Rapper/actor and activist Mos Def will appear at the 92nd Street Y in New York City next month, where he will discuss music, movies and activism with journalist Anthony DeCurtis. The rapper will detail his social and political perspectives and the role that artists play in helping to change the world for good. DeCurtis is […]

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama may be on a quest to become the next Commander in Chief, but a wax figure of the Illinois senator is finding a place with likenesses of rap icons Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. at Madame Tussauds Washington DC.   The Obama figure, which sits behind the famed Resolute Desk […]

In addition to celebrating his recent Grammy win, Atlanta producer DJ Toomp is excited about a coveted spot he recently landed on Mariah Carey’s upcoming album E=MC2.   Toomp, who was nominated for two Grammy’s for his production work on Kanye West’s “Good Life” featuring T-Pain and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” ultimately took home a […]

R&B singer Rihanna was involved in a car accident on Sunday (February 10), shortly after she accepted a Grammy Award alongside rapper Jay-Z in Los Angeles. According to reports, she was in her vehicle when another automobile struck her from behind. “Rihanna was inside her car outside the Island Def Jam party when another vehicle […]

Computer giant Microsoft has agreed to acquire Danger Inc., the company responsible for the popular Sidekick mobile device.Microsoft hopes the acquistion of the 10-year-old company will strengthen its position in the mobile consumer space.”Microsoft is a global leader with our Windows Mobile software and expanding mobile services,” said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and […]

A judge presiding over the murder trial of Corey “C-Murder” Miller tossed the rapper’s request to have the case dismissed, after defense lawyers argued that the original grand jury was tainted by prosecution witnesses.   Miller, who is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting a 16-year-old to death inside of Harvey nightclub in 2002, […]

Compton, California rapper The Game pleaded no contest to a felony firearm charge today (February 11) and was sentenced to 60 days in Los Angeles County jail.   Contrary to reports, The Game was sentenced to two months in jail, as opposed to the reported four months, after pleading no contest to possession of a firearm […]

Pioneering Hip-Hop mogul Luther Campbell is bringing his unique lifestyle and brand of entertainment to VH1 in the form of a new reality show titled Parental Advisory.   Slated for a July 2008 premiere on the network, the hour-long series follows Campbell as he balances life with his children and fiancée, spends time at the […]

On February 22, The Roots will kick off Heineken’s New Legend Concert Series at the Apollo Theater, performing the first of eight quarterly shows set to take over the course of the next two years.   Selected not only for their relevance in Hip-Hop, but also for their longevity, the Grammy-winning Philadelphia group’s performance will […]

LaGrange, Georgia rapper Bubba Sparxxx and his New South Entertainment label inked a distribution with Koch Records it was announced today (February 11).   Sparxxx, who was previously signed to Timbaland’s Beat Club imprint, is in the recording studio working on new material.   He will release his untitled fourth album on his own imprint […]

The Tupac Amaru Center for the Arts (TASCA) recently launched an art exhibit and stage play showcasing the struggle and arrest of Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur, titled Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense.   The Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense exhibit is a multi-media showcase that highlights Shakur’s arrest as a member of the Black Panthers […]

T.I.’s Grand Hustle Entertainment is branching into the world of comedy with the label’s latest venture, Grand Hustle Comedy and a comedy tour, which is scheduled to launch February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska.   The management and booking firm for upcoming comedians was launched by comedian Roland “Lil’ Duval” Powell and Grand Hustle VP, Clay […]

Rapper Nas isn’t shying away from the controversy surrounding his new album.   The rapper walked the red carpet in a black t-shirt that boldly said “N****r” on it. His wife Kelis and a bevy of woman who were dressed in similar garb accompanied the rapper.The rapper explained his fashion choice to a reporter for […]

Despite an upset by jazz artist Herbie Hancock, rapper/producer Kanye West and embattled soul diva Amy Winehouse emerged as the big winners at this year’s Grammy Awards.   West took home four of the eight Grammy awards he was up for, including Best Rap Album for Graduation, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Stronger,” Best Rap […]

Houston rappers Baby Bash and Chingo Bling have signed on to star in a new Latin themed comedy titled Primos. The movie, which also stars actor Danny Trejo, is a rags-to-riches story that was written by Joey Medina, who was featured on the Latin Kings of Comedy tour. Baby Bash recently released his album Cyclone, […]

A U.S. District Court in California has agreed to hear Dr. Dre’s appeal regarding the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against Death Row Records, seeking potential millions in unpaid royalties. According to the Associated Press, Dr. Dre, born Andre Young, seeks to determine the amount of unpaid royalties Death Row may owe since the company […]

Felicia “Lil Snoop” Pearson will host cast members of HBO’s#### series The Wire on BET’s Rap City next week.   On Monday, Snoop will talk with Jamie Hector, who plays Baltimore drug kingpin Marlo Stanfield. Hector will discuss females, his work on The Wire, his community initiatives and his new clothing line Royal Addiction.   […]

Three days after making controversial statements on a Los Angeles morning radio show, Miami rapper Pitbull is setting the record straight.The clarification stems from an interview conducted on Power 106’s Big Boy’s Neighborhood, where Pitbull expressed his frustration with his record label, TVT Records.Pitbull accused TVT of not properly promoting his latest release, The Boatlift, […]

Motown Records founder and chairman Berry Gordy, Jr. and multi-Grammy award winning producer James “Jimmy Jam” Harris are set to be honored by Universal/Motown Records, EMI and CONTENT at the Chairmen’s Luncheon in Los Angeles today (Feb 8).   Gordy and Jimmy Jam, the newly appointed chairman of the board of the National Academy of […]

Wreckshop Records will release a new album from late Houston rapper Big Moe titled Unfinished Business. The album is the first posthumous release from Screwed Up Click member Big Moe, who was 33 when he died of a heart attack in October of 2007. The first single from the album is titled “Pint To the […]