wear was taking, by making things a little more iconic," marketing director Dana Hill told People magazine. "She will take Rocawear to […]
Chuck D., Kid Rock and Grandmaster Flash will honor the late Jam Master Jay in a tribute at the VH1 Big in 2002 Awards in Los Angeles. The ceremony, which is scheduled to air December 14 on VH1, will also include a Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Run-DMC. The group announced their retirement shortly after […]
After being shot nine times and surviving, 50 Cent said he often finds himself begin compared to the late Tupac, who endured after bullets hit him five times. However, the Queens-bred rapper said he is nothing like his predecessor. “I think Tupac was cool as a rapper, nah’meen, and I think, in his heart, he […]
Nelly will become the first rapper to participate in the "Got Milk" Milk Mustache campaign, which in the past has featured such celebrities as Tyra Banks, Venus and Serena Williams, MTV host Carson Daly and others. Nelly’s ad will premiere in the December 6 issue of Rolling Stone magazine. His advertising copy will appear as […]
Slick Rick’s lawyer has filed an Emergency Stay of Deportation in hopes of keeping the embattled rapper in the United States. The INS ruled last Wednesday to deport the rapper back to England. According to the law, the INS now has 14 days to respond to the request, while Rick is still in detention in […]
